What's the Work-Life Balance Like at Babylist?

Updated on October 06, 2026

Babylist Employee Perspectives

For me, the greatest part of being a remote worker at Babylist is having the flexibility of balancing my life with my job.

Joe McCormick
Joe McCormick, Staff Software Engineer

What People Are Saying About Babylist

  • Remote or Hybrid Flexibility: Feedback suggests the company operates remote-first with the option to work from home or an Emeryville HQ, and some accounts highlight time and location flexibility. This setup appears to give many corporate teams, including parents, meaningful control over where they work.
  • Time Off Access: Company materials outline vacation time, nine wellness days, 10 paid holidays, a December shutdown, and substantial paid parental leave. Feedback suggests these policies make it easier to step away and recharge when needed.
  • Mental Health Support: Stated benefits include mental-health, parenting, and childcare support. Feedback suggests these resources reinforce a family-oriented approach to wellbeing.

Babylist's Benefits

Offers generous PTO

Offers paid volunteer time

Offers sabbatical leave

Provides floating holidays

Provides paid holidays

Provides paid sick days

Offers company-sponsored outings

Offers fitness stipend

Offers wellness programs

Partners with nonprofits

Provides opportunities to volunteer in the local community

One example of how we volunteer is through a company sponsored Volunteer Week.

Offers a remote work program