The Baby (Development) Registry

Oh, the baby registry. It’s an exciting time to search for all the things that baby (and you) could ever need. But what is really necessary? When it comes to growth and development, here are our suggestions for items that help in more ways than one. 

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A Nest for Your Egg

“We can’t bring a baby into this mess!?!?…”

In pregnancy, some women may feel this incessant internal urge to clean. Nothing ever seems to be together. Everything revolves around getting and being ready.

Nesting is the process of preparing for a newborn’s arrival; turning a house into a home and providing a place of comfort, belonging, and physical and emotional stability for your baby.

How is nesting related to OT? Because it is something meaningful to you. You are investing your time and energy in activities necessary to care for your little one.

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The Expectant Dad

For the next post in our Child(ish) Dad series, we’re talking to the Expectant Dad. A lot can happen in 9 months! Read about one soon-to-be father’s experience.


Name: Everett
Age of Child: Expecting this summer

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Great Expectations: Special Announcement

Child(ish) Advice has some exciting news.

Mary is pregnant with identical twin girls!
The girls are due in August, so for the month of July, we’re writing about pregnancy and soon-to-be parenting. We’re excited for our upcoming posts and hope they’ll be a huge help for some new and expecting parents.