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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

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

Articles by Briana Engelbrecht

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

13 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

The Best Swim Diapers for Summer (That Won’t Explode)

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

Standard Breast Pumps vs. Hospital-Grade Pumps: What's the Difference?

The Top Babylist Baby Name Trends of 2024—Including a New Rising Star

How to Eat Healthy While Pregnant, According to a Prenatal Nutritionist

Katherine Schwarzenegger Pratt's Favorite Baby Products

The Best Gifts for Dads

The Best Toddler Rain Boots to Make a Splash

The Best Stroller Accessories to Make Outings a Bit Easier

Spring Is Here! This Baby Gear'll Help You Get Outside + Enjoy the Weather

Babylist's Guide to Thank You Cards: When to Send, What to Say + Our Faves

Why I Love It: Mina Baie Stevie Diaper Backpack

Gabourey Sidibe’s Twin Baby Registry on Babylist

Curious About Having a 'Night Nurse'? All the Answers, Including the Cost

How to Create a Bedtime Routine for Your Baby

Best Easter Basket Ideas for Babies and Toddlers

Best Bamboo Baby Clothes

Best Hair Care Products for Black Babies and Toddlers

Quiet Luxury for Babies Is a Thing—Here’s How to Elevate Your Registry

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

Baby on a Budget Sample Registry

Best Gender Neutral Baby Clothes

How to Read a Pregnancy Test