Photographing food isn’t easy. It has to look fresh, healthy and mouthwateringly delicious. Continue reading
Closet case: Everything looks better in bins
Everyone knows what goes where. At least in theory. Continue reading
A day in the life: Production
Once a month, whether we’re ready or not, “Production” shows up on the calendar. Continue reading
Where we work: Shea’s desk
“The mug on my desk (playing the role of pen holder) is from one of my top five fave coffee shops in Atlanta, Land of a Thousand Hills. They have superb locations, a commendable cause (check them out!), and brew … Continue reading
Closet case: Diaper cream
Just 14 of the approximately 3,259,531 tubes of diaper cream we have on hand … Continue reading
A day in the life: The talking candy jar
Every time you walk buy, it says (loudly), “Eat me! Eat me!” Continue reading
Picture perfect
Working at a magazine is just as fun as you would imagine; there are babies and celebrities and fabulous shoes, the models are always gorgeous (P.S. Yeah, they really do look like that) and our bloggers are undeniably cool. But … Continue reading
Where we work: Steph’s desk
“I don’t care that summer’s almost here, these little guys have a home on my desk year-round.” Continue reading
That’s a wrap!
The P&N art and editorial team just finished production on a “day in the life of mom and baby”-themed product and fashion shoot. Look for this sweet feature showcasing cool summer gear and casual everyday wear for babies and new … Continue reading
Closet case: Baby fashion
A glimpse at our rack full of baby clothes—organized by color, of course. Continue reading
Gold standard
By Erin Shea Long
Up until a few months ago, I had not one misgiving that my name or any likeness should ever be associated with the Olympics. And given my mandatory adolescent P.E. affair with volleyball, I was firm that I never wanted that association again. Continue reading
Where babies, I mean baby fashion features, come from
By Lauren Brockman
If you’ve had a look at our April issue, you’ve hopefully enjoyed the illegal levels of adorableness that is our Criminally Cute baby fashion feature. You guys, I wish I had a video of the meeting during which we brainstormed the concept. Continue reading
Put your records on
On any given day, you’ll find the P&N editors working on a handful of different projects. Sometimes we’re prepping in the wardrobe closet for an upcoming photo shoot or creating a food spread at our studio. On another day, we … Continue reading
Life in the fast lane
By Lacey Major
Here at P&N, we typically work with about a five-month lead-time, which means that I am currently rounding up products for our August issue—yep, in April. It’s crazy. Continue reading
The Working Mom Chronicles, Vol. 1: I wanna pump YOU up
By Rachel Reiff Ellis
I’ve been a working, breastfeeding mom for eight-plus months now and while I’m certainly extremely grateful that modern technology affords me the option to feed my baby with breast milk even when we’re apart, it’s definitely a regimen that takes some patience. Continue reading
The sky’s the limit
Tracy Brown
I have two great fears in this life. The first is spiders. The second is air travel with a toddler. Continue reading
Baby K’tan
I got my Baby K’tan carrier when my baby was 3 weeks old, and I couldn’t wait to try it out. I had another carrier, the Evenflo Snugli, which I had been using and could compare with the Baby K’tan. The … Continue reading
Good Eats
By Steph Rosendorf
One thing you should know about the P&N editors: we all love to chow down! Good food makes us very happy around here. Continue reading
Baby on the brain
By Alexa Crisa
Now that my college days are behind me, I know girls who are so ready to be moms. And in my circle of friends, I’m definitely the least ready for mommyhood. Continue reading
Where we work: Rachel’s desk
”Max is the first baby of mine who actually got a birth announcement—sorry other kids!—and so even though he’ll be one next month (I don’t want to talk about it), I keep that sucker posted loud and proud for all … Continue reading
Dress code
By Lauren Brockman
This may come as a surprise to those of you who picture the Halcyon Media headquarters to be bustling with freshly manicured, perfectly coiffed, always high-heeled editors, but the truth is: We* keep it pretty casual around here. Continue reading
One stellar birth
By Sarah Gilbreath
I’m P&N’s resident geek. Whenever you see something on the site or in the mag that mentions spaceships or aliens, you can be pretty sure it was my doing. Continue reading
Where we work: Lauren’s desk
”As you might have guessed, we have a few magazine issues laying around the P&N offices. Might as well keep things organized and cute, am I right?” —Lauren, Executive Editor
Mustang rally
By Erin Shea Long
I was pulling for this dress, I was. It has all the makings of a cover look, just never quite made it out of the gate. Continue reading
One of those days
By Lacey Major
Some weeks I feel like I’m a rock star mom/wife/editor. And some weeks, like this week … yeah, not so much. Continue reading
Where we work: Alyson’s desk
”Every once in a while we get into a note-passing phase in the office. Tracy, our resident bringer of fun, slipped me this affirmation one day, and it got a permanent home right beside my screen. Everyone needs a Tracy … Continue reading
Strolling around the Magic Kingdom
By Lauren Brockman
In my five years at Pregnancy & Newborn, my familiarity with pregnancy- and parenting-related topics has grown exponentially. I’ve come to know more about the baby industry than I ever imagined I could (or ever realized I wanted to). Continue reading
Where we work: Tracy’s desk
”This was my son Braxton’s first ‘art project’—painting with a corn cob! He was only 10 months old when I received this gem, but it hangs on the wall right behind my computer monitor. What can I say—I’m a proud … Continue reading
Dealing with depression
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
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

























































