Breastmilk, Straight From the Pump

As the Agent of Chaos passed her fourth-month birthday, we found ourselves turning to a new chapter in the baby books (literally). She’s moved out of the 0-3 demographic and into the 4-7 months, where parenting actually gets kind of fun. No longer are we Momaton and Dadaton tending to the needs of Newbornaton; we are . . . → Read More: Breastmilk, Straight From the Pump

Holiday Gift Ideas for Newborns; or It’s Adorable, and So Were the Other 10 We Received

Disclaimer: Despite my nagging sense that this blog could come back to haunt me in a Miss Manners column, it’s a story that needs to be told. So rest assured: if you think one of the Don’ts below apply to you, it doesn’t. We loved your gift and treasure it deeply.

As the holiday shopping season approaches . . . → Read More: Holiday Gift Ideas for Newborns; or It’s Adorable, and So Were the Other 10 We Received

Newparent Milestones: A Guide to The First Three Months

Congratulations! You’re a newparent. As with any newparent, you’re probably wondering how your development should progress. Here’s a general guide to week-and-month milestones through your first three months. Note: all newparents develop at their own rate, so you may not reach these milestones within the approximate timespan. If more than one or two days were spent . . . → Read More: Newparent Milestones: A Guide to The First Three Months

Two months down, two to go.

Engaging in idle activity

It’s October 1, folks, which means I am officially into my third month of maternity leave (it unexpectedly started July 27, a week early). August was a haze; September was a mad rush of a short vacation, family visits, and Fixing Up the Apartment. Halfway through September I decided to extend my maternity leave a month, . . . → Read More: Two months down, two to go.

Product Review: Moby Wrap; or, How To Get Kid A to Point B Sans SUV

Sleeping, not drunk.

When you live in a city, in a neighborhood with no parking, in a small apartment, and don’t own a car (or in my case, drive) transportation is always an issue. When you have a miniature Agent of Chaos living in your home, it becomes a major priority. Stroller today? Bring the carseat in case we . . . → Read More: Product Review: Moby Wrap; or, How To Get Kid A to Point B Sans SUV