Category: Pregnancy

Last February, on a gorgeous winter day, we welcomed our first son in a New York City hospital. It was my second time giving birth in New York City and was quite a different experience from when we welcomed our first daughter in Florida just four years earlier.  While we stayed in the hospital for two … Continued

As new mothers, we have all asked ourselves am I doing too little or too much to protect my child from dangers that lurk.  From the moment we bring our little bundles home everything must be just right, from the temperature in the room to the detergent used on a blanket.  We wash our hands … Continued

I’ve been thinking a lot lately about adding to our family – probably because my daughter is now at the age where she’s a little more independent, and I’ve been away from the sleepless newborn night long enough that I’ve forgotten how difficult they are! Looking through my old maternity pictures, I am really starting … Continued

Choosing the right foods during your pregnancy is very important. Due to a weakened immune system, both you and your unborn baby are more susceptible to parasites, viruses, and bacteria. Pregnant women are 20 times more likely than other healthy adults to become ill from Listeria bacteria, which can cause a miscarriage or premature delivery. This … Continued

If you’re looking for a cute—but easy (like ridiculously easy!)—way to decorate your little one’s nursery, this DIY is for you. Plus, it’s inexpensive and can be done in 30 minutes or less. That’s a win-win-win-win in my book!   Supplies Needed: Embroidery hoops (I recommend using a mix of different sizes to achieve the … Continued

You know we love a good baby shower, so we were thrilled to celebrate Project Nursery Co-Founder, Melisa Fluhr, at her surprise baby shower. Melisa is expecting a baby girl, who the Project Nusery team calls #projectbabygirl, in a matter of weeks and we were so thrilled to celebrate her upcoming arrival. Set in the swanky … Continued

Must Have Monday #Giveaway is LIVE!!! Sassy Moms in the City, MetroMoms, and Big City Moms are giving (3) winners the entire line of Baby Mantra products!  Enter to win by filling out the form below:   a Rafflecopter giveaway Contest will end Tuesday at 11:59 pm EST.

By now you have probably seen Coke’s newest campaign, #ShareaCoke, which features bottles and cans with names on them. Patrick and Whitney McGillicuddy are taking the campaign one step further and announcing some big news using the names on the Coke cans. Check out the creative announcement!

Chris and Aimee Knutson, a couple from Minneapolis, started making a very special video shortly after they found out they were going to be parents. The star of their video? A super cute and cuddly teddy bear that would soon belong to their newborn. Check out this stop-motion video that announces the arrival of their … Continued

Here at Big City Moms headquarters – our team is obsessed with SoulCycle. The convenience of 45 minute workout/dance party on a bike with amazing music has us hooked! Our community is always asking us about eating healthy and safe excercise during the 9 months when your belly is growing…we were thrilled to see that … Continued

As you prepare for your upcoming arrival, one of the most important things to get ready is the bag that you will bring to the hospital as you go into labor. While the hospital will provide most of what you need for your stay, there are several things that you want to bring from home … Continued

Pregnancy is a very transformative time in a woman’s life, both mentally and physically. It’s a busy time – filled with doctor’s appointments, anxiety, excitement, fatigue, new aches and pains, and a rapidly growing belly and shifting center of mass. It’s a period when balance, both mentally and physically, becomes difficult. I found that keeping … Continued

Constipation is a common woe for pregnant women and non pregnant women alike. Not only is it generally widespread in our society, but during pregnancy hormones and the expanding uterus cause decreased bowel activity and tone. Constipation can come with a variety of ailments including indigestion, headaches, nausea, skin issues and poor mineral absorption. In … Continued