Gift Guides
22 Ideas to Gift for Someone Who Miscarried
Miscarriage gifts don’t take away the pain of pregnancy loss. But having been through 4 losses myself and worked with thousands of women experiencing loss, I can confidently say that there’s something especially helpful about having loved ones take the time to create a care package or send gifts for miscarriage. What most people don’t […]
Creating the Perfect IVF Gift Box for Your Loved One
When you know a friend or loved one is struggling to conceive, finding the “right” way to support them can seem like a helpless situation. After all, you’re not likely to find the perfect “good luck with your fertility treatments” IVF gift box…or are you? It might surprise you to learn that many companies, including […]
The 10 Most Trusted Sleep Sacks for Babies
When many of us were children, we went to bed at night in a crib full of fabric bumpers, cozy blankets, and loads of stuffies. Now, sleeping safety guidelines for infants have undergone a significant transition. This is why so many of us end up adding sleep sacks for babies to our registries. Sleep sacks […]
Putting Together the Ultimate New Mom Gift Basket
From goodies and treats to postpartum essentials, there are plenty of things that most of us would love to have during those first few weeks of parenthood. That’s why one of my favorite gift ideas after childbirth is new mom gift baskets. Instead of buying parents a single item after the birth of their newborn, […]
Curiosity-Sparking Educational Montessori Toys for 3 Year Olds
In the Montessori parenting sphere, there’s so much focus on how to play the Montessori way with your infant or toddler, but what about three years and beyond? During this time, gross motor and fine motor development are exploding; dramatic pretend play is happening almost 24/7; and unique passions or interests emerge. It’s an age […]
With So Many Different Types of Strollers – Which One Should You Choose
In my ignorant, pre-pregnancy mind, a stroller was just a stroller. It was a device to move your baby from one place to another–useful and universal. I didn’t realize, though, that I would have to sort through so many different types of strollers before I could pick one for my baby: Jogging Strollers Travel Systems […]
13 Educational Toys for Babies that Parents Love, Too
You might not think newborns and infants have any use for toys, but you’d be shocked by how much they enjoy them and can learn from them – especially when you buy suitable educational toys for babies! It’s easy to think, “Nope, there’s no way I’m buying my six-month-old a bunch of toys,” but you […]
What are Montessori Toys? Demystifying Montessori Materials for the Curious Parent
We’ve touched on many Montessori topics here at Undefining Motherhood, but today we’re unraveling one of Montessori’s greatest mysteries. The Montessori toy is both simple and complex, somehow unlocking even the youngest child’s natural desire for intense focus and learning. Yet, there is no official standard or authoritative list of these toys anywhere. What’s the […]
The BEST Options for a Pregnancy Care Package Mama is Sure to Love
A smart human named Sia Cooper once said, “My goal is to appreciate my body for what it has done.” While that’s undoubtedly true, it’s not always easy to appreciate the side effects of pregnancy when you’re in the thick of them. That’s why every mom deserves a pregnancy care package. Whether it’s a postpartum […]
New Mom Jewelry – The Perfect Push Present for a New Mama
Whether you’re looking for a gift for your wife after she gives birth or you want to give a friend a present after she welcomes a new baby, choosing the right item might seem confusing. However, when push comes to shove (no pun intended…), you can never go wrong with new mom jewelry. Not only […]