Posts tagged: In Real Life

Job: Monica + Andy Storyteller + Editor Location: M+A Chicago Headquarters What is Monica + Andy? We are a digitally native, organic baby and children’s brand that strives to make things better for parents and babies. And we are growing! Inspired by the birth of her daughter, our Founder Monica Royer created Monica + Andy to deliver softer organic fabrics, better-designed clothing and blankets, and a seamless, easy shopping experience for new parents. Thoughtfulness can be found in every design detail and extends to our in-store workshops and classes for...

Most babies will start to make a move towards crawling somewhere between seven and ten-months-old. Keep in mind that the process of learning to crawl differs from one child to the next, but there are a few easy things you can do to encourage your little ones. Is your baby not crawling? Here's what to do. We asked Dr. Payal Adhikari, a board-certified pediatrician at Child and Adolescent Health Associates and expectant parents teacher at Prentice Women’s Hospital in Chicago, to fill us in on the top things to keep...

To my tiny travel companion:These past two years have been a wild ride, haven’t they, Gemma?Sometimes it takes all of our energy just to get out of the house, washed and dressed, and get anywhere on time.And yet we made it all the way to Japan! And Jamaica and Croatia and Amsterdam and many other places that involve long flights and surprise snacks and epic jet-lag. I traveled a lot before you were born. But I started late and clumsily. I always thought it would be such a gift to...

In honor of International Women’s Day, we’re taking a moment to celebrate the women who are making waves by fostering progress and inclusiveness in their communities. And there’s no one that has rocked the boat of breast health and self-awareness quite like Bright Pink founder and chairman of the board Lindsay Avner.According to the CDC, breast cancer (aside from skin cancer) is the most common cancer to affect American women. Bright Pink’s mission is to save women’s lives from breast and ovarian cancer by empowering them to live proactively at...

Wait, you have to brush their tooth!? Just when you seem to be getting this whole parenting thing down, it seems something else comes up you need to learn how to do. Thankfully, brushing baby's teeth doesn’t have to be a complicated process. We turned to Dr. Payal Adhikari, a board-certified pediatrician at Child and Adolescent Health Associates and expectant parents teacher at Prentice Women’s Hospital in Chicago, to give us the 411 on all things baby teeth. Bottom line? It’s never too early to start getting your little ones...

Bee Shapiro makes a living out of helping you look, feel, and smell good. The beauty guru is well known for her work as New York Times beauty columnist and more recently, founder of Ellis Brooklyn, a natural fragrance and skincare line she created when she couldn’t find options that were both pregnancy safe and luxurious. Shapiro is now mom to two adorable daughters, 3 1/2-year-old Ellis (the line’s namesake) and 18-month-old Sky, and busier than ever. Her ability to juggle the worlds of motherhood, business owner, and writer are...

Our latest mom crush is Samantha Eisenberg of Samantha Faye Jewelry, a darling collection of gold plated and sterling silver pieces that you can easily splurge on (most pieces ring in under $50). We especially love her Two x Two necklaces made for mama bears and baby bears.The former lawyer-turned-jewelry designer (more on that next) charmed us with her honest answers about motherhood and running a business (spoiler: it won’t always be smooth sailing), and what makes it all worthwhile.Name: Samantha EisenbergAge: 36Your kids: Emma (3), Noah (21 months) Day...

Adding a baby sibling into the mix is no small thing. Your #1 might be feeling anxious, excited, uncertain, or all of the above. You might be feeling some of these things, too! (Which, in our opinion, is totally okay.) We asked our community of M+A moms for their best advice on how to prepare your entire family for a new addition. And naturally, they delivered.Practice (On a Baby Doll) Makes Perfect“Buy your little one a baby doll to “practice” beforehand. My son was 14-months-old when his brother came along...

We loved helping Lindsey, Jason and big-sis-to-be Fia with their gender reveal. Watch below to find out what they’re having. Interested in planning your own Gender Reveal Cuddle Box? Our Storks can’t wait to help you.Here’s how it works: Email us at storks@monicaandandy.com to get started. Work one-on-one with a Stork to choose your Cuddle Box (a blanket, bodysuit, and hat) for both a boy and a girl. Snail mail or email your Stork the top secret information. Your doctor can even email us directly. We pack your Cuddle Box...

With a baby comes thousands of new products to consider—and purchase. There are the obvious ones you’ll need to add into the mix (hello, carseat), but what about the items you didn’t know you needed (or even know existed for that matter!)? That’s where we come in. One of the perks of working for a company teeming with moms? Our good advice. Read on for our never-heard-of-that Monica + Andy approved must have baby products that will make your life so much easier. Inno Baby 'Bathin Smart Bath Scrub' ($9.99)'I...