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How to Keep Baby Warm at Night
Wondering how to ensure your baby sleeps comfortably? Read below for our tips on how to keep a baby warm at nights. -
The Best Maternity & Nursing Bras for Your Changing Breasts
First, congratulations! We’re so excited for your new journey and are here to help you every step of the way. One of the first changes when you become pregnant: your breasts get bigger… and they feel different too. Tender, a little tingly, and maybe even a bit itchy (it’s normal, don’t worry!). We’ve got some tips to help you choose the best maternity and nursing bras for your changing breasts. Do breasts change during pregnancy? 100% yes. Your body is getting ready to grow, give birth, and feed your new... -
Disney Vacation Tips from a Travel Planner
We love knowing that families are purchasing pieces from our new Disney collection for their Disney vacations. It’s a big trip to think about. So to help you, we brought in an expert, Disney Travel Planner, Rachel Carl with Mickey Travels. Rachel knows all the best places to eat, to see, to stay and more close to Disney. And the best part….? Having her plan your trip is totally FREE. Check out a few key pointers Rachel shared with us on Planning a Disney Vacation for the family below. And be... -
Top 6 Decor Ideas For Your Summer Baby Shower
We hosted our first baby shower at the Monica + Andy Guideshop in Lincoln Park in July. Trust us when we say… it was magical! Expecting moms from across the Chicago area were invited for a special day of celebration, sharing stories, enjoying delicious food and shopping for their babies on the way. The shower theme was ‘Baby on Board.’ It was a playful nod to our Summer Collection which is full of limited-edition nautical prints. Want to plan your own nautical-themed baby shower? Here are six splashy ideas to... -
The Inspiration Behind the Print: Let’s Go Camping
Our new summer print, Let’s Go Camping, arrived just in time for end-of-summer camping trips. And honestly? Is the perfect Back To School print, too! SHOP THE PRINT: Each of our limited-edition prints has a story. Let’s Go Camping is extra-special; it was inspired by an awesome company memory… a team trip to Camp Wandawega in Wisconsin. Our CEO and Founder, Monica Royer, shares more about this special trip: “Back in 2015, as our marketing team sat and brainstormed all of the new ways we could capture photography — something... -
When Do Baby Teeth Come In?
When do baby teeth come in? As first-time parents, you may have asked yourselves this exact question. Read on to learn more. -
When to Have a Baby Shower: Everything You Need to Know
Wondering to have a baby shower? Monica + Andy has the answers to all your baby shower questions from preparation to creating a gift registry. -
A Day at Disney's Magic Kingdom: Top Places to Visit with Little Ones
Professional photographer and Monica + Andy customer, Ashley Dilligard, lives just around the corner from the most magical place on earth, Walt Disney World. And she’s a regular there with her daughter, Arielle. We asked her, between her hundreds of trips there, to share tips for parents going to Magic Kingdom with a toddler. Plus, we dressed little Arielle up in our latest Disney collection! “I’ve been an annual pass holder at Walt Disney World since I moved to the Tampa area in 2014. As someone who has been to Disney... -
5 Nursery Organization Tips
We know you’re excited for your little bundle of joy to arrive, so we’ve compiled 5 nursery organization tips you can use for your baby’s nursery. -
M+A’s NYC Guide
If you’re following us on Instagram , you know we were recently having the time of our lives in New York City! It was our first time hosting an event outside of our guideshop since before the pandemic, and it sure felt good to be back in the Big Apple. We were in town throwing our 2022 Women Who Inspire Luncheon, which was such a wonderful event. But between event planning, party prep and meetings, we had to make time for a little fun. And thanks to all of you...