M+A Edit

With a refreshingly honest and seriously chic blog, an adorable 2-year-old boy and a baby on the way, Liz Adams of Sequins + Stripes has become one of our go-to resources for all things style, travel, home decor and motherhood. So when Liz told us she was expecting number two, we were so excited to team up with her to create a limited edition Sequins & Stripes Modern Layette Cuddle Box with all of her favorite Monica + Andy newborn essentials.Shop the limited edition “Sequins & Stripes Layette Cuddle Box”

Their outfit is perfect. Every last hair is in place. And still the picture you took of your little looks like just that — a picture you took. We asked friend of M+A, Maria Ponce, a professional photographer and mom of two, to spill the beans on how she always gets the perfect shot. Her expert tips and secrets shared below.1. Keep the wardrobe simple.Have them ready to go and dressed in their first outfit and the second one ready to swap out quickly. No decision making at the shoot.2....

Dear Jack and Ben,Surprise! Twins! It's a day I'll never forget. That's the first time I saw you, Twin A and Twin B, on my 8-week ultrasound.I'm a twin, but they always say twins skip a generation. Sure, the thought of having twins always excited me but I never thought it would happen. When the ultrasound tech asked if twins run in the family, I knew right away we were doubly blessed! Mommy was crying, Daddy was giggling, so many emotions running through our heads.From week to week, I tracked...

Nursery finished? Check. Car seat installed? Check. Your hospital bag packed? Um... If you're one month from your due date, it's time to put yourself back on the to-do list. You’ll have plenty of other things on your mind when your contractions start and packing your bag shouldn't be one of them. Read on for tips from new moms who know exactly what to pack. Monica + Andy Layette “So easy to just pack a Monica and Andy layette! loved that I didn’t have to think about what specific types...

When we were expecting, we tore through all the editions of What to Expect. One thing we didn’t think about? What to expect to wear while barely getting out the door to pediatrician appointments/nursing/playdates/work! Thankfully, fashion vet Morgan Hutchinson is on it. She hand selects pieces that marry style and function for her online boutique BURU. Think on-trend silhouettes in washable fabrics from her in-house label and designers you already love. The concept is so genius, Hutchinson even snagged the instant approval of pal Rebecca Minkoff during her first market...

Left-Jill Koziol Right-Liz TenetyYou thought you knew what momlife was all about, but then came baby and, girl, were you in for a big surprise. Between juggling their own careers and family lives, co-founders Liz Tenety and Jill Koziol of Motherly are there to help you anticipate all the amazing, incredulous, and WTF to come. Their startup (which they manage from opposite coasts) provides a supportive, non-intimidating digital space for moms, with a newsletter further personalized to your particular situation (stay at home, full time, part time).We talk to Liz...

We’ve been told to bring baby blankets, a change of clothes and to stock up on snacks when traveling with a little one, but there are quite a few other “need to know” tips that aren’t as top of mind. We enlisted the help of you(!)—our customers—to provide us with some tips from lessons you’ve learned along the way. Because, we’re all in this together, right? 1. Make sure to bring a copy of your baby's birth certificate. 'I was kicked off my first flight flying with an infant just...

Bethany Ciotola is the (absolutely gorgeous) gal behind Bethany and Her Boys. The NYC blogger shares a home with two — well, three if you count her husband, Chris — dashing heartbreakers, two-year-old Kai and one-year-old Rowan. We adore her Pinterest-worthy jaunts through Central Park and totally relatable musings on the messy world of motherhood (mama friends are a must). And that’s just scratching the surface. In our interview, she recounts how sharing her pregnancy experience on social media started it all, the challenges of making your own work schedule,...

Your world undoubtedly changes when you gain mom-to-be status. You’re overwhelmed with joy — and just plain overwhelmed! Cue sisters Leslie Venokur and Risa Goldberg.The cofounders of Big City Moms, a social network for new and expectant mothers, started their company in 2004 when social media was in its infancy. Translation: stopping moms on the street and inviting them to meetups. Since then, the company has flourished into an online community with events in major cities across the country.These sage sisters share how it all began and what they’ve learned...

Say hello to Kristie Wagner.Kristie, our Director of Brand Experience, is mom to Jake (age 6) and last month gave birth to a beautiful (and healthy!) baby girl, Vivien Grey.Whether it’s traveling abroad with a newborn (they’re headed to Austria and Croatia next month!) or tackling sleep training, each month Kristie will give us a candid and honest glimpse into her journey of raising two little ones. To start out with, Kristie opens up about why she waited six years for a second baby, her birth plan and the challenges...