Author Archives: Francoise Shirley

From our friends at Fitpregnancy; 10 ways to celebrate motherhood and your new baby!  From matching mommy & me tunics and custom family portraits, to name and date tag jewelry, you’ll love these memorable gifts that commemorate your very first … »» Read the article

Before you were pregnant, you probably hadn’t heard that your legs would get hairier or your nipples would darken as your baby grew inside of you, but you learned these and other quirky details while venturing through the trimesters. Now … »» Read the article

From Our Friends At Pret-A-Pregnant If there’s anyone who embodies chic motherhood, it’s former model and daughter of the former editor of Vogue Paris, Julia Restoin Roitfeld. Before, after and during pregnancy, Julia never lost sight of what is means to … »» Read the article

Look what our friends over at MomFinds found over on gap.com–the first images of the new DVF ♥ Gap Kids collection!  DVF teamed up with Gap Kids for a second collaboration collection launching this spring. Unless you were living under a … »» Read the article

Got a friend who’s expecting? Celebrate the mom-to-be — and have some fun yourself! — with one of these 30 fresh and modern baby shower themes from iVillage. From Cirque du Bebe and Little Cowboy to Bedtime Story and Woodland … »» Read the article

After a year’s worth of exhaustive testing, The Bump is excited to announce its Best of Baby award winners!  They tested (and played with!) all of the cutest and coolest strollers, toys and feeding gear out there. Here’s the hot … »» Read the article

Though your head may be spinning—and your wallet getting thinner—as you plan for baby, it’s important to set aside some time to reconnect with your partner and enjoy time alone before the big day. Just make sure to get your … »» Read the article

Even though the mouth is the goal, when solid foods come into the picture, most of it ends up on the front of baby’s shirt. Our friends at Momfinds have found the best ways to protect those miniature clothes with … »» Read the article

From “casually-cool” to “dress-to-frill”, if you’re shopping for your little girl this spring, there are tons of adorable styles to choose from. Whether you’re into frills or color-blocking, we’re sure you’ll find plenty that you and girlie will love on … »» Read the article

You’re getting close to your due date. Do you know what to expect during labor? Each stage of labor is unique and can vary from person-to-person, but FitPregnancy has broken down the process to make it simpler to understand. Think of … »» Read the article

Ever wonder what eco-friendly products are on the market for your baby and home? The Bump has come up with an exhaustive list of some of the hottest green products on the market for baby and you. Everything from home … »» Read the article

Whether it’s striking tropical prints or adorable plaid motifs – let your stylish kids be character canvasses this summer as a rocker chic or picnic princess, beach boy or backyard rascal with international e-tailer Melijoe.com! What baby girl won’t look chic … »» Read the article