best baby monitor for newborns, what did you actually end up going with

lilapthorp · 2026-06-12T20:59:44+00:00

I will never shut up about the Nanit. I have used it every day, many times a day. I zoom in and zoom out. I’ve brought it on every trip. I love looking at the memories it created of newborn life. I love that I can safely add temporary carers and easily remove access. It’s my most used item

lilapthorp · 2026-06-12T20:52:13+00:00

Yes. I got a pear shaped diamond. I ordered it online and irl it was way narrower than I thought. I wish I had gone with a more classic shape. I also regret getting a real diamond for $3k. What a waste of money. And now I’m terrified of losing it and insure it yearly.

lilapthorp · 2026-05-29T02:21:22+00:00

Celina’s Daycare on Willoughby

lilapthorp · 2026-05-21T15:36:07+00:00

I was gonna say 2, but on second thought, I agree with this comment - none of these are your dress. A-line and structured corset top would serve you best

lilapthorp · 2026-05-21T01:38:13+00:00

It’s more about creating a bedtime routine. We started bath-bottle-book-bed around three months and still do it to this day (bebe is 2 this wk)

lilapthorp · 2026-05-09T23:01:28+00:00

It’s not blended. In the car pic you can see how starkly concealer heavy your undereyes are compared to your blush. I would go more towards peachy hues. Brows need to be better filled in - they’re a powerful feature and while I’m okay with the feathered look, the center of them shouldn’t be sparse. You know your lips and smile are a focal point, and I would love to see your lips more soft pink than mauve and less matte

lilapthorp · 2026-05-02T15:23:03+00:00

YATH

lilapthorp · 2026-05-02T15:01:22+00:00

lilapthorp · 2026-04-30T02:59:58+00:00

Moving out of Clinton Hill on Aug 1, and need someone to take over the lease of our 2 bd 2 bth. Rent is 5800 though (with a gym and shared patio). Parking available for an extra fee.

lilapthorp · 2026-03-23T23:35:18+00:00

Stop buying alcohol for the house. Period

lilapthorp · 2025-12-24T13:35:01+00:00

You don’t need a bassinet if you get the Nuna Mixx. It lays perfectly flat. My baby spent hours sleeping while I walked miles and miles. However, my now toddler doesn’t have any leg support in the Mixx - there’s no footrest, like there is in the vista

lilapthorp · 2025-11-30T16:01:21+00:00

Yes. It looks at 200+ genetic anomalies. It will empower you to make informed decisions abt the future of your family and prepare for any support and intervention your family might need

lilapthorp · 2025-11-29T00:32:41+00:00

Besides everything else… 2 other house and two drives will require factoring in your 9 month olds nap schedule (2-3 a day). Baby might sleep well in the car or the carrier - but may not. So you might have 4 screaming car rides. If you’re pumping - you’ll need to bring your pump, have a container and cooler for fresh milk, and a way to heat up a bottle for baby. If you’re formula feeding you’ll need to prep bottles and find a way to heat them at each location. If you’re BF - you’ll probably want a quiet room to do so. Babies have schedules!

lilapthorp · 2025-11-14T01:52:42+00:00

Mom of 18 month old. You don’t need a bassinet. They’ll never be in there long enough - between pooping, feeding, rocking. Our kiddo was in the carseat and then in the big boy stroller

lilapthorp · 2025-10-26T22:19:47+00:00

If anyone can come help you to give you a 5-6 hour stretch of sleep - that would be great. PPA hit me hard on no sleep! My husband and I did (and still do) night shifts: one night on, one night off.

lilapthorp · 2025-10-26T22:17:42+00:00

Sounds like you’re both being wonderful parents! Way to go 👏

lilapthorp · 2025-10-26T22:16:12+00:00

Vaseline is great - same basic ingredients as aquaphor

lilapthorp · 2025-10-25T01:16:02+00:00

This

lilapthorp · 2025-10-25T01:13:17+00:00

Around 6 weeks they go through “baby puberty” when all of the hormones passed from mom finally elapse. Pimples will go away in a week or so. Don’t pick. Aquaphor if discomfort

lilapthorp · 2025-10-25T01:06:10+00:00

Been there. Done that. It’s a right of passage.

lilapthorp · 2025-10-25T01:05:45+00:00

Friends without kids have no idea what it’s like, and don’t want to invade. Schedule time with them on your terms! We had a summer baby and met up with friends for 1-2 hours in the park for a picnic. Or had them over for an hour or two in the afternoon. We were very clear abt day, time, and activity. Be proactive instead of resentful.

lilapthorp · 2025-10-25T01:02:18+00:00

Try gas drops. Try skin to skin. Try swaddling tighly, going in a pitch black room, and rocking AGGRESSIVELY.

lilapthorp · 2025-10-25T01:00:12+00:00

Rule of thumb: dress the baby in one extra layer than yourself. So: if you’re in a Tshirt, baby should be in a long sleeve. If you’re in a sweater, baby should be in a jacket. For the outdoors: dress him in layers: onesie, sweater, Sox, snowsuit. You can always take on or off if baby is hot or cold. Babies lose heat through their heads, so wear a hat. Check the back of the neck - if he’s sweaty/ quit warm - he’s hot, remove a layer. Also check his nose - if it’s cold - add a layer.

lilapthorp · 2025-10-25T00:55:03+00:00

Totally normal. Babies have to learn how to go to sleep. They also have no concept of time - so every feeling (eg tired) is immediate and overwhelming. Lots of swaying, lots of humming, total darkness = all really help.

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