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Briana Engelbrecht Associate Editor.

Briana Engelbrecht

Associate Editor

About Briana

Briana Engelbrecht is Babylist’s Associate 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

Associate 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

How to Register For Baby Clothes They’ll Actually Wear

Baby & Toddler Toys That Encourage Solo Play (and Buy You a Few Minutes)

The Best Baby Gear for Short Parents

What to Do with Your Feeding Gear After the Formula Recall

Which Baby Carrier Is Right for You?

Modern Baby Registry Picks That Are Stylish and Functional

The Best Diaper Rash Creams for Happy Baby Bottoms

Ultimate Cloth Diaper Registry: What to Add So You're Ready for Baby

A Vogue Editor’s Baby Registry Is Every Bit as Stylish as You’d Expect

Baby Gear Timeline: Exactly When to Buy Everything

2026 Baby Name Trends: Nature, Nostalgia + Global Cool

The Top Babylist Baby Names of 2025

Which Baby Sleep Products Really Work? Real Parents Weigh In

The Best Breast Milk Chillers for Work, Travel & Busy Days Out

The Best Baby Products Under $25 to Register For

Don’t Skip These 11 Baby Registry Essentials (Trust Us)

Stylish Diaper Bags That Keep Your Look Together (Even When You’re Not)

How Many Baby Clothes Do I Need?

The Sweetest Holiday Traditions to Start With Your Family This Year

Visiting a Newborn? Here’s What Parents Want You To Know

Baby Sleep Tips Every New Parent Should Hear

40 Baby Products No One Tells You to Register For

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

16 Convenient Baby Products That Make Life With a Baby Easier

The Best Baby Food Options for Every Stage: Purées, Pouches & More

Why Your Baby Might Be Refusing the Bottle—And What to Try

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

What to Pack in a Diaper Bag: A First-Time Parent’s Guide

A Practical Baby Registry for Single Parents

The Best Breast Pump for Every Budget

The Most Stylish Baby Carriers for Every Vibe

Inside Lauren and Cameron Hamilton’s Baby Registry on Babylist

How to Do Chores While Wearing Your Baby in a Carrier

72 Astrology-Inspired Baby Names

Track, Plan and Connect With the Best Pregnancy Apps

The Best Diaper Bags of 2025—With Style, Organization and Budget In Mind

The Best Breast Pump Bags to Keep All Your Pumping Gear Together

Starting Daycare? 5 Tips to Make the Transition Smoother For You and Baby

4moms Is Now Part of UPPAbaby—Here's What It Means for Your Registry

Baby Product Cheat Sheet: Answers to New Parents' Most Pressing Questions

When to Stop Swaddling Your Baby—and What to Do Next

Artipoppe Zeitgeist vs. WildBird Aerial: I Tested Both Trendy Carriers

These Cute Products Help You Capture Baby’s Monthly Milestone Pics

The Best Baby Blocks for Stacking, Building and Play

The Best Anti-Tip Kits to Anchor Your Furniture & Keep Your Little One Safe

How to Throw an Unforgettable First Birthday Party

The Best Toddler Pajamas for Cozy Nights and Busy Days

The Best Diaper Bags for Dads, According to Actual Dads

The Best Nursing Pajamas You’ll Want to Live In

Why Smash Cakes Make First Birthdays Extra Fun

Best Baby Toys to Help Build Fine Motor Skills Through Play

Best Toddler Water Bottles

The Best Eczema Products for Babies and Toddlers

Why Sensory Play Is So Important for Babies and Toddlers (and How to Do It)

The Best Push Toys to Get Your Baby Moving

7 Helpful Products to Buy for Your Nine-Month-Old

Baby Registry by Color: Gear Picks for Every Style and Shade

What to Pack in Your Home Birth Kit (From Someone Who’s Been There)

The Best Bottles According to Parents, Experts and Picky Babies

13 Baby Gear Picks That Grow With Your Baby (and Save You Money)

The Best Travel Toys for Babies and Toddlers

The Suburban Baby Registry Guide You Didn’t Know You Needed

Maia Knight Is Expecting Baby No. 3! Here's What's on Her Registry

Hospital Birth Basics: A Guide to Labor, Delivery and What Comes After

Inside Danny Pellegrino’s Baby Registry for Two-Dad Families

The Best Baby Gear for Outdoorsy Families

Allison Bornstein’s Baby Registry Is as Stylish as You’d Expect

Ready, Set, Eat! How to Start Solids with Your Baby

The Modern Gender-Neutral Baby Registry

A New Parent’s Guide to Tummy Time—What It Is & Why It Matters

The Best Bottles for Breastfed Babies

Crushing on High-End Baby Gear? These Alternatives Are Just as Good

The Best Stroller Accessories to Make Outings a Bit Easier

The Best Water Tables For Splashy, Sensory Fun

Worried About Ring Sling Safety? Read This First

The Best Nursing Bras, According to the Experts and Real Moms

How to Set Up A Nursery Nook in Your Room

Best Bubble Toys for Babies and Toddlers

12 Baby Products You Can Start Using Before Baby Arrives

The ‘Display Shower’ Is a New Baby Shower Trend That Makes so Much Sense

Gripe Water Is A Popular Remedy For Fussy Babies, But Does It Really Work?

13 Cute + Practical Baby Products That Make Perfect Baby Shower Gifts

The Best Pumping Bras For Comfort and Functionality

The Best Toys for One-Year-Olds

The Best High Chairs That Won’t Take Over Your Small Space

My Brest Friend vs. Boppy Nursing Pillows

Nipple Shields Can Help Latching Challenges—Here’s How

The Best Baby Gear You Probably Don’t Know About

There’s A New Gender-Neutral Name Trend Taking Off For Baby Girls

The Best Manual Breast Pumps and Milk Catchers

The Best Sippy Cups to Help Transition Babies and Toddlers

A City Parent's Guide to Baby Gear—Here’s What You Actually Need

The Best Breast Pump Gear To Make Pumping Easier

The Best Compact & Functional Baby Gear for Small Spaces

Choosing a Grandparent Name? Here’s How Families Are Approaching It Today

30 Helpful Products to Register For That Are Meant For You, Not Baby

Sore Nipples? Here’s Why You Might Want to Give Silver Nursing Cups A Try

16 Clever Items to Add to Your Baby Registry That Aren’t Actually For Baby

11 Baby Products You Shouldn’t Feel Guilty for Adding to Your Baby Registry

How to Set Up the Ultimate Diaper Changing Station