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Pregnancy

8 Surprising Things That Can Swell During Pregnancy

We've all heard of swollen feet during pregnancy, and while it's a not-so-surprising side effect considering they're supporting all that extra weight, the Fred Flintstone-foot look many women sport during pregnancy can often be shocking.

We've all heard of swollen feet during pregnancy, and while it's a not-so-surprising side effect considering they're supporting all that extra weight, the Fred Flintstone-foot look many women sport during pregnancy can often be shocking. Case in point: Kim Kardashian's swollen, but still-rocking-stilletto feet have recently become internet fodder because they just look so crazy uncomfortable (seriously, Kim, put away the four-inch heels . . . for now, at least). But your feet are not the only body parts that can retain fluid while you're expecting. We've all seen a pregnant woman who looked so fluid-filled you kind of wanted to stick a pin in her to see if she'd pop (or maybe you were one of those women?), but water retention can hit less obvious places as well.

It's a condition that doesn't discriminate — both Kim and Jessica Simpson showed off swollen lips during their first pregnancies. Jessica worried it might have been the first stage of "pregnancy face," a side effect that Bethenny Frankel dealt with by massage and putting bags of frozen veggies on her face. "I’m a swollen beast. My face exploded . . . I look like a chipmunk,” she tweeted while expecting daughter Bryn. Keep reading for 8 less talked-about body parts that can make for an often uncomfortable, and sometimes unsightly, pregnancy and postpartum experience.

Kid Shopping

Brit Brand Mama & Papas Debuts Its Babies' and Kids' Clothes Stateside

You probably know Mamas & Papas for its modern, highly functional strollers and high chairs, but the immensely popular British brand just introduced its babywear and kidswear collection to the US!

You probably know Mamas & Papas for its modern, highly functional strollers and high chairs, but the immensely popular British brand just introduced its babywear and kidswear collection to the US!

The stylish line includes everything parents need to dress their little ones from birth through toddlerhood, including essential one-pieces and rompers and on-trend toddler outfits and separates made for everyday play and for special occasions. Bright colors and patterns, chic details, and soft fabrics are staples in the collection, and pretty much everything is machine-washable. Keep clicking to check out some of our favorite pieces in Mamas & Papas' US clothing debut, and be sure to check out the brand's site for many, many more kid-chic options!

Kid Shopping

6 Designer Camera Cases to Inspire Moms to Put Down the iPhone

We're all guilty of it; we let our real (often pricey) cameras collect dust while snapping away hundreds of lesser-quality photos of our kids with our phones.

We're all guilty of it; we let our real (often pricey) cameras collect dust while snapping away hundreds of lesser-quality photos of our kids with our phones. But no longer! We found the remedy: chic camera cases from Loeffler Randall, Rebecca Minkoff, Marc by Marc Jacobs, and more, all stylish enough to inspire you to take that camera out on the town, to the park, and to all the other places where your kids do cute, photo-worthy things (that's everywhere, right?). Your children's future photo albums will thank you.

Food and Fun

A Dreamy Under-the-Sea First Birthday Party

What do you get when you put together an event planner mama (Angel Swanson of Love & Splendor), the Korean tradition of a Dol (an over-the-top first birthday celebration), and a whimsical under-the-sea party theme?

What do you get when you put together an event planner mama (Angel Swanson of Love & Splendor), the Korean tradition of a Dol (an over-the-top first birthday celebration), and a whimsical under-the-sea party theme? Party perfection! This party, thrown for little Olive, has something for everyone: a baby lounge, kid-friendly entertainment, including an amazing bubble show, plenty of sweet treats, and gorgeous decor in shades of mint and pink. "Our original venue was by the sea, so we had adopted an ocean-inspired palette," Angel says. "We later moved the party to an inland location, but we kept the soothing hues of aqua, pool, and mint with hints of blush, peach, and gold accents. It was a feminine, Spring-y color scheme that felt perfect for the celebration." You have to check out all the details, beautifully photographed by Erin Hearts Court, of this dreamy party!

Spring

Spring Flowers Are Here! Fun Floral Finds For Moms-to-Be

Gorgeous Spring flowers are all around us (and hopefully you, too), so celebrate this lovely season with floral maternity finds from Topshop, Seraphine, and more.

Gorgeous Spring flowers are all around us (and hopefully you, too), so celebrate this lovely season with floral maternity finds from Topshop, Seraphine, and more. Patterned pants from ASOS and Gap work are totally on trend and spirit-lifting, while cute tees and tops featuring large print roses or small print blooms will work now and throughout the Summer. Keep clicking to check out those fantastic flowered finds and more!

Nurseries

22 Gorgeous Rooms For Lovely Little Girls

There's no mistaking all that pink: these spaces are all about the girls.

There's no mistaking all that pink: these spaces are all about the girls. From boho-chic to vintage-glam, bold and beautiful to sweet and serene, the following 22 little ladies rooms and nurseries are beyond inspirational. Created by some seriously stylish mamas and professional designers, these gorgeous rooms are the stuff little girls dream about. Keep clicking to check them all out and choose your favorite!

Food and Fun

9 Ways to Have Fun With Popsicles Without a Single Drip

School is wrapping up (have you picked up your teacher appreciation gift yet?), Summer is unofficially starting, and the time for cool Popsicles is near!

School is wrapping up (have you picked up your teacher appreciation gift yet?), Summer is unofficially starting, and the time for cool Popsicles is near! Whether you're set to stock your freezer with store-bought pops or want to make your own — check back soon for our awesome and easy kid-friendly recipes — you can prep for Popsicle season with the following nine printables, party extras, and kid-friendly goods, all featuring Summer's favorite frozen treat!

Kid Shopping

Clutter Turned Cute! 11 Inspirational Toy Storage Ideas

Keeping your kids' toys organized can seem like a never-ending and impossible-to-win battle.

Keeping your kids' toys organized can seem like a never-ending and impossible-to-win battle. While we don't recommend taking the advice of one of our friends — who recently decided she might as well throw away all of her two toddlers' toys, since "they only wanted to play with the iPad anyway" — we get that keeping your house uncluttered and cute in a toy-filled zone is a tough job. That's why we tracked down 11 real kid's rooms that provide some direction on how to make all that stuff look attractive to you, your kids, and any visitors who might dare to visit. Keep clicking to learn how living with toys can be done stylishly (we swear it's possible!)

Food and Fun

Up, Up, and Hooray! A Cool Airplane Birthday Party

Suzie Boluarte of Project: Party Perfect knew just what the theme for her son Caiden's second birthday should be.

Suzie Boluarte of Project: Party Perfect knew just what the theme for her son Caiden's second birthday should be. "We live near a small airport, and he loves going to the observation deck," Suzie says. "It's on the tarmac, and he gets an up-close experience seeing small planes and private jets take off and land."

Suzie took that love of planes and created an inventive party full of high-flying clouds, crafts, and cute treats. "Because it was homemade and not a commercially licensed, themed party, it was a lot easier on the wallet," Suzie says. "I got to mix and match products and choose my own color theme with a budget." Budget-friendly, DIY, and adorable? Sounds like a party we can get on board with!

Kid Shopping

8 Rockers and Gliders That Don't Sacrifice Comfort For Style

Many a chic mama has made the mistake of investing in a minimalistic rocker before her baby's born, only to realize that epic newborn breastfeeding sessions and a hard plastic shell do not mix.

Many a chic mama has made the mistake of investing in a minimalistic rocker before her baby's born, only to realize that epic newborn breastfeeding sessions and a hard plastic shell do not mix. But don't worry: you can have both modern style and comfort in a rocker or glider! We found eight gorgeous options from companies like Dwell Studio, Serena & Lily, and Layla Grayce that look completely contemporary but are cushy enough for hours of baby snuggling. Keep clicking to find your favorite.

Nurseries

22 Beautiful Spaces For Bouncing Baby Boys

No longer does creating the perfect boys' nursery involve painting the walls blue and choosing a bedding set featuring monsters, dinosaurs, or astronauts.

No longer does creating the perfect boys' nursery involve painting the walls blue and choosing a bedding set featuring monsters, dinosaurs, or astronauts. As proof, check out the amazingly stylish real kids' rooms we've discovered this year (check out our favorite girls' rooms, too!). From woodland themes to vintage-inspired chalkboard art, from chic chartreuse accents to globally sourced goods, these little boys' rooms offer some serious design inspiration.

Kid Shopping

10 Cool, Creative Subscription Services Just For Kids!

Continually finding new, creative ways to engage your children can be a challenge, to say the least.

Continually finding new, creative ways to engage your children can be a challenge, to say the least. Who has time to come up with a cool craft project or an exploration game (let alone shop for the materials involved) when you have work, laundry, and life piling up all around you? A modern mom needs all the help she can get, and the following 10 subscription services are here to help. Not only does each come stocked with activities, craft projects, toys, and educational info that your lil ones will love, but because you subscribe, you only have to buy it once and a new shipment of awesome entertainment will arrive at your door each month. We're a little enamored with the minds who dreamed up BabbaBox, Kiwi Crate, and dad-centric Cooper & Kid, and after you check them out, you will be too!

Food and Fun

A Modern Hello Kitty Second Birthday Party

Regardless of whether you're a Hello Kitty fan or not, we're betting you're going to love this second birthday party, thrown by wedding and event planner Gloria Wong for her daughter Taylor's second birthday.

Regardless of whether you're a Hello Kitty fan or not, we're betting you're going to love this second birthday party, thrown by wedding and event planner Gloria Wong for her daughter Taylor's second birthday. "Taylor is a big Hello Kitty fan (as am I), so we decided to use Hello Kitty as our inspiration for the party," Gloria says.

Although the famed cat features heavily in this party on top of the cake, on cookies, and through the use of her iconic bows (guests were each given one to wear as a headband or bow tie; can you say "adorable?"), Gloria's stylish take on the theme feels totally modern — think of it as kiddie minimalism. While we definitely give this soiree's decor two thumbs up, the day's most important critic, 2-year-old Taylor, had one favorite party element. "She loves singing 'Happy Birthday' to herself on a daily basis," Gloria says. "So, to have a captive audience that sang along with her just sent her over the moon." Keep clicking for more sweet details.

Kid Shopping

Little Titans Tights For Boys: Ga Ga or Gag?

Who said tights are just for girls?

Who said tights are just for girls? Certainly not Brit brand Little Titans, which launched a line of tights made just for boys ages 0-3 late last year. Founder Carly Hardy loved dressing her first-born Matilda in baby tights, but when little brother Kit arrived, Carly found there was no little-boy equivalent — and "'Tilda's old polka dots and candy stripes didn't quite fit the bill." So Carly designed her own line of quirky boy tights, made from high-quality combed cotton and featuring creative designs made to "feed little imaginations." Current designs include superhero- and footballer- (that's a soccer player, for non-Anglophiles) inspired tights, along with striped green, gray, and blue tights with contrast-color knee pads. Each pair features nonslip soles, sells for around $23, and comes in the cutest little box we've ever seen (seriously, these have baby shower gift written all over them!).

So what do you think? Can you get on board with tights for little boys? Or should girls have a monopoly on that particular clothing category? Weigh in below.

Source: Little Titans

Kid Shopping

6 Etsy Shops For Hip Kids Clothes

Etsy might not be the first stop you think of when you're shopping for kids clothes, but we found six adorable shops that will change your mind.

Etsy might not be the first stop you think of when you're shopping for kids clothes, but we found six adorable shops that will change your mind. Carrying everything from hipster baby leggings to sweet, girlie dresses, these retailers prove that with a little digging (don't worry, we did it for you!), you really can find almost anything and everything for kids on Etsy.

Pregnancy

Pregnant Celebrities' 100 Best Maternity Looks

Work it! One of the biggest dilemmas expectant mamas face is how they'll dress their growing bumps for nine (almost 10) months.

Work it! One of the biggest dilemmas expectant mamas face is how they'll dress their growing bumps for nine (almost 10) months. There's certainly no shortage of cute maternity clothes these days, but it's how the clothes are styled that make a pregnant mama feel like a hot mama-to-be. We've rounded up 100 of our favorite celebrity maternity looks for a little pregnancy style inspiration. Check them out!

Food and Fun

Dig It! A Fossil Hunter Birthday Bash

"For my little guy's birthday, there was never any question about the theme: fossils!"

"For my little guy's birthday, there was never any question about the theme: fossils!" says Gretchen Brittain, mom of three and the creator of adorable party printables shop Three Little Monkeys. "Zach is obsessed with dinosaurs. Obsessed. But not the cartoon variety. He digs real fossils, and we've watched so many documentaries I can identify just about every fossil. OK, not quite every fossil. But close."

Gretchen used Zach's love of fossils and her own addiction to all things vintage to create one of the coolest little-boy parties ever, styled to feel like an old fossil excavation site with a vintage map backdrop, replica fossils, and old books, trunks, and camping gear. Add in activities including fossil identification and a dino dig and yummy treats like homemade "rock" cupcakes, fossilized dino egg cupcakes, and cretaceous cake pops, and you have one dino-rific party!

Source: Three Little Monkeys Studio

Food and Fun

6 Homemade Versions of Kids' Favorite Snacks

Whether you're sick of spending too much money on your kids' snacks or worry about what all of those unidentifiable ingredients are doing to their little bodies, we have the solution for you!

Whether you're sick of spending too much money on your kids' snacks or worry about what all of those unidentifiable ingredients are doing to their little bodies, we have the solution for you! Make your own homemade versions of your child's favorite snack. Whether they're crazy for Goldfish, sweet on Nutter Butters or Oreos, or wild for Pop-Tarts, we have a recipe that will make you feel better about serving up those snacks on a daily basis. Keep clicking to find your favorite snack substitute.

Gift Guides

What POPSUGAR Moms Want For Mother's Day

We enlisted the help of some of our favorite moms — our POPSUGAR editors — to reveal what they're hoping for this Mother's Day.

We enlisted the help of some of our favorite moms — our POPSUGAR editors — to reveal what they're hoping for this Mother's Day. Summer getaways seem to be on the brain for many of us, with weekend bags and cover-ups making our lists, but the perennial favorites of rest and relaxation (and, of course, jewelry) are also high on all of our wish lists. Keep clicking to see what our editors really want this Mother's Day — and to check out some pics of our impossibly cute kids (if we do say so ourselves!).

Kid Shopping

50 Amazing Nurseries and Kids Rooms Designed to Inspire

Here at POPSUGAR Moms, we've designated May as our official nursery month.

Here at POPSUGAR Moms, we've designated May as our official nursery month. While we're always on the lookout for beautiful, inspiring nurseries and kids' rooms, we'll be especially focused on bringing you the very best in kid-friendly decor inspiration over the course of the next few weeks. To kick off all of our upcoming nursery coverage, we've rounded up 50 of our all-time favorite spaces designed especially for little people. Click through, and we can almost guarantee that you'll find a favorite (or two, or three . . . )

Have an awesome kids room of your own you'd like to share? Feel free to send it our way!