Newborn & Baby Products
Helpful Tips from your Postpartum Experts
Honest, experience-based reviews and recommendations for the must have baby products that actually make life with a newborn easier. From bassinets and swaddles to monitors and bottles, we break down what’s worth investing in and what you can skip. These guides are designed to help new parents choose products that support better sleep, smoother feeding, and calmer nights.
Welcoming Home a Baby: A Guide for Intended Parents
Are you expecting a baby by surrogacy? As in intended parent, that long-awaited day you finally get to bring your baby home is full of many emotions. Joy, excitement, relief, and most likely some nerves, too. No matter how your baby comes into your life, welcoming a newborn into your...
How to Keep Your Baby Warm in a Stroller in NYC
Are you having a baby in New York City this winter? [How about Chicago, Portland or Boston?] New York City winters can be beautiful...but sometimes also brutal; especially when it comes to keeping your baby warm in a stroller during outdoor walks. Keeping your baby warm in any cold climate...
Swaddling a Preemie
Swaddling is a common practice that involves wrapping a baby snugly in a blanket for warmth and security. Swaddling is a wonderful way to soothe babies, physically reminding them of the warmth and security of the womb. However, when it comes to swaddling a preemie, there are some important considerations...
Babywearing Counts as Tummy Time
As a new parent, you’ve probably heard of “tummy time” – the time that infants spend on their stomachs to help them develop the muscles they need to crawl, roll over, and sit up. Tummy time is essential for optimal infant development, both physically and cognitively. Tummy time offers an...
Tips for your first walk with your newborn in a stroller
As a new parent, some milestones take you by surprise. Your first stroller ride with a newborn is one of them. Suddenly, that stroller that’s sat empty since your baby shower is ready to have a tiny person in it! So, how can you prepare for your first stroller walk...
10 Creative Mother’s Day Ideas
Being a mom takes a whole lot of energy, patience, and love. On Mother's Day, you want to show the Mom in your life that you love and appreciate her. Whether it's her first Mother's Day or her 30th, you want this special day to be memorable. But... it's getting...
The Eco-Conscious Postpartum Guide
It’s so easy to overlook your own postpartum recovery needs. Many parents thoughtfully prepare a baby registry, but totally forget to think about the products they’ll need for postpartum healing. The hospital will provide some of what you need, but disposable products create a ton of waste. Maternity pads, mesh...
The Minimalist’s Baby Registry
It can be so easy to go down the rabbit hole, and end up with a truckload of baby gear. But if you live in a small space, are on a tight budget, or just want to keep it simple, there’s good news: you absolutely can have a minimalist baby...
Boston Kids Christmas Guide
Looking for things to do with kids in Boston this holiday season? Read on! In this Boston Kids Christmas Guide, we share all kinds of family-friendly holiday activities in the Boston area. From ice skating to train rides to lights displays and more, there are lots of kid-friendly holiday events in...
Baby’s First Hanukkah Gift Ideas
The first holiday season with a new baby is such a special time. Hanukkah is fast approaching! But thankfully, there’s still time to find the perfect gifts for eight magical nights with your little one. The Festival of Lights begins December 18, 2022 and ends on December 26, 2022. If...
Helpful tips from your team at Well Supported Family.
Expert postpartum and newborn advice you can trust.
Since 2016, Well Supported Family has provided newborn care to thousands of families. Our team of certified Postpartum Doulas and Newborn Care Specialists offer daytime, overnight, and 24/7 in-home support across 12 U.S. states. Whether you're recovering from birth, establishing feeding routines, or just trying to get more sleep, we're here to help—one family at a time.
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