Checklist: Setting Up a Safe Sleep Space
One of the classic parent-to-be activities is setting up the nursery. In fact, everyone and their mother will ask you 1) if you’ve set…
Getting Ready
5 Reasons to Create a Birth Plan, Even Though Birth Never Actually Goes to Plan
Ok, you’re pregnant Great! You managed to get the baby in there, but what’s your plan for getting it out? Enter: the birth plan….
How to Prepare for a Planned C Section
Whether you’re planning to have a C section for medical or personal reasons, the preparation process can be a little different than it is…
Last Month of Pregnancy Checklist
Last month of pregnancy checklist items that you may not have thought of. Here are the top 20 things to do during your last…
Baby on a Budget – the Barest Bare Essentials
I love websites that list the essentials baby items you’ll need and list a wipe warmer. I’ve got nothing against wipe warmers but I’d…
100 Unique Baby Shower Gift Ideas
If you’ve just received an invite to a baby shower and you want your gift to be something thoughtful, practical and totally unique, we’ve…
Due Date Calculator: How Many Weeks Pregnant Am I?
Calculating the due date of your precious cargo is a natural first step after getting your positive test. In order to figure that out,...
How do I get my breast pump covered by insurance?
Let’s get one thing about babies out of the way: the cost of all of their accessories adds up fast. But we’ve got good…
Best Baby Monitor Buying Guide
Baby monitors are great because you can get anything from a basic cheap and cheerful one to a super-surveillance high-tech model that monitors your…
Pick the Best Infant Car Seat Quiz
When it comes to baby car seats, it might feel like you’ve got a million and one choices to make. So I’ve put together…
Is Your Doctor Evidence-Based? Questions to Ask When Choosing a Care Provider
Choosing a care provider is one of the first decisions you make after getting your positive test. One simple way to help narrow down...
Free Printable ‘Bring a Book’ Baby Shower Inserts
In the last few years, a popular baby shower trend has grown where guests are asked to bring a favorite book and sign it…
Being Pregnant in Germany: Anatomy and Pregnancy Terms auf Deutsch
As a pregnant woman living in a first world country, I’ve had many visits to the doctor thus far. Every four weeks, to be…
How to Pack an “Oh Shit” Baby Kit for the Car
If you’re looking for a unique baby shower gift, or just prepping your life with a newborn, consider putting together a do-it-yourself Oh Shit…
Baby 2 Checklist: Preparing for Your Second Baby
Preparing to bring a second baby home can be just as daunting as it was the first time around, but for totally different reasons….
Britax Marathon ClickTight Convertible Car Seat Review
There are a ton of incredible car seats out there on the market, so companies are constantly being pushed to find ways to stand…
The Ultimate Hospital Bag Packing Checklist
I remember being about 32 weeks pregnant and all the conversation at work switched from, “How ya feeling?” to “Is your hospital bag packed…
I Finally Found an Excellent Birth Course: and It’s All Online
I am approached to review birth classes A LOT. I’ve listened to a number of them and, while they are very good, they aren’t…
Best Non-Baby Gifts to Add to Your Baby Registry
Whether you’re creating your baby registry, or you’re the one giving the baby gift, I started thinking about some non-traditional gifts that might be…
Minimalist Living: Raising Kids in a Small Space
Like many couples, when we decided to start a family we wondered how long we could stay in our one bedroom apartment. We know we…
