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Choosing a Nursery Rocking Chair You’re going to log many many many hours in this chair, so you want to be sure it checks all the necessary boxes. Here’s what to consider before purchasing a glider for your nursery. Rocker vs Glider: What’s the difference? A rocker moves in an arc, and a glider goes front to back on a stationery track. It’s a personal preference, so give them both a whirl. Comfort: You’ll be feeding and rocking that baby on the regular at 3am, so comfort is paramount. Make...

How to Choose a Diaper Bag For the first time in your life, you’re going to need a bag that delivers way more than just good looks. Your diaper bag needs to be roomy, it needs lots of compartments, and it’s a plus if it can easily wipe clean. Since you’ll stuff it to the gills (more on that below), it’ll need to be lightweight and have zippers, pockets, and compartments to keep things organized. We’re here to tell you you can have it all. Best Diaper Bags: Here are...

Check out these smart, simplify-your-life innovations to consider adding to your your baby registry stat. 

Baby Carrier Buying Guide Here’s the deal: That baby isn’t going to carry its own weight for a loooong time. So you’re going to need a carrier to get you from A to B when you don’t feel like schlepping a stroller. Which one is right for you? Read on… Which Baby Carrier to Choose? The contraption Zach Galifianakis is wearing in The Hangover to carry the baby around? That’s the OG carrier. It’s great for zipping around the city, through an airport, and doing chores around the house Fit:...

How to Choose a Crib Tada! The crib. It’s the focal point of the nursery and your baby’s dream life, so you want one that speaks to your design aesthetic, but also keeps baby safe and sound while they sleep. Ask yourself the following questions, then choose the one that makes sense and makes you swoon. Mobility: Is it on wheels? If so, make sure they lock. This is a consideration mostly if it doubles as a mini crib/bassinet, as you’ll want to be able to roll it into your...

Prepping the nursery is a pregnancy highlight. Precious artwork! Dreamy crib sheets! Giant stuffies! But don’t forget about the little things. They’re what can make all the difference once the baby arrives.

Pregnancy comes with a lot of unknowns, especially if you’re expecting in the middle of a pandemic. Read on for her stellar advice on whether or not to get the COVID-19 vaccine, how to get ahead of postpartum isolation, and the products that will save you from unnecessary hospital visits. 

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.

This week on The Mentor Files, we are featuring Nona Lim, who went from Silicon Valley entrepreneur to national athlete to founder and CEO of her own boutique food brand. Always striving for the best of the best, Nona has never rested on what just *works*. She aims for perfection, and in her business, this means great products, great leadership, and a great team. Ever since I first bought some of her products from Whole Foods, I've been hooked. My family loves her soups and we can tell every time...

Our guest today on The Mentor Files is Sarah Woelfel, cofounder of venture capital firm CULT Capital. CULT Capital makes growth capital investments in and provides support to emerging, high-growth consumer companies with a focus on the areas of beauty, personal care, food, beverage, household, pet and fashion/leisure. Since it's founding in 2014, Sarah has overseen the investment in such up and coming brands as Miyoko's, Lawless Beauty, and Monica and Andy, and her experience in this space makes her a perfect guest for the show. Listen in to learn...