2nd Time Mom Advice

A primer on Baby #2 from moms who know best.

By Jessica Pallay June 22, 2017

Wondering WTF you’re going to do when you become a mom of 2? Fear not, mama! You’re going to do great! But just in case you need a little extra encouragement, we asked the mothers of all mothers (aka, the moms behind some of your favorite parenting websites) to give us their very best advice for 2nd time moms-to-be. Here’s what they said.

Thank you to all the amazing moms who helped us put this together. Go bookmark their parenting and pregnancy sites now!

Tags:

2nd baby, Babylist, Motherly, Parenting, Parenting advice, Positive parenting, Pregnancy, Project nursery, Siblings, Twiniversity, Weespring

News

Meghan Trainor reveals she would ‘love to make another baby’ in 2025

December 17, 2024

Celebrity News

Lea Michele says ‘literally everything’ is different about her second pregnancy

July 25, 2024

Viral & Trending

Time to party? Or puke? Mom’s ‘sick bowl’ hack goes viral

April 8, 2024

Celebrity News

Michael and Nicole Phelps are expecting baby #4!

October 30, 2023

Motherly Stories

I waited for you

May 8, 2023

Pregnancy

Pregnant with your second? Bookmark these 10 stories on life with 2 little ones

Mom life with two little bundles of love.

May 2, 2023

New motherly, Second pregnancy

Celebrity News

Meghan Trainor announces she’s pregnant with baby #2!

A primer on Baby #2 from moms who know best.

January 30, 2023

Celebrity moms, Pregnancy announcement

Motherly Stories

What I wish I knew about being a mom of two

That inner mom voice isn’t whispering anymore; it’s talking loud and clear now.

August 9, 2022

Christieorgan, Essays, Second pregnancy

Motherly Stories

‘Follow the child’: How a Montessori mantra changed my motherhood

“It is the child’s way of learning. This is the path he follows. He learned everything without knowing he is learning it...treading always in the paths of joy and love.” — Maria Montessori

July 22, 2022

2nd year know more, 3rd year know more, Eleven months: week 3, Essays, Montessori, Parenting styles

Motherly Stories

This mama’s message on becoming a mom of two will have you in your feelings

And once again, my lenses will need to be adjusted as I evolve into this new journey of Motherhood. Just as they’ll need adjusting every day from here on out, as my heart grows twofold.

May 5, 2022

1st year know more, 2nd year know more, 3rd year know more, Essays, Mindful parenting, Second pregnancy, Six months: week 2

Celebrity News

Erin Napier says she went through a ‘period of grieving’ before the birth of her second baby

Erin and Ben Napier have two daughters: Helen, 4, and Mae, 9 months.

March 9, 2022

Celebrity moms, Second pregnancy

Celebrity News

Ashley Graham shows the hilarious way she’s preparing to breastfeed twins

A primer on Baby #2 from moms who know best.

December 8, 2021

Ashley graham, Breastfeeding

Video

Our Postpartum Wellness Class

A primer on Baby #2 from moms who know best.

October 17, 2021

Pregnancy

Here’s why you still look pregnant after birth

A primer on Baby #2 from moms who know best.

August 20, 2021

Work & Motherhood

I’m pregnant with baby #2, working a job and a side hustle, and I still feel like I’m not doing enough

I feel guilty when the physical and mental exhaustion makes me beg for a moment to lay down.

May 5, 2021

Careerandmotherhood, Essays, Som, Working mom

Celebrity News

Gal Gadot shares her daughters’ reactions to finding out she was pregnant

Her oldest daughter Alma was less than thrilled with the news.

April 23, 2021

Celebrity babies, Celebrity moms, Pregnancy announcement

Women's Health

5 lies I believed about being pregnant after 40

My joints are handling it just fine, thank you.

February 23, 2021

Essay, Health, Pregnancy

Birth

Mom’s essay about parenting on her day off is so relatable

'Sometimes, a day off with the kids is harder than a work day,' she writes.

November 30, 2020

Entertainment, Parenting

Celebrity News

Mindy Kaling on hiding her second pregnancy: It ‘was kind of easy’

Baggy clothes—and the pandemic—helped keep her news under wraps.

November 25, 2020

Celebrity moms, Entertainment, Mindy kaling

Life

Mandy Moore says ‘This Is Us’ is preparing her for motherhood

"I feel like I'm as pseudo-prepared as I can be."

November 15, 2020

Celebrity news, Mandy moore, News, This is us

Life

Cameron Diaz on having a baby at 47: ‘You really have to work hard for it’

"The only pressure for me now is I have to live to be, like, 107, you know? No pressure!"

October 29, 2020

40s, Cameron diaz, Celebrity moms, Entertainment, Geriatric pregnancy, Motherhood, Older motherhood

Baby

Infant mortality rates are dropping, but sleep-related deaths are rising

Sudden unexpected infant death (SUID) rates increased by nearly 12% between 2020 and 2022.

January 31, 2025

Parenting

How to talk to kids about the DC plane crash with compassion and reassurance

When a tragedy like yesterday’s DC plane crash happens, it can feel overwhelming—especially for children.

January 30, 2025

Dc plane crash, Parenting, Parenting advcie, Talk to kids

Viral & Trending

Big brother’s pure reaction to his sister’s birthday gifts is the definition of #SiblingGoals

The magic of this video lies in its raw and unfiltered display of sibling love.

January 30, 2025

Our Partners

From Diaper Duty to Me-Time: 10 Parenting Essentials Every Mom Needs in 2025

January 27, 2025

Brandedalchemyq12025

Mental Health

Military moms finally get the mental health support they deserve

Frequent deployments where you’re saying goodbye to your spouse for months (or even years), endless moves, juggling kids far from family, and making impossible career sacrifices.

January 16, 2025

Parenting

Mom shares brilliant alternative to chore charts for kids

It’s all about the power of delegating.

February 1, 2024

Mindful parenting, Parenting advice, Parenting styles

Parenting

How do I talk to my kids about sex? An age-by-age guide

"Today, if parents don't take the lead on this, then friends, romantic partners and Google will be there their informants—and Google does not know your child."

April 24, 2019

Hard topics, Parenting advice, Sex

Parenting

These male breastfeeding devices are paving the way for breastfeeding dads

This could be a game-changer.

March 12, 2019

Breastfeeding, Feeding baby

Parenting

How often do kids really need to take a bath?

Spoiler alert: It doesn't have to be daily.

July 16, 2021

Bath frequency, Bath time, Bathtime products, Motherly product

Grandparents & Extended Families

Grandpa skips to school with granddaughter to help single mom—and wins the Internet

In the TikTok video Samantha shared on her account, @samanthabrookex, she explains how her dad steps in on the days her mental health makes leaving the house difficult.

December 26, 2024

Child Learn & Play

12 powerful parenting phrases that make talking to kids easier

7. "How can I help…"

October 26, 2021

Third year, week 10

Parenting

8 Montessori-friendly ways to handle tantrums in public or private

Rule #1: Be present in every situation.

October 3, 2019

Child development, Montessori, Parenting advice, Parenting styles, Tantrums, Teaching kids, Temper tantrum, Toddler behavior

Baby

This unedited photo gallery shows what breastfeeding really does to breasts

In a photoshopped world, this gallery of unedited, postpartum breasts is a powerful sight.

November 19, 2020

Postpartum, Viral

News

Lily Collins and Charlie McDowell welcome baby via surrogacy—and shut down critics

A primer on Baby #2 from moms who know best.

February 1, 2025

News

Swim coach’s viral video shows the perfect way to set boundaries with young children

For many parents and childcare professionals, the video resonates deeply because it demonstrates how to maintain warmth while establishing crucial boundaries.

January 31, 2025

Reddit, Setting boundaries, Viral, Viral baby, Viral post, Viral reddit, Viral reddit post, Viral story, Viral video

Health & Wellness

Water and milk are the only recommended beverages for kids, according to a new expert panel

While juice has long been marketed as a healthy option, experts stress that even 100% fruit juice should be limited due to its high sugar content and lack of fiber.

January 30, 2025

Childrens health, Drinks for kids, Kids health, Water and milk

Baby Health

14 key things parents should know about RSV in 2025: Symptoms, treatment & prevention

We're still in the early stages of RSV season, but doctors are already worried about a rise in cases.

January 30, 2025

Health

News

Viral babysitter debate sparks concern—here’s how to find safer, last-minute childcare

It’s not surprising that parents may find themselves seeking out less than ideal sources for even small amounts of childcare coverage.

January 30, 2025

News

Toddler sees his senior dog shivering—what he does next will melt your heart

Michelle Nunez, a mother from southern Texas, shared the clip on TikTok, showcasing her 3-year-old son’s loving act towards their 13-year-old Maltese mix, Rambo.

January 30, 2025

Tiktok, Tiktok viral, Viral content, Viral dog, Viral mom, Viral post, Viral story, Viral tiktok, Viral tiktok mom, Viral tiktok post

News

Breastfeeding is a full-time job—and this viral TikTok gets it

That mythical "two to three-hour" break between feeds? It's more like an hour when you factor in feeding time, burping, changing, and getting your baby settled.

January 30, 2025

Breastfeeding, Breastfeeding awareness, Breastfeeding journey, Breastfeeding moms, Tiktok, Tiktok viral, Viral mom, Viral post, Viral story, Viral tiktok