NANIT BLOG

Parent Confidently

A reliable place for tips, support, and real advice from parenting experts
pregnancy reveal ideas. pregnant parent
Health & Wellness

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
Health & Wellness

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...
nursery decor ideas mom and baby with crib and Nanit
Health & Wellness

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
Health & Wellness

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...
Parents with baby. pregnancy care package ideas
Health & Wellness

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 ...
parent and child laughing, gift for new parent
Health & Wellness

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...
What to wear during labor. happy pregnant family mom dad child
Health & Wellness

What to wear during labor: 6 comfortable options

Between setting up the bassinet and stocking up on diapers, what to wear during labor may be furthest from your mind. But as your due date approaches, getting the right clothing (and toiletries!) ...
Pregnancy Insomnia - Where it Comes From and What to do About it
Health & Wellness

Pregnancy Insomnia - Where it Comes From and What to do About it

Oh, sweet relief. Imagine it: After a long day of going through your normal routines all while being pregnant, you’re finally nestling into your soft bed, cuddling up to a body pillow (treat yourse...
pregnant woman at airport with husband flying
Health & Wellness

7 Need-to-Know Tips for Flying While Pregnant

Can you fly when pregnant? In the first trimester, the second, and/ or the third? Are there different rules if you’re having multiples? If you have questions about flying while pregnant, we’re here...
How to Stay Cool in the Summer while Pregnant
Health & Wellness

How to Stay Cool in the Summer while Pregnant

While pregnancy can create a good amount of discomfort any time of year, it’s often elevated during warmer months. Being pregnant in the summer poses many questions – what do you wear over your bur...
Postpartum Depression, Baby Blues, and More: A Guide to Perinatal Mental Health
Health & Wellness

Postpartum Depression, Baby Blues, and More: A Guide to Perinatal Mental Health

In the weeks and months following childbirth, it’s common for new mothers to experience a range of emotions. Many women feel elated one moment, then sad or overwhelmed the next. It might not be wha...
A Personal Trainer Shares the Do’s and Don'ts of Working Out While Pregnant
Health & Wellness

A Personal Trainer Shares the Do’s and Don'ts of Working Out While Pregnant

I’m Amanda Butler, a NASM-certified personal trainer and PROnatal (Levels I & II), AFAA Perinatal certified prenatal and postpartum trainer based in The Big Apple. The word is out. During pregn...
10 Questions to Ask Your OBGYN at the First Prenatal Visit
Health & Wellness

10 Questions to Ask Your OBGYN at the First Prenatal Visit

Congratulations, you are pregnant! After peeing on countless sticks, you are ready to see your OBGYN for that first prenatal appointment. A new pregnancy can fill you with so many emotions, ranging...
Meal Prepping Before Baby
Health & Wellness

Meal Prepping Before Baby

Helping people make their lives easier is something that Dini Klein has dedicated much of her life to. As ...
10 Easy Prenatal Yoga Stretches + Breathing Exercises You Can Do at Home
Health & Wellness

10 Easy Prenatal Yoga Stretches + Breathing Exercises You Can Do at Home

The inherent benefits of yoga – increased muscle strength, boosted circulation, better sleep, etc. – are amplified during pregnancy. Maintaining or commencing a safe, gentle practice during gestati...
10 Pregnancy Myths Busted
Health & Wellness

10 Pregnancy Myths Busted

Pregnant women are constantly being told what they should and shouldn’t do: don’t eat that soft cheese, do 17 kegels every hour, put away your skis for the season, read these 25 books. While many p...
How to Prepare for Baby
Health & Wellness

How to Prepare for a Baby - The Essential To-Do List

Preparing for a permanent resident in your life that you’ve never met can be tricky, but doing nothing to prepare is even trickier. While there is no way to ensure you won’t be popped with surprise...