registry

I remember when I was pregnant with my first. I didn’t realize how important, tricky, and consequential some seemingly minor decisions could be. For example, I just “eeny, meeny, miny, moe” picked a reputable bottle brand from the plethora of options on the shelf, registered ...read more

Yesterday marked seven weeks until my family of four becomes five. Pretty soon the family won't fit into a New York taxi, we won't be a "girls only" club, and as my husband loves to say, we will go from man-to-man to zone defense. In thinking about all of these milestones and ...read more

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yOgiyD-MA0U The first few days and weeks and months after Baby’s big arrival are difficult and daunting for a new mom. It’s hard enough to track sleep schedules (or lack thereof), mealtimes, bowel movements (yes, I went there), tummy time ...read more

Baby’s bedtime… It’s my favorite part of the day. (And not just because it means Mama gets an hour or two to herself before hitting the hay.) I just enjoy the tranquility of it. The kisses. The whispered lullabies. The feeding cuddles... It’s pure sweetness. I’ve weaned my ...read more

As if growing a child in your belly isn’t hard enough, expectant moms have a lot of planning and preparing on their plates. There are doctor’s appointments to make, childcare to be sourced, and items to register for. It can be downright daunting for a first-timer. And shopping ...read more

I never even tried making my own baby food. I thought I would. I said I would. And then, once my babies were born, I just didn’t. Both times. I had too much to do. Too little time. And too many dirty dishes, pots, and pans that already needed cleaning. Did I actually need to ...read more

When my firstborn would drop his binky on the floor, I’d practically go through a three-step sanitation process before popping the pacifier back in his precious little mouth... I’d clean every new toy thoroughly with hot water and organic cleanser before he so much as touched ...read more

What did parents do before video baby monitors? I truly don't understand... How did moms survive with audio alone?!? My husband chastises me for literally watching our baby-monitor screen like it's a compelling soap opera. I'm glued to it from the time my sweet love-bug's head ...read more

During the day, this Tiny Love double-sided crib toy keeps Baby entertained with colorful pictures, knobs, buttons, and music. It stimulates Baby’s senses and encourages fine-motor development. (And, take it from this sleep-deprived mama, it’s a great option to keep infants ...read more

If you asked me what baby product I get the most use out of, I wouldn’t hesitate to answer for a moment. Without a doubt, it’s my Baby Bjorn Carrier One. It’s been a saving grace for us, and both Baby P and I are absolutely obsessed. You see, P likes to be close to me… Like, ...read more

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=em7T_RMkv2Y Have you seen our virtual baby shower? More importantly, have you entered to win ONE of everything in our Momtrends registry? If so, you’ll see that Baby Bjorn is one of our favorite brands. We’re in love with our Baby Carrier One and ...read more

When I registered for a changing pad, I was essentially picking out a block of plastic-covered foam with a cute cover. Oh, how times have changed. Changing pads are coming into the technology age with Hatch's new Smart Changing Pad which offers so much more than just a place to ...read more