The final installment of my newborn checklist is here! I don't think I knew what "baby gear" was prior to having a baby, but I generally think of it as the transportation essentials you will use every single day (stroller, car seat, baby carrier). These are arguably the most important choices in preparing for baby, as it's where the majority of your baby budget will go. Trust me that I don't take purchase decisions at these price points lightly, so you can rest assured these buys have been ... View the Post
newborn checklist: sleep
Sleep... the thing you'll miss the most when you have a baby! No, seriously. Wyatt is actually a good sleeper relative to some other babies I know, but they all have their ups and downs. I attribute his ability to sleep well more to his prolific weight than anything else - but I think these products helped too! How to prepare I always recommend the book On Becoming BabyWise: Giving Your Infant The Gift of Nighttime Sleep to new moms. In addition to guiding you through the basics of ... View the Post
newborn checklist: favorite toys for 0-6 months
Skip Hop Play Center / Old Navy Footed Sleeper / Baby Einstein Take Along Tunes Just in time for the Holidays (literally - most of these are still available on Amazon for Christmas delivery), I've compiled a list of Wyatt's favorite toys for the first 6 months. Is it just me, or is there a disproportionate number of new arrivals due around this time? Two of my very best friends delivered this past week - I'm so excited to meet them! I call these "toys", but they might be better described as ... View the Post
newborn checklist: baby basics
Andrea Friedman Photography / Age Blocks As soon as I learned I was pregnant, I began diligently researching the necessary supplies for newborn/parent survival, cross-referencing friends' recommendation lists and scouring blogs and product reviews for guidance. I was truly shocked to learn about the sheer volume of stuff that is required* for these tiny people! Now that Wyatt is six (!) months old, I thought it was a good time to look back on the products that have been our biggest helpers ... View the Post
the baby registry
Andrea Friedman Photography / Aden & Anais Swaddle My friends threw me the most perfect baby shower in Boston this February - a Saturday afternoon luncheon (complete with plenty of wine and bubbles) to celebrate the impending arrival of Baby Anderson. No cheesy games and no present opening - how did I get so lucky? (Sincere apologies to the friends whom I tortured with both in the past!) Why should I register? If you've been to a baby shower before, you probably already know the ... View the Post
diaper bag checklist
The first outing with baby can truly be a daunting event. I know Tom and I raced back and forth from the car several times before our first trip out to get that one thing that we had left behind and might need for survival. Like anything, it gets easier with experience! These days, I have a shortlist (pictured below) that I check off quickly before long outings and keep in the pocket of our diaper bag to reference. We are generally out the door very quickly as I know our diaper bag is always ... View the Post
