Monthly Archives: January 2013
Play time!
Written by: Christopher Spicer January 15 2013 Everett loves to play. It is still a distant second to eating, but he loves it enough that it helps work up his enormous appetite. He absolutely loves his toys, but the day … Continue reading
The frump
Written by: Lesley Graham January 15 2013 When you have a new baby, those first few weeks are all about bonding and survival. Round the clock feedings, taking care of littles ones, and changing countless diapers are ultra distracting. However, … Continue reading
In need of a staycation
Book your tripTake time off. Turn on your auto-reply and turn off your ringer! Just like you would for a normal vacation, request a few days off work. If you’re saving up your precious vacay days to tack on to … Continue reading
Into the woods
Written by: Lacey January 14 2013 An assortment of friendly forest finds, as featured in our January issue. Into the woods by pnmag on Polyvore clock / bookends / night-light / squirrel pillow / rocker / pebble pillows / bin … Continue reading
An ounce of prevention: Reduce the risk of birth defects
January is Birth Defects Prevention Month, and there’s no better time to learn more about the conditions that could affect your baby. Even if you have no family history of birth defects, you could still be at risk: 1 in … Continue reading
Ask the experts: Take pictures like a pro
All my baby bump pictures look awful. What are some tips and tricks for taking pregnancy photos like a pro? Seek better lighting. Let’s face it, bathroom lights, especially in photos taken with a cellphone, are hardly ever flattering. There’s … Continue reading
Evenflo Jump and Learn
Written by: Claire January 13 2013 We’re an active family and our baby is no exception. We knew we needed a stationary activity center that would hold her interest, keep her safe and maybe even teach her a thing or … Continue reading
Cold care for cuties: The next best thing to mommy’s kisses
The cold season is in full swing and sometimes it hits the smallest (and cutest) of us the hardest. Babies need a little extra TLC when they’re fighting germs. We’ve rounded up some powerhouse products that will soothe the sniffles … Continue reading
King Cake baby
Written by: Lane Cotton Winn January 13 2013 It’s carnival season here in New Orleans and you know what that means?! We get to enjoy the local tradition of Mardi Gras King Cakes! King Cakes make their annual debut on … Continue reading
An amazing overseas delivery: The birth of Eleanor
Written by: Samantha January 13 2013 My husband and I had lived in Holland for almost two years by the time our daughter was born. I was a little nervous about giving birth abroad prior to getting pregnant but really … Continue reading
Letting go
Written by: Jennifer Davis January 13 2013 I’m having a really hard time moving Isaac to his own room. He sleeps in a bassinet, which he’s quickly outgrowing, beside our bed. My husband has been ready for the move for … Continue reading
January Free Stuff
We have more than $2,700 worth of fabulous freebies up for grabs in our January issue! Click on each image to enter for your chance to win that prize. You can enter all five contests daily. Contest closes January 31, … Continue reading
Bold basics
Written by: Lauren January 10 2013 Stocking baby's closet? We've got 15 colorful essentials for your wee one's wardrobe. Bold basics by pnmag romper / mittens / bodysuit / hat / leg warmers socks / jacket / shoes / swaddle … Continue reading
Project Nest! Add color & character to the nursery
Written by: Lacey January 10 2013 Project Nest is P&N's sweet, little handmade haven. Lock and load those glue guns, mamas, it's about to get crafty in here! This month we’re bringing you two easy breezy projects that add character … Continue reading
To the beat of the rhythm of the baby
Written by: Josh Conley January 10 2013 I went dancing a couple weeks ago. Errrrr, pump the brakes. Let me re-phrase. I went to a club to hear a friend spin some reggae (I know, who is this guy, right?), … Continue reading
Soothing strategies: Calming colic
Unless it’s in the delivery room, no parent likes to hear her baby cry but we all know it’s just what babies do. So what happens when the crying is about more than fussiness or fatigue? Your little one may … Continue reading
Surprise! My first baby shower
Written by: Z. Briggs January 09 2013 A couple of weeks ago, just before Chad and I were going to leave for Christmas break, my best friend Mary Ellen threw me a surprise shower. It was awesome. Chad was totally … Continue reading
The great fridge swap
Finding a medical professional or nutritionist who won’t extol the virtues of healthy eating during pregnancy is about as rare as finding a snowflake in the Sahara. And the choices you make for what to stock in your refrigerator can … Continue reading
Evenflo BabySuite 300 Playard
Written by: Sarah Jane January 08 2013 My family really likes the Portable Babysuite 300 by Evenflo. This is a great playard with many special features, such as a diaper changing station that holds up to 25 pounds, a storage … Continue reading
Win It: Cold weather gear from Kowalli
Written by: P&N January 08 2013 Before you had kids, when the weather got cold, you bundled up and got on with life. But these days you might have more pause when navigating chilly climes with babe in tow—especially if … Continue reading
Laying down the parental law
Written by: Christopher Spicer January 08 2013 Every few weeks, Emily and I like to try out this newfangled thing called dating. The inclusion of Everett would automatically prohibit the events from being called dates, so we ship him off … Continue reading
New Year, new house
Written by: Lesley Graham January 08 2013 About six weeks ago we welcomed our Phoebe into our family and have been loving on her ever since. In the meantime, we’ve celebrated Thanksgiving, Christmas (and all that goes along with it), … Continue reading
Finding order
I recently hit a low. Reached rock bottom. Fell face-first into a big pile of disaster—well, a big pile of laundry really. It happened on a run-of-the-mill Thursday night. I had called my family to the dinner table, placed our … Continue reading
Under the sea
Written by: Lacey January 07 2013 A collection of underwater favorites, as featured in our January issue. Under the sea by pnmag on Polyvore mobile / hoop / backpack / bookmark / clutching toy / bath storage / paper fish … Continue reading
It’s National Folic Acid Awareness Week!
This week is National Folic Acid Awareness Week! Folic acid is especially important to women who might become pregnant, as it can help prevent serious birth defects of the brain, neck and spine. Recent studies suggest that it can also … Continue reading
Ask the experts: Intimate delivery
My mom assumes I’ll want her in the room when I deliver, but my husband and I would really like it to be just the two of us (plus our medical team, of course). How can I break the news … Continue reading
Summer Infant Lil' Luxuries Whirlpool Bubbling Spa & Shower
Written by: Jordan January 07 2013 I’ve always been a bit of a girly-girl! I love things that sparkle and I still prefer the color pink to all other options. So when my beautiful baby girl entered the world (in … Continue reading
Mama mettle
For first-time moms, pregnancy is a brand-new frontier. All symptoms and sensations are an education into a novel experience, an induction into a club whose members have existed as long as human beings themselves. As a new recruit into the … Continue reading
Chill out: Beat the winter blues
If winter has you feeling a little dreary on the inside, it may be time to switch up your routine. Keep your cool with these mood-boosting strategies. Chew wisely Cold weather can intensify your cravings, but fight the urge to … Continue reading
World wide woman
Written by: Lane Cotton Winn January 06 2013 I know this isn’t new news, but you find All Kinds of crazy stuff out here on the Internet. I’m not a big medical googler, but I do enjoy learning useless/little-known facts, … Continue reading
Apple of my eye: The birth of Nora
Written by: Sarah January 06 2013 The story should start with the struggle we had to have her. We battled infertility for two years and endured multiple IUI's, major surgery to remove a large cyst and ended up losing a … Continue reading
How I plan to get my prepregnancy (or maybe better) body back
Written by: Jennifer Davis January 06 2013 One thing I learned during pregnancy is just how hard I’ve always been on myself about my body. I’ve spent my life, as far back as I can remember, not loving my appearance. … Continue reading
The Weekly Dish from Celebrity Baby Scoop
Check out the latest celeb stories from our friends at Celebrity Baby Scoop! CelebrityBabyScoop Exclusive Stories Christie Lynn Smith Welcomes Baby No. 2: Joshua Taylor Celebrity Baby Scoop’s 5th Annual Readers’ Choice AwardsSheree Whitfield Launches Jewelry Line Mario Lopez Wants … Continue reading
Pink or blue
Written by: Lauren January 03 2013 While the telling colors can give away so much, the P&N editors agreed in our January issue that both hues are equally lovely. Pink or blue by pnmag Tracy / Lacey / Alyson / … Continue reading
December Photo of the Month winner!
December’s babies were festive and fun. All their joyful faces warmed our hearts. Press play to check out the adorable action: Video music by Big Bang Boom. Congratulations to the winner, Amy A. of Kansas City, KS! Amy’s photo will … Continue reading
Why I get angry when you cry
Written by: Josh Conley January 03 2013 My Dearest Daughter, I am writing to explain why I sometimes get upset when you cry. I am in no way upset with you, my love. It’s surely not the best way to … Continue reading
Positively pregnant
Your entire world is about to switch directions: You’re going to be a mom. Here’s what you need to do to get ready for the next nine months and beyond. Out with the old There are a few habits that … Continue reading
Tonic tunes
Like some of the best baby care tricks, my husband and I discovered the secret of using music as an instant baby calmer completely by accident. Even at her fussiest, there was nothing like Simon and Garfunkel’s “Cecilia” (You’re breaking … Continue reading
Happy 75th birthday March of Dimes
The renowned nonprofit March of Dimes is celebrating three-quarters of a century this year! From its role in developing the polio vaccine to its part in creating the APGAR score, the organization has done some impressive work in its lifetime. … Continue reading
Home for the holidays
Written by: Z. Briggs January 02 2013 We have been driving for 4 hours. We stop to get gas, food, and of course—a bathroom break. I’m actually surprised I was able to go this long, I can only hope my … Continue reading
Ask the experts: Aromatherapy
I’m looking into natural pain management techniques and a friend of mine recommended aromatherapy as an option. Can scented candles really make a dent in the incredible intensity of labor and delivery? The idea that your everyday scented candles reflect … Continue reading
Chicco Lullaby Magic Playard
Written by: Erin January 01 2013 Your search for the perfect playard with a bassinet is over! Upon receiving the box on my front porch, I couldn’t wait to get it put together. We had been searching for the pack-n-play … Continue reading
Win It: Cozy Belly shapewear tank
Written by: P&N January 01 2013 The shape of your body is something you watch closer than ever during pregnancy. (And you probably watch it pretty closely in postpartum months, too!) If you've never tried shapewear undergarments, now is definitely … Continue reading
A year of Everett
Written by: Christopher Spicer January 01 2013 I cannot believe we have entered into 2013. It was a little over a year ago when I was trying to psyche myself up to being a new father. Now, I can’t even … Continue reading
Phoebe' s story
Written by: Lesley Graham January 01 2013 Monday November 19th began with me feeling a bit sad and one tracked as I woke up at 5 am with nothing more than Braxton Hicks, four days past my due date. Sam … Continue reading
Eco-cleaning
If cleanliness is truly next to godliness, parents everywhere are in big trouble. Whether it’s a lack of time and energy or an active tot that has you longing fora visit from the housekeeping fairy, most moms find themselves overwhelmed … Continue reading
Happy New Year!
Happy New Year! May 2013 be filled with good health and happiness for you all!
Work it
Written by: Lacey December 31 2012 Happy New Year! And let the resolutions begin. For those of you looking to get into a better exercise routine this year (I might be looking in a mirror here), I've rounded up some … Continue reading
