preparing for baby
The 21 Diaper Bag Essentials You’ll Regret Forgetting at Home
Don’t even think about leaving home without this stuff! Here is a complete diaper bag checklist with ideas for keeping things light and portable by minimizing bulk and weight.
Baby Names By Syllable [Girl’s Edition]
All of the best 2024 baby names for girls organized by syllable count.
How Many Swaddles Do I Need — and Which Ones are Best?
AHEAD: The ultimate guide to choosing which swaddles to get for your baby—and how many! Babies love to be wrapped up like a burrito. It makes them feel safe and secure (and also...
6 Best Portable Bassinets
AHEAD: The ultimate guide to choosing a portable bassinet. Are you preparing to welcome your new baby and looking for the perfect portable bassinet? Whether you need a bassinet to...
Bassinet vs Crib: The Ultimate Guide to Help You Decide
How to pick between a bassinet and a crib for your new baby Are you considering skipping the traditional bassinet and starting your baby in a crib right from the get go? Whether...
Top 10 Woodland Animal Crib Sheets
The absolute cutest woodland animals crib bedding for your baby's nursery. If you're looking for adorable woodland animal crib sheets for your baby boy or girl's room, you're in the right place!...
Can a Newborn Sleep in a Pack N Play?
Whether you’re considering using a Pack N Play as your newborn’s primary bed or you’re wondering if a playard is a safe travel crib, you’re in the right place.
The Ultimate Second Trimester Checklist for First Time Moms
An awesome second trimester checklist that details everything first time moms should do during weeks 13 through 26 of pregnancy.
Boho Baby Shower Decor {DIY a Stunning Party!}
Check out this list of gorgeous boho baby shower decorations you can easily setup yourself! Trendy partyware, table decor, backdrops, and more!
Keekaroo Peanut Changer Review from a Real Mom
Wondering if the Keekaroo changing pad is worth it? After having used our Keekaroo Peanut Changer for 15 consecutive months, I decided to write a review.
Bassinet vs Pack N Play: The Ultimate Guide to Help you Decide
Overwhelmed with choices of where your baby should sleep? Here’s a comparison of the key features of bassinets and Pack ‘n Plays!
35 Things to do Before Baby (while lying in bed!)
Tired and huge? Here’s a list of things to do before baby comes that you can tackle from the comfort of your bed or couch!
Intro to Safe Sleep + Preventing SIDS
This post is a beginner-friendly introduction to safe sleep. It covers the ABC’s of safe sleep, when to stop swaddling and why, safe and unsafe products for infant sleep, and more.
The Best Crib Sheets for Every Nursery Theme [Roundup]
Check out 100+ of the best fitted crib sheets for your baby’s room! Stylish crib bedding categorized by nursery theme.
12 Uncommon Baby Registry Items (That are Extremely Useful)
I hadn’t seen most of these items on any baby registry lists when I was pregnant, and I bet you haven’t either! Here are my favorite things I ended up buying later!
What *Not* to Put on a Baby Registry {Unsafe Stuff to Skip}
There are a zillion products made for babies… so how are you supposed to know what to register for? Well, for starters, there’s safety. Kind of a major category.
Third Trimester Checklist: 17 End of Pregnancy To Dos
Ahead: all of the important stuff you need to do before baby arrives. Start this third trimester checklist when you’re about one month out from your due date!
Hospital Bag Must Haves: What to Pack for Giving Birth
Ahead: The ultimate list of what to pack for a hospital birth, including non-obvious hospital bag must haves, stuff to leave at home, what to bring for your baby and your partner, and more!