​​Fittedtot.com is a baby and toddler clothes rental service that allows you to have unlimited pre-styled outfits delivered right to your door.  Our little ones grow so fast but unfortunately those adorable yet pricey outfits you buy them do not.  Don’t get stuck with the of clutter of outgrown clothes with next to no resale value.  With fittedtot.com, you will pay a monthly fee and we will send you a box full of outfits that you can have your child wear as much or as little as you like. When you’re done with those clothes, just send them back and we’ll send you a new box! You can update your child’s size at anytime. Please visit our site for more information!

Note from Heather: I had vaguely heard of Baby Planning & Maternity Concierge while pregnant, but didn't really consider it as I just assumed it was something way out of my price range. I planned my wedding all by myself, after all. *whoop whoop* Though, that was friggin' hard... Anyway, here's some info about what Baby Planners can do for you, straight from the source! Thank you to Pitter Patter Baby Planners for taking the time to explain!

You may or may not have heard of a baby planner before.  Many of those who have heard of baby planners maintain a negative view of them as taking advantage of new, nervous parents and believe that a mother’s instinct will instantly kick in and take care of many of their questions and concerns. While this may be true for some people, it is not the case for all new parents. Asking for help during the transition into parenthood is not only okay, it is widely accepted in most of the world.  In many other countries around the world, the postpartum period is treated in a special way. Mothers are given the opportunity to rest and bond with their baby while family/friends take care of the household chores and other duties for at least 6 weeks after baby's birth. Not only is this to help mom recover from the physical, mental and emotional stress of childbirth, but it is also important in promoting a positive attachment between the baby and her parents. Not everyone is so lucky to have their family/friends pitch in to help after the birth of a child. Also, family/friends are not always up-to-date on the best/safest products and services for babies. At Pitter Patter Baby Planners, we want to help take care of new and expecting parents to make the transition into parenthood as smooth as possible. We offer services such as introduction to baby gear, assistance with setting up and managing a baby registry, and organizing baby's nursery. For those in search of additional baby-related services, such as childproofing, sleep consultant, or doula services, don’t fret; we also provide concierge services to find you the most reliable businesses in Central NJ.

In addition to baby planning services, Pitter Patter Baby Planners offers childbirth education classes, breastfeeding counseling, and psychotherapy for postpartum depression, newborn care class, and The Happiest Baby on the Block™ class. Interested in documenting baby's first precious moments? We have a professional photographer who can capture this most special event in your life in a fun, natural way and in your home environment. In fact, all of our services can be provided in home. We will also travel into NYC and Northern NJ, for a nominal fee. For more information or to register for one of our services, please call 866-836-7916 or email us: info@pitterpatterbp.com.

Meet the Pitter Patter Team:

Maria is a licensed clinical social worker, who has devoted her career to helping new parents and babies make the most of their first moments together. She is an experienced psychotherapist, who has worked with children and adults providing individual, family, and group counseling. Maria is also a mother of two precocious little boys, ages 4 and 2.

Melanie is currently a Registered Nurse in the Maternal Child Services department at a medical center awarded an international designation as a Baby-Friendly hospital.  She gained great experience and passion caring for mothers and babies in antepartum, labor & delivery, and postpartum areas. Along with all of Melanie’s professional experience, she is also a mother of two very active toddlers, so she understands the stress of being a busy working mom.

Ivelisse has an educational background in Communication Arts and well over 22 years experience in Television Production.  She is also a very proud aunt of two adorable boys. Her camera is ever-present to capture their first steps and giggles. In addition to her skills as a baby photographer, Ivelisse is also a Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician and will go to your home to teach you how to properly use child safety seats and seat belts so that you can travel safely with your family.

Thank you to Lauren of mama{love} for this great post and review! You can check out her profile at the end of the post :) ~Heather

I had heard about diaper samplers, but never actually tried one, so I was super excited to receive a Size 3 sampler from Miny Moe in the mail this month. We have always been a Pampers family, for both my son and my daughter. Besides the occasional pee-through overnight, we had no complaints, but I was looking forward to seeing what else was out there. The Miny Moe package included 6 individually-wrapped samples of 5 different brands of diapers: Pampers, Huggies, Luvs, The Honest Company, Target "Up & Up", & Walmart "Parent's Choice" in my daughter's size: 3. A score card was also included to rate each brand's price, softness, fit/absorbency, design and eco-friendliness, which I thought made the whole process so fun.

Each day I tried a different brand on my product tester, Harper, 14 months. At the end of each day, I put our rankings on the card and in the end we actually decided to stay with our original choice, Pampers Cruisers. Across the board they were the best for us in all of the categories minus eco-friendliness and cuteness/design. I loved the look of The Honest Company diapers - cute anchors over cartoon characters are a great complement to any baby outfit, but any mom knows function wins over fashion.

Why it's a mama{love}:

1. When you're a first-time mom you usually buy the diapers other moms or experts tell you to buy. The sampler lets you decide for yourself. Every baby's needs are different based on their gender, size, activity level, etc. Why not try some on first? 

2. The Miny Moe sampler saves moms money in the long run. The largest expense beyond childcare is disposable diapering. Testing the product prior to investing in mass quantities avoids spending money on the wrong brand. You may find that the Target brand does just as good of a job as Pampers, but saves you a good amount per diaper. 

3. It's fun! Use your baby as a "product tester" and track your observations with the scorecard.

4. If you like the sampler idea, Miny Moe also offers nursing pad samplers for breastfeeding moms. Choosing the best nursing pad for you can be just as essential as choosing the best diaper for your baby.

5. The sampler is a great shower gift for expectant moms, especially the NB/Size 1 combo sampler. Moms will get enough clothes. This is a unique gift that they can really use to educate themselves.

About the guest poster:  Lauren Deneroff is the founder of mama{love}, a maternity consulting and baby planning firm in New York City. mama{love} offers services to expectant and new moms such as new parent coaching, registry guidance, nursery design and preparation, baby gear education, and organizational services.