Posts tagged: Gear + Stuff

Welcome to Monica + Andy. We’re made for moms who start nesting before they even start showing. Love-at-first sight moms (ultrasounds count) and take-too-many-pics moms. Using GOTS certified organic cotton, we make the softest + most trustworthy baby blankets and baby clothes in classic + whimsical prints—all designed to be mixed + matched. So you’re prepared to do this mom thing on day one. Be sure to explore our baby gift boxes, as they have many of the essentials you’ll need! 1. The On The Go One-Piece The convertible feet fold...

Expecting a new addition to your family and trying to narrow down exactly what you’ll need? When it comes to building a baby registry list, you want to have all your bases covered, and that means more baby items than you can shake a stick at. But, if you’re wondering what exactly to put on your baby registry, the short answer is—a little of everything. From on-the-go gear to nursery staples, this step-by-step guide will take you through all the baby registry must haves in order to create a baby...

What To Do Before Baby Comes The urge to nest and check things off your to-do list is real. Especially, in those last few weeks before baby arrives. Following are a few top of mind things for your pre-baby to do list when you're in the final few weeks countdown.  1. Arrange Care For Other Children and Pets If you have other children, arrange for a friend or caretaker to spring into action when the time comes. Write out the instructions now, email it and post it on the fridge. If you...

Your registry called and it needs you to make a decision on a stroller STAT! Oh, and no pressure -- there are only 1,000 different ones out there to choose from.  It’s one of the biggest and most important items on your registry, but asking yourself key questions can help you figure out which one will work best. Breathe, we’ve got this.

Here’s what’s so exciting if you’re expecting right now: nursery gear has never been better. But the sheer number of products and promises can leave any future mama’s head spinning. So our HQ team—made of 80% moms—decided to dig in deep. Really deep. We tested, we sorted, we talked with experts, and we discovered. Monica + Andy’s Nursery Checklist is our complete list of can’t-live-without-it products for your new bundle of joy. From a monitor that measures the exact number of minutes your little one has been asleep, to baby-safe...

When you've read all the pregnancy books, washed out the bottles, and you're still waiting on baby, a little Marie Kondo folding can help those last few days of pregnancy pass by!We sent Kristyn Ivey, founder of For The Love of Tidy and certified KonMari consultant, to visit new mom Nicole Regan of Cedar & Rush. Check out how easy it is to master the KonMari fold and spark some serious joy in your nursery.For step-by-step instructions on mastering the KonMari fold, whether it's for your baby's hats, rompers, pants,...

While most new moms pack their baby registry with bottles and nursing gear, fewer have time to map out the kitchen tools they’ll crave in four to six months when baby starts on solids. (Truth: your itty bitty newborn will be snacking on sweet potato faster than you think!) Registered dietitians Amanda Baker Lemein and Julie Pappas did the vetting for you—check out their favorite mom-tested, expert-approved feeding tools that make prepping nutritious meals and snacks a whole lot easier—and actually a lot of fun. Puree dispensing spoon The Boon...

Putting together a nursery or baby registry can feel like learning a foreign language—Uppa-what? Bugga-who?—which is why every mama needs a set of trusty crib notes. Can you survive without these products? Totally. But will they make life ten times easier? Like you wouldn't believe. From strollers to baby clothes to activity mats and nursing covers, here are the hero baby products we've found are worth every single penny. 1. 4moms Mamaroo Nothing soothes a newborn like motion, and this cult combo of a bouncer and swing may be the...

Cloth diapers can feel intimidating—there’s the old-school origami-style folding, the prospect of having to, um, deal with the contents inside, and the fact that there are over a dozen different types. But the truth is they’re not all that complicated. (Don’t forget we live in the age of the NoseFrida—today’s cloth diapers aren’t your Grandma’s.) Read this primer to decide if they’re worth a shot for your family. The Options: Flat or Prefolds Traditional and super cheap (just a few bucks each), these diapers essentially look like a dish rag...

'Tis the season for good luck, leprechauns and rainbows! We tapped Katie Baumgartner of Make to Celebrate to come up with some festive activities to help your little celebrate St. Paddy's Day—take a look at her colorful suggestions.1. Make Leprechaun BinocularsThis one's super easy to do at home—simply glue or tape two paper rolls together, and use little scissors to make a slit in each one to add a string. Your child can use paint sticks (these Kwik Stix are a teacher favorite because they dry super fast!) to decorate...