When you’re in the baby aisle, sippy cups look like a rainbow wall of plastic chaos. Do you need a straw cup? A 360 cup? An open cup that will definitely end up all over your floor? It feels like you need a degree just to buy a water cup. I’ve been there — standing…
Bath time can feel like a feat when baby’s tiny—and slippery. But with the right gear and a calm approach, it can become one of your most cherished routines. Here are the bath time essentials that really help, followed by a gentle walkthrough on how to bathe a newborn. This post contains affiliate links. This…
This post contains affiliate links. This means I may earn a commission—at no extra cost to you—if you click and make a purchase. I only recommend products I truly love and trust. Think your electric pump is all you need? Here’s why the Haakaa breast pump is a must-have—catching extra milk, easing engorgement, and helping…
This post contains affiliate links. This means I may earn a commission—at no extra cost to you—if you click and make a purchase. I only recommend products I truly love and trust. Starting solids is exciting… and messy. The first time I gave my baby a spoonful of purée, I was shocked by how much…
Before my baby was born, I kept seeing the Baby Björn baby bouncer pop up everywhere — baby registries, parenting Facebook groups, “must-have” lists, you name it. It wasn’t just a baby bouncer, it was the bouncer. When I asked if it was worth the $200+ price tag, the answer was almost always: “Totally! My…
If you’ve been down the rabbit hole of baby gear research, you’ve probably stumbled on the buzzword “breathable.” It’s splashed all over certain crib mattress ads (hi, Newton) with beautiful marketing photos of smiling babies sleeping on airy, woven cores. The idea is simple: if your baby somehow rolls face-down, the breathable crib mattress is…
Once your baby starts rolling, crawling, or pulling up — it hits you: it’s time to babyproof. But that doesn’t mean you need to turn your home into a foam-padded obstacle course overnight. Babyproofing 101 is really about stages. Start small, focus on what your baby can reach right now, and add more layers as…
We’re beach people. Our baby was born in Florida, and now we live on the coast of Massachusetts—so the ocean is kind of part of our family culture. We do baby beach days right (read: 5–6 hours, not a quick dip and dash), and after a few chaotic trial runs, we’ve dialed in what you…
This post contains affiliate links. This means I may earn a commission—at no extra cost to you—if you click and make a purchase. I only recommend products I truly love and trust. The Snoo Smart Sleeper is one of the most buzzed-about baby items out there. Created by Dr. Harvey Karp (yes, the Happiest Baby…
This post contains affiliate links. This means I may earn a commission—at no extra cost to you—if you click and make a purchase. I only recommend products I truly love and trust. When I was building my baby registry, choosing the best baby monitor felt weirdly high stakes. I wanted eyes on my baby at…