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Planning baby-friendly getaways
Empowered Parenting Planning baby-friendly getaways
Plan the perfect baby-friendly getaway with our tips and recommendations. Discover infant-friendly destinations, accommodations, and essential packing tips.
How Important are Milestones in the First Year Anyway?
Child Development How Important are Milestones in the First Year Anyway?
As parents, we want to know that our child is on the right track developmentally. But it’s easy to go overboard and worry about every step or stumble. Here’s what to keep in mind during the first 1...
Exploring toddler-friendly vacations
Empowered Parenting Exploring toddler-friendly vacations
Plan the ultimate toddler-friendly vacation with our expert tips. Discover destinations, accommodations, and packing essentials for a stress-free getaway.
Tips on taking infants to the beach
Community Spotlight Tips on taking infants to the beach
Discover tips for taking infants to the beach, from what to pack to safety precautions. Ensure a fun, memorable, and safe beach day with your little one.
“I have a group text with 24 moms, and someone will be like, ‘Nanit pictures, go!’”
Community Spotlight “I have a group text with 24 moms, and someone will be like, ‘Nanit pictures, go!’”
Lucie Fink talks routines, mom friends and setting up her family’s sleep success with the help of Nanit.
With his short film Dad Bod, filmmaker Ben Altarescu takes on the inadequacies of new fatherhood.
Community Spotlight With his short film Dad Bod, filmmaker Ben Altarescu takes on the inadequacies of new fatherhood.
“It’s an amazing feeling combined with the ego blow of always waiting in the wings, waiting to be told what to do.”
The 5 Most Common Back-to-Work Stressors and How to Solve Them, with Lauren Smith Brody
Empowered Parenting The 5 Most Common Back-to-Work Stressors and How to Solve Them, with Lauren Smith Brody
For anyone who’s ever counted down the days of parental leave and wondered: How is this going to work?!, the author of The Fifth Trimester shares her most universal tips. This wisdom is gleaned fr...
What You Need to Know About Parental Burnout…and How Care Logs Can Help
Empowered Parenting What You Need to Know About Parental Burnout…and How Care Logs Can Help
Can parents of newborns really burn out…on parenting? Better believe it. We’ve got one solution to help ease the burden.
We're Easing Your Mental Load with our New Care Logs
Empowered Parenting We're Easing Your Mental Load with our New Care Logs
This new in-app feature is about to make new parenting life a whole lot easier to manage. Here’s how.
30 Pro Tips for Your Baby Registry (and You!)
Empowered Parenting 30 Pro Tips for Your Baby Registry (and You!)
In Nanit’s recent Registry Real Talk panel, we asked safety pros and celebrity moms and dads for all their getting-ready-for-baby advice. Here, the registry items they love and more!
13 Things You Need to Know from Our Parent Like a Pro Summit
Empowered Parenting 13 Things You Need to Know from Our Parent Like a Pro Summit
In a few info-packed days, parenting experts on a wide range of topics offered up their best tips and strategies. Parent school is now in session.
Ask Me Anything: Confident Parenting with Lorena Seidel
Empowered Parenting Ask Me Anything: Confident Parenting with Lorena Seidel
Gain expert tips on confident parenting. Discover strategies to build self-assurance, end comparison, and foster healthy co-parenting in our Q&A session.
9 Ways to Keep Baby Cool This Summer
Empowered Parenting 9 Ways to Keep Baby Cool This Summer
Discover how to protect your baby with these hot weather survival tips.
Yes, Dads Get Postpartum Depression, Too
Empowered Parenting Yes, Dads Get Postpartum Depression, Too
Not many people realize dads can also be affected by postpartum depression and anxiety. Read on to learn more about the symptoms and how to navigate the journey.
“When I became a parent, I wish I had known that it's okay not to have all the answers.”
Empowered Parenting “When I became a parent, I wish I had known that it's okay not to have all the answers.”
In celebration of Father’s Day, Nanit’s community of dads are passing along some sage advice to the next generation of fathers.
10 Books To Ease the Parenting Journey
Empowered Parenting 10 Books To Ease the Parenting Journey
You don’t need an entire library of parenting books, but here are the ones that will inform, educate and minimize stress while maximizing your time. 
What to expect when you’re expecting twins
Empowered Parenting What to expect when you’re expecting twins
Expecting twins? Learn what to expect during your pregnancy, from the science behind twins to managing feeding and sleeping for two.
Preparing for twins: essential tips and must-haves
Empowered Parenting Preparing for twins: essential tips and must-haves
Discover essential tips and must-haves for preparing for twins, from setting up a nursery to creating a schedule and routine.
8 Essential Tips from our Redefining Postpartum Panel
Empowered Parenting 8 Essential Tips from our Redefining Postpartum Panel
The expert moms from our Redefining Postpartum panel had some incredible advice on how to be kind to and support yourself after having your baby. Read on for their wisdom.
How Dads Can Connect - and Help - in the Newborn Phase
Community Spotlight How Dads Can Connect - and Help - in the Newborn Phase
Equitable parenting starts at birth. Here are the ways fathers can bond with their baby from the start, so that everyone’s doing their share.
From Sleeping Longer Stretches to Fuss-Free Bedtimes, our Parents Celebrate #TinyWins
Community Spotlight From Sleeping Longer Stretches to Fuss-Free Bedtimes, our Parents Celebrate #TinyWins
Our rockstar community talks #TinyWins, and how Nanit helped them get there.
From One Mom to Another: Words of Wisdom from Our Community
Community Spotlight From One Mom to Another: Words of Wisdom from Our Community
Real moms from the Nanit Community open up about what they wish they’d known and the parenting advice that carries them through.
How to Support Your Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum
Empowered Parenting How to Support Your Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum
Doula + wellness leader Latham Thomas of Mama Glow knows a thing or two—or 2000—about motherhood in all its stages. Here, she shares her expert guidance on ways to support yourself during your preg...
9 Signs Your Baby is Getting Sick
Empowered Parenting 9 Signs Your Baby is Getting Sick
Discover common and less common signs that your baby is getting sick. Read on to learn what to do if you suspect illness.