– Ask a Real Mom – How to Prepare Yourself for a New Baby

February 22, 2024

As I was preparing for the birth of our first child, I relished the advice of seasoned mothers and grandmothers. From “sleep when the baby sleeps” to “prioritize date nights,” I filed each piece of advice into an ongoing mental list. It wasn’t long until their advice, my to-do list, and my belly were growing […]

– Ask a Real Mom – What Do You Really Need for a Second (And Third!) Baby?

January 25, 2024

With an 18-month-old in one hand and a positive pregnancy test in the other, the nerves and the excitement were hitting at the same time. I was thrilled to be growing our family, but nervous at the thought of how I was going to handle having two little ones. After we announced our pregnancy on […]

– Ask a Real Mom – How to Survive the Witching Hour

December 28, 2023

Listening to your baby cry and not knowing what to do can be one of the hardest parts of being a new mom. However, it’s even more difficult when you start to notice a pattern: those endless tears start flowing every evening around the same time. This challenging time of day for your little one […]

– Ask a Real Mom – Grandparent Essentials

November 30, 2023

Whether your parents live around the block or across the country, chances are your children’s visits to their grandparents will be among some of their earliest and fondest memories! Thankfully, we live only minutes from my mom, known to our kids as “Sittu.” We’ve dubbed her house “Sittu School” because it’s decked out for a […]

– Ask a Real Mom – What You Need for Every Stage of Your Baby’s First Year

September 28, 2023

When you’re preparing and registering for your new baby, it’s easy to focus on newborn diapers, clothes and accessories. It’s hard to imagine, but that little one will grow way faster than you expect! After my first baby shower, I wanted to exchange the only 12-month outfit I received for a smaller size. Luckily my […]

– Ask a Real Mom – Best Baby Gear for Your Registry

August 24, 2023

Register with Confidence! Review our “Best Baby Gear” Recommendations, Written By Real Moms When I found out I was pregnant with my daughter I was so thrilled to welcome a baby girl! I couldn’t wait to shop the baby section at our favorite retailers and splurge on our little one’s wardrobe. 👏👗 My husband and […]

– Ask a Real Mom – What Are Your Breastfeeding Essentials?

July 25, 2023

I will never forget the moment my doctor handed my firstborn daughter to me. It was truly the most overwhelming joy, relief, and love I had ever felt. I was so excited to start my breastfeeding journey, but to my surprise, my daughter would not latch. I was emotional, hormonal, and exhausted, but no matter […]

– Ask a Real Mom – Baby Registry Fails

June 29, 2023

When I was pregnant with my first baby, I was overwhelmed by so many baby products and didn’t know what I would actually need for my baby. After entirely too much online research, I created my registry and added every single “must-have baby item” I’d read about. Two babies later, I know that you definitely […]

– Ask a Real Mom – Best Baby Gifts You’ve Received

May 25, 2023

When I had my first baby our community of friends and family blessed us with amazing gifts. From new clothes and diapers to meals and books, we got it all in the span of our son’s first few weeks of life. Since I’m in the season of life where it feels like everyone around us […]

– Ask a Real Mom – Favorite Books For Every Kid on Your List

April 27, 2023

Before I had my first baby, I was a fourth-grade teacher, and my students surprised me with a baby shower. They each bought me a children’s book and wrote sweet notes inside the covers. It was such a blessing, and I still tear up when I open a book and read their notes. I love […]

– Ask a Real Mom – Toys That Last a Lifetime

September 29, 2022

I’m a self-proclaimed toy minimalist. As a mom of a three-year-old, one-year-old with another on the way in just a few short months, I feel I’ve earned this right. I like all our kid’s toys to be easily contained in a basket in our living room and I’m drawn to the classics when it’s time […]

– Ask a Real Mom – What Should I Pack in My Hospital Bag?

August 25, 2022

Because I had listened to every mom I knew, telling me that my first baby was not coming before 40 weeks, I had put off all the last minute items like washing baby’s clothes, making freezer meals and packing my hospital bag. So I walked into my 39-week prenatal appointment expecting a routine check of […]

– Ask a Real Mom – What’s on Your Third Trimester Checklist?

July 28, 2022

What you should NOT do in your third trimester: pack up your first home, move into another place temporarily and then unpack and move into your new home. What I DID in my third trimester with our first baby: exactly what I just said you shouldn’t do. Needless to say, my third trimester was a […]

– Ask a Real Mom – What’s Worth the Splurge in Baby’s Nursery

June 30, 2022

Let’s be honest: from the moment you get that positive pregnancy test, you start dreaming up your baby’s nursery. At least, that was the case for me. I couldn’t wait to paint, decorate and spend time creating a special room for our new little one. But, as it tends to go in the world of […]

– Ask a Real Mom – Toddler Feeding Essentials

May 26, 2022

Ask a Real Mom: Toddler Feeding Essentials I’ve raised two babies through the solid food introduction phase, and I have to tell you: it’s been one of my favorite phases thus far. Both my kids have loved exploring new food, and my husband and I have loved the hands-free dinner we get to have while […]

When Registering for Baby Items, Should I Choose This or That?

May 12, 2022

When you make your baby registry, you’re choosing items that will need to last you many years. For instance, if you have 3 children, each a few years apart, you may need a high chair that will hold up for over 10 years! (That sounds a bit daunting!) I know from experience that you can […]

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