Leah Rocketto

1 month ago | whattoexpect.com | Leah Rocketto

Just so you know, What to Expect may earn commissions from the shopping links included on this page. All sales and prices are accurate at the time of publishing. In prepping for Baby #2, I’ve been thinking about all the things I want to do differently this time around. First priority? Investing in a wearable breast pump so I can actually spend time with my newborn and toddler instead of being tethered to a wall. And the Momcozy Air 1 Breast Pump may have just jumped to the top of my list.

1 month ago | whattoexpect.com | Leah Rocketto

Just so you know, What to Expect may earn commissions from the shopping links included on this page. All sales and prices are accurate at the time of publishing. It’s a frustrating truth: as your belly grows, so do the chances of experiencing pregnancy pains. If you're dealing with round ligament pain or lower back discomfort, a belly band may help alleviate some of the strain.

1 month ago | whattoexpect.com | Leah Rocketto

Just so you know, What to Expect may earn commissions from the shopping links included on this page. All sales and prices are accurate at the time of publishing. When it comes to baby monitors, there are two types: Wi-Fi monitors, which won’t work if you have spotty or no service, and non-Wi-Fi monitors, which have a limited range. Neither of these options seem ideal if you’re a first-time parent who's (rightfully) nervous about leaving your baby alone at bedtime.

1 month ago | whattoexpect.com | Leah Rocketto

In the weeks — fine, months — after my daughter arrived, my brain was running on fumes. I couldn’t remember when she was born, where I put her pacifier, or what I ate for breakfast (minutes after scarfing it down, by the way). These memory lapses made pumping especially challenging. Despite my best Type-A efforts to keep my milk stash organized, a hastily written label would sometimes lead to me tossing that precious liquid gold out of fear of contamination.

2 months ago | whattoexpect.com | Leah Rocketto

Just so you know, What to Expect may earn commissions from the shopping links included on this page. All sales and prices are accurate at the time of publishing. There are two undeniable truths about swaddling. First, turning your baby into a tiny burrito isn’t just ridiculously adorable, it actually helps them sleep longer by reducing startle reflexes. Second, mastering the art of swaddling with a regular blanket requires the patience of a saint.