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Expecting a new addition to your family and trying to narrow down exactly what you’ll need? When it comes to building a baby registry list, you want to have all your bases covered, and that means more baby items than you can shake a stick at. But, if you’re wondering what exactly to put on your baby registry, the short answer is—a little of everything. From on-the-go gear to nursery staples, this step-by-step guide will take you through all the baby registry must haves in order to create a baby...

How to Create a Baby Registry: A Guide Before you welcome a new bundle of joy into your life, there’s plenty of preparation needed. From baby-proofing your staircase to designing the perfect nursery, expecting parents have their work cut out for them. Luckily, you can build a baby registry to allow friends and family to contribute all the baby essentials you might need—without all that much time or effort, either. And if you’re wondering how to create a baby registry, this guide will show the way. If you’re not sure...

How To Share Your Baby Registry From picking out colors for the nursery to deciding on a name, preparing for a baby is a thrilling adventure. One of the most exciting parts? Building and figuring out what to put on a baby registry. As you add adorable, bibs, stuffed animals, and more baby essentials to your gift registry, the idea of dressing your little one, introducing them to new foods, and watching them discover their brand new world becomes that much more real.  But as you build your registry, you...

Newborn Christmas Gifts It’s the most wonderful time of the year! And while the holiday season is wonderful every year, it can be especially so for those who have recently welcomed a newborn baby into their family. Of course, the new addition means there’s a new tiny human to find gifts for this Christmas day. So, what are some of the best newborn Christmas gift ideas? While newborns may not be the most discerning population of gift-receivers—it’s true, they’ll likely be as enamored with the gift box as what comes...

To squeeze even more out of summer -- and share love to those that need it most -- we're bringing back our top-selling Lemonade Stand print. This time, it's for a special cause. We teamed up with our good friend and Co-founder of The Everygirl Media Group and Anecdote, Danielle Moss to bring awareness to Alex's Lemonade, a nonprofit whose mission it is to change the lives of children with cancer through funding impactful research, raising awareness, supporting families and empowering everyone to help cure childhood cancer.  Danielle’s daughter Margot was diagnosed with...

Returning to Work After Maternity Leave We’re not going to sugar coat it, heading back to work after maternity leave can be hard. You're nervous about leaving your baby, anxious about getting back into your work headspace, and your work clothes might not fit (nor should they – you just gave birth). On the upside, you’re about to have grown-up conversations, sip coffee in quiet, and enjoy the self-satisfaction that comes with getting work done. Office workers: we wrote this for you, but almost anyone can benefit from these tips. Two Weeks...

FTM here. I’m desperate for some help with my 3-week old DD. I’m trying to EBF while home on ML (currently NAK), but my LO is constantly screaming bloody murder. Could it be a DA? Is she hungry and I need to supplement with FF? It’s struggle city over here, and I need some guidance. TIA

What to Pack in a Hospital Bag When it’s go-time, you do not want to be packing your hospital bag in between contractions -- trust us! Nor do you want to leave your partner in charge of what you may need at the hospital. Here’s your comprehensive list of what to bring to the hospital. Ideally, we recommend having your bag ready to go by about 35 or 36 weeks just in case you go into labor ahead of your due date.  Practicals ID Insurance card Phone and charger Cord blood kit...

What To Do Before Baby Comes The urge to nest and check things off your to-do list is real. Especially, in those last few weeks before baby arrives. Following are a few top of mind things for your pre-baby to do list when you're in the final few weeks countdown.  1. Arrange Care For Other Children and Pets If you have other children, arrange for a friend or caretaker to spring into action when the time comes. Write out the instructions now, email it and post it on the fridge. If you...

How Friends & Family Can Help Postpartum Those first few weeks (or even months) after having a baby, friends and family will ask if there’s anything they can do to help. Do not – we repeat DO NOT – be a martyr. Take them up on it. You’re going to need it, and they likely just want a few newborn snuggles in return. Win-win. Meals With all the focus being on feeding the babe, feeding yourself becomes last priority. But you need all the nourishment you can get, both for...