<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?> <feed xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xml:lang="en"> <generator uri="https://jekyllrb.com/" version="4.4.1">Jekyll</generator> <link href="https://www.halfhalfhome.com/parenting.xml" rel="self" type="application/atom+xml"/> <link href="https://www.halfhalfhome.com/" rel="alternate" type="text/html" hreflang="en"/> <updated>2026-05-19T23:00:29-04:00</updated> <id>https://www.halfhalfhome.com/parenting.xml</id> <title type="html">Modern Parenting Tips</title> <subtitle>Even though we’re figuring out parenting as we go along, we’re ready to share our tips and experiences with you. Find our modern parenting advice here.</subtitle> <author> <name>Becca &amp; Dan</name> <email>halfhalfhome@gmail.com</email> </author> <entry> <title type="html">9 Best Non-Toxic Diapers for Babies: Clean, Chemical-Free &amp;amp; Plant-Based Brands</title> <link href="https://www.halfhalfhome.com/parenting/best-non-toxic-diapers.html" rel="alternate" type="text/html" title="9 Best Non-Toxic Diapers for Babies: Clean, Chemical-Free &amp;amp; Plant-Based Brands"/> <published>2026-02-26T07:19:00-05:00</published> <updated>2026-03-05T15:16:18-05:00</updated> <id>https://www.halfhalfhome.com/parenting/best-non-toxic-diapers</id> <content type="html" xml:base="https://www.halfhalfhome.com/parenting/best-non-toxic-diapers.html"> <![CDATA[ <p><img alt="9 Best Non-Toxic Diapers for Babies: Clean, Chemical-Free &amp;amp; Plant-Based Brands" src="https://images.halfhalfhome.com/posts/parenting/best-non-toxic-diapers/IMG_8517.jpg?width=1600"></p> <p>As a parent, I searched everywhere for non-toxic diapers for my baby. As it turns out, the best diapers that contain the purest gentlest ingredients are a surprise. In this list, see the brands that do nontoxic diapers best.</p> ]]> </content> <author> <name>Becca</name> </author> <summary type="html">As a parent, I searched everywhere for non-toxic diapers for my baby. As it turns out, the best diapers that contain the purest gentlest ingredients are a surprise. In this list, see the brands that do nontoxic diapers best.</summary> <media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://images.halfhalfhome.com/posts/parenting/best-non-toxic-diapers/IMG_8517.jpg?width=1600"/> <media:content medium="image" url="https://images.halfhalfhome.com/posts/parenting/best-non-toxic-diapers/IMG_8517.jpg?width=1600" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/"/> </entry> <entry> <title type="html">12 Best Diapers for Sensitive Skin (The first one will surprise you)!</title> <link href="https://www.halfhalfhome.com/parenting/best-diapers-for-sensitive-skin.html" rel="alternate" type="text/html" title="12 Best Diapers for Sensitive Skin (The first one will surprise you)!"/> <published>2026-02-26T05:12:00-05:00</published> <updated>2026-03-05T15:16:18-05:00</updated> <id>https://www.halfhalfhome.com/parenting/best-diapers-for-sensitive-skin</id> <content type="html" xml:base="https://www.halfhalfhome.com/parenting/best-diapers-for-sensitive-skin.html"> <![CDATA[ <p><img alt="12 Best Diapers for Sensitive Skin (The first one will surprise you)!" src="https://images.halfhalfhome.com/posts/parenting/best-diapers-for-sensitive-skin/IMG_8489.jpg?width=1600"></p> <p>With so many options in the diaper market, how do you begin to search for a diaper that is best for sensitive skin, for avoiding diaper rash or for newborns? These hypoallergenic diaper brands are the most gentle for your baby.</p> ]]> </content> <author> <name>Becca</name> </author> <summary type="html">With so many options in the diaper market, how do you begin to search for a diaper that is best for sensitive skin, for avoiding diaper rash or for newborns? These hypoallergenic diaper brands are the most gentle for your baby.</summary> <media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://images.halfhalfhome.com/posts/parenting/best-diapers-for-sensitive-skin/IMG_8489.jpg?width=1600"/> <media:content medium="image" url="https://images.halfhalfhome.com/posts/parenting/best-diapers-for-sensitive-skin/IMG_8489.jpg?width=1600" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/"/> </entry> <entry> <title type="html">Should you hire a baby sleep consultant? (My experience and what I learned)</title> <link href="https://www.halfhalfhome.com/parenting/baby-sleep-consultant.html" rel="alternate" type="text/html" title="Should you hire a baby sleep consultant? (My experience and what I learned)"/> <published>2025-10-05T06:05:00-04:00</published> <updated>2025-10-05T16:21:51-04:00</updated> <id>https://www.halfhalfhome.com/parenting/baby-sleep-consultant</id> <content type="html" xml:base="https://www.halfhalfhome.com/parenting/baby-sleep-consultant.html"> <![CDATA[ <p><img alt="Should you hire a baby sleep consultant? (My experience and what I learned)" src="https://images.halfhalfhome.com/posts/parenting/baby-sleep-consultant/IMG_2567.jpg?width=1600"></p> <p>I didn’t believe in baby sleep consultants until I worked with one, when our baby was six months old. Learn what changed my mind and if you should consider one: would it be worth it for your baby’s sleep?</p> ]]> </content> <author> <name>Becca</name> </author> <summary type="html">I didn’t believe in baby sleep consultants until I worked with one, when our baby was six months old. Learn what changed my mind and if you should consider one: would it be worth it for your baby’s sleep?</summary> <media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://images.halfhalfhome.com/posts/parenting/baby-sleep-consultant/IMG_2567.jpg?width=1600"/> <media:content medium="image" url="https://images.halfhalfhome.com/posts/parenting/baby-sleep-consultant/IMG_2567.jpg?width=1600" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/"/> </entry> <entry> <title type="html">How we survived the first weeks of a newborn and a toddler (best hacks)</title> <link href="https://www.halfhalfhome.com/parenting/survive-newborn-and-toddler-first-weeks.html" rel="alternate" type="text/html" title="How we survived the first weeks of a newborn and a toddler (best hacks)"/> <published>2025-09-23T05:23:00-04:00</published> <updated>2025-09-25T12:57:06-04:00</updated> <id>https://www.halfhalfhome.com/parenting/survive-newborn-and-toddler-first-weeks</id> <content type="html" xml:base="https://www.halfhalfhome.com/parenting/survive-newborn-and-toddler-first-weeks.html"> <![CDATA[ <p><img alt="How we survived the first weeks of a newborn and a toddler (best hacks)" src="https://images.halfhalfhome.com/posts/parenting/survive-newborn-and-toddler-first-weeks/IMG_8321-edited.jpg?width=1600"></p> <p>Surviving the first few weeks of having a newborn and toddler at the same time is no joke! We got through it with this list of unique things we did to get through the challenge.</p> ]]> </content> <author> <name>Becca</name> </author> <summary type="html">Surviving the first few weeks of having a newborn and toddler at the same time is no joke! We got through it with this list of unique things we did to get through the challenge.</summary> <media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://images.halfhalfhome.com/posts/parenting/survive-newborn-and-toddler-first-weeks/IMG_8321-edited.jpg?width=1600"/> <media:content medium="image" url="https://images.halfhalfhome.com/posts/parenting/survive-newborn-and-toddler-first-weeks/IMG_8321-edited.jpg?width=1600" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/"/> </entry> <entry> <title type="html">Things to get done before a baby arrives (checklist + last-minute ideas!)</title> <link href="https://www.halfhalfhome.com/parenting/things-to-do-before-baby-arrives.html" rel="alternate" type="text/html" title="Things to get done before a baby arrives (checklist + last-minute ideas!)"/> <published>2025-09-18T06:18:00-04:00</published> <updated>2025-10-09T23:06:56-04:00</updated> <id>https://www.halfhalfhome.com/parenting/things-to-do-before-baby-arrives</id> <content type="html" xml:base="https://www.halfhalfhome.com/parenting/things-to-do-before-baby-arrives.html"> <![CDATA[ <p><img alt="Things to get done before a baby arrives (checklist + last-minute ideas!)" src="https://images.halfhalfhome.com/posts/parenting/things-to-do-before-baby-arrives/IMG_4956.jpg?width=1600"></p> <p>This list is a checklist that I made completely on my own, in preparing for our new baby’s arrival. I hope you get ideas of things to do at home before your baby comes so that you can be 100% ready!</p> ]]> </content> <author> <name>Becca</name> </author> <summary type="html">This list is a checklist that I made completely on my own, in preparing for our new baby’s arrival. I hope you get ideas of things to do at home before your baby comes so that you can be 100% ready!</summary> <media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://images.halfhalfhome.com/posts/parenting/things-to-do-before-baby-arrives/IMG_4956.jpg?width=1600"/> <media:content medium="image" url="https://images.halfhalfhome.com/posts/parenting/things-to-do-before-baby-arrives/IMG_4956.jpg?width=1600" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/"/> </entry> <entry> <title type="html">Coterie Skincare Review: What to Know before buying (First Wash, Cream &amp;amp; Balm)</title> <link href="https://www.halfhalfhome.com/parenting/coterie-skincare-review.html" rel="alternate" type="text/html" title="Coterie Skincare Review: What to Know before buying (First Wash, Cream &amp;amp; Balm)"/> <published>2025-09-10T05:10:00-04:00</published> <updated>2025-09-17T14:54:10-04:00</updated> <id>https://www.halfhalfhome.com/parenting/coterie-skincare-review</id> <content type="html" xml:base="https://www.halfhalfhome.com/parenting/coterie-skincare-review.html"> <![CDATA[ <p><img alt="Coterie Skincare Review: What to Know before buying (First Wash, Cream &amp;amp; Balm)" src="https://images.halfhalfhome.com/posts/parenting/coterie-skincare-review/IMG_9807.jpg?width=1600"></p> <p>Coterie came out with a skincare line and I tried the body wash, lotion and diaper balm! Read this review to learn about which products are my favorites so far, as well as where I think they fall short, during my uses.</p> ]]> </content> <author> <name>Becca</name> </author> <summary type="html">Coterie came out with a skincare line and I tried the body wash, lotion and diaper balm! Read this review to learn about which products are my favorites so far, as well as where I think they fall short, during my uses.</summary> <media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://images.halfhalfhome.com/posts/parenting/coterie-skincare-review/IMG_9807.jpg?width=1600"/> <media:content medium="image" url="https://images.halfhalfhome.com/posts/parenting/coterie-skincare-review/IMG_9807.jpg?width=1600" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/"/> </entry> <entry> <title type="html">14 Helpful Things to Know Before Your Baby Starts Daycare</title> <link href="https://www.halfhalfhome.com/parenting/things-to-know-before-your-baby-starts-daycare.html" rel="alternate" type="text/html" title="14 Helpful Things to Know Before Your Baby Starts Daycare"/> <published>2025-08-21T10:30:00-04:00</published> <updated>2025-08-21T23:33:49-04:00</updated> <id>https://www.halfhalfhome.com/parenting/things-to-know-before-your-baby-starts-daycare</id> <content type="html" xml:base="https://www.halfhalfhome.com/parenting/things-to-know-before-your-baby-starts-daycare.html"> <![CDATA[ <p><img alt="14 Helpful Things to Know Before Your Baby Starts Daycare" src="https://images.halfhalfhome.com/posts/parenting/things-to-know-before-your-baby-starts-daycare/IMG_0065.jpg?width=1600"></p> <p>I started my baby in daycare at 9 months, and quickly learned a thing or two! In this list, you’ll see what I wish I’d known and what you can start daycare knowing.</p> ]]> </content> <author> <name>Becca</name> </author> <summary type="html">I started my baby in daycare at 9 months, and quickly learned a thing or two! In this list, you’ll see what I wish I’d known and what you can start daycare knowing.</summary> <media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://images.halfhalfhome.com/posts/parenting/things-to-know-before-your-baby-starts-daycare/IMG_0065.jpg?width=1600"/> <media:content medium="image" url="https://images.halfhalfhome.com/posts/parenting/things-to-know-before-your-baby-starts-daycare/IMG_0065.jpg?width=1600" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/"/> </entry> <entry> <title type="html">What goes in a hospital bag for partners? (Checklist for dads)</title> <link href="https://www.halfhalfhome.com/parenting/hospital-bag-for-partners.html" rel="alternate" type="text/html" title="What goes in a hospital bag for partners? (Checklist for dads)"/> <published>2025-03-04T04:21:00-05:00</published> <updated>2025-09-19T13:22:31-04:00</updated> <id>https://www.halfhalfhome.com/parenting/hospital-bag-for-partners</id> <content type="html" xml:base="https://www.halfhalfhome.com/parenting/hospital-bag-for-partners.html"> <![CDATA[ <p><img alt="What goes in a hospital bag for partners? (Checklist for dads)" src="https://images.halfhalfhome.com/posts/parenting/hospital-bag-for-partners/IMG_9564-EDIT.jpg?width=1600"></p> <p>Here’s our hospital checklist for husbands, because birthing partners need to go to the hospital, too! In this dad hospital bag packing list, see what we took and what was the most helpful during birth.</p> ]]> </content> <author> <name>Becca</name> </author> <summary type="html">Here’s our hospital checklist for husbands, because birthing partners need to go to the hospital, too! In this dad hospital bag packing list, see what we took and what was the most helpful during birth.</summary> <media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://images.halfhalfhome.com/posts/parenting/hospital-bag-for-partners/IMG_9564-EDIT.jpg?width=1600"/> <media:content medium="image" url="https://images.halfhalfhome.com/posts/parenting/hospital-bag-for-partners/IMG_9564-EDIT.jpg?width=1600" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/"/> </entry> <entry> <title type="html">KUDOS diapers &amp;amp; wipe review: Worth the hype?</title> <link href="https://www.halfhalfhome.com/parenting/kudos-diapers-and-wipes-review.html" rel="alternate" type="text/html" title="KUDOS diapers &amp;amp; wipe review: Worth the hype?"/> <published>2025-02-03T06:03:00-05:00</published> <updated>2025-11-21T10:18:06-05:00</updated> <id>https://www.halfhalfhome.com/parenting/kudos-diapers-and-wipes-review</id> <content type="html" xml:base="https://www.halfhalfhome.com/parenting/kudos-diapers-and-wipes-review.html"> <![CDATA[ <p><img alt="KUDOS diapers &amp;amp; wipe review: Worth the hype?" src="https://images.halfhalfhome.com/posts/parenting/kudos-diapers-and-wipes-review/IMG_8697.jpg?width=1600"></p> <p>Let’s talk about Kudos diapers, the safe and clean diaper brand you may be just getting to know. In this review, find out the benefits, my experience, a comparison to Coterie and if they’re worth the price.</p> ]]> </content> <author> <name>Becca</name> </author> <summary type="html">Let’s talk about Kudos diapers, the safe and clean diaper brand you may be just getting to know. In this review, find out the benefits, my experience, a comparison to Coterie and if they’re worth the price.</summary> <media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://images.halfhalfhome.com/posts/parenting/kudos-diapers-and-wipes-review/IMG_8697.jpg?width=1600"/> <media:content medium="image" url="https://images.halfhalfhome.com/posts/parenting/kudos-diapers-and-wipes-review/IMG_8697.jpg?width=1600" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/"/> </entry> <entry> <title type="html">Coterie Diapers: My honest review (and how to get them for cheaper)</title> <link href="https://www.halfhalfhome.com/parenting/coterie-diaper-review.html" rel="alternate" type="text/html" title="Coterie Diapers: My honest review (and how to get them for cheaper)"/> <published>2025-01-30T04:30:00-05:00</published> <updated>2025-11-21T10:15:38-05:00</updated> <id>https://www.halfhalfhome.com/parenting/coterie-diaper-review</id> <content type="html" xml:base="https://www.halfhalfhome.com/parenting/coterie-diaper-review.html"> <![CDATA[ <p><img alt="Coterie Diapers: My honest review (and how to get them for cheaper)" src="https://images.halfhalfhome.com/posts/parenting/coterie-diaper-review/IMG_8550.jpg?width=1600"></p> <p>I found a few ways to get Coterie diapers on sale or at a discount, and I’ll share them with you in this honest review of my experience with this luxury baby diaper.</p> ]]> </content> <author> <name>Becca</name> </author> <summary type="html">I found a few ways to get Coterie diapers on sale or at a discount, and I’ll share them with you in this honest review of my experience with this luxury baby diaper.</summary> <media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://images.halfhalfhome.com/posts/parenting/coterie-diaper-review/IMG_8550.jpg?width=1600"/> <media:content medium="image" url="https://images.halfhalfhome.com/posts/parenting/coterie-diaper-review/IMG_8550.jpg?width=1600" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/"/> </entry> <entry> <title type="html">Tubby Todd Baby Skincare Review: Is the price worth it?</title> <link href="https://www.halfhalfhome.com/parenting/tubby-todd-baby-skincare-review.html" rel="alternate" type="text/html" title="Tubby Todd Baby Skincare Review: Is the price worth it?"/> <published>2025-01-29T06:24:00-05:00</published> <updated>2026-04-30T16:13:58-04:00</updated> <id>https://www.halfhalfhome.com/parenting/tubby-todd-baby-skincare-review</id> <content type="html" xml:base="https://www.halfhalfhome.com/parenting/tubby-todd-baby-skincare-review.html"> <![CDATA[ <p><img alt="Tubby Todd Baby Skincare Review: Is the price worth it?" src="https://images.halfhalfhome.com/posts/parenting/tubby-todd-baby-skincare-review/IMG_8391.jpg?width=1600"></p> <p>Everyone wants to know if Tubby Todd is worth the hype. As one of the most expensive, yet highly-rated and well-known baby skincare brands, I had to find out if the rumors were true!</p> ]]> </content> <author> <name>Becca</name> </author> <summary type="html">Everyone wants to know if Tubby Todd is worth the hype. As one of the most expensive, yet highly-rated and well-known baby skincare brands, I had to find out if the rumors were true!</summary> <media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://images.halfhalfhome.com/posts/parenting/tubby-todd-baby-skincare-review/IMG_8391.jpg?width=1600"/> <media:content medium="image" url="https://images.halfhalfhome.com/posts/parenting/tubby-todd-baby-skincare-review/IMG_8391.jpg?width=1600" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/"/> </entry> <entry> <title type="html">The Best and Worst Diapers of 2026 (from cheapest to most expensive!)</title> <link href="https://www.halfhalfhome.com/parenting/best-diaper-brands.html" rel="alternate" type="text/html" title="The Best and Worst Diapers of 2026 (from cheapest to most expensive!)"/> <published>2025-01-29T04:17:00-05:00</published> <updated>2026-04-05T21:54:16-04:00</updated> <id>https://www.halfhalfhome.com/parenting/best-diaper-brands</id> <content type="html" xml:base="https://www.halfhalfhome.com/parenting/best-diaper-brands.html"> <![CDATA[ <p><img alt="The Best and Worst Diapers of 2026 (from cheapest to most expensive!)" src="https://images.halfhalfhome.com/posts/parenting/best-diaper-brands/IMG_3334.jpg?width=1600"></p> <p>After two years of parenting, I’m ready to bring you my list of the best, and worst, diapers for babies and toddlers. From the cheapest to most expensive, which are really worth it?</p> ]]> </content> <author> <name>Becca</name> </author> <summary type="html">After two years of parenting, I’m ready to bring you my list of the best, and worst, diapers for babies and toddlers. From the cheapest to most expensive, which are really worth it?</summary> <media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://images.halfhalfhome.com/posts/parenting/best-diaper-brands/IMG_3334.jpg?width=1600"/> <media:content medium="image" url="https://images.halfhalfhome.com/posts/parenting/best-diaper-brands/IMG_3334.jpg?width=1600" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/"/> </entry> <entry> <title type="html">What to bring to your friend who just had a baby (and what she won’t want)</title> <link href="https://www.halfhalfhome.com/parenting/gift-ideas-new-mom.html" rel="alternate" type="text/html" title="What to bring to your friend who just had a baby (and what she won’t want)"/> <published>2025-01-12T13:12:00-05:00</published> <updated>2025-07-11T13:50:47-04:00</updated> <id>https://www.halfhalfhome.com/parenting/gift-ideas-new-mom</id> <content type="html" xml:base="https://www.halfhalfhome.com/parenting/gift-ideas-new-mom.html"> <![CDATA[ <p><img alt="What to bring to your friend who just had a baby (and what she won’t want)" src="https://images.halfhalfhome.com/posts/parenting/gift-ideas-new-mom/IMG_2258.jpg?width=1600"></p> <p>What are some great little things to bring over to your friend who just had a baby? In this list, I detail how to make a care package, and what you should never bring when you visit!</p> ]]> </content> <author> <name>Becca</name> </author> <summary type="html">What are some great little things to bring over to your friend who just had a baby? In this list, I detail how to make a care package, and what you should never bring when you visit!</summary> <media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://images.halfhalfhome.com/posts/parenting/gift-ideas-new-mom/IMG_2258.jpg?width=1600"/> <media:content medium="image" url="https://images.halfhalfhome.com/posts/parenting/gift-ideas-new-mom/IMG_2258.jpg?width=1600" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/"/> </entry> <entry> <title type="html">How to start a moms group on Facebook (My Step-by-step guide)</title> <link href="https://www.halfhalfhome.com/parenting/start-a-moms-group-on-facebook.html" rel="alternate" type="text/html" title="How to start a moms group on Facebook (My Step-by-step guide)"/> <published>2025-01-12T07:12:00-05:00</published> <updated>2025-01-13T12:15:37-05:00</updated> <id>https://www.halfhalfhome.com/parenting/start-a-moms-group-on-facebook</id> <content type="html" xml:base="https://www.halfhalfhome.com/parenting/start-a-moms-group-on-facebook.html"> <![CDATA[ <p><img alt="How to start a moms group on Facebook (My Step-by-step guide)" src="https://images.halfhalfhome.com/posts/parenting/start-a-moms-group-on-facebook/DAN05723.jpg?width=1600"></p> <p>I discovered that surviving the postpartum phase is hard. Here are my no-nonsense ways to take care of yourself after giving birth, from the physical to emotional.</p> ]]> </content> <author> <name>Becca</name> </author> <summary type="html">I discovered that surviving the postpartum phase is hard. Here are my no-nonsense ways to take care of yourself after giving birth, from the physical to emotional.</summary> <media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://images.halfhalfhome.com/posts/parenting/start-a-moms-group-on-facebook/DAN05723.jpg?width=1600"/> <media:content medium="image" url="https://images.halfhalfhome.com/posts/parenting/start-a-moms-group-on-facebook/DAN05723.jpg?width=1600" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/"/> </entry> <entry> <title type="html">10 Ways to actually make friends during pregnancy (What worked for me!)</title> <link href="https://www.halfhalfhome.com/parenting/make-friends-during-pregnancy.html" rel="alternate" type="text/html" title="10 Ways to actually make friends during pregnancy (What worked for me!)"/> <published>2025-01-08T06:08:00-05:00</published> <updated>2025-01-13T12:35:17-05:00</updated> <id>https://www.halfhalfhome.com/parenting/make-friends-during-pregnancy</id> <content type="html" xml:base="https://www.halfhalfhome.com/parenting/make-friends-during-pregnancy.html"> <![CDATA[ <p><img alt="10 Ways to actually make friends during pregnancy (What worked for me!)" src="https://images.halfhalfhome.com/posts/parenting/make-friends-during-pregnancy/DAN05569.jpg?width=1600"></p> <p>From prenatal classes, to mom groups, there are many ways to make pregnant friends when you’re expecting. This list shows how I made friends during pregnancy and how you can do it.</p> ]]> </content> <author> <name>Becca</name> </author> <summary type="html">From prenatal classes, to mom groups, there are many ways to make pregnant friends when you’re expecting. This list shows how I made friends during pregnancy and how you can do it.</summary> <media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://images.halfhalfhome.com/posts/parenting/make-friends-during-pregnancy/DAN05569.jpg?width=1600"/> <media:content medium="image" url="https://images.halfhalfhome.com/posts/parenting/make-friends-during-pregnancy/DAN05569.jpg?width=1600" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/"/> </entry> <entry> <title type="html">How to support your pregnant friend: 15 things to do that help</title> <link href="https://www.halfhalfhome.com/parenting/how-to-support-your-pregnant-friend.html" rel="alternate" type="text/html" title="How to support your pregnant friend: 15 things to do that help"/> <published>2025-01-07T10:07:00-05:00</published> <updated>2025-01-08T00:17:51-05:00</updated> <id>https://www.halfhalfhome.com/parenting/how-to-support-your-pregnant-friend</id> <content type="html" xml:base="https://www.halfhalfhome.com/parenting/how-to-support-your-pregnant-friend.html"> <![CDATA[ <p><img alt="How to support your pregnant friend: 15 things to do that help" src="https://images.halfhalfhome.com/posts/parenting/how-to-support-your-pregnant-friend/DAN07074.jpg?width=1600"></p> <p>It’s not hard to support a pregnant friend, especially when you have lots of ideas at your fingertips. In this list, find the ways that I think are the most helpful, having been the pregnant friend myself!</p> ]]> </content> <author> <name>Becca</name> </author> <summary type="html">It’s not hard to support a pregnant friend, especially when you have lots of ideas at your fingertips. In this list, find the ways that I think are the most helpful, having been the pregnant friend myself!</summary> <media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://images.halfhalfhome.com/posts/parenting/how-to-support-your-pregnant-friend/DAN07074.jpg?width=1600"/> <media:content medium="image" url="https://images.halfhalfhome.com/posts/parenting/how-to-support-your-pregnant-friend/DAN07074.jpg?width=1600" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/"/> </entry> <entry> <title type="html">Visitors in the Hospital after Birth? Reasons It’s OK to say “No,” and Why</title> <link href="https://www.halfhalfhome.com/parenting/visitors-in-the-hospital-after-birth.html" rel="alternate" type="text/html" title="Visitors in the Hospital after Birth? Reasons It’s OK to say “No,” and Why"/> <published>2024-12-24T05:24:00-05:00</published> <updated>2024-12-24T11:53:50-05:00</updated> <id>https://www.halfhalfhome.com/parenting/visitors-in-the-hospital-after-birth</id> <content type="html" xml:base="https://www.halfhalfhome.com/parenting/visitors-in-the-hospital-after-birth.html"> <![CDATA[ <p><img alt="Visitors in the Hospital after Birth? Reasons It’s OK to say “No,” and Why" src="https://images.halfhalfhome.com/posts/parenting/visitors-in-the-hospital-after-birth/IMG_7021.jpg?width=1600"></p> <p>No visitors, please! I decided that I didn’t want visitors after my baby was born. See all my reasons for why you may want hospital visitors, if you’ll be giving birth soon.</p> ]]> </content> <author> <name>Becca</name> </author> <summary type="html">No visitors, please! I decided that I didn’t want visitors after my baby was born. See all my reasons for why you may want hospital visitors, if you’ll be giving birth soon.</summary> <media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://images.halfhalfhome.com/posts/parenting/visitors-in-the-hospital-after-birth/IMG_7021.jpg?width=1600"/> <media:content medium="image" url="https://images.halfhalfhome.com/posts/parenting/visitors-in-the-hospital-after-birth/IMG_7021.jpg?width=1600" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/"/> </entry> <entry> <title type="html">Quince Baby &amp;amp; Toddler Line Review: As cute as it looks?</title> <link href="https://www.halfhalfhome.com/parenting/quince-baby-and-toddler-review.html" rel="alternate" type="text/html" title="Quince Baby &amp;amp; Toddler Line Review: As cute as it looks?"/> <published>2024-12-13T07:13:00-05:00</published> <updated>2026-04-30T16:13:58-04:00</updated> <id>https://www.halfhalfhome.com/parenting/quince-baby-and-toddler-review</id> <content type="html" xml:base="https://www.halfhalfhome.com/parenting/quince-baby-and-toddler-review.html"> <![CDATA[ <p><img alt="Quince Baby &amp;amp; Toddler Line Review: As cute as it looks?" src="https://images.halfhalfhome.com/posts/parenting/quince-baby-and-toddler-review/IMG_7117.jpg?width=1600"></p> <p>Should parents be considering shopping from Quince for baby, toddler and kids clothes and accessories? In this review, see my experience with Quince’s best gifts and new arrivals for littles!</p> ]]> </content> <author> <name>Becca</name> </author> <summary type="html">Should parents be considering shopping from Quince for baby, toddler and kids clothes and accessories? In this review, see my experience with Quince’s best gifts and new arrivals for littles!</summary> <media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://images.halfhalfhome.com/posts/parenting/quince-baby-and-toddler-review/IMG_7117.jpg?width=1600"/> <media:content medium="image" url="https://images.halfhalfhome.com/posts/parenting/quince-baby-and-toddler-review/IMG_7117.jpg?width=1600" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/"/> </entry> <entry> <title type="html">Wood and Hearts Convertible Toddler Kitchen Tower: A Parent’s Review</title> <link href="https://www.halfhalfhome.com/parenting/wood-and-hearts-convertible-toddler-kitchen-tower-review.html" rel="alternate" type="text/html" title="Wood and Hearts Convertible Toddler Kitchen Tower: A Parent’s Review"/> <published>2024-11-12T06:17:00-05:00</published> <updated>2025-08-09T23:11:42-04:00</updated> <id>https://www.halfhalfhome.com/parenting/wood-and-hearts-convertible-toddler-kitchen-tower-review</id> <content type="html" xml:base="https://www.halfhalfhome.com/parenting/wood-and-hearts-convertible-toddler-kitchen-tower-review.html"> <![CDATA[ <p><img alt="Wood and Hearts Convertible Toddler Kitchen Tower: A Parent’s Review" src="https://images.halfhalfhome.com/posts/parenting/wood-and-hearts-convertible-toddler-kitchen-tower-review/IMG_2409-expanded.jpg?width=1600"></p> <p>I review the Wood and Hearts Montessori toddler tower to let you know how it compares to the competition. Should you consider a 2-in-1 kitchen helper tower that doubles as a desk?</p> ]]> </content> <author> <name>Dan</name> </author> <summary type="html">I review the Wood and Hearts Montessori toddler tower to let you know how it compares to the competition. Should you consider a 2-in-1 kitchen helper tower that doubles as a desk?</summary> <media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://images.halfhalfhome.com/posts/parenting/wood-and-hearts-convertible-toddler-kitchen-tower-review/IMG_2409-expanded.jpg?width=1600"/> <media:content medium="image" url="https://images.halfhalfhome.com/posts/parenting/wood-and-hearts-convertible-toddler-kitchen-tower-review/IMG_2409-expanded.jpg?width=1600" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/"/> </entry> <entry> <title type="html">Guava Roam Stroller Review: Jogging stroller, travel stroller or both?</title> <link href="https://www.halfhalfhome.com/parenting/guava-roam-stroller-review.html" rel="alternate" type="text/html" title="Guava Roam Stroller Review: Jogging stroller, travel stroller or both?"/> <published>2024-11-11T02:11:00-05:00</published> <updated>2025-10-02T08:29:53-04:00</updated> <id>https://www.halfhalfhome.com/parenting/guava-roam-stroller-review</id> <content type="html" xml:base="https://www.halfhalfhome.com/parenting/guava-roam-stroller-review.html"> <![CDATA[ <p><img alt="Guava Roam Stroller Review: Jogging stroller, travel stroller or both?" src="https://images.halfhalfhome.com/posts/parenting/guava-roam-stroller-review/DAN07325.jpg?width=1600"></p> <p>I got the Guava Roam Stroller as both a jogging stroller and a travel stroller for my toddler. In this review, see what I think it does best, and what you should know.</p> ]]> </content> <author> <name>Dan</name> </author> <summary type="html">I got the Guava Roam Stroller as both a jogging stroller and a travel stroller for my toddler. In this review, see what I think it does best, and what you should know.</summary> <media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://images.halfhalfhome.com/posts/parenting/guava-roam-stroller-review/DAN07325.jpg?width=1600"/> <media:content medium="image" url="https://images.halfhalfhome.com/posts/parenting/guava-roam-stroller-review/DAN07325.jpg?width=1600" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/"/> </entry> <entry> <title type="html">22 Best Gifts for New Moms (Budget, Mid-Range and Luxury!)</title> <link href="https://www.halfhalfhome.com/parenting/best-gifts-for-new-moms.html" rel="alternate" type="text/html" title="22 Best Gifts for New Moms (Budget, Mid-Range and Luxury!)"/> <published>2024-10-17T06:17:00-04:00</published> <updated>2025-12-04T22:55:24-05:00</updated> <id>https://www.halfhalfhome.com/parenting/best-gifts-for-new-moms</id> <content type="html" xml:base="https://www.halfhalfhome.com/parenting/best-gifts-for-new-moms.html"> <![CDATA[ <p><img alt="22 Best Gifts for New Moms (Budget, Mid-Range and Luxury!)" src="https://images.halfhalfhome.com/posts/parenting/best-gifts-for-new-moms/IMG_2624-expanded.jpg?width=1600"></p> <p>It can be hard to find the perfect gift for a new mom! In this list, see the best gifts I received when I gave birth, as well as the presents my mom friends appreciated the most.</p> ]]> </content> <author> <name>Becca</name> </author> <summary type="html">It can be hard to find the perfect gift for a new mom! In this list, see the best gifts I received when I gave birth, as well as the presents my mom friends appreciated the most.</summary> <media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://images.halfhalfhome.com/posts/parenting/best-gifts-for-new-moms/IMG_2624-expanded.jpg?width=1600"/> <media:content medium="image" url="https://images.halfhalfhome.com/posts/parenting/best-gifts-for-new-moms/IMG_2624-expanded.jpg?width=1600" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/"/> </entry> <entry> <title type="html">What to put on your baby registry for a Second Child</title> <link href="https://www.halfhalfhome.com/parenting/baby-registry-for-a-second-child.html" rel="alternate" type="text/html" title="What to put on your baby registry for a Second Child"/> <published>2024-09-25T08:25:00-04:00</published> <updated>2025-11-08T21:44:24-05:00</updated> <id>https://www.halfhalfhome.com/parenting/baby-registry-for-a-second-child</id> <content type="html" xml:base="https://www.halfhalfhome.com/parenting/baby-registry-for-a-second-child.html"> <![CDATA[ <p><img alt="What to put on your baby registry for a Second Child" src="https://images.halfhalfhome.com/posts/parenting/baby-registry-for-a-second-child/IMG_4287.jpg?width=1600"></p> <p>I couldn’t figure out what to put on a baby registry for my second child, but after some thought, I came up with these essentials for newborns when you have an older child!</p> ]]> </content> <author> <name>Becca</name> </author> <summary type="html">I couldn’t figure out what to put on a baby registry for my second child, but after some thought, I came up with these essentials for newborns when you have an older child!</summary> <media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://images.halfhalfhome.com/posts/parenting/baby-registry-for-a-second-child/IMG_4287.jpg?width=1600"/> <media:content medium="image" url="https://images.halfhalfhome.com/posts/parenting/baby-registry-for-a-second-child/IMG_4287.jpg?width=1600" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/"/> </entry> <entry> <title type="html">DYPER Brand Review: Are these safe plant-based diapers worth it?</title> <link href="https://www.halfhalfhome.com/parenting/dyper-brand-review.html" rel="alternate" type="text/html" title="DYPER Brand Review: Are these safe plant-based diapers worth it?"/> <published>2024-09-18T11:18:00-04:00</published> <updated>2025-10-18T08:36:00-04:00</updated> <id>https://www.halfhalfhome.com/parenting/dyper-brand-review</id> <content type="html" xml:base="https://www.halfhalfhome.com/parenting/dyper-brand-review.html"> <![CDATA[ <p><img alt="DYPER Brand Review: Are these safe plant-based diapers worth it?" src="https://images.halfhalfhome.com/posts/parenting/dyper-brand-review/IMG_4116.jpg?width=1600"></p> <p>We tried the DYPER Simply Kind diapers and the Charcoal Enhanced diapers! What’s with the hype around this sustainable baby product brand? See my review to learn about my experience.</p> ]]> </content> <author> <name>Becca</name> </author> <summary type="html">We tried the DYPER Simply Kind diapers and the Charcoal Enhanced diapers! What’s with the hype around this sustainable baby product brand? See my review to learn about my experience.</summary> <media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://images.halfhalfhome.com/posts/parenting/dyper-brand-review/IMG_4116.jpg?width=1600"/> <media:content medium="image" url="https://images.halfhalfhome.com/posts/parenting/dyper-brand-review/IMG_4116.jpg?width=1600" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/"/> </entry> <entry> <title type="html">SlumberCalm by SlumberPod Sound Machine Review: We put it to the test</title> <link href="https://www.halfhalfhome.com/parenting/slumbercalm-sound-machine-and-portable-white-noise-machine-review.html" rel="alternate" type="text/html" title="SlumberCalm by SlumberPod Sound Machine Review: We put it to the test"/> <published>2024-09-12T04:12:00-04:00</published> <updated>2025-11-08T22:04:44-05:00</updated> <id>https://www.halfhalfhome.com/parenting/slumbercalm-sound-machine-and-portable-white-noise-machine-review</id> <content type="html" xml:base="https://www.halfhalfhome.com/parenting/slumbercalm-sound-machine-and-portable-white-noise-machine-review.html"> <![CDATA[ <p><img alt="SlumberCalm by SlumberPod Sound Machine Review: We put it to the test" src="https://images.halfhalfhome.com/posts/parenting/slumbercalm-sound-machine-and-portable-white-noise-machine-review/IMG_2491.jpg?width=1600"></p> <p>SlumerPod came out with a sound machine for babies, kids and toddlers, and we put it to the test right away. In this review, we compare it to the Hatch Rest white noise machine.</p> ]]> </content> <author> <name>Becca</name> </author> <summary type="html">SlumerPod came out with a sound machine for babies, kids and toddlers, and we put it to the test right away. In this review, we compare it to the Hatch Rest white noise machine.</summary> <media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://images.halfhalfhome.com/posts/parenting/slumbercalm-sound-machine-and-portable-white-noise-machine-review/IMG_2491.jpg?width=1600"/> <media:content medium="image" url="https://images.halfhalfhome.com/posts/parenting/slumbercalm-sound-machine-and-portable-white-noise-machine-review/IMG_2491.jpg?width=1600" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/"/> </entry> <entry> <title type="html">Munchkin Duck Travel Baby Bathtub Review: Read this before buying</title> <link href="https://www.halfhalfhome.com/parenting/munchkin-duck-travel-baby-bathtub-review.html" rel="alternate" type="text/html" title="Munchkin Duck Travel Baby Bathtub Review: Read this before buying"/> <published>2024-08-26T07:42:00-04:00</published> <updated>2025-09-23T22:26:03-04:00</updated> <id>https://www.halfhalfhome.com/parenting/munchkin-duck-travel-baby-bathtub-review</id> <content type="html" xml:base="https://www.halfhalfhome.com/parenting/munchkin-duck-travel-baby-bathtub-review.html"> <![CDATA[ <p><img alt="Munchkin Duck Travel Baby Bathtub Review: Read this before buying" src="https://images.halfhalfhome.com/posts/parenting/munchkin-duck-travel-baby-bathtub-review/IMG_2655.jpg?width=1600"></p> <p>We got the Munchkin Baby Duck Tub because it’s a highly-rated travel bathtub. In our review, see our real experience using it and what we’d honestly recommend about it.</p> ]]> </content> <author> <name>Becca</name> </author> <summary type="html">We got the Munchkin Baby Duck Tub because it’s a highly-rated travel bathtub. In our review, see our real experience using it and what we’d honestly recommend about it.</summary> <media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://images.halfhalfhome.com/posts/parenting/munchkin-duck-travel-baby-bathtub-review/IMG_2655.jpg?width=1600"/> <media:content medium="image" url="https://images.halfhalfhome.com/posts/parenting/munchkin-duck-travel-baby-bathtub-review/IMG_2655.jpg?width=1600" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/"/> </entry> <entry> <title type="html">How to Score a Ton of Your Baby’s Stuff for Free (A Mom’s Tips)</title> <link href="https://www.halfhalfhome.com/parenting/how-to-get-free-baby-stuff.html" rel="alternate" type="text/html" title="How to Score a Ton of Your Baby’s Stuff for Free (A Mom’s Tips)"/> <published>2024-08-22T12:22:00-04:00</published> <updated>2025-07-01T14:04:55-04:00</updated> <id>https://www.halfhalfhome.com/parenting/how-to-get-free-baby-stuff</id> <content type="html" xml:base="https://www.halfhalfhome.com/parenting/how-to-get-free-baby-stuff.html"> <![CDATA[ <p><img alt="How to Score a Ton of Your Baby’s Stuff for Free (A Mom’s Tips)" src="https://images.halfhalfhome.com/posts/parenting/how-to-get-free-baby-stuff/IMG_5462.jpg?width=1600"></p> <p>Would you believe me if I said I got a ton of baby stuff for free? In this list of how I did it, you’re welcome to use my tips and experiences to get baby products for free for your child.</p> ]]> </content> <author> <name>Becca</name> </author> <summary type="html">Would you believe me if I said I got a ton of baby stuff for free? In this list of how I did it, you’re welcome to use my tips and experiences to get baby products for free for your child.</summary> <media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://images.halfhalfhome.com/posts/parenting/how-to-get-free-baby-stuff/IMG_5462.jpg?width=1600"/> <media:content medium="image" url="https://images.halfhalfhome.com/posts/parenting/how-to-get-free-baby-stuff/IMG_5462.jpg?width=1600" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/"/> </entry> <entry> <title type="html">How to hide your baby bump as long as possible (With example photos)</title> <link href="https://www.halfhalfhome.com/parenting/how-to-hide-your-baby-bump.html" rel="alternate" type="text/html" title="How to hide your baby bump as long as possible (With example photos)"/> <published>2024-08-09T13:11:00-04:00</published> <updated>2025-08-07T21:59:51-04:00</updated> <id>https://www.halfhalfhome.com/parenting/how-to-hide-your-baby-bump</id> <content type="html" xml:base="https://www.halfhalfhome.com/parenting/how-to-hide-your-baby-bump.html"> <![CDATA[ <p><img alt="How to hide your baby bump as long as possible (With example photos)" src="https://images.halfhalfhome.com/posts/parenting/how-to-hide-your-baby-bump/DAN09563.jpg?width=1600"></p> <p>I hid my baby bump longer than I ever thought I would, with a few style tips I came up with on my own! In this list of hacks, disguise your pregnancy belly for longer.</p> ]]> </content> <author> <name>Becca</name> </author> <summary type="html">I hid my baby bump longer than I ever thought I would, with a few style tips I came up with on my own! In this list of hacks, disguise your pregnancy belly for longer.</summary> <media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://images.halfhalfhome.com/posts/parenting/how-to-hide-your-baby-bump/DAN09563.jpg?width=1600"/> <media:content medium="image" url="https://images.halfhalfhome.com/posts/parenting/how-to-hide-your-baby-bump/DAN09563.jpg?width=1600" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/"/> </entry> <entry> <title type="html">How to avoid buying maternity clothes (15 ways to save money)</title> <link href="https://www.halfhalfhome.com/parenting/avoid-buying-maternity-clothes.html" rel="alternate" type="text/html" title="How to avoid buying maternity clothes (15 ways to save money)"/> <published>2024-08-02T11:21:00-04:00</published> <updated>2025-07-10T15:16:00-04:00</updated> <id>https://www.halfhalfhome.com/parenting/avoid-buying-maternity-clothes</id> <content type="html" xml:base="https://www.halfhalfhome.com/parenting/avoid-buying-maternity-clothes.html"> <![CDATA[ <p><img alt="How to avoid buying maternity clothes (15 ways to save money)" src="https://images.halfhalfhome.com/posts/parenting/avoid-buying-maternity-clothes/DAN07247.jpg?width=1600"></p> <p>Ready to see how I wore “non-maternity” clothes during my pregnancy? With this list of tips, learn all the ways I saved money and avoided buying a maternity wardrobe.</p> ]]> </content> <author> <name>Becca</name> </author> <summary type="html">Ready to see how I wore “non-maternity” clothes during my pregnancy? With this list of tips, learn all the ways I saved money and avoided buying a maternity wardrobe.</summary> <media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://images.halfhalfhome.com/posts/parenting/avoid-buying-maternity-clothes/DAN07247.jpg?width=1600"/> <media:content medium="image" url="https://images.halfhalfhome.com/posts/parenting/avoid-buying-maternity-clothes/DAN07247.jpg?width=1600" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/"/> </entry> <entry> <title type="html">12 Must-Do Tasks in Your First Trimester (Pregnancy Checklist)</title> <link href="https://www.halfhalfhome.com/parenting/things-to-get-done-in-your-first-trimester-of-pregnancy.html" rel="alternate" type="text/html" title="12 Must-Do Tasks in Your First Trimester (Pregnancy Checklist)"/> <published>2024-08-02T10:22:00-04:00</published> <updated>2025-08-09T23:11:42-04:00</updated> <id>https://www.halfhalfhome.com/parenting/things-to-get-done-in-your-first-trimester-of-pregnancy</id> <content type="html" xml:base="https://www.halfhalfhome.com/parenting/things-to-get-done-in-your-first-trimester-of-pregnancy.html"> <![CDATA[ <p><img alt="12 Must-Do Tasks in Your First Trimester (Pregnancy Checklist)" src="https://images.halfhalfhome.com/posts/parenting/things-to-get-done-in-your-first-trimester-of-pregnancy/DAN05146.jpg?width=1600"></p> <p>To see what I did during my first trimester, head to this list of actionable tip and essential things to do, in order to stay healthy, enjoy your pregnancy and feel great.</p> ]]> </content> <author> <name>Becca</name> </author> <summary type="html">To see what I did during my first trimester, head to this list of actionable tip and essential things to do, in order to stay healthy, enjoy your pregnancy and feel great.</summary> <media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://images.halfhalfhome.com/posts/parenting/things-to-get-done-in-your-first-trimester-of-pregnancy/DAN05146.jpg?width=1600"/> <media:content medium="image" url="https://images.halfhalfhome.com/posts/parenting/things-to-get-done-in-your-first-trimester-of-pregnancy/DAN05146.jpg?width=1600" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/"/> </entry> <entry> <title type="html">14 Smart things to do when you find out you’re pregnant</title> <link href="https://www.halfhalfhome.com/parenting/things-to-do-when-you-find-out-youre-pregnant.html" rel="alternate" type="text/html" title="14 Smart things to do when you find out you’re pregnant"/> <published>2024-07-23T10:23:00-04:00</published> <updated>2025-09-19T13:22:31-04:00</updated> <id>https://www.halfhalfhome.com/parenting/things-to-do-when-you-find-out-youre-pregnant</id> <content type="html" xml:base="https://www.halfhalfhome.com/parenting/things-to-do-when-you-find-out-youre-pregnant.html"> <![CDATA[ <p><img alt="14 Smart things to do when you find out you’re pregnant" src="https://images.halfhalfhome.com/posts/parenting/things-to-do-when-you-find-out-youre-pregnant/IMG_5815.jpg?width=1600"></p> <p>While there’s a few things you’re “supposed” to do when you find out you’re pregnant, there’s a lot of smart things to do right away. In this list, see what I recommend and what I did.</p> ]]> </content> <author> <name>Becca</name> </author> <summary type="html">While there’s a few things you’re “supposed” to do when you find out you’re pregnant, there’s a lot of smart things to do right away. In this list, see what I recommend and what I did.</summary> <media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://images.halfhalfhome.com/posts/parenting/things-to-do-when-you-find-out-youre-pregnant/IMG_5815.jpg?width=1600"/> <media:content medium="image" url="https://images.halfhalfhome.com/posts/parenting/things-to-do-when-you-find-out-youre-pregnant/IMG_5815.jpg?width=1600" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/"/> </entry> </feed>