032: Kaitlin: Rethinking Baby Registries

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Join us for a conversation with Kaitlin McGreyes, the visionary founder of Be Her Village, as she shares her personal journey from motherhood to creating a revolutionary gift registry that prioritizes postpartum support over traditional baby products. Discover the common pitfalls of standard baby registries and how they often leave new parents unprepared for the real challenges of motherhood.

Listen in as we discuss the overwhelming pressures new parents face to buy numerous baby items and how Be Her Village advocates for empowering parents by fostering a robust support network. Kaitlin explains how Be Her Village helps parents register for essential services, making it easier for friends and family to contribute meaningfully. We touch on strategies for encouraging loved ones to support these vital services, aiming to build a supportive village that addresses the true needs of new parents. Listen in to learn how to change the game in baby gift-giving practices.

In this episode, you will hear:

• The problems with traditional baby registries.
• Shift from product-centric to community-based support systems.
• The generational evolution of baby gift-giving practices and how Be Her Village facilitates more intentional and practical support for new mothers.
• Strategies for encouraging friends and family to contribute to essential services instead of material gifts.
• Importance of educating parents about normal baby behavior and providing real support for better outcomes for both parents and babies.

Resources from this Episode

• Be Her Village: https://behervillage.com
• https://www.ahmaandco.com/

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