Posts tagged: Newborns

Meet the swaddle. Every new parent’s best friend/nemesis depending on the day. Just know this, you aren’t doing it right if you haven’t asked any or all of these questions: How do you swaddle? What’s the best wrapping technique? What’s the best swaddle blanket? Should I swaddle my baby during naps? How long should I keep my baby in a swaddle at night? Read on to hear the best swaddling advice curated from our very own community of moms. And take note: they’ve got some great tips. *As always, please...

Not all baby music is created equal. In fact, most of it is downright annoying. Don’t despair, we did some searching to find the best baby music that you and your little one will both enjoy. Not possible? Just wait until you find yourself alone in the car singing along to one of these gems. Our Best Baby Music Playlist Rockabye Baby! takes your favorite pop + rock songs and turns them into sweet lullabies. Think Taylor Swift’s “Shake it Off” by way of xylophone and bells. Twinkle Twinkle Little...

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...

There’s so much to do and remember in the months leading up to baby. Paint the nursery. Pick a stroller. Practice swaddling. The list goes on and on. So if you hear the word “doula” and wonder if you can register for one of those, know that you’re not alone. We’ve all been there. And we get by with a little help from our mommy friends. By definition, a doula is: (noun) a woman experienced in childbirth who provides advice, information, emotional support, and physical comfort to a mother before,...