Monthly Archives: January 2013
Healthy mentality
If you find yourself consuming an extra side of anxiety with that tasty pickle-and-peanut-butter sandwich (did we say balanced diet?), take note: Pregnancy is a prime time to begin meditating. Habitual meditation can ward off any worry you may have … Continue reading
The blame game
I’ll start this off with a confession: As I write this, I am suffering from a severe case of mom guilt. It involves an adorable little boy, a case of (according to him) incapacitating hiccups, and a running-late mommy without … Continue reading
Editors’ choice: P&N’s latest pins
If you haven’t been following us on Pinterest, you’ve been missing out on the fun! Here are just a few of the fab finds that stole our hearts. P&N’s latest pins by pnmag
Just call me Sniffles McCries-A-lot
Written by: Z. Briggs January 30 2013 These days I seem to be a big hot mess. Literally. BIG, HOT, MESS. I think that I appear as if I have it all together to those that see me daily at … Continue reading
Beyond the belly
Holding your baby in your arms for the first time is a moment that words simply cannot describe. But what happens after those initial emotionally charged moments following labor and delivery pass? Read up on the first tasks you should … Continue reading
BRICA Fold'n Go Travel Bassinet
Written by: Laurann January 29 2013 My family loves to travel so when I found out I was expecting my first little man, I knew one of the things I was most concerned about was finding a travel bed that … Continue reading
Win it: Labor wear from Baby Be Mine Maternity
Written by: P&N January 29 2013 The exact details of how your labor day is going to play out are impossible to predict. Take charge of one of the things you can control, and dress for success. Ditch the blah, … Continue reading
A morning person
Written by: Christopher Spicer January 29 2013 It has been almost a month since Emily returned from maternity leave to her part time job. Since day cares have waiting lists that last longer than Everett has even been alive, I’ve … Continue reading
Five words
Written by: Lesley Graham January 29 2013 As much as the three little words are a huge deal, there are five words that I venture to say would rival those to most moms … “You’re doing a great job.” I’ll … Continue reading
Puj Flyte
Written by: Alyson January 29 2013 I remember how small my baby looked in her first tub. As a new mom, I was a little nervous about handling a slippery kid safely. I eventually got the hang of it, but … Continue reading
Book it
Written by: Lacey January 28 2013 I've always been a pen-and-paper kind of gal. My son recently plopped next to me on the couch with his baby book—he's eight, so he is sadly a long way from those baby days—and … Continue reading
Snuff the sniffles: Pregnancy cold care
It’s that time of year again: time for coughing, sniffling and generally feeling crummy. But what treatments are safe for pregnant women? We know you’ve all gotten your flu shotsand taken your prenatal vitamins. But even the most cautious of … Continue reading
A pretty good start to a life: The birth of Fitz
My due date was April 29, 2011. It was a Friday. That night, my husband Rusty and I went to dinner with a bunch of friends at Scalini’s, home of the well-known labor-inducing eggplant parmigiana. We thought it would be fun … Continue reading
Ask the experts: Timeline to conceive
My husband and I started our family later in life but we are still hoping to have several kids. We just welcomed our first-born three months ago—how long do we need to wait before we begin trying for baby number … Continue reading
Ergobaby Urban Chic
I have been using the Ergobaby Urban Chic carrier for about a month and really enjoy carrying my 4 month old around in it. It is very easy to use. The manual has concise directions along with clear illustrations to … Continue reading
All the single mommies
Just as pop stars take their own unique paths to stardom, moms-to-be often travel varied roads on their journey toward solo parenthood. For some, loudly ticking biological clocks lead to sperm donor catalogs and fertility clinics. For others, spur-of-the-moment one-night … Continue reading
Jessica Alba: “We try to model and practice eco-friendly habits for the girls”
Honestly, she’s one of our favorite celebrity moms. From her chic sense of style, to her hands-on playdates at the park, to her eco-friendly business, we can’t get enough of Jessica Alba. After creating The Honest Company last year, the … Continue reading
A record labor: The birth of Evert
Written by: Rebecca January 27 2013 My due date was November 28th but I woke up having contractions at 2:30 a.m. on November 30th. At my appointment with the midwife a few days earlier, I was told that the baby … Continue reading
Grandma magic
Written by: Jennifer Davis January 27 2013 What are these grandmas doing that I’m not!? Consistently, Isaac gets up at least once a night for a feeding. Sometimes twice, and on rare occasion I have to go in there a … Continue reading
Black and white retreet
Written by: Lauren January 24 2013 Newsflash: Gender neutral does not have to involve yellow or green. Branch out with a fresh take on boy-and-girl-friendly decor—a black and white retreet! Stumped over where to begin? Here are a few pieces … Continue reading
Get to know: The Co-founder of Skip Hop
Meet Ellen Diamant. She’s co-founder of Skip Hop, a game-changer in the juvenile products industry that she and her husband Michael have grown into an internationally popular brand. If you aren’t familiar with the name, we’re almost positive you already … Continue reading
Feet
Written by: Josh Conley January 24 2013 I was looking at HP’s feet today. So incredibly tiny. She has no idea what to do with them. How could she? She just discovered them last week, so holding them was priority … Continue reading
The check-up rundown
For roughly nine months, you will plan your life around prenatal visits. Fifteen-plus trips to the OB’s office might sound kind of overwhelming, but you can exhale: You will not have your feet in stirrups every time. Here’s what to … Continue reading
Oh baby, yes!
I’ve decided on my birth plan,” I told my best friend. I was seven months pregnant, and I’d just finished reading a collection of positive birth stories. While reading, I’d made up my mind. “I’m going to have an orgasmic … Continue reading
Don't drink the bottle before it's cool: Hipster baby fashions
Written by: P&N January 23 2013 If a tree falls in the forest and no one is around to hear it, does a hipster buy the soundtrack? If you want your bambino to be the most unique one in the … Continue reading
32 weeks and I’ve started to waddle
Written by: Z. Briggs January 23 2013 Today I got up from my desk chair at work and noticed that my normal stride has turned to a very clear waddle.This does not come as a huge surprise to me. Lately … Continue reading
Jennifer Davis
Born and raised in the Kansas City area, Jennifer Davis is a Midwestern girl at heart. She and her husband, Jon, just welcomed their first baby, a son named Isaac. Jen makes her living as a graphic designer, but enjoys … Continue reading
Josh Conley
In his B.C. (Before Child) life, Josh Conley once lived in Japan, set foot on Antarctica and recorded a witnessed disc golf hole-in-one. The love-child of John Hughes and Oscar the Grouch, he wrote the novel Achieving Umami without fulling … Continue reading
Charli North
Charli North loves living in Chicago with her husband Arthur and their cockapoo Finn. She can’t wait to welcome their first baby to the Windy City in October. She works as a senior editor for a Web media company, and … Continue reading
Win it: Prenatal vitamins from Brainstrong Prenatal
If you think that all prenatals are created equal, think again. Before you pop those all-important supplements, read the label and make sure you’re getting the one that’s best for you and your budding babe. Brainstrong Prenatal is a complete … Continue reading
Fisher-Price Discover 'n Grow Jumperoo
Written by: Julie January 22 2013 Once my daughter began constantly stretching her legs and trying to “stand” in my lap, I knew she needed a place where she could push off and bounce around without my hands digging into … Continue reading
The great food challenge
Written by: Christopher Spicer January 22 2013 Everett loves to eat. If he was able to communicate his top 5 favourite things, I’m pretty sure four of them would have to do with consuming something and the last would be … Continue reading
Hey, Jealousy.
When we first brought Phoebe home from the hospital Matilda was just as enamored as we were. Longing glances, kisses galore, always wanting to hold her. Then, we flipped her world upside down, packed half of the things she asks … Continue reading
Up in the air
Written by: Lacey January 21 2013 A few high-flying findings, as featured in our January issue. Up in the air by pnmag on Polyvore art print / sun toy / helicopter toy / plane toy / bird cushion / rainbows … Continue reading
National Cervical Health Awareness Month
Cervical cancer affects roughly 12,000 women in the United States each year. Here’s everything you need to know to lessen your risk. You’re probably already familiar with several different types of cancer and their main causes—too much sun exposure leading … Continue reading
Pen your plan
Prebaby to-do lists can be mighty long. There are doctor visits to remember, prenatal vitamins to take, names to consider, gear to purchase, maternity leave to negotiate—oh, and one more tiny thing: There’s a birth plan to write. When I … Continue reading
Valco Baby Zephyr
No one wants to be the parent fumbling with gear while your squirming baby’s voice gets louder and louder, calling even more attention to your inept handling of what you thought would be an easy set up. Been there, took … Continue reading
Book Club: How to Look Hot in a Minivan
Welcome to Pregnancy & Newborn’s Book Club! This month’s book is How to Look Hot in a Minivan: A Real Woman’s Guide to Losing Weight, Looking Great, and Dressing Chic in the Age of the Celebrity Momby Janice Min.Former editor … Continue reading
Takin’ care of business
Written by: Lane Cotton Winn January 20 2013 It seems like the pre-baby To Do Lists keep piling up as I keep piling on the pounds. Can I get a witness? There are the Thank You notes, returning of duplicate … Continue reading
He came squalling into the world: The birth of George
Written by: Ashley January 20 2013 At 36 weeks and 4 days pregnant, not that I was counting, my husband and I were sitting on the couch watching West Wing reruns. Suddenly I felt a small pop in my abdomen … Continue reading
A W̶A̶H̶M̶ warm welcome
Written by: Jennifer Davis January 20 2013 I recently took the plunge and officially became a WAHM. (That’s “Work at Home Mom,” for those of you who don’t speak acronym.) I’ve worked at the same company for 9.5 years, so … Continue reading
These boots were made for walkin'
Written by: Lauren January 17 2013 … or at least wearin'. Even toddling tots still getting their sea legs require warm footwear in the winter! Treat your mini-me to a pair of mama-inspired kicks. What's that you say? You'll need … Continue reading
Behind the scenes: January's Retail Therapy fashion shoot
Written by: P&N January 17 2013 Here's a behind-the-scenes look at P&N's January fashion photo shoot. In this month's issue, new and expecting moms show off some serious style as they wear one dress five ways! Click here to see … Continue reading
The newborn whisperer
Written by: Josh Conley January 17 2013 People often ask me how Bub is taking to HP by now. I have no frame of reference here, but it seems to be that it’s going well. Maybe even a little too … Continue reading
The super supplement
One of the very first pieces of advice you’re sure to hear once you get that positive pregnancy test (or well before, if you’ve been planning to conceive) is to start popping those prenatals. And there’s a good reason for … Continue reading
Gender guessing games
Is there any truth to these old wives’ tales of gender prediction? Probably not—but it sure is fun attempting to crack the code. Key player Pick up a key. Did you grasp it from the top (the widest part)? A … Continue reading
Nesting: The urge to purge
Written by: Z. Briggs January 16 2013 Chad and I returned home from a wonderful holiday break in Western NY. We unloaded the car, brought everything up the two flights of stairs, and then collapsed for the night. The drive … Continue reading
Graco SnugGlider
Written by: Courtney January 15 2013 As the full size cradle swing I had registered for lingered, unpurchased on my baby's registry, I was pleased to instead find the Graco SnugGlider infant car seat swing. It appealed to me in … Continue reading
Win it: Angelcare Bath Support
Written by: P&N January 15 2013 As a new parent, there are few things that cause more anxiety than your tiny bambino in the sudsy, slippery bath water. You want to make sure the temperature is just so, and most … Continue reading
