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Monday, May 19, 2025

Why We Started The Starter Set

With The Starter Set, parents will get an easier way to find what they need and when, personalized for their families. Find out more about what we're building and how you can be involved!

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Parental Stress
Thursday, August 14, 2025

Getting Started with Baby Episode 6: Getting Good Sleep

Whether you're expecting, have a newborn or already into the toddler years, figuring out how to get your kid to sleep well and sleep through the night can sometimes feel like a huge mystery. This week we're talking with Desiree Baird, a pediatric sleep coach and mom of three (including twins!). Desiree breaks down what good sleep actually looks like, how to build healthy sleep foundations, and why it's never too late to make changes.

Getting Started with Baby
Baby Sleep
Baby Gear Picks
Wednesday, August 13, 2025

Smart Baby Monitors: Nanit Pro vs. the Owlet Cam 2

If you’re a parent who appreciates the latest tech, two smart baby monitors seem to dominate the discussions and recommendation lists: the Nanit Pro and the Owlet Cam 2. Both promise high-tech solutions to help anxious parents monitor their babies, but they take distinctly different approaches to helping parents feel more at ease. Read on to learn more.

Baby Gear
Baby Registry
Baby Monitor
Monday, August 4, 2025

Getting Started with Baby Episode 5: Navigating a Car Breakdown with Baby on Board

Have you ever thought – “What would I do if my car broke down right now with my baby in the backseat?” If that scenario makes you panic, you're not alone. This week we're talking with Jackie Dempsey, a mechanic, mom and founder of the non-profit Mechanic Mamma. Jackie teaches women, children, and anyone interested the ins and outs of car maintenance and what to do in roadside emergencies. In this episode, she walks us through the most common types of breakdowns, essential tools to keep in your car, and how knowing even car basics can empower both you and your children.

Getting Started with Baby
Car Emergency
Baby on Board
Wednesday, July 30, 2025

Should you get the UPPAbaby Cruz V2 or the Vista V3

Let's be honest: choosing a stroller shouldn't feel like decoding the Rosetta Stone, but here we are. UPPAbaby has made two wildly popular (and pricey) options that seem designed to make parents second-guess themselves at 2 AM while scrolling through endless reviews. The Cruz V2 and Vista V3 both offer loads of parent-friendly features. Are either right for you and if so which one?

Baby Gear
Baby Stroller
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