HEY HEYBABY BABY
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Modern families
18
Our best gear guide
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Dreamy dreamlands
Chicago movers-and-shakers share their unconventional paths to parenthood
Some of the newest and most anticipated items
Best tips for a beautiful and functional nursery from Chicago interior designers
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I wish I knew ...
What mamas wish someone told them before having a baby
On the Cover: River Holden Wexler, 1, of Chicago, Karim Keita, 9 months, of Arlington Heights, and Sohana Lila Aravindhan, 8 months, of Chicago
Photographer: Thomas Kubik of TK Photography
Art Director: Claire Innes
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Stephanie Izard and Ernie Valentine.
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Delivered to your door
Make life with a newborn easier with these delivery services
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