
Baby Fund: Gear, Giggles, & Parental Survival
Jasmin Hester & Ryan Nieuwendaal
Clarksburg, MD
June 24, 2025
Surprise! Turns out, we’ve been playing an intense game of hide-and-seek with this little one, and they won—staying hidden until 20 weeks! Now, these seasoned (read: older and slightly more exhausted) parents are starting from scratch because we officially own zero baby things. Not a bottle, not a onesie—just a strong sense of déjà vu and a mild panic.
The last baby in our growing family was born in 2015, and apparently, baby gear has evolved more than smartphones. (Why does every stroller now look like a Transformer?) If you’d like to help us navigate this brave new world of parenting tech, we’d be forever grateful! No pressure—moral support, parenting hacks, and snacks are also accepted.
Love,
R, J, S, S, T + Surprise Baby Boy