Throughout pregnancy, you eagerly anticipated your bundle of joy, imagining days spent picknicking at the park and visiting with friends during playdates. Now that baby is here, however, you can barely drag yourself out of bed, let alone muster up … Continue reading
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Brooke Burke-Charvet: Cancer was “shocking and very scary”
Written by: CelebrityBabyScoop.com February 08 2013 Dancing with the Stars host Brooke Burke-Charvet shocked fans with her recent cancer scare. The mom-of-four kids – daughters Neriah, 12, Sierra, 10, Rain, 6, and son Shaya, 4 – is sharing her inspirational … Continue reading
The nosesucker
I want to introduce you to a good friend of mine. Goes by the handle of Nubby Nosesucker. That’s not his real name, of course; nobody knows his real name. But we’ve had some pretty good times together. Like a … Continue reading
Cloth diapering in a NYC apartment
Written by: Z. Briggs February 06 2013 Many months ago I said to Chad, “I think I’d like to look into the possibility of cloth diapers instead of disposables.” My goodness, I had no idea what kind of rabbit hole … Continue reading
Care packages: The subscription craze
Care packages Monthly subscription services are popping up left and right, and we couldn’t be more thrilled. The recurring shipments introduce new brands and products you’re sure to love, and it goes without saying that doorstep delivery beats a trip … Continue reading
Calm down
As a mom, your first instinct when your baby cries is to pick her up and cover her with kisses. However, there comes a time when it’s important for your little one to learn to self-soothe, so you’re not constantly … Continue reading
So many questions, so little time
Am I too old to have another baby? Do I have the patience to do it all over again?How will a baby change the dynamic of my blended family? Will I regret nothaving another child in a few years when … Continue reading
Truths
Written by: Lesley Graham February 05 2013 These are things in life that I know to be true at this moment. ● When it comes to choosing between a shower and maxin’ and relaxin’, 90% of the time I choose … Continue reading
Goodbye and thank you
Written by: Christopher Spicer February 05 2013 I really wasn’t sure what to expect from fatherhood. The weeks leading up to it I was getting anxious. Was I really fit to be a father? I was the same guy in … Continue reading
Win it: Boppy Nursing Pillow
UPDATE: Contest is now closed! Congratulations to the winners: Pamela H. of Benson, UT; Joanne G. of Waynesville, NC; Karina M. of Penfield, NY; Francie B. of Meridian, MS; and Natalia D. of Blaine, MN! There are funny new words … Continue reading
Moby GO
If you’ve ever tried carrying your baby in a sling or other carrier and felt the shoulder, back and neck pain that result from the extra weight and strain, this carrier is for you! They finally got it right. With … Continue reading
Dental care for baby
You might not think dental hygiene would be that important for babies, particularly if the baby in question hasn’t even cut his first tooth. But oral care for infants is just as necessary as it is for adults. Poor dental … Continue reading
Red hot
Written by: Lacey February 04 2013 Splashes of red make me happy. While I love hearts and a healthy dose of pink here and there, my favorite part of Valentine's Day is the excuse to indulge my love of red … Continue reading
Ask the experts: Babywearing
The benefits of babywearing are constantly being touted by the moms in my playgroup, but I’m worried too much time in a carrier might be bad for baby’s hip development. Is there any evidence the practice is hurtful or harmful? … Continue reading
It’s a girl!
Written by: Lane Cotton Winn February 04 2013 A note from Lane: Julian Grace Hartman (daughter of Lane Cotton Winn and Ben Hartman) was born at Touro Infirmary in New Orleans on January 23rd at 8:56 a.m. She weighed 5 … Continue reading
The parent club
Written by: Jennifer Davis February 03 2013 I used to think, before I had Isaac, that people were maybe exaggerating how excited they were for us to become parents. Don’t get me wrong, I knew we had people rooting for … Continue reading
Nature is a genius: The birth of Maddie
Written by: Laura February 03 2013 My due date was May 23. May 23 came and went. On the morning of June 2, I woke up at 5 a.m. to pee, and lost my mucus plug. I knew this might … Continue reading
“Nobody puts baby in a corner”*
It’s no secret pregnancies often steal the show.Pop some popcorn, put your feet up, and laugh alongside some of cinema’s best baby-inspired dialogues. *Dirty Dancing (1987) Father of the Bride Part II (1995) “How would you like to go through … Continue reading
Baby Trend Expedition LX
Written by: Brittany February 03 2013 When my husband and I were picking out a stroller to use for our first child, we both agreed that we wanted something that would be lightweight and easy to store that could keep … Continue reading
So long, suckers
Whether you’ve loved every minute of it, slowly come to enjoy it, or simply powered through it, at some point breastfeeding will come to an end. Knowing when and how to begin the weaning process is not necessarily intuitive, but … Continue reading
The happy post
Written by: Josh Conley January 31 2013 I do a lot of complaining. Here, elsewhere, pretty much anywhere I can. As a personal goal, I’m trying to do less of it. Smile more. Breathe more. Live in the moment more. … Continue reading
Book Club: Sh*tty Mom
Welcome to Pregnancy & Newborn‘s Book Club! This month’s book is Sh*tty Mom: The Parenting Guide for the Rest of Us by Laurie Kilmartin, Karen Moline, Alicia Ybarbo and Mary Ann Zoellner.Simply reading the table of contents of this tell-it-like-it-is … Continue reading
February Free Stuff
We have more than $2,300 worth of fabulous freebies up for grabs in our February issue! Click on each image to enter for your chance to win that prize. You can enter all four contests daily. Contest closes February 28, … Continue reading
Beach bum(p)
Written by: Lauren January 31 2013 January is over (thank goodness!), but even the first of February means we have a few weeks of winter left to weather. The best way to get through them? Get out of town! If … 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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