Category: Baby Advice

A New Mom’s Guide to Strollers

As a first-time mom, the most important thing I wanted was my stroller. I can’t tell you how many hours I researched, selected a stroller, and then changed the item a few times on my registry.  I knew I didn’t want a super expensive stroller, but I wanted one that was good quality. Some of… Continue reading A New Mom’s Guide to Strollers

Must-Have Sleep Essentials for a New Baby & a Well-Rested Mom

After my first baby was born, I wondered how the saying “sleep like a baby” ever got off the ground! Babies have to figure out the whole sleep thing after coming into the world, and it can be challenging to get through those first sleepless weeks and months. I think back on all the times… Continue reading Must-Have Sleep Essentials for a New Baby & a Well-Rested Mom

Everything You Need for an Organized Nursery

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After you have a baby, the last thing you want to worry about is organization. Luckily, you can plan ahead and prepare your nursery before your baby arrives — saving you time, effort, and much-needed brainpower as you progress through the newborn, infant, and toddler stages. Whether you’re trying to maximize the space in a… Continue reading Everything You Need for an Organized Nursery

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

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… Continue reading Ask a Real Mom: What Should I Pack in My Hospital Bag?

5 Reasons to Wait on Finding Out Your Baby’s Gender

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Five reasons why you may want to wait until delivery day to find out your baby’s gender! For most of human history, waiting to hear “it’s a girl!” or “it’s a boy,” in the delivery room was a common experience—only recently have pregnant women been privy to high-tech ultrasounds and testing that could reveal their… Continue reading 5 Reasons to Wait on Finding Out Your Baby’s Gender

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

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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… Continue reading Ask a Real Mom: What’s on Your Third Trimester Checklist?

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

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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… Continue reading Ask a Real Mom: What’s Worth the Splurge in Baby’s Nursery

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

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

Ask a Real Mom: When Your Mom Wants to Help with the New Baby

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Labor and delivery are some of the most intense experiences of your life, and those first few days of motherhood are both physically grueling and emotionally draining. Naturally, moms and mothers-in-law want to swoop in and offer their support and help, and of course, enjoy their new grandbaby. But too many times, those good intentions… Continue reading Ask a Real Mom: When Your Mom Wants to Help with the New Baby

Gender Neutral Nursery Ideas We Love

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Last winter, when my husband and I found out we were pregnant we decided right away to keep the baby’s gender a surprise. That’s right–no gender reveal, no themed nursery or shower–just a big surprise coming our way in a few months and we couldn’t wait! Now, something you should probably know is that I’m… Continue reading Gender Neutral Nursery Ideas We Love

Baby Safety 101: Baby Safety & Babyproofing Guide

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At RegistryFinder.com, we provide our readers with information regarding the most efficient and convenient baby tools and products, assisting you in creating your ideal registry. But most importantly, we strive to keep you informed on safe, reliable products that you can be confident in using with your family. It’s important to us that our readers… Continue reading Baby Safety 101: Baby Safety & Babyproofing Guide

Ask a Real Mom: Save vs. Splurge (Baby Gear Edition)

Let’s be real. You remember building your wedding registry- you could always find a reason to splurge in every single category. The same goes for baby gear and products, but as a first time mom, it can be hard to know when the splurge is actually worth it. We want you to spend your baby-budget… Continue reading Ask a Real Mom: Save vs. Splurge (Baby Gear Edition)

Ask a Real Mom: How to Care for Moms in the NICU

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When I became a mom for the first time in 2019, I felt like the overwhelming words I heard from other moms a few steps ahead of me were things like “Every pregnancy is different.” and “Every baby is different.” That couldn’t be more true for me. And as I’ve stepped into the life stage… Continue reading Ask a Real Mom: How to Care for Moms in the NICU

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