The 47 Best Middle Names for Amelia

Best middle names for Amelia

Congratulations on your baby girl!

You’ve already figured out her first name, so now for the fun part – choosing a middle name!

Making this decision for your newborn can be an exciting but potentially overwhelming task. With endless possibilities, you may wonder which middle name truly complements your daughter’s name.

That’s why I’ve created my guides for picking the perfect middle name. Quick lists you can peruse to help make your decision — you’re bound to fall in love with at least one!

Without any further ado, scroll down the page to see a list of the best middle names for a girl named Amelia.

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The 49 Best Middle Names for Lucas

Best middle names for Lucas

Coming up with the perfect name for your new bundle of joy can be stressful, especially when receiving reactions from friends and family who have a “better” name in mind.

With most parents admitting that finding the right baby name took them months, it’s no surprise that there are tens of thousands of books and websites helping parents find the ideal name.

Unfortunately for new parents, there are actually two names you need to choose. Choosing a great middle name can be almost as important as your child’s first name, but is often treated as an afterthought.

To help with this important decision, I’ve created my Middle Name series! Quick, curated lists of exceptional middle names that go with any name you might have already chosen.

Ready to dive in? Scroll down the page to find a list of the best middle names for a boy named Lucas!

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The 39 Best Middle Names for Claire

The best middle names for Claire

You did it – You’ve finally got your baby’s first name settled, but now it’s time to decide on a middle name.

I know it may seem daunting, but don’t worry – The hardest part is already behind you!

I’m sure by this point you can’t even stand the thought of scrolling through more baby name lists, so I went ahead and did all the work for you.

Read on to discover some of the best middle names for your baby girl, and you might even learn something new about her perfect first name.

Without any further ado, scroll down to see a list of the best middle names for a girl named Claire.

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The 51 Best Middle Names for Emma

The best middle names for Emma

As Shakespeare put it, “What’s in a name?”

Well according to Parenting.com, everything! It turns out your baby’s name can affect a lot more than the monogram on her diaper bag. A name is with a child for life, and it can influence the way others see her.

It’s no wonder that people spend a ton of time searching Google for the perfect first name. Well, the middle name deserves just as much attention!

That’s why I’ve been putting together my Middle Names series. So with a quick glance, you can find the perfect middle name for your daughter!

Now scroll down to see a list of the best middle names for a girl named Emma.

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The 31 Best Middle Names for Isabella

Best middle names for Isabella

Naming your new baby is a huge — and difficult — decision.

It’s no wonder people head online for help, with a quarter of a million people searching for “baby names” on Google every single month.

(Talk about a conservative estimate…)

But what often goes overlooked at first is your baby’s middle name. By the time you get around to picking this, you’re totally “named out” and exhausted!

That’s why I’ve been putting together my Middle Names series. These are quick, curated lists of good middle name ideas for whatever first name you already chose.

Scroll down to see a list of the best middle names for a girl named Isabella.

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The 31 Best Middle Names for Francesca

Best middle names for Francesca

Picking a first name for your baby is one of the hardest decisions you’ll make.

There are so many factors to consider! What sounds good? What family members do you want to honor with the name?

What sounds good with your last name?

By the time you’re done, you’ll be so drained and relieved you finally made a decision you’ll barely have energy left to pick a middle name.

That’s why I’ve been compiling my comprehensive Middle Names series, to help make this decision way easier for you!

Without any further ado, here are the best middle names for a girl named Francesca.

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The 31 Best Middle Names for Daniel

Best middle names for a boy named Daniel

I’m all about solving problems.

Picking a first name for your new baby? That’s an emotional decision. More of an art really.

Picking a middle name that sounds good? Now that’s a problem to solve!

That’s why I created these quick lists, to give you lots of good ideas and save time researching so you can get back to more important things like planning the nursery or finishing up your newborn shopping list.

Without much further ado, let’s dive into the best middle name ideas for a boy named Daniel.

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The 29 Best Middle Names for Ava

Middle names for a girl named Ava

Picking a name for your baby is pretty hard.

There are literally endless good options! And, in the end, it’s a pretty big decision.

But what we often overlook during this arduous process is… the middle name!

By now you’re probably pretty exhausted from researching baby names, so I’ve created these simple lists to help.

Without much further ado, scroll down to see a list of the best middle name ideas for a girl named Ava.

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I took the Mifold booster on a trip with my toddler. (Review)

Mifold booster seat hands-on review

My family recently took a two-week trip to the faraway land of Italy.

The logistics of traveling with a toddler were pretty complex and daunting.

But one of the biggest decisions my wife and I faced was this: Did we want to lug a car seat or booster seat around the whole time on our trip? Could we get by without it?

Wasn’t there a better option out there?

Then one day my wife sent me a link to this, the Mifold grab-and-go booster seat. It claimed to be the ultimate compact solution for safe traveling with a toddler.

So we decided to try it out. And after using it heavily throughout a full two-week trip, here’s my full Mifold booster seat review.

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42+ Things to Do After the Kids Are in Bed (Besides TV)

Fun things to do as a couple or solo after the kids are asleep

Stop me if you’ve been here before.

You finally got the kids to bed.

And I mean, FINALLY. (There was a struggle.)

Now it’s, what, 9pm? And you’ve had a long day. You’re tired. The house is quiet (you can’t be too loud or you’ll undo your hard work getting the kiddos down).

You really don’t feel like doing much of anything. But you also don’t want to go right to bed like a lame.

So what are some things that parents can do as a couple or individually after the kids are in bed? (Other than flopping down in front of the TV and turning on Netflix.)

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