Babe: Motherhood and Parenting Hacks

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5 Mamas Talk Babies + Body Image 'Cuz self-acceptance is where it's at.
Pregnancy is a wild, beautiful, amazing ride — one that takes a woman’s body through so. much. change. While we are filled with awe at what we are capable of, self acceptance can be a harder pill to swallow than those mammoth prenatals. We’ve got the 411 on mother-goddess moments (and some real talk, too) straight from these mamas’ mouths. What they’ve taught us? There’s no right way to feel about your changing body, but a little love and grace goes a long way.
I Have the Pickiest Eater Ever Help me.
The first thing is recognizing, from a health perspective, that there are a ton of opinions on what sets a kid up as a healthy, diverse eater. So it’s one of those things that parents can take with a grain of salt. But out of all the opinions, make sure you’re careful of certain things, like no honey in the first year of life and some other allergy-based facts. Always check with your pediatrician because answers will vary and the research is always changing.
A Conversation on Childcare with Time's Up CEO, Tina Tchen
How companies can help formalize caregiving.
Father's Day Gift Guide
And just like that, it’s Father’s Day once again. Do yourself a favor when it comes to gifting and go for something that you’ll love (and potentially use) as much as he will. Whether he’s the dad that cries at every mini milestone moment or the papa with dreams of a diaper bag that could make the cover of the Sunday Styles section, there’s something for every dad on this list.
Babywearing 101
Babywearing May Be Summer 2021’s Best Parenting Hack & 8 other things you should know about ring slings from hope&plum
Estate Planning for New Parents
Don’t think of “Estate Planning” as one of those annoying and expensive things you need to do once you become a parent. Estate planning is actually a bit magical and can be incredibly empowering. It gives you the power to time-travel to protect and take care of your family’s future – and provide you peace of mind that your kids, spouse, partner, or other loved ones will be secure if you die or become incapacitated.
*This* Toy Clean-up Trick
Messy floors? Or custom designed by toddlers? Here is the GENIUS cleanup hack we wish we’d thought of sooner.
Because Getting out of Bed Post C-Section is no Joke
“After my c-section, I had so much trouble sitting up to get out of bed, that my husband put a sturdy piece of furniture next to me, so I could literally roll over, grab onto it and use it to help me roll up and out.” – Shana P. mama of twins
Store Your Baby Clothing Like a Pro
Optimize storage when it comes to teeny tiny clothes and socks.
Got Piles of Kid Art?
Are you stumped with what to do with all your kids' artwork? Are you sometimes tempted to just throw it in the trash? Don’t worry, us too. But, we have a better solution for saving your kids artwork (without displaying it all over the fridge). Read to find out.
Breastfeeding Room Must-Haves
“After I had my son and started nursing and pumping basically all the time, I created what I called my nursing nook in the corner of our living room. It had everything I needed at all times so I was never running around and rounding everything up constantly. My nook always had my water bottle, wipes, burp cloths, my Boppy, some Aquaphor and an Ipad charger, but feel free to stock yours with whatever you might need. Make your nursing nook work for you.”
Kids Birthday Gifts Made (Super) Easy
Kids birthdays filling up your calendar? Use this hack to make giving gifts to kids super easy.