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14 Best Books for New and Expecting Moms
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14 Best Books for New and Expecting Moms

Learning doesn’t end when you walk across the graduation stage. Life is filled with lessons to learn and new knowledge and wisdom to acquire, and that becomes even more clear when you become a pare...
pregnancy reveal ideas. pregnant parent
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35 cool pregnancy reveal ideas

You’ve just discovered you’re pregnant — and the urge to tell your partner, family, and friends right away is all too real! Your pregnancy is huge news, so why not go big with a pregnancy reveal yo...
best baby registry items. family opening presents
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25 best baby registry must-haves

Getting ready for your little one to make their entrance? There’s so much to do — and so much to plan. Creating a baby registry takes one giant task off your shoulders by organizing all the items y...
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20 nursery decor ideas that are unique and adorable

One of the most enjoyable parts of planning for your little one’s arrival is decorating their nursery. This serene sanctuary is centered on all things baby, from where they sleep to where they gigg...
hospital bag checklist for dad with new baby
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Hospital Bag Checklist For Dad: 18 Must-Have Items

Baby’s due date is nearing, and as excited as parents are to meet their little one, there’s still plenty of work to do. And among the long checklist that includes setting up the nursery and satisfy...
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Pregnancy care package ideas: The best gifts for each trimester

You just heard the news – your loved one is expecting a baby! As excited as you are to pick out adorable outfits and become the newborn’s best friend, there’s still quite some time before the baby ...
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25 Most-Wanted Gifts for New Parents

The key to finding a great gift for an expecting or new parent is to search for something practical, thoughtful, and most of all, useful. Which items will help make their lives a little easier? Wit...
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Holiday Gift Ideas for New or Expecting Parents

Looking for the perfect (and practical!) gift for a new or expecting parent in your life? Our latest Holiday Gift Guide has you covered. From the foodies to the dog lovers, you’re sure to find some...
Tips for Traveling With Baby
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Tips for Traveling With Baby

Whether this is the first time you’re traveling with kiddos or your earliest opportunity post-pandemic, the best way to ensure you’re actually able to enjoy yourself is to be prepared. Hopping on a...
4 Tips for Winding Down at Night
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4 Tips for Winding Down at Night

As parents of little ones we spend A LOT of time thinking about our baby’s sleep routines: what’s working, what’s not, how to create the perfect sleep environment and on and on. During that first ...
Working From Home with a Newborn
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Working From Home with a Newborn

If your world has been turned upside down due to the current pandemic, you’re not alone. Your schedule of bringing your baby to daycare and going to work is now more like waking up, turning on your...
The Ultimate Gift For The Tech-Savvy Dad-to-Be
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The Ultimate Gift For The Tech-Savvy Dad-to-Be

At Fathercraft, my partner John and I get the opportunity to try out lots of baby monitors in support of our baby monitor reviews. After all the monitors we’ve tested (and just used personally — we...
introduce your baby to your pet
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How to Introduce Your Pet to Your New Baby

When you’re a mama to fur babies, it can be tricky when an actual baby comes into the mix. Pets are often highly intuitive and can experience everything from jealousy to depression when a strange n...
Moms, By the Numbers
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Moms, By the Numbers

Here at Nanit, we know that moms have one of the toughest and most important jobs in the world. We’re also committed to using numbers and data to understand human behavior. This Mother’s Day, we wa...
The Best Holiday Bedtime Books
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The Best Holiday Bedtime Books

‘Tis the season to sit back, relax and enjoy a good holiday book with baby. After all, baby’s got enough holiday spirit to fill the North Pole – their bookshelf’s gotta represent. So we rounded up...
5 Best Ways For New Dads to Get Involved — And Stay Involved — With Their Kids From the Start
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5 Best Ways For New Dads to Get Involved — And Stay Involved — With Their Kids From the Start

Unfortunately, dads aren’t always seen as being as crucial to infants’ lives as their mothers are. But luckily for dads who want to be there for (almost) every bedtime, every giggle and burp, there...
What to Pack When Traveling with Baby
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What to Pack When Traveling with Baby

The thought of traveling with baby might make you want to run and hide under the kitchen table. All those time zone changes, bulky suitcases and sketchy rest stops. If only your baby came with a pe...