The Best Baby Shower Gifts When it comes to baby shower gifts, it can be tough to know (or remember!) exactly which items are necessities, and which end up in a donation pile. And we know you want the best baby shower gifts. We’ve checked in with our favorite Albee parents and baby gear enthusiasts … Read more
Best Stacking Toys Once your baby has mastered independent sitting, a whole new world opens up for them to explore. Stacking, grouping, and emptying objects will occupy a lot of your little one’s attention as their fine motor skills increase and picking up objects becomes easier. Enter: stacking toys. Your baby is exploring objects in … Read more
10 Must Have Books for Baby’s First Library Creating a library for your baby is a great way to introduce your little one to the magical world of reading. Reading out loud to your baby—beginning at day one—creates a foundation for early language development, enhances vocabulary, promotes essential communication skills, and increases the parent-child bond. … Read more
Make Tummy Time Fun (Probably) Tummy time is a cutesy sounding name for your baby’s first workout, but it’s crucial to core muscle development and has been shown to help prevent motor delays. If that sounds strenuous, it is, and your baby may resist and protest. These are our favorite products for keeping tummy time … Read more
Best Baby Toys for 0-6 Months If you’ve been busy prepping for your baby’s arrival, you’ve probably loaded up on diapers, bottles, and footies—all the registry necessities. But there’s one category on the registry checklist that’s not often viewed as a top priority: newborn toys (for babies that are 0-6 months). Your baby’s brain is … Read more
Our Guide to Baby’s First Bath There are so many amazing firsts you’ll get to enjoy with baby—some will be no brainer fun (that was definitely a smile) and some get more fun with practice (ahem, bath time). The first bath with your baby can feel like a nerve-wracking task… Suds’ing up a wriggly newborn, … Read more
How to Create a Baby Bedtime Routine Human beings—even brand new ones—are creatures of habit. We all have our nightly rituals: Washing our faces, brushing our teeth, putting on jammies, and maybe squeezing in some reading to relax before turning off the light and catching some Z’s. Similarly, creating a bedtime routine for your baby … Read more
Your Guide to Tummy Time Your new baby will spend a lot of time on their back: sleeping in the crib, riding in a car seat, and cuddling in your arms. Tummy time plays a critical role in your infant’s development, and our guide to tummy time will help you understand how to do it … Read more
How to Bond with Your Newborn Ever notice that you could stare at your baby for hours, or instinctively want to cuddle and smooch them? Your brain is hardwired to bond with your newborn and enjoy their company, even when they’re fussy (and you haven’t showered in days). Building a bond with your baby sets … Read more
Bedtime Gear for More Rest and Less Stress New and veteran parents alike struggle with a newborn’s sleep habits, and we’re here to tell you: You will sleep again. Probably. Until that glorious day arrives, we’ve put together a list of all-star products for less stress and more rest. Hang in there—you’ve got this. Wubbanub … Read more