FAQs

Maternity Concierge Services FAQs

What is a Baby Planner?

A Baby Planner (a.k.a. Maternity Concierge, Maternity Consultant, Pregnancy Consultant) is a non-biased support partner to help expecting parents prepare for their baby. I tailor my services to help with everything non-medical related to baby prep. I help you understand the baby gear you will need for a newborn. I look at your personal lifestyle and recommend reading and other resources like online classes to take. I also provide in-home services like nursery organization and baby planning consultations to help get the right stations and gear prepped for the baby. Most importantly, I am a support partner to help you sift through the clutter and overwhelm of online lists, opinions, and biases.

Why would I need a Baby Planner?

Wedding planners help you plan for a wedding right? Baby planners help you plan for a baby. A wedding is an event that transforms your life and a baby is an even bigger event that transforms your life. You are busy and this may be new territory for you. In the absence of a resource like a parent, sibling, or friend who is highly trusted and has the time and skills to help you plan, a maternity concierge is a great option. When it comes to baby gear, we have tried and tested it all either personally or through our wide network of parents and know what the best products are - you can find lists online but many of them are paid for by the very products on the lists so how do you know it’s trusted? As for resources and mental preparation, we have read all the books and continue to stay up to date on the latest data so we can tailor your reading lists to your lifestyle and clean out the clutter. This all saves you time and money so you don’t buy things you don’t need or read things that don’t fit your family’s lifestyle.

Who needs a Baby Planner?

Busy parents

People experiencing difficult pregnancies

Parents who are having a second or third kid many years after the first so need an update on new products

Families that are adopting or fostering and need help preparing for adoption day

Families expecting twins or multiples

Families that need an update to an existing nursery or playroom

Soon-to-be grandparents supporting their children as they embark on the journey to parenthood

Employers looking to add unique and creative benefits to working parents

Will you travel or fly to me for your in person services?

Many of our services can be conducted virtually. However, we will travel for clients to conduct in-person services like nursery organization and set-up, baby proofing, and private classes. We are located in Atlanta, Georgia. Travel expenses to locations outside of Atlanta will be added to the cost of your package .

Are your services confidential?

Yes, all of our services are 100% confidential. We have experience working with high-profile clients as a trusted support resource. We get to know you and your family intimately so that we can curate services that work for you and it’s extremely important to me to uphold your trust. Your privacy and security are a high priority for me and we will never share personal information. We are also happy to sign a confidentiality agreement if desired.

Can you work with employers to offer maternity concierge services as a benefit?

Absolutely. We love working with HR professionals employers to craft unique and creative benefits for working parents to support them in preparing their lives for a baby. Helping companies attract and retain top talent, especially women, is a passion of ours. If you are an employer or would like to send more information to your HR team, please visit the contact page to submit an inquiry.

Baby Registry Review FAQs

Do I need to have a completed baby registry for this service?

I recommend that your baby registry be at least 70% complete before you purchase this service. I totally understand that selecting baby products can be really overwhelming, and sometimes, you just hit a stopping point and can’t continue. I’m here to help!

What site should I use to build my baby registry?

I recommend Babylist because it is the easiest for you as a parent to navigate and you can add items from any online retailer.

Who will be doing my review?

While we do have a team to help us with some of the background work at The Baby Planner. Katie, our founder, does all of the reviews personally to ensure the best quality assessment tailored uniquely to your family.

Can you save me money?

If saving money is your goal, and especially if you have a cluttered registry, we can often save you more than the cost of this service! Sometimes, if a registry is really bare, we may need to add cost to our recommendations to make sure you have the basics covered. However, we also offer options and advice for buying items secondhand, which can really save you money.

Can you build me a baby registry from scratch?

Absolutely! However, that is a different service to this one. This service requires an existing baby registry. If you’d like a “Done-For-You” baby registry you can find more information about that and all of our premium maternity concierge services here or go ahead and book a 30 minute free consultation with me here to get a custom package.