First Trimester
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Best Pregnancy Products and Maternity Must-Haves in Japan for 2023
Following up on my last post about the best newborn baby products of 2023, here are the best pregnancy products for 2023 as voted by mothers and mothers-to-be in Japan. These results are…
- Baby, First Trimester, First Year, General, General, Labor/Birth, Life in Japan, Newborn, Pregnancy, Product Reviews, Products, Second Trimester, Second Year, Third Trimester
Best Amazon Japan Black Friday 2021 Deals for Pregnancy, Babies, and Toddlers
Black Friday is here! It’s one of the best times to get great deals on household items, Christmas presents, and things you need for your little one. I’ve compiled a list of some…
- Baby, First Trimester, General, Labor/Birth, Newborn, Pregnancy, Second Trimester, Third Trimester, Trying to Conceive
Pregnancy Omamori in Japan: Amulets for Trying to Conceive and Childbirth
If you visit a shrine or temple in Japan, you will likely see some colorful and tiny pouch-like items for sale. These are amulets called omamori (お守り), which contain the blessings of priests…
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Co-op Deli Grocery Delivery in Japan: きらきら (Kira kira) Baby Food
As a new mom, I was a bit overwhelmed when it came to feeding my baby solids for the first time. Making the purees alone when she was five months was especially time-consuming…
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All About the Amazon Japan Baby Registry
Baby registries are very common in North America but not so much in Japan. To the best of my knowledge, the only place to make a baby registry in Japan is the Amazon…
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My Favorite Pregnancy Products in Japan
There are a lot of different products for pregnant women but finding what’s out there and whether it suits your needs can be difficult, especially when you’re nauseated and tired from all the…
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12 Things That Surprised Me When I Was Pregnant in Japan
Pregnancy is a whirlwind of hormones, aches and pains, excitement but also fear. Now imagine being pregnant for the first time and in another country. Sure, you may know the language, understand the…
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Pregnancy in Japan: The First Trimester, Commuting, and Choosing a Clinic
At 38 weeks, I thought it would be interesting to look back and reflect on each of the three trimesters of pregnancy. There were some things that I expected, others that were completely…
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Maternity Clothing in Japan
As someone who frequented malls like PARCO, I had no clue where to get maternity clothing when the time came. Thankfully, Google was there to save the day and I did a quick…
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Where to Get Free Baby and Pregnancy Products in Japan
Babies are expensive and not to mention a completely new territory for new parents, so of course parents-to-be in all cultures love getting as many free things as possible to help cut costs…
