10 Considerations for your Hospital Birth Childcare Plan
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A subsequent birth is exciting! Your family is growing and it's time to make room and arrangement...
Stop Packing! 7 Plans for Pregnant Moms to Make instead of Packing the Hospital Bag
Preparing for childbirth involves more than just designing the nursery and packing a hospital bag...
Not another Self-Care Guide for Moms: the Holiday Hustle Edition
The holiday season is often touted as "the most wonderful time of the year", but for many moms, i...
This one Activation can Sustain your New Mom Life
Life as a new mom is a journey filled with seemingly endless ups and downs. During t...
The Tricks to Handling Halloween Night with a Sleeping Newborn
Halloween night is a fun tradition for all of us - big and small. When you have a newborn around...
Breastfeeding and Breast Cancer
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time in America when there's heightened awareness ab...
What you Eat Postpartum Really Matters
For moms, the postpartum phase is a transformative and incredibly delicate chapter in life. Afte...
The Power of Support Groups: Nurturing Mental Health in Postpartum Moms
Guest Post by: Stephanie Moir, LMHC, CRC and founder of Serene Mind Counseling + Evaluations
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Creating a Cozy Postpartum Sanctuary at Home
“When a baby is born, so is a mother.” The anticipated arrival of a new baby is such an emotional...
Diaper Bag Backpack: Fashion Meets Functionality for Busy Parents
This is the diaper bag re-imagined especially for moms. Motherhood is messy, and this backpack can withstand it all with you. Easy to keep clean and organized, you'll look put-together in the middle of your own bébé-wrangling chaos.
5 Ways Expecting + New Dads can show their Support
So you're an expecting dad or a brand new dad...
It's here you'll find ways you can optimally sho...
When your Valentine's a Mom...
We don't know one mom who feels rested, so the best gift you can always give her are ones that s...
How a Postpartum Kit Can Help with Recovery
Becoming a mom is no easy feat. You deliver, are cared for by your nurses/midwife/doula, and the...
For moms: Mental health support organizations we love
Here you'll find a list of our more admired perinatal (read: the pregnancy thru postpartum cycle)...
Getting to Know Leak-Proof Underwear
Hear me out - Reusable Postpartum Underwear.
I know, I know; it can seem odd or a little bit scar...
What You should know about Nursing Nipple Pain
Written By: Barbara Nelson, M.A. CCC-SLP, CLC, CBS; Baby Boldly Parent Educator
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Giving the Gift of Empowerment
There are few things a momma needs more than empowerment and confidence going into her birthing experience. Whether you are still searching for the perfect holiday gift, or are looking ahead to 2023 baby shower gifts for the mom-to-be in your life; look no further than our items here at Baby Boldly.
Our Bold Holiday Gift Guide
'Tis the season! Whether you're seeking the perfect gift for the mommas on your list or shopping...
Seasonal Affective Disorder and Your Pregnancy
Written by: Mrs. Stephanie Moir, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Certified Rehabilitation Couns...
12 Months Later: How the Baby Boldly birth bag is still serving me
Written By: Barbara Nelson, M.A. CCC-SLP, CLC, CBS; our Parenting Education contributor
My baby j...
Interview with a Surrogate
Written By: Barbara Nelson, M.A. CCC-SLP, CLC, CBS; content contributor
Today I have the honor t...
Must-Haves for Mom on your Baby Registry
At Baby Boldly, we believe everything starts with momma. If we care for mommas, then mommas can take care of their baby. When it comes to building a baby registry, between the two of us, we’ve been around the baby block a time or four (not counting all of our family and friends we’ve showered). Something that remains true, is how quickly the baby gear industry evolves, year after year. Keeping appraised of all things awesome for both baby and their caregivers, we bring you the “Must Haves for Mom on your Baby Registry” as you commence on building yours or seek to share recommendations for someone you love.
To Donate or Not to Donate Breastmilk; Food for Thought
In light of the current events America is facing with a formula shortage, we welcome our friend and fellow bold momma, Barbara Nelson. She brings a mastery of knowledge and first-hand insight to the matter particularly regarding the privilege and opportunity to share a momma's extra supply of breastmilk. Perhaps this could be an option for you to consider, whether you can supply breastmilk or are in need of sustenance for your babe(s).
How to Host a Meaningful Virtual Baby Shower
This approach to a virtual baby shower really sets up the momma’s “village” for intentional support after she’s birthed baby. That’s the most important thing, when all the realness of motherhood happens - that her village of friends and family actually act on their promises of support. Between receiving the “wishes for momma” cards in the mail and each friend reaching out with touch-base texts or dinner delivery, she’s going to feel less lonely and better supported through one of life’s toughest transitions. The love and support felt in the moments of a baby shower should ultimately linger long into her motherhood journey. By giving her friends and family attending the shower the tools to place an emphasis on the long-haul of motherhood support, you’re giving her one of the greatest gifts ever - her “village”.
7 Ways to Safely Spring Clean while Pregnant
When you’re growing a tiny human, you can’t necessarily tackle cleaning like you did pre-pregnancy. Here are seven tips to ensure you’re keeping yourself (and baby) safe while you spring clean.
Holiday Gift Guide for Gifting First Time Grandparents
Whether you’ve just shared the news or you’re about to share it, we’ve got six clever gift ideas for your parents who are becoming first time grandparents! They’re the perfect combination of sentimental and practical. Warning: it might be hard to choose!
Yes, Kids Can Handle the Real Thanksgiving Story. Here’s the How-To.
Littles are never too little to learn the real story of Thanksgiving. You’ll likely be surprised at how engaged they are and what responses they might offer. There’s more to Thanksgiving than pumpkin decor, donating canned goods to the hungry, turkeys with stuffing and 21 days of thankfulness. They can handle it - probably better than adults!
The Best Holiday Pregnancy Announcements
Some of you have big news to share! If you’re stumped on how to share that you’re expecting, we’ve got some clever ideas for your birth announcement. The holidays are an especially sweet time to share your news with friends and family across the miles. Whether you’re incorporating it into a holiday card, an Instagram post or a gift, we’ve compiled a list of our favorites (including our own previous announcements!)
Expecting Momma's Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide
You’ll be thankful you got these, either as a practical gift or for yourself. Becoming a momma is...
Blockbuster Birth: Baby Boldly co-founder Megan's 2nd birth story
The way Hollywood depicts labor and birth has always irked me. The drama of the rapid labor, the ...
Follow Your Gut- Tips for Discussing Your Baby’s Digestive Concerns with the Pediatrician
Parents should be encouraged to follow their gut when an issue continues to be of concern. Sometimes this means requesting to see a specialist when general strategies do not alleviate the issue.
You're Not Expecting This at the Hospital
As two mommas, we know what it’s like to give birth in a hospital. We were ready, having taken a 12-week birth prep course, the nursery arranged and the birth bag packed. Something that really shocked us both, happened after our first post-birth shower.
Why we love Pharmacopia and pack it in every Belly & Bag
Toiletries are perhaps the most basic of essentials that anyone would know to pack in their birth bag. While it seems obvious that these toiletries would be packed in every bag, this particular brand checked all the boxes we knew mommas cared about most.
Why we love Burt's Bees and pack it in every Belly & Bag
With a safe-for-sensitive skin on-the-go facial towelette like Burt’s Bees packed in your birth bag, you can still care for yourself. Nothing can replace a good face wash with warm water, but this is the next best option!
Why we love Badger Balm and pack it in Belly & Bag
As mommas ourselves, we know how important it is to have a great balm to soothe sore lactating nipples. Breastfeeding can be challenging and at times cause discomfort, especially in the early days. Balm needs to apply easily, absorb into the skin effectively, provide relief and meet our non-toxic standards.
Why we love Bamboobies and pack it in every Belly & Bag - copy
When we were thinking about the ultimate non-toxic, prep-packed hospital birth bag, our checklist included nursing pads. While some bodies need them before birth and others don’t need them until after they've checked out of the hospital, we knew including them would ensure new mommas were better prepared for their changing bodies.