When British photographer Tom Robinson found out he was going to be a father, he couldn't wait to share the news with friends and family. "It's generally a good idea to wait until the three-month scan before telling people you're going to have a baby, just to make sure everything is OK. I'm terrible at keeping secrets, so after only a few weeks I told my boss at work that I was going to be a dad Read more

Mommy and daddy aren't the only ones who have been expecting the stork's arrival, so announcing baby's debut is big deal to new parents. Lots of mamas prefer to go with a custom birth announcement as unique as their new baby — and nothing says custom like letterpress announcements or photo birth announcements. Click through to check out nine creative custom birth announcements for a little Read more

We're hooked on Up All Night, and we don't appear to be the only ones! The new show is gaining fans left and right for their spot-on — and hilarious — portrayal of life as new parents. Chris and Reagan Brinkley are just like us, but more funny — and with a beautifully decorated midcentury modern home! Scenes that take place in the Brinkleys' nursery are scarce, but we played a little game Read more

Ask most new mamas what they really want for the holidays, and chances are you'll get one answer: a full night's sleep! While that's something nearly impossible to deliver to new parents, it is possible to provide some much-needed relief and relaxation during the waking hours. Click through for a selection of items that will bring a smile to any new mama's face, even through her haze of sleep Read more

Bye-bye rock-a-bye! Mama may have had the coolest tunes on her music player before baby, but now, not so much. If the thought of hearing "The Itsy Bitsy Spider" for the 15th time straight makes you want to bury your head in the sand, maybe it's time for a music upgrade. Check out these cool tunes for baby and get the best of both worlds — real music with kid-friendly lyrics! Read more

Everyone knows one: that baby with the super cool hipster parents who are all about obscure bands and ironic facial hair. It's hard enough to shop for adult hipsters, but what do you get the lil versions? Hand-rolled cigarettes just won't do. We told you about books for hipster tots; keep reading for a selection of presents sure to delight the most discerning of babies. Read more

Tinkle tubes? Potty mitts? Nope, these aren't props from an SNL sketch mocking the absurdity of the baby product industry; they're actual items. After talking about how exhausting new parenthood is, one of the ideas that's constantly hashed out is the sheer amount of stuff that babies require. Some of that stuff is, of course, nonnegotiable: the baby needs somewhere safe to sleep, diapers, Read more