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Briana Engelbrecht Assistant Editor.

Briana Engelbrecht

Assistant Editor

About Briana

Briana Engelbrecht is Babylist’s Assistant Editor, where she brings her passion for early childhood development and the perinatal period, plus experience as a mom of two to Babylist articles and guides. A former preschool teacher, she loves children’s picture books, cats, plants and making things.

Experience

Assistant Editor

Education

  • California State University East Bay, Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Development

Certifications

  • California Commission on Teacher Credentialing - Child Development Teacher Permit

Articles by Briana Engelbrecht

12 Outdoor Toys For the Ultimate Toddler-Approved Backyard Space

Mae Whitman’s Babylist Baby Registry

Naming Baby No.2? Ideas for Finding the Perfect Sibling Pair

14 Weirdly Useful Baby Products You’ll Definitely Want to Add to Cart

Middle Names For Baby: Ideas and Inspiration For Choosing the Perfect One

Best Bottles for Breastfed Babies

Here’s What Ashley Tisdale Added to Her Babylist Registry for Baby No. 2

Unique Baby Names: Cool + Unusual Ideas and How to Find Them

How to Create a Toddler Reading Nook

The Best Pregnancy Apps of 2024

The Best At-Home Pregnancy Tests

The Best Swim Diapers for Summer (That Won’t Explode)

The Best Toys to Support Baby’s Development from 0-6 Months

Standard Breast Pumps vs. Hospital-Grade Pumps: What's the Difference?

The Top Babylist Baby Name Trends of 2024—Including a New Rising Star

How to Eat Healthy While Pregnant, According to a Prenatal Nutritionist

Katherine Schwarzenegger Pratt's Favorite Baby Products

The Best Gifts for Dads

The Best Toddler Rain Boots to Make a Splash

The Best Stroller Accessories to Make Outings a Bit Easier

Spring Is Here! This Baby Gear'll Help You Get Outside + Enjoy the Weather

Babylist's Guide to Thank You Cards: When to Send, What to Say + Our Faves

Why I Love It: Mina Baie Stevie Diaper Backpack

Gabourey Sidibe’s Twin Baby Registry on Babylist

Curious About Having a 'Night Nurse'? All the Answers, Including the Cost

How to Create a Bedtime Routine for Your Baby

Best Easter Basket Ideas for Babies and Toddlers

What Do Contractions Feel Like?

Best Bamboo Baby Clothes

Best Hair Care Products for Black Babies and Toddlers

Quiet Luxury for Babies Is a Thing—Here’s How to Elevate Your Registry

Best Diaper Rash Creams of 2024

These Cute Products Help You Capture Baby’s Monthly Milestone Pics

Baby on a Budget Sample Registry

Best Gender Neutral Baby Clothes

How to Read a Pregnancy Test

Best Valentine’s Day Gifts

Bloody Show: Here’s What to Expect and What It Means for Labor

We Put Viral Parenting Hacks to the Test on TikTok

These Will Be the Hottest Baby Names of 2024

Embracing Barbiecore: All Pink Everything

Gender Reveal Ideas for Modern Parents

Best Stuffed Animals for Babies and Toddlers

The Best Kids’ Holiday Outfits

Best Wooden Toys for Babies and Toddlers

The Hottest Toys of This Year For Babies and Kids on Amazon

Ashley Benson’s Baby Registry on Babylist

The Best Dolls for Babies and Toddlers

The Best Dollhouses to Spark Your Kids’ Imagination

Best Gifts for Toddlers Under $30

Best Stocking Stuffers for Preschoolers

Baby’s First Holiday Ornament

The Best Gifts from Black-Owned Businesses

The Best Gifts for Moms

Best Montessori Toys for Babies

Everything You Need to Know About Toddlers and Manners

Everything You Need to Know About Acupuncture During Pregnancy

When Does Breast Milk Come In?

When Do Toddlers Make Friends?

10 Things Not to Say to Your Toddler

Everything You Need to Know About Gentle Parenting

Best Bounce Houses for Toddlers

Best Gifts for a New Big Sibling

Best First Birthday Gifts

Best TV Shows for Toddlers

The Best Baby Registry Items (That Aren’t For Your Baby)

Everything You Need to Know About Montessori for Babies

How to Throw a First Birthday Party

Best Toddler Training Pants

The Best Crafts for Toddlers

Best Playhouses

What to Know about C-Sections

Everything You Need to Know About Smash Cakes

Morning Sickness Survival Guide

Best Toddler Water Bottles

What to Expect at the Hospital During Childbirth

Best Travel Toys for Babies and Toddlers

Best Toddler Pajamas

Can I Afford an Au Pair?

Can I Afford a Nanny?

Everything You Need to Know About Choosing an In-Home Daycare

Everything You Need to Know About Being a Stay-At-Home Parent

Everything You Need to Know About Choosing a Daycare Center

How to Increase Breast Milk Supply

Best Nursery Rugs

Best Toddler Toys to Improve Gross Motor Skills

Where to Shop for the Best Toddler Clothes

What to Know About Preparing Your Dog for Baby

How to Change Your Baby’s Diaper

Best Men’s Prenatal Vitamins

Everything You Need to Know About Postpartum Bleeding

Understanding Your Baby’s Hunger Cues