Brand new baby usually comes with lots of brand new stuff. Car seats, onesies, diapers, the list of things to buy seems endless, which is why baby showers can help.

Baby showers are great for family and friends to get together and celebrate, but they are also a fun way for you to get everything you need for the new baby before he or she arrives. As part of our “My Baby Me and My World Series” with Pampers, Paige and Gretchen invited two MommyCast viewers, Stephanie Starr and Michelle Boswell, onto the show to discuss their own shower experiences and give any advice they have to expecting moms.

All of the ladies were in agreement that the best way to ensure you get the essentials at your shower is by registering. Michelle even shows us a helpful new app made by Pampers called My Baby Registry. The app makes it easier for moms to registry for a variety of items and also share their wish lists with family and friends. Download the app here and then tell us what you think at our Facebook page.

Bedwetting is a delicate issue that unfortunately most families have to deal with at some point. As part of our series “My Baby Me and My World,” sponsored by Pampers, Paige and Gretchen have invited Dr. Loraine Stern, pediatrician and a member of the Pampers Parenting Network, to discuss how best to deal with a bedwetting child. If you have personal stories of your own related to bedwetting please share, we would love to hear from you.

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Paige and Gretchen interview U.S. Olympic Skeleton Race, Noelle Pikus-Pace, and learn a bit more about this dangerously fast sport. Noelle talks about her training before Vancouver and her experience during the Olympic games. A Mom herself, Noelle also discusses how important the support of her family has been in shaping her career.

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Paige and Gretchen got the chance to sit down with with five time Olympic medalist Chad Hedrick. The champion speed skater talks about his family, his time in Vancouver and what his plans are now that he has retired from the sport.

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Giving birth is only the beginning of the journey. From bathing to feeding it is important for parents to be prepared when bringing a newborn home from the hospital. As part of the MommyCast series “My Baby Me and My World,” sponsored by Pampers, Paige and Gretchen invited Dr. Laura Jana on to the show to discuss the different health and safety issues parents of newborns should be aware of.

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Developing verbal expression, toilet training, separation anxiety...got a toddler? No problem. Paige and Gretchen get excellent counsel from Caroline Clauss-Ehlers, PhD from the Pampers Parenting Network on how to help toddlers channel their determination and independence without either one of you going crazy.

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“A Parent is Born” is the beautiful, real, totally engrossing show on Pampers.com about a young couple and their journey into parenthood. Paige and Gretchen interviewed Suzie and Steve Barston about what it was like to document their pregnancy story and share it with the world. The two are so honest about the joys and pains of pregnancy, from mood swings to weight gain, ultrasounds to nesting; we’ve fallen in love with this adorable couple, and we think you will too.

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Paige and Gretchen have the pleasure of introducing a new series by Pampers, "A Parent is Born." The series depicts the wonderful journey of pregnancy by following the experience of one young couple. Be sure to check out all the episodes on Pampers.com.

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Did you know that the first disposable diapers were handmade by Proctor and Gamble in the 1950’s? Take a trip down memory lane with Paige and Gretchen as they learn about the history of Pampers diapers.

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Maybe you've already seen Gretchen and Paige visit Pampers' Baby Care Facility to learn about all of the tests and research that go into making a Pampers diaper? Well, that’s not all it takes! The Mommies also visited Pampers' Discovery Center, where hundreds of moms and babies come each day to test Pampers products. As moms make suggestions to improve a product, researchers can immediately hand make a diaper prototype to implement the upgrade and see how it works. Pretty cool, huh! Come along with the Mommies to get a sneak peek at this amazing baby center.