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Jacqueline Burt Cote

Jacqueline is a Contributing Lifestyle Editor at Romper. She covers a wide range of topics including everything from hot-button parenting issues to the latest in baby gear to fashion & beauty trends to health, wellness, astrology, and more. Her work has appeared in such print and online publications as Parents, Parenting, Pregnancy, American Baby, Bon Appetit, Details, Time Out New York Kids, Mommyish, The Huffington Post, The New York Post, Salon, and many others. She was a staff writer at CafeMom's The Stir, and has appeared on such TV/web programs as Good Morning America, Anderson Cooper 360, and HuffPost Live. She is also the author of the bestselling "Fast and Fresh Baby Food Cookbook: 120 Ridiculously Simple and Naturally Wholesome Baby Food Recipes." Jacqueline is the mother of three children ranging in age from 4 to 18 years. She lives with her family in Greenwich, CT, where her hobbies include putting off housework, staring into space whilst trying to remember what's next on her to-do list, and other things that she can't bring to mind at the moment. She can be reached at contributingeditor@bustle.com and is on Twitter @WWLD_jburt.
This Is 'Not Your Mother's Motherhood' & These Moms Know Why
The process of becoming a mother can be overwhelming and isolating under the best of circumstances — and these are not the best of circumstances. That means expectant mothers and new mothers right now are facing a particularly unique set of…
By Jacqueline Burt Cote
20 Baby Names That Start With "Z" That Have A Special Zing
When it comes to choosing baby names that start with a certain letter, "Z" often goes overlooked. Maybe it's because parents are afraid of their kids being last when they're are told to line up in alphabetical order at school, maybe it's because all…
By Jacqueline Burt Cote
The Vans x MOMA Collab Includes Shoes & Sweatshirts With Monet & Dali-Inspired Designs
There are shoes, and then there are shoes. As in, there are the things you put on your feet to go places, and then there are the iconic kicks you'd almost rather put on a shelf and admire, like a piece of art in a museum. Falling into that latter…
By Jacqueline Burt Cote
This Mom & Employee Got Walmart To Launch Nursing Pods In Over 100 Stores
Finding a private place to breastfeed in public can be a huge challenge — and half the time, the best you can do is a dirty dressing room or worse, a bathroom stall. That's why Walmart's Mamava lactation suites, or pods, are such a big deal: the…
By Jacqueline Burt Cote
A 7-Year-Old Boy Stuck A LEGO Up His Nose 2 Years Ago & It *Just* Fell Out
Little kids do lots of exasperating things that defy explanation, but putting small objects up their noses is definitely way up at the top of the list. Usually, when a kid gets a pea or a pebble up their nostril, their pediatrician can extract it…
By Jacqueline Burt Cote
How Chrissy Teigen Found Out She Was Pregnant Again Is A Truly Wild Story
In what was probably (definitely?) the happiest news of the summer, Chrissy Teigen recently announced that she and husband John Legend are expecting their a new addition to their family in typically hilarious fashion ("Look at this third baby sh*t,"…
By Jacqueline Burt Cote
Your Kid Won’t Notice That This Mint Chip Ice Cream Recipe Is Packed With Spinach
This one is for the mom who just scraped yet another plate of organic something-or-other into the garbage. The mom who simply cannot make another smiley face out of vegetables, knowing the sad fate of those hopeful cherry tomato eyes. When no amount…
By Jacqueline Burt Cote
Misty Copeland's New Book 'Bunheads' Will Inspire Kids To Face Their Fears
True role models are rare in this world, but Misty Copeland definitely qualifies. As the first Black woman ever promoted to principal dancer at the prestigious American Ballet Theatre, her groundbreaking achievements have inspired countless kids to…
By Jacqueline Burt Cote
Witch Hazel Is Your BFF When It Comes To Hemorrhoids — Here's Why
Of all the (not so) fun and exciting surprises your body has in store for you during and after pregnancy, hemorrhoids are definitely one of the most annoying. Anyone can develop hemorrhoids at any time, but they're particularly common for expecting…
By Jacqueline Burt Cote
20 Baby Names That Begin With N & Are More Than Just Nice
With zillions of options to choose from, sometimes parents in search of a name for their baby need to use specific criteria to narrow it down. You might decide you're only going to look at names that have a certain number of syllables, or names with…
By Jacqueline Burt Cote and Katie McPherson
15 Cute 4th of July Desserts You Can Literally Make In A Flash
Whether you're planning to host a 4th of July barbecue or you've been tasked with bringing something sweet to somebody else's shindig, you might be on the lookout for some patriotic dessert recipes right about now. Actually, make that patriotic…
By Jacqueline Burt Cote
The Most Successful Baby Names, According to Science
Parents have a million factors to consider when they're choosing a baby name: Does it flow with the family surname? Will kids at school turn it into a mean rhyme? Did you once have an arch enemy with the same name? One thing you might not consider…
By Jacqueline Burt Cote
20 Baby Names That Begin With "X" & Have That X Factor
The letter "x" doesn't get a lot of love in the English language — not at the beginning of words. (X-Ray? Xylophone? That’s about it.) But if you’re trying to think outside the box with baby names, I’ve got you covered with 20 baby names that start…
By Jacqueline Burt Cote and Abi Berwager Schreier
20 Unique Baby Names With 3 Syllables That Have A Sophisticated Ring To Them
When it comes to baby names, a three-syllable name sounds like a main event — a "statement name," if you will. (I just made that up, but doesn't it sound good?) So what are some unique baby names with three syllables? Two-syllable names seem most…
By Jacqueline Burt Cote and Abi Berwager Schreier
Why You *Have* To Make Your Partner's 1st Mother's Day Special (No Pressure!)
The truth is, I don't really remember my first Mother's Day. To be fair, it was a long time ago (my oldest is 18), but I'm guessing the reason I don't remember it is because nothing all that eventful happened... maybe brunch? And whatever did…
By Jacqueline Burt Cote
Here's How To Get A Free Raddish Kids Cooking Kit Sent To Your Door
If you're one of the millions of parents who found yourself #SuddenlyHomeschooling this week, you're probably struggling to find ways to keep your kids engaged and entertained while they're stuck at home. In an attempt to help out families like…
By Jacqueline Burt Cote
Whole Foods Beauty Week Is Here, So Now's The Time To Try The Trends
The clean beauty movement is going strong, but that's no surprise if you're a Whole Foods shopper. The popular natural grocery chain has been a prime destination for clean beauty since people found out that "paraben" is a bad word to see on a label.…
By Jacqueline Burt Cote
9 Romantic Poems To Make Your Wife Melt On Valentine's Day
If the TV sitcoms we grew up with were any indication, then all wives really want on Valentine's Day is for their spouse to show up with a giant, satin-covered box of chocolates and an armful of long-stemmed red roses — or even a poetic declaration…
By Jacqueline Burt Cote and Alice Emory
These Valentine's Day Quotes Say All The Sentimental Stuff So You Don't Have To
Even non-sentimental types accept the holidays in general as an excuse to indulge in more emotional displays than usual, and this is perhaps most true of Valentine's Day. Unfortunately, merely having permission to express your more romantic side…
By Jacqueline Burt Cote and Alice Emory
These Valentine's Day Instagram Captions Will Totally Make You Teary-Eyed
Some people are just in love with love. They live for passion, they find whimsy in everything, they believe 100 percent in fate. If you're one of those love-loving people, you're probably in need of some super sentimental Instagram captions for…
By Jacqueline Burt Cote and Ashley Jones