Baby Care
The Best Pregnancy Tips for First-Time Moms
This article was written with help from AI and edited by Thrive Market’s talented team of human writers. Pregnancy is an unforgettable adventure — especially the first time around. One minute you’re reading baby name lists, the next you’re Googling whether sushi is off-limits and wondering if your cravings for peanut butter at midnight are ...
9 Tips for Flying With a Baby This Summer
Summer is the season of family adventures. Whether you’re heading to the beach, hiking in the mountains, or making your way across the country to visit family, flying with a baby requires extra planning. If your vacation includes a plane ride, you may be wondering how to prepare for flying with a baby in a ...
9 Ways Your Skin Can Change During Pregnancy
This article was written with help from AI and edited by Thrive Market’s talented team of human writers. Pregnancy is a time of incredible transformation, and that includes your skin! While many expectant parents enjoy the much-talked-about “pregnancy glow,” others may notice unexpected changes like dark spots, stretch marks, or increased sensitivity. These are all ...
The Founders of Bobbie Want to Take Better Care of Babies — And Their Parents
Take a look at any new parent’s Instagram explore page and you’re bound to find dozens of videos explaining how to feed a baby — and just as many contradictory opinions. The founders of Bobbie, an organic infant formula brand, know what’s going on in social media algorithms (and, let’s face it, in new parents’ ...
Best Sustainable Kids & Baby Brands at Thrive Market
As parents, we want the best for our little ones—safe, nourishing, and eco-conscious products that support a healthy future for both our children and the planet. Fortunately, many brands are dedicated to sustainable sourcing, responsible packaging, and clean ingredients. At Thrive Market, we carefully curate products that align with these values, offering families sustainable choices ...
Your New Baby (And New Parent!) Checklist
Having a new baby is a wonderful, exciting change, but it’s a change nonetheless. You may be wondering what you’ll need to take care of your baby during those middle-of-the-night feedings, how to wash baby’s delicate clothing, and the essential items to pack in your diaper bag. Aside from your baby, new parents also benefit ...
Jenné Claiborne’s Easy Vegan Recipes & Tips for Baby
Welcome to What I Eat in a Day, a blog series that showcases the daily lives and meals of Thrive Market members like you. Today we’re talking with Jenné Claiborne, a vegan chef, health coach, and creator of Sweet Potato Soul. Born and raised in Atlanta, Claiborne came into the world as a self-proclaimed “true ...
Prenatal Care: Top Tips and Products
The months that lead up to the arrival of a new baby can bring all sorts of questions. But what do you really need to stay well during pregnancy and into the fourth trimester? Our guide rounds up the prenatal vitamins, balms, supplements, and other essentials you’ll want to have on hand as well as ...
Best Baby Probiotics for Your Little One
One scientific explanation of probiotics describes them as “live microorganisms that, when administered in adequate amounts, confer a health benefit on the host.” For a more poetic definition, turn to the word’s Greek origins. From the root words “pro” (meaning promoting) and “biotic” (meaning life), this ancient language elevates probiotics into a life-affirming supplement many ...
Should Baby’s First Foods Be Paleo-Inspired? The Founders of This New Baby Food Brand Think So
Welcome to Notes From the Field, a series of guest posts by brands sold on Thrive Market. While we share many of the same high standards regarding health, quality, and sustainability as our partner brands, all opinions shared in this post reflect the views of the brand, not Thrive Market. In this article, we’re excited ...
Best Natural and Organic Baby Products for 2018
As a parent, you only want the best for your little one. But sourcing natural and organic baby food, care products, and gear can make your head spin—especially if you’re already facing sleepless nights. Rest easy! When it comes to curating top brands for baby, we’ve done our homework. Instead of speoinding your precious downtime ...
Thanks to Baby2Baby, Fewer Kids Will Experience Hunger This Summer
When the weather heats up, kids get hungry. And no, we’re not just talking about working up an appetite while making sandcastles at the beach. According to Feeding America, one in six American children may not know where their next meal is coming from. Many students rely on government-subsidized lunch programs throughout the year so ...
Give Popular Organic Baby Products This Holiday Season
There’s nothing like Baby’s First Christmas. From the special mementoes like keepsake ornaments to the memories captured in countless photos and videos, it’s a once-in-a-lifetime holiday. Here are some ideas for how you can wrap up your own timeless treasure to give your little one (or the new parents in your life). All of these ...
A 5-Minute Prenatal Meditation That’s Good for Mom AND Baby
That mom-baby connection is one of the greatest forces on earth. Case in point: one study conducted in Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Hong Kong found that meditating during pregnancy has a positive effect on a newborn’s health and that same infant’s temperament five months later.
Baby Steps: Got a Sick or Colicky Baby on Your Hands? Here’s What to Do
WAH! WAH! WAAAAHHHH!—the most heartbreaking sound to a parent’s ears. What’s really tough is not knowing if baby’s cries are a signal of sickness or colic.
Baby Steps: 3 Easy DIY Organic Baby Food Recipes (That’ll Save You Money!)
The average American baby consumes 600 jars of baby food by the time they’re one year old. That really adds up for parents, who end up shelling out anywhere between $50 to $100 a month. There is an easy way to save on baby food: make your own.
Baby Steps: How to Get Your Newborn to Fall Asleep Without You (Step by Step!)
Parents can lose up to 1,055 hours of sleep in their baby’s first year. The stereotype of a sleep-deprived, bleary-eyed, frazzled new parent? It doesn’t have to be you.
Sponsor a Pine Ridge Reservation Family With Our Mom & Baby Care Box
In December, Thrive Gives joined the True Sioux Hope Foundation to provide free memberships to the entire population of the Pine Ridge Reservation.
Caring for Baby’s Sweet, Soft Skin
Is there anything like the smell of a new baby? What is it? Baby wash? New skin? Spit up? It’s nearly impossible to put a finger on it, but one thing is for sure: You don’t want to use anything on that skin that is going to harm or mask that sweet, soft smell.