Oh, to be a child. What kid wouldn’t want to play in this all day? The creative possibilities are endless, and the craftmanship is sublime. The Lucy & Michael play tent folds up for easy storage, but it is so pretty, you may just want to keep it in the living room. Available at Raspberry Kids.
Overwhelmed. That’s how many expectant parents feel about making a stroller purchase. With so many choices in the marketplace these days, it can be a daunting task to try and learn what makes one stroller better than another.They have analyzed three types of strollers — jogging strollers, travel strollers, and all-round strollers. Looking at the specific needs of Vancouver parents, and the key features that make a great stroller – excellent handling, reliability, and an easy-to-operate design – they have selected the top picks for 2009.
In my ‘20s I traveled for 6 weeks through Europe with one backpack that I carried myself. For our week-long honeymoon, my husband and I took one large suitcase between us. Just over 2 years later, my husband, 11-month-old daughter, and I had an overflowing luggage cart that held 2 large suitcases (overweight), 2 stuffed-to-the-brim carry-ons, and a car seat. In hindsight, we should have added our playpen to the pile, since the hotel-issued crib for that trip was pretty wobbly.
We are junkies. For everything French. And beyond the Bonpoint-Floriane addiction, there is one product that we can’t live without. The Jacadi sleep sack comes in two sizes, and each season there are a number of new, creative, soft designs for your precious one.
Oh la la! Opening the mail has never been so exciting. Instead of bills and flyers, what appeared in my mailbox today? Nothing other than the sexiest, frilly French panties that I have ever seen. Panty by Post is the brainchild of Natalie Grunberg and Lori Sholzberg, and in our estimation, will up Canada’s birthrate by alot. Great as a gift delivered monthly, you can order one, six or twelve pairs of sexy panties. Sure to boost your self esteem during the pregnancy or postpardom period, the marketing for the company features naturally beautiful women who are not airbrushed. Fabulous!
Q – How should I deal with my increased breast size in clothing?
A – Breasts change drastically during pre-pregnancy, pregnancy and post pregnancy. Increased breast size can be as frustrating as not getting back into your jeans. But don’t hide it! Flaunt it, but first embrace it. Start by getting a proper fit. Believe it or not, the majority of all women aren’t wearing the proper bra for their breast. Wearing the right size bra is essential for proper support. Bulky knit sweaters and extra layers are definitely not what you want to be wearing. Instead opt for smooth silk button downs, smooth Tee shirts and printed wrap dresses.
Q – Does a maxi-dress really hide my tummy?
A – Borrowing from celebrity style (Anegelina loved these), the maxi-dress is a long, flowing frock that can certainly be comfy during the later stages of prenancy. Just be sure that the bodice is fitted so you don’t look like you’ve donned a mu-mu. And careful of lenght – we don’t want you tripping on a hem!
New parents will always need something and will be very grateful for any gifts. There are lots of practical gift ideas
Reading aloud to your baby teaches them about communication, stimulates brain and language development, introduces concepts such as numbers, letters, colours and shapes, builds listening, memory and vocabulary skills and gives babies information about the world around them. When reading, your child hears you using different emotions and sounds, which fosters emotional and social development.
There is growing debate about the potential health implications of the chemicals that leach from some plastics and their possible side effects on babies. As a precaution, The Consumer Product Safety Commission has advised parents to dispose of soft vinyl teethers and plastic toys that infants chew or suck on. Clear plastic baby bottles are another area of concern. Not much is known about the effect the chemicals in these plastics have on humans, so it may be prudent to limit your baby’s exposure to them.