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… Continue reading Ask a Real Mom: What Are Your Breastfeeding Essentials?
Category: Baby Registries
Don’t Forget the Small Stuff: Essential Baby Items for Your Registry that are $25 or Less
One of the many lessons I’ve learned being a parent, is that “momming” is also full-on “adulting”. Long-gone are the days when you can stay out too late and sleep in, or just heat-up some ramen noodles at 9pm when you don’t feel like cooking dinner. You have to be “on” at all times for… Continue reading Don’t Forget the Small Stuff: Essential Baby Items for Your Registry that are $25 or Less
Ask a Real Mom: Best Baby Gifts You’ve Received
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… Continue reading Ask a Real Mom: Best Baby Gifts You’ve Received
Baby Registry Must-Haves for the Sustainable Mom-To-Be
Whether it’s mealtime, bathtime, or bedtime, these are the perfect gifts to add to your sustainable baby registry! We all want to find ways to make our homes and routines more sustainable. When it comes time to welcome a new baby into our homes, that standard shouldn’t have to be compromised. Whether you’re a sustainable… Continue reading Baby Registry Must-Haves for the Sustainable Mom-To-Be
I Registered at Bed Bath and Beyond (or BuyBuy Baby)… What Do I Do Now?
Updated 5/11/23 Creating a gift registry can be very time-consuming, between research and in-store appointments required to nail it all down. If you registered at Bed Bath & Beyond or buybuy BABY, you might feel a bit overwhelmed about what will happen with your registry account. You may be asking yourself: “Is my registry still… Continue reading I Registered at Bed Bath and Beyond (or BuyBuy Baby)… What Do I Do Now?
Ask a Real Mom: Favorite Books For Every Kid on Your List
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… Continue reading Ask a Real Mom: Favorite Books For Every Kid on Your List
A New Mom’s Guide to Car Seats
In the famous words of Dr. Suess, “Oh, the places you’ll go! You’ll be on your way up! You’ll be seeing great sights,” … buckle up your car seat and make sure it fits right! Choosing the right car seat doesn’t have to be stressful, even though there are so many options to consider. You… Continue reading A New Mom’s Guide to Car Seats
A New Mom’s Guide to Diaper Bags
I have always been a purse kind of girl. I love all shapes, sizes, and brands of whichever trendy purse is in style. This made me most excited to register my diaper bag first. Even after receiving the diaper bag from my registry, I kept buying new ones because I felt like something about mine… Continue reading A New Mom’s Guide to Diaper Bags
Top Infant Essentials for your Baby Gift Registry
If you’re currently expecting your first child, I’d like to offer my warmest congratulations! You’re about to embark on the greatest adventure of your life – one filled with more love and joy than you ever thought possible! You will be forever changed by the tiny human you will soon hold in your arms. I… Continue reading Top Infant Essentials for your Baby Gift Registry
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
11 Baby Registry Items You’ll Still Be Using in 5 Years!
I know there are endless “best of” and “must have” lists for your baby registry, but I want you to consider this one the “what I wish I knew then” list that will save you from the error of my ways! By the time my third baby came around, I realized how truly important it… Continue reading 11 Baby Registry Items You’ll Still Be Using in 5 Years!
16 Foolproof Baby Shower Gift Ideas
We’ve all found ourselves in this less-than-ideal situation at least once: there’s a baby shower tomorrow (or today) and you still haven’t picked out a gift. Even worse— there’s no cell service in the store you’re shopping in, so you can’t even look them up on RegistryFinder.com. Luckily, there’s no need to panic. Whether you’re… Continue reading 16 Foolproof Baby Shower Gift Ideas
Top 5 Reasons to Create a Baby Registry For Your 2nd or 3rd Child
We believe that every new baby should be celebrated and that baby showers are the perfect time for the expectant mom to relax and spend time with loved ones. If you’re pregnant with your second or third child, you’re probably wondering, “Should I create a baby gift registry?” This is a hotly debated topic, and… Continue reading Top 5 Reasons to Create a Baby Registry For Your 2nd or 3rd Child
Ask a Real Mom: What’s Worth the Splurge in Baby’s Nursery
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?
Gender Neutral Nursery Ideas We Love
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