A Larger Vocabulary
When a baby's brain develops the area that understands visual information develops sooner than the area that understands auditory information, so a younger baby may be able to understand what they see earlier than they can understand what they hear. Adding the visual component, the sign, to the auditory component, your spoken words, may help babies to understand more. This may improve their receptive language abilities. Read more
Aaah, the French. They certainly know children. And we're slowly catching on. Sophie the giraffe has arrived to a few more stores. A childhood friend since 1961 in France, this rubber teether is painted with non-toxic paint and is finally more widely available in Canada. (the word was already out for Hollywood celebs like Kate Hudson and Debra Messing). Perfect for tiny hands, and a must-have for it-moms everywhere. Under 20 bucks, and available at Pinky Blue, www.pinkyblue.ca or Cheeky Monkey, www.cheekymonkey.ca.
Love the colour pink??
2 Sweet Girls In Pink has something for your little princess this holiday season. We carry Bugalug, Ribbies Clippies, Headbands, Tutus, Babylegs, made to match Gymboree and many more great items. We especially love the holiday jewelry .. perhaps we can get the kids out of the candy jar if they have a Peppermint Penguin Bracelet on their wrist! Enjoy Free shipping on all purchases from now until Dec 30.
A nursing mom is a beautiful mom. At BumbleWee Nursing Wear the aim is to make all nursing moms feel as beautiful as they are while making nursing in public convenient, comfortable and easy. Specialized nursing clothing is created to be sexy and fun while still allowing easy and discreet access to the breast. Most of their nursing clothing can also be used during pregnancy as well so you won't have to buy two separate wardrobes. (We love the surplice top with crop pants, perfect for receiving visitors after the baby arrives!) 15% discount on all Fashion Tops and Dresses to customers who enter the coupon code URBAN15.
Sweet Peanut makes the fresh and fun baby basics that hip girls buy when they become hip mamas. Their baby clothes are the only 14 core pieces any mama needs to get ready for baby. Available in fresh, hip and original collections there are prints to help every mama dress her new baby in style. Their vision is to help people make dressing their little ones a joy. (..And did we mention that they have a preemie shop!) 30% off with the promo code PEANUTS.
by Elizabeth Nider
Being a fitness instructor for over 7 years, I was eager to get right back into fitness after my son was born in March 2007. One and a half weeks postpartum I decided to go for a run. Boy was that a mistake. I learned firsthand why The Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada (SOGC) recommends that women wait 2-4 weeks after a vaginal delivery and 6 weeks after a caesarian before beginning an exercise routine. Childbirth is a beautiful time, but with it comes a much needed recovery, not to mention sleepless nights and feelings of loneliness and even desperation. Read more
Get your lil' rascal out of trouble and into an apron! This funky blue/brown apron embroidered with 'I'm the Boss' and a cool dinosaur motif on the front pocket is sure to keep your tyke mess-free while having fun in the kitchen. Great for arts and crafts plus gardening too! available at Lavish and Lime.
