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Briana Engelbrecht

Assistant Editor

About Briana

Briana Engelbrecht is Babylist’s Assistant Editor, where she brings her passion for early childhood development and the perinatal period, plus experience as a mom of two to Babylist articles and guides. She’s also a certified lactation counselor. A former preschool teacher, she loves children’s picture books, cats, plants and making things.

Experience

Assistant Editor

Education

  • California State University East Bay, Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Development

Certifications

  • Breastfeed LA - Certified Lactation Education Specialist
  • California Commission on Teacher Credentialing - Child Development Teacher Permit

Articles by Briana Engelbrecht

Quiet Luxury for Babies: How to Elevate Your Registry with Timeless Picks

Best Baby Formulas of 2024

100 Baby Names for Boys

11 Creative Pregnancy Announcement Ideas for Every Family

Amanda Seyfried’s Make It Cute Crew Brought Holiday Magic to Babylist

The Best Hip Carriers to Keep Your Velcro Baby Close

Can Eating Lactation Cookies Boost Your Breast Milk Supply?

Why Babylist Parents Can't Stop Raving About the Angelcare Bath Support

The Kick & Play Was One of the Most Loved Products in Our Baby Gear Survey

Morning Sickness Survival Guide

11 Baby Products That Have Gone Viral on Social Media

100 Baby Names for Girls

The Best Cold-Weather Sleep Sacks to Keep Baby Warm

The Best Nursing Pillows to Support You and Your Baby

These Will Be the Hottest Baby Names of 2025

Alexandra Daddario's Nursery Reveal

Here’s a Peek Into Andi Dorfman’s Babylist Registry

Pookie’s Picks: Campbell Puckett’s Babylist Registry

Lance Bass's Twins Got a Playroom Glow-up—Here Are the Picks

The Best Portable Sound Machines for a Travel-Ready, Well-Rested Baby

Newborn Poop Stains? All You Need Is Sunshine for This Magic Hack

The Best Toys and Gifts to Support Baby’s Development from 0-6 Months

30 Toys and Gifts for Babies 6-9 Months

The Best Toddler Gifts for Any Occasion

The Best Fanny Pack Diaper Bags That Fit the Essentials

The Best Pacifiers to Soothe Your Baby, According to Experts & Real Parents

The Hottest Baby Names of 2024

We Put Viral Parenting Hacks to the Test on TikTok

What to Expect at the Hospital During Childbirth

What Do Contractions Feel Like?

10 Baby Products Celebrities Love

Soothe & Protect: Best Nipple Creams for Pumping and Breastfeeding

The Best Nursing Covers with Privacy, Function and Comfort in Mind

Nesting Party 101: All About the Trend That Helps Parents Prep For Baby

Braxton Hicks Contractions: What They Feel Like and How to Deal With Them

22 Weirdly Useful Baby Products You’ll Definitely Want to Add to Cart

33 Baby Products No One Tells You to Register For

The Cute but Practical Baby Clothes to Add to Your Registry

What’s Trending in Baby Names? Pop Culture-Inspired Names

The Best Under $25 Baby Products to Add to Your Registry

14 Items You Shouldn’t Leave Off Your Baby Registry

There’s a New Social Media Trend Around Baby Name Announcements

The Best Changing Pads for Safe and Comfortable Diaper Changes

Best Diaper Rash Creams of 2024

12 Breastfeeding Essentials Recommended by Lactation Experts

Formula Prep Station: The Hack Every Bottle-Feeding Parent Needs

87 Nature-Inspired Baby Names That Feel Modern and On-Trend

5 Game-Changing Newborn Essentials to Make Life a Little Easier

Save Money in the Long Run With This Gear That'll Grow With Your Baby

Are Disney Baby Names Trending? These Magical Names Are Topping the Charts

12 Outdoor Toys For the Ultimate Toddler-Approved Backyard Space

Mae Whitman’s Babylist Baby Registry

Naming Baby No.2? Ideas for Finding the Perfect Sibling Pair

Middle Names For Baby: Ideas and Inspiration For Choosing the Perfect One

Best Bottles for Breastfed Babies

Here’s What Ashley Tisdale Added to Her Babylist Registry for Baby No. 2

Unique Baby Names: Cool + Unusual Ideas and How to Find Them

How to Create a Toddler Reading Nook

The Best Pregnancy Apps of 2024

The Best At-Home Pregnancy Tests