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First months

Coming home from the hospital: the first-3-days checklist

What to have ready at home before you leave, so the first 3 days go as smoothly as possible.

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August 31, 2026

First months
Premature birth: adapting your registry and your needs
A premature birth upends plans, including the baby registry. Here's how to adjust it to a different reality.
August 30, 2026
Gifts & baby registry
Baby registry and sustainability: favouring durable and secondhand
A responsible registry isn't at odds with a complete one. Here's how to steer it toward more sustainability.
August 28, 2026

Gifts & baby registry

The group gift: how it works and why it's simpler

For the expensive items on a baby registry, a shared group gift solves a problem that individual gifts never really solve.

August 27, 2026

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Gifts & baby registry

Godparent: what role and what gift budget to plan for

Being chosen as a godparent often comes with a practical question: what does the role actually involve, and what budget for gifts?

August 25, 2026

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Gifts & baby registry

Why the online baby registry is replacing the in-store one

The in-store registry used to be the standard. Here's why more and more parents-to-be now prefer an online one.

August 24, 2026

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Gifts & baby registry

How to avoid duplicate gifts at the birth

Getting the same bodysuit three times or two strollers isn't inevitable. The right registry system solves the problem from the start.

August 22, 2026

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Grandparents: how to involve them without alienating them

Between the wish to help and habits from another generation, involving grandparents sometimes takes a bit of diplomacy.

August 21, 2026

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Pregnancy & preparation

How to respond to unsolicited advice during pregnancy

From strangers on the street to a well-meaning mother-in-law, unsolicited advice pours in during pregnancy. Here's how to handle it without wearing yourself out.

August 19, 2026

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The first 10 days with your newborn: what to expect

Fragmented sleep, milk coming in, newborn weight loss: what's normal in the first days, and what should raise a flag.

August 17, 2026

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Budget & good deals

Couple's budget: talk about it before the baby arrives

A baby's arrival reshapes a couple's budget deeply. Talking about it beforehand avoids tension once exhaustion sets in.

August 16, 2026

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Traveling with a newborn: the essentials

A first trip with a baby needs different preparation than a usual journey. Here's what genuinely makes the trip easier.

August 14, 2026

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Car kit for baby: what people often forget

Beyond the car seat, a few simple accessories genuinely transform car trips with a baby. Here are the ones most often overlooked.

August 13, 2026

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Budget & good deals

Daycare, a childminder, or a nanny: how to choose childcare

Each childcare option has its own benefits, cost, and constraints. Here's how to compare them without spending months undecided.

August 11, 2026

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Returning to work after maternity leave: how to prepare

Going back to work after months of leave takes as much practical preparation as emotional. Here's how to approach it calmly.

August 10, 2026

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Baby's first vaccines: the schedule to know

Between the required shots and boosters, the vaccination schedule can feel dense in the first year. Here are the essential markers.

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Co-sleeping: benefits, safety rules, and alternatives

Co-sleeping is divisive, but done right, it makes nights easier for many families. Here's how to do it safely, or find an alternative.

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Baby sleep: building good habits from the start

It's too early to talk about a routine with a newborn, but a few simple habits already lay the groundwork for good sleep later.

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Baby car seats: regulations and how to choose well

R129 standard, weight groups, rear- or forward-facing: what to know before buying.

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Baby reflux: when to worry

Spitting up is common and normal for most babies. Here's how to tell ordinary reflux apart from a sign worth watching.

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Infant colic: understanding it and soothing it

Intense, repeated crying in the evening affects a large share of infants. Here's what explains it and what genuinely helps.

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Baby blues or postpartum depression: how to tell the difference

Both affect mood after birth, but their duration and intensity are worlds apart. Knowing the difference means acting at the right time.

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Pregnancy & preparation

Parental leave: what to plan for before the birth

Between paperwork and calculating your actual pay during leave, it's better to sort things out before the birth to avoid unpleasant surprises.

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Budget & good deals

Second child: do you really need to buy everything again?

A lot of gear from the first child can be reused, but not all of it, and not without checking. Here's how to sort it out.

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Gifts & baby registry

Twins: how to adapt your baby registry

Expecting twins doubles some of the gear, but not all of it. Here's how to adjust your registry without needlessly doubling the budget.

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Baby's starter kit: the month-by-month list

Instead of buying everything before the birth, here's how to spread out the baby essentials across the first months of life.

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Newborn clothes: what sizes and quantities to plan for

Newborn size passes quickly, sometimes within weeks. Here's how to spread out your purchases so you don't end up with clothes never worn.

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Strollers: how to choose the right one

Frame, bassinet, umbrella: the criteria that actually matter when choosing a stroller, beyond looks.

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Baby carrier or wrap: which one to choose

Both options have loyal fans. The right choice mostly depends on your daily use and how much time you want to invest in learning it.

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How to choose a baby crib: types, safety, and longevity

Between the bassinet, the standard crib, and the convertible crib, the right choice mostly comes down to how long you want to use it.

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Nursery setup: the essentials (and what can wait)

You don't need everything ready before the birth: here's what genuinely matters from day one, and what can happen over the following months.

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Breastfeeding or bottle: the gear you actually need either way

The right gear depends on how you plan to feed your baby, but some purchases only make sense once you know which one you'll try first.

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Baby showers in France: how to host one without copying the American playbook

Baby showers are catching on in France, but with their own tone, quieter and less commercial than the American version.

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Gifts & baby registry

Baby registry: how to create a link that's easy to share

What matters most in a baby registry isn't what's on it, it's how easily you can share it with everyone around you.

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Budget & good deals

Secondhand baby gear: what's actually safe to buy used

Clothes, toys, furniture: what buys well secondhand, and what's better bought new.

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Budget & good deals

How much does a baby cost in the first year?

The real number, line by line, beyond the initial gear: diapers, health, childcare, clothes.

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Gifts & baby registry

Baby gifts: the guide to getting it right

Someone just announced a pregnancy and you don't know what to get? Here's how to choose well, registry or not.

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Gifts & baby registry

What to put on your baby registry when you don't know what to ask for

The classic blank-page moment with a baby registry, and how to get past it category by category.

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Pregnancy & preparation

When should you start your baby registry?

Too early, too late: the right timing to start your baby registry, trimester by trimester.

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Pregnancy & preparation

Hospital bag checklist: what to actually pack (and what to skip)

What really belongs in your hospital bag, and the items most parents never end up using.

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Budget & good deals

Getting ready for a baby on a €500 budget

A realistic budget, line by line, to welcome your baby without draining your savings, and an honest list of what can wait.