The Journal

Gift guides & new-parent notes

Thoughtful reading on organic baby gifts, postpartum care, and the small details that make a present feel personal.

August 2026 · 3 min read

Visiting a New Baby: A Gentle Guide to Timing, Gifts, and Good Manners

A thoughtful guide for anyone wondering when to visit a new baby, how long to stay, and what to bring instead of flowers.

July 2026 · 4 min read

Plenty of baby boxes are expensive. Far fewer are worth it. Here's how to tell the difference before you buy.

July 2026 · 5 min read

A birth is the biggest week in an employee's life. Here's how People teams get the gift right — without adding admin work.

July 2026 · 4 min read

The registry is finished and the nursery is full. What do you give the new mom who has everything? Something for her.

July 2026 · 7 min read

Why the cotton closest to your baby's skin is worth thinking carefully about — and what to look for.

June 2026 · 2 min read

The fourth trimester is rawer than anyone tells you — and the worry you carry is love in disguise.

May 2026 · 4 min read

The new baby gets all the gifts. Here is how to put together a care package for the person who needs one most — mom.