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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...

If you're a mom or dad, you probably have one of today's guest's products in your home (and if you don't, you might wish you did)! Chelsea Hirschhorn is the president and CEO of Fridababy, a solutions based brand committed to making parents' lives easier by offering revolutionary products to safely and easily tackle common baby issues at home.Fridababy products are sold in 30,000 stores across the country and last year alone sold more than 2 million of their signature product The NoseFrida.In this episode. Chelsea shares the story behind...

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...

Chicago-based sales associate Lindsay Rosen gave birth to her little guy, Hunter Clark, on New Year’s Day. Needless to say, she didn’t need to sell us on him. One look at the little guy and we were so excited to be a part of his first photo shoot. Read on to hear about Lindsay’s experience in her own words.What was the best baby-related advice you received before your baby was born?To sleep as much as we could now and cherish the last moments as a family of two and not...

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...

Necessity is the mother of invention. So what’s a dirty pacifier got to do with it? Everything, according to Doddle & Co CEO and founder, Nicki Radzely. Doddle & Co. created the Pop, a clever pacifier that folds into itself when dropped. How many times have you watched in horror as the paci hits the sidewalk/bathroom floor/subway platform? With the Pop, the nipple stays clean — leaving us busy mamas with one less headache. We asked the forward-thinking problem solver how else she makes life a little bit easier, both...

Jacq Tatelman and her husband Scott are the Brooklyn-based duo behind State Bags, a one for one company that is making a difference in America. For every bag sold, they donate a backpack to a child in need.Their mission was inspired by an organization Jacq and her husband started in 2009 that sent underprivileged New York City kids to summer camp. They saw time and time again kids showing up with their belongings in plastic bags, and sought to start a company that could help change the lives of kids....

Meet the swaddle. Every new parent’s best friend/nemesis depending on the day. Just know this, you aren’t doing it right if you haven’t asked any or all of these questions: How do you swaddle? What’s the best wrapping technique? What’s the best swaddle blanket? Should I swaddle my baby during naps? How long should I keep my baby in a swaddle at night? Read on to hear the best swaddling advice curated from our very own community of moms. And take note: they’ve got some great tips. *As always, please...

We were so excited when we heard Bridget O'Connor, Co-Founder DIY Playbook, was expecting and even more excited when she let us know she decided to build her layette with Monica + Andy! As an expert on all things beautiful (and affordable) decor, we couldn’t wait to hear about what she has in store for her nursery. Read on for some major design inspo and watch her M+A Layette reveal below.On finding out you were pregnant: My husband and I felt incredibly blessed when we found out we were expecting....

Dear Sophie and Madden,They said it would be much crazier. They said that two is just so different from one. They said you will somehow expand your heart once again. They were right.The chaos of current life is just that. Chaos. We shuffle quickly from work and school to play dates and music class. From grocery stores to checkups to playgrounds. And once in a while, we get to take a minute to slow down and breathe. And those are the best moments, because just being with our family of...