Blog — newborns

While you are focused on prepping your baby’s nursery or the changes happening to your pregnant body, there’s another major change demanding your attention: what’s going on with your wallet. Having a new baby is an amazing journey, but it’s also one of the most expensive life changes.

Money is more than just mathematical figures; there’s an emotional connection too. Of course, you want to give your child the world, but setting realistic budgets and being diligent about where your funds are going will help you better provide for them in the long run...

Every parent wonders at one point or another what their baby will look like. 4D ultrasounds give you the best possible look at your baby, but even those scans won’t tell you the whole story.

Genetics plays a significant role in providing clues to these common questions, but did you know other factors can also impact what your baby will look like? We’re breaking down the most important factors that affect your baby’s appearance, along with the traits that are easiest to predict...

Our baby bellies and kids make each day’s growth so apparent that we constantly think about the future. But sometimes, it’s important to pause and reflect on the past. This last year had plenty of challenges, but with them came new advances, fascinating discoveries, and parenting tips we never thought of ourselves.

We’ve read through tons of articles and blogs to compile this list with ten of our favorite 2021 stories relating to moms and babies. Whether you are pregnant for the first time or already a parent, there’s something new to learn from each of these listed. It’s far from a complete compilation but covers important family topics that are sure to be on moms’ minds this year...

The United Nations estimates nearly 385,000 babies are welcomed into this world each day. Giving birth is universal, and while women around the globe share similar biology, childbirth can be really different from one country to the next. Medical advances, hospital protocols, cultural norms, family traditions, and religious beliefs can all impact what takes place when a baby is born.

From kraamhulp nurses in the Netherlands to burying the placenta in Bali, we’re exploring birth rituals globally. What is common practice in one country can be seen as taboo in another. Even prenatal care can vary greatly, with midwives taking a leading role in several nations and epidurals being much less common in places like Japan or Spain...

They say it takes a village to raise a child, and they’re not wrong. While you likely don’t have a village to help, there are plenty of useful apps to fill in those gaps. From pregnancy trackers (you know the ones that’ll let you know when your baby is the size of a melon) to post-partum apps that track diapers, feedings, sleep, and more, there are tons of options out there.

We’ve downloaded more than we would like to admit and sorted through the best pregnancy and parenting apps, so you don’t have to. We’ve checked which ones pack the most helpful features, are easy-to-use, personalize, and sync. So when your hormones are surging and you’re sleep-deprived, you can pull out your phone and still stay on top of everything like the multitasking Supermom we know you are...