The Journal

Gift guides & new-parent notes

Thoughtful reading on organic baby gifts, postpartum care, and the small details that make a present feel personal.

September 2026 · 3 min read

Newborn Sleep: What's Actually Normal in the First Weeks

Newborn sleep rarely looks like the tidy schedules on Pinterest. Here's what's actually normal in those first blurry weeks, and how to be a comfort rather than a source of pressure.

September 2026 · 3 min read

Gifts for the Mom Expecting Her Second (or Third) Baby

The first baby gets the shower, the swaddles, the fanfare. Here's what to give the mom doing it all again — with less help and less sleep to spare.

August 2026 · 3 min read

The First 40 Days: A Gentle Guide to Postpartum Recovery at Home

In many cultures, the weeks after birth are treated as sacred rest — not an inconvenience to rush through. Here's how to build your own version of that at home.

August 2026 · 3 min read

Visiting a New Baby: A Gentle Guide to Timing, Gifts, and Good Manners

A thoughtful guide for anyone wondering when to visit a new baby, how long to stay, and what to bring instead of flowers.

July 2026 · 4 min read

What Makes a Luxury Baby Gift Box Worth It?

Plenty of baby boxes are expensive. Far fewer are worth it. Here's how to tell the difference before you buy.

July 2026 · 5 min read

Corporate Baby Gifts: A Practical Guide for HR & People Teams

A birth is the biggest week in an employee's life. Here's how People teams get the gift right — without adding admin work.

July 2026 · 4 min read

Gifts for the New Mom Who Has Everything

The registry is finished and the nursery is full. What do you give the new mom who has everything? Something for her.

July 2026 · 7 min read

Why Organic Cotton Matters for Babies: The Research Behind a Gentler Choice

Why the cotton closest to your baby's skin is worth thinking carefully about — and what to look for.

June 2026 · 2 min read

The Things No One Warns You About: Postpartum, Honestly

The fourth trimester is rawer than anyone tells you — and the worry you carry is love in disguise.

May 2026 · 4 min read

What to Put in a Postpartum Care Package

The new baby gets all the gifts. Here is how to put together a care package for the person who needs one most — mom.

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