HAVING A BABY IN VANCOUVER
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• Newborn-Ready Stroller & Car Seat Guides • Mama’s Choice Award Winners • Sleep Calm & Dream On
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Vancouver A RESOURCE GUIDE
PUBLISHED BY MODERN MAMA EDITOR CONNIE PETERS SALES & MARKETING ANGELA SANTORO, VANCOUVER LEANNE JANZEN, WINNIPEG DEB THOMPSON, CALGARY LINDSAY MACDONALD, EDMONTON DESIGN GUPPY DESIGN EDITORIAL CONTRIBUTORS ACTIVE BABY MODERN MAMA THE SLEEPING CHILD EDITORIAL PHOTOGRAPHY It is a true honour for Jamie to photograph her clients’ personalities, relationships, current milestones & everyday occasions. There is something very humbling about photography; having the ability to capture special moments between loved ones, and making those moments last forever in a picture. We all have a story to tell, and for Jamie it’s a privilege to capture so many of those. www.jamielaurenphotography.com VISIT WWW.MODERNMAMA.COM TODAY! CONTACT US CONNIE@MODERNMAMA.COM
PUBLISHER’S NOTE Here it is, your guide to having a baby in Vancouver for 2016 and we’ve got more, almost daily at www.modernmama.com/vancouver too - come find us there! We’ve been getting moms out of the house for nearly five years in Vancouver and 8 in other Canadian cities. Come find us, check out the site and follow us on social too! Yours in modern motherhood, Connie Peters Founder, modernmama.com
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2016|Vancouver 06 Newborn-Ready Stroller Guide Active Baby provides their picks for the best in modern and innovative strollers for your new babe. 10 Mama’s Choice Award Winners You vote and we tell everyone about your top picks. Local Vancouver WINNERS for everything mom & baby in the city. 12 Newborn-Ready Car Seat Guide If you want the most innovative and modern picks for one of the most important pieces of gear you will buy for baby, check out this list from Active Baby.
21 Local Resources: Bump The very best businesses Vancouver has to offer you throughout your pregnancy. 25 Local Resources: Nesting The very best businesses Vancouver has to offer in preparing you for living with your new bundle. 28 Local Resources: Baby The very best businesses Vancouver has to offer you through infancy and the first couple of years with baby.
16 Sleep Calm and Dream On The most effective sleep tips for new parents from The Sleeping Child.
photo: Jamie Lauren Photography
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Newborn-Ready Stroller Guide We asked our friends over at Active Baby to help us pick the best of the best in strollers for your babe. These are the most modern, functional and qualityfor-your-dollar strollers on the market for 2016!
BUGABOO BEE 3 For Urban Parents on the Fly $679.00- $819.00
UPPABABY VISTA Grows with your family $1124.99- $1174.99
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The Bugaboo Bee 3 is the the smallest (and sweetest!) full size stroller there is! It’s perfect for travel, and is suitable for brand-new babes, through infancy, and up to 37.5 lbs. With a seat that is fully reclinable, reversible, extendable, and height adjustable, and independent suspension for a wonderfully smooth ride, both baby and parent alike will be nothing but comfortable with this choice. The canopy provides excellent protection for your newborn from the sun, wind, and rain, and looks just lovely for city strollin’. Other awesome features to boast include a lightweight, compact fold, making it easy to carry fit just about anywhere, and the fact that it’s available in 64 amazing colour combinations!
Uppababy’s really thought of everything with this stroller, so that you don’t have to! As beautifully functional as it is stylish, the Uppababy Vista’s smart, versatile design adapts effortlessly to suit your growing family’s needs with ease. From day one home from the hospital with your newborn in the included bassinet, and all the way through early childhood years, this stroller is designed to carry all of your precious cargo, even up to 3 kids, with added attachments. It’s small enough to maneuver comfortably, and a breeze to fold up, but with features like its huge, easy-access basket, one-hand reclining, full size, front and rear facing toddler seat, and height adjustable canopy and handlebar, it has all of the versatility, storage and room for baby that you could dream of!
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BUGABOO CAMELEON 3 the Iconic All-In-One Stroller $969.00 - $1,269.00 The Bugaboo Cameleon 3 is just how it sounds—ready to adapt to your many and various adventures, providing baby with a soft and steady journey whether cruising in the city or on an excursion through the woods*! Switch between the newborn bassinet and toddler seat, adjust the suspension and reverse the seat for comfort, and rotate the carrying handle for easy access for baby pick-up! Both the bassinet and seat are quick and easy to remove, and designed to stand alone when necessary. Iconic meets practical and functional in this quality all-in-one stroller! *rough terrain wheels sold separately
PEG PEREGO BOOK POP-UP
Class, Comfort, and Mobility $879.97
This gorgeous, Italian made stroller comes complete with a folding bassinet and reversible seat, and has a high caliber of quality that you can trust. The premium chassis serves as a durable, solid base for controlled movement and stability, is lightweight, and is designed to fold easily inward with minimal effort— singlehandedly, like a book. One-hand steering is also an option, and the adjustable handlebar is outfitted with super soft and cushy “Prima Classe” material, giving it a more luxurious feel. Add to the list a spacious, easy-loading storage basket, large, polyurethane wheels with ball bearings and great suspension for top notch maneuverability, and even a removable mattress approved for overnight sleeping, the Peg Perego Book Pop-Up checks all of the boxes for an awesome newborn stroller!
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MOUNTAIN BUGGY TERRAIN The Ultimate Adaptable
Jogging Stroller | $598.97
PHIL & TEDS NAVIGATOR
For Multitasking On-the-Go $499.97
The Mountain Buggy Terrain is the optimal jogging stroller with the ability to venture over just about any landscape imaginable! Take your little one for a safe and secure ride down by the waterfront, through a bumpy forest trail, up to the mountaintop –you name it! This stroller really is up for anything and everything that you can imagine. New and improved, the Terrain now offers the Carrycot Plus, a comfy-cozy newborn ready lie-flat bassinet that can be adjusted easily to incline mode as baby grows, and turned into a parent-facing seat as more time goes on. This sturdy stroller features a hand operated brake for speed control, incredible shock absorption, the ability to switch between 16” and 12” tires, and a front wheel that can lock back, lock forward, or swivel. It handles well over curbs and other obstacles with better weight distribution than ever. Tons of zippered storage, a headphone eyelet, and water bottle holders make it that much easier to get out and get active!
Phil & teds’ Navigator v3 is another great all-terrain option. This inline double stroller is all about safety and convenience: the super slim frame is great for fitting through narrow spaces, it’s light and very easy to steer even over rougher terrain (due to its air filled tires and a front wheel that can swivel effortlessly, or be locked in place), and their Auto stop feature is there to save you time and stress! The forward facing seat can recline to lie completely flat to cradle baby comfortably up to 20 lbs, making it a wonderful option for a first stage stroller, from newborn to 6 months! Their Snug and Cocoon Carrycots, and face-to face parent facing seats are newborn ready as well.
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Mama’s Choice
Awards Winners We heard from you, loud and clear, the best of the best for new moms in Vancouver! All of you had something to say, and here they are … the winners of the first annual Mama’s Choice Awards: 1. Best Baby Store: TJ’s The Kiddies Store 2. Best Kids Furniture Store: IKEA 3. Best Baby Clothing Store: Old Navy 4. B est Kid Friendly Restaurant: White Spot 5. Best Prenatal Classes: Fit4Two
6. Best Post Natal Fitness Class: Fit 4 Two 7. Best Mom and Me Class: Signing Babies 8. Best Birthday Party Venue: Tied: ‘at home’ and Community Centre 9. Best Maternity Clothing Store: Thyme Maternity 10. Best Local Service for Moms: Public Health
photo: Jamie Lauren Photography
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Additional Services: • Preconception Care • Prenatal Classes • Acupuncture • Massage Therapy
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Newborn-Ready Car Seat Guide Active Baby shared their top car seat picks for 2016. These are not only beautiful and functional, but innovations in modern safety and style for your new babe. Please remember to follow all safety instructions and local vehicle safety laws for proper car seat use.
MAXI-COSI MICO AP 2.0 INCREDIBLY LIGHT | $299.97
UPPABABY MESA MAKING LIFE EASIER | $429.99
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At 8.6 lbs, this is the lightest premium seat in its class! MICO AP is rear facing, suitable for babies from 5-22 lbs, and 19”- 29”, and is super easy to click in and out of its stay-in-car base and attach to your Maxi-Cosi or Quinny stroller. The base itself is height-adjustable and easy enough to install and switch between vehicles. The seat feels luxurious, with new premium moisture-wicking, machine washable material, and tons of softer than average padding to ensure comfort. The Cozi-Dozi™ infant insert is included with the seat, as well. Most importantly, Mico AP uses advanced Air Protect® side-impact technology to provide extra head protection. Safe, but also stylish, Mico AP Comes in a selection of bold colours, and is outfitted with a beautiful canopy to shield little eyes from the sun.
We cannot rave enough about the Uppababy MESA—especially it’s incredibly easy, 10-second installation! LATCH connectors, red-to-green tightness and level indicators, no-rethread harness, buckle storage pockets, and a 4-position adjustable foot, among other features, make set-up incredibly fast and accurate! It’s a rear-facing seat with an infant insert, that’s great for preemies, accommodating children 4-35 lbs and up to 32” tall. It weighs less than 10 lbs, is compatible with VISTA and CRUZ strollers, and is an absolute dream to pop in and out of stroller and base alike. As far as safety goes, MESA’s headrest is reinforced with EPP foam, and the integrated design keeps baby’s head stationary during a collision, resulting in up to 4x better test scores than other premium infant seats. To top it off, it’s made with soft, breathable, easily removable, washable material, and comes with an SPF 50 hideaway canopy.
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PEG PEREGO PRIMO VIAGGIO 4-35 ITALIAN-CRAFTED STYLE $329.97-$349.97
Here’s another rear-facing seat for infants 4-35 lbs, and up to 32”. Weighing only 9.5 lbs, it’s easy to transport between car and (Peg Perego) stroller, for a complete travel system. UAS and the “Right Tight” system make installation easy. Adjustments are a piece of cake as well, with a simple recline, and Tri-Zone Level Indicator to find the perfect angle for your child as they grow. There are straps to hold the harness out of the way when necessary, and SIP that adjusts between 6 positions, without rethreading, even with baby in the seat. A dual cushion system provides appropriate support, depending on your child’s size. A steel-plated back minimizes flexing and forward movement, and the energy-absorbing EPS foam, anti-rebound bar, and top tether hook all add excellent protection in case of a collision.
PEG PEREGO PRIMO VIAGGIO SIP 5-65 Safety, Style & Comfort | $369.97-$399.97 This convertible seat (rear-facing from 5-45 lbs, and forward-facing from 22-65 lbs, and up to 49” in height) has a higher rear-facing limit than many others. At 18.5” wide, it can often be installed 3 across, but still has a wide, padded seat tailored in breathable, easy to clean fabric. The infant insert is a nice addition, ensuring that baby is secure and comfy as can be. It uses the LATCH system, is easy to adjust, and has a leveling to help you get the recline angle set up correctly. Add to its description all of the safety features included with the Primo Viaggio 4-35, and you’re sitting pretty.
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DIONO RANIER LONG LIVE THE CAR SEAT | $399.97 With incredible rear-facing (5-50 lbs) as well as forward facing (22-65 lbs) capabilities, Ranier boasts the largest forward-facing capacity of any 5-point harness seat, before converting to a booster for children 50-120 lbs. Diono’s SuperLATCH ™ system and narrow base make installation easier than ever, even when seating 3 across! Great adjustability, a spacious interior, extra-long leg support, cushions and memory foam add comfort. Deep side walls provide phenomenal SIP, with EPS foam surrounding the whole seat. The harness is energy-absorbing as well, and the steel frame has a reinforced headrest and sides. Extra features include a cup holder, machine washable and dryable cover, and the fact that it`s airplane approved and folds up for travel.
CLEK FOONF WITH INFANT THINGY NO-COMPROMISE $619.94-$669.94
You can feel really good about this solid convertible seat. With the Infant Thingy, it accommodates children rear-facing 25”-43” and 5-40 lbs, and forward-facing 30”-49” and 22-65 lbs. The UAS installation takes mere seconds, and 3 seats fit side-by-side. The height it gives children while rear-facing usually allows them to see out the window, and the seat itself is very plush. It is made with GREENGUARD Select Certified fabric that effectively repels moisture, stains, and bacteria! it has a steel and magnesium sub-structure, comes with an anti-rebound bar, and is reinforced with Rapid Energy Absorbing Crumple Technology and 3 layers of energy-absorbing foam for optimal SIP. Oh, and it’s recyclable. No wonder they call it “the mother of all car seats”
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SLEEP CALM & Dream On It is common in today’s world to think that total exhaustion is simply a part of parenting. We think that becoming Mom or Dad equals years of wondering where the ‘old you’ went while you stumble for your words, reheat your coffee for the tenth time, and say to your friends ‘I don’t know when I last slept 4 hours straight.’ We want to tell you that parenting does not have to be filled with fatigue; in fact, with the right strategies both your child (and you!) can get the rest you need to live a healthy, happy, and flexible family life.
A routine is a wonderful way to create happy bedtimes so you can bond with your child instead of struggle with them. They should be exactly the same. Every. Single. Time. Consistent and predictable sleep routines for bedtime and naptime are vital so that your child knows exactly what to expect. Our recommended bedtime routine is listed below and should be 20-30 minutes long. The naptime routine is a shortened version of the bedtime routine, minus the bath and the feed, and should last about 5 minutes.
It is up to us as parents to help our children get their desperately required Zzzs. The first step towards giving your family good sleep is to accept that naps and a good night’s rest are crucial for a child’s development and are just as important for good health as nourishment, love, and shelter. Then, you need to develop your sleep plan, an outline of how you and your family decide to handle every aspect of nighttime sleep and naps*. The foundation of a healthy sleep plan is based on two key items that will help you not only just survive – but also thrive - as a parent of a young child who needs more sleep:
• Bedtime bath (no need to lather up every day, a quick dunk is fine )
1. Having consistent sleep routines 2. Knowing your child’s sleepy cues and awake windows
• Diaper and sleep wear (we highly recommend using sleep sacks) • Have a bedtime feed/drink** (don’t forget to brush teeth) • Read a book (it doesn’t have to be long) • Sing a short song (‘twinkle-twinkle little star’ is a great one) • Put your child in their sleep space while they are still awake Yes – we said it! Put your child down awake: no rocking, bouncing or feeding your child to sleep. Once your little one knows how to fall asleep without relying on you, you’ll see a dramatic change in how long they sleep. Being 100% consistent with your child’s sleep routines will help them become familiar with how to put themselves to sleep in every situation – no matter where you are.
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‘Sleepy cues’ are the tired signs that your child exhibits before they are overtired. The most common include pink eyebrows and the ‘million-mile stare,’ when your child seems to mentally ‘check out’ for a moment. Look for these sleepy cues so you can identify when your child needs to start their sleep routine. Behaviour such as overexcitement, high emotions, eye rubbing, back arching, and ear pulling are overtired signs and show that your child should have gone to sleep earlier. Remember, an overtired child is a child that has a very difficult time relaxing for sleep - and that makes for stressful family bedtimes. Watch for sleepy cues and give yourself adequate time for the sleep routine; plan ahead and be prepared!
An ‘awake window’ is the time period from when your child wakes to when they fall back asleep for their nap or for bedtime. Children – right from newborn age – can only stay awake for a certain period of time before they catapult into a state of overtiredness. If you do not notice sleepy cues in your child (which does happen!), start by following your child’s age-based awake window, which is unique to them. Start on the low side and watch carefully! Newborn: 45 - 60 minutes 3 - 6 months: 1 - 2 hours 6 - 12 months: 2 - 3.5 hours 12+ months***: 2.5 - 6 hours
* A newborn child needs to feed around the clock to be healthy. We recommend that your child be over 13 weeks AND 13 pounds before you consider rescheduling nighttime feeds to the daytime. ** If your child is over a year, consider having a feed (breast or bottle) before bath time. *** The awake window for 12+ months is relevant until a child is ready to give up napping, often around 3-4 years old.
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Implementing these core strategies at a young age is the key to moving towards a life of restful naps and happier bedtimes. Some children and parents, however, are at the point where they might need a little (or a lot!) of help in modifying a child’s learned sleep habits. We no longer have the proverbial ‘village’ of support when it comes to raising children so, if you’re looking for more advice for your situation, consider hiring a Certified Child Sleep Consultant. Sleep consulting is becoming increasingly popular amongst parents because a consultant can give you the answers and support you need - when you need it – and can provide you with a proven, customized sleep plan for your child so that your family can sleep calm and dream on.
Rest assured! Kari Wright, B.A., B.Ed., and Alison Ruks, B.M., C.H., are Certified Child Sleep Specialists and co-founders of The Sleeping Child who provide sleep solutions and support to families around the world. They are mothers who have faced the challenges of child sleep issues, have over 30 years of combined family health and education experience, and are passionate about helping you develop positive family experiences. Find out more at www.thesleepingchild.com or visit their Facebook page ‘The Sleeping Child’ to learn more and book your free 15-minute sleep consultation.
Visit our website to book your FREE, no obligation, 15-minute sleep consultation. www.thesleepingchild.com
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Bump - Maternity Fashion
Bump - 3D Ultrasound
Boomers & Echoes (604) 984-6163 boomersandechoes.com
3D Baby Ultrasound (604) 738.3858
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Bump - Pre-Natal Fitness
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Bare Fit and Pregnant (604) 312-3814
Bloom Community Midwives (604) 609-3550 bloomcommunitymidwives.com
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Olive Fertility Centre (604) 559-9950 olivefertility.com Acumamas (778) 323-3973 Bloom Family Wellness Centre (604) 988-1411 Canopy Integrated Health (604) 973-0210 Cheryl Leia Physiotherapy (604) 973-0210 Coco Chiropractic Wellness (604) 688-5437 Crossroads Obstetrics (604) 872-5484 Dayan Physiotherapy & Pelvic Floor Clinic (604) 739-3133 evolve Nurturing Vitality (604) 255-7777 Hennessey Salon & Spa (604) 981-3303
Cells for Life (877) 235-1997
Le Petit Spa (604) 224-4314
Cord Blood Bank of Canada (866) 366-7057
Listening Hands Physio (604) 460-7890
Healthcord (877) 714-6361
Pollock Clinics (vasectomy & circumcision) (604) 717-6200
Inception Lifebank (866) 606-2790
Warm Buddy (877) 649-9276
Progenics (866) 921-1666
West 1st Chiropractic Clinic (604) 736-8353
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VANCOUVER | Bump - Birth Doulas Acumamas (778) 323-3973 Adar Birth Services (778) 847-2273 Apple Blossom Families (604) 551.8604 As I Breathe (Hypnobirthing) (778) 877-2410 asibreathe.ca Best Beginnings Doula Care (604) 700-4115 Birth Takes a Village (604) 928-2334 Birthing Buddies (778) 835-2142 Blissful Beginnings Doula Services (604) 626-1079 Bloom Community Midwives (604) 254-1100 Bunky Bambino (778) 835-2142 Cherish Childbirth (778) 998-2610
resources
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Bump - Midwives
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Deme Pre & Postnatal Services (604) 928-0620 Discover Within (Hypnobirthing) (604) 762-8445 discoverwithin.ca Divine Child Doula Services (604) 322-7769
Bloom Community Midwives (604) 609-3550 bloomcommunitymidwives.com Ostara Midwifery (604) 385-0535 heartcenteredbirth.net Westside Midwives (604) 224-0686 westsidemidwives.com
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Bump - Pre-Natal Classes
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Coast Midwifery North Shore (604) 296-9669
Preparing for Parenting info@preparingforparenting.ca preparingforparenting.ca
Commercial Drive Midwives (604) 875-1899
As I Breathe (Hypnobirthing) (778) 877-2410
Family Midwifery Care (604) 515-1505
Baby Prep (778) 389-0048
Mama Goddess Birth Shop (888) 588-7417
Belly to Baby Prenatal Education (778) 628 2698
Midwifery Associates North Shore (604) 450-1126
Birthing Buddies (604) 928-2334
Midwifery Care North Shore (604) 984 6960
Childbearing Prenatal Classes (604) 878-1031
Midwives Association of BC (604) 736-5976
Dancing Star Birth (604) 254-1100
Open Door Midwifery (604) 336-0444
Discover Within (Hypnobirthing) (604) 762-8445
Pacific Midwifery Practice (604) 874.7999 Pomegranate Community Midwives (604) 255-5556 Richmond Midwifery (778) 297-1678 Richmond Midwifery Service (604) 488.7412 Sage Midwifery (778) 571-2909
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Strathcona Midwifery (604) 876 2855 The MidWifery Group (604) 877-7766
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Along Comes A Baby (360) 671-5523
Steveston Village Maternity (778) 297-7379
Babes on 4th (604) 739-9870
Sun 7 Designs sun7designs@shaw.ca
Babies R Us (604) 733-8697
Sweet Dreams & Flying Machines (866) 701-2059
BabyGoRound (donations) (604) 558-4840
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Baby’s World (604) 515-0888
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BC Playthings (604) 986-4111
Wee Woolies (250) 889-4770
Beansprouts (604) 871-9782
Toy Jungle (604) 925-0741
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WestCoast Kids (604) 288-1168
Crocodile Baby (866) 761-2762
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ella+elliot (604) 563-1845
Yaya Baby (604) 831-7847
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VANCOUVER | Nesting - Baby Planners Busy Bump Maternity Services (604) 575-4555 New Beginnings (778) 888-7976 New Life Essentials Maternity Concierge (778) 838-1608
Nesting - Meal Prep & Delivery DinnerWorks mail@dinnerworks.com Gourmet TakeAway (604) 533-0700 Real Meals (604) 375-9990 SPUD (604) 215-7783 Sydney Badger Cuisine info@sydneybadgercuisine.com Well Fed Studio (604) 971-4756
Nesting - Earth Friendly Active Baby (877) 986-8977 activebaby.ca Boomers & Echoes (604) 984-6163 boomersandechoes.com Hazel & Jools (604) 730-8689 hazelhipmoms.com Lagoon Baby (604) 761-8961 lagoonbaby.com
resources
Lovey’s (604) 762-7425 loveys.ca AspenClean (855) 925-9900 Better Baby Bums info@betterbabybums.com Bumbini Cloth Diapers (855) 838-0788 ella+elliot (604) 563-1845 ENJO Canada Inc. (604) 367-7559 Happy Baby Cheeks Cloth Diaper Service (604) 539-8322 Happy Baby Daily Needs (604) 714-0387 In Good Company ingoodcompanyshop.com Lagoon Baby lagoonbaby.com Max Loves Lulu (604) 779-2330 My Little Green Shop (855) 545-7467 New & Green Baby Co. (888) 373-5566 Steveston Village Maternity (778) 297-7379 Simply Merino (604) 779-3149 Tender Tushies (604) 916-0471 The Soap Dispensary (604) 568-3141 Yaya Baby (604) 831-7847
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resources
Nesting - Nursery Design
BCAA Road Safety Foundation (877) 247-5551
Active Baby (877) 986-8977 activebaby.ca
Beesafe Solutions (604) 526.3548
Boomers & Echoes (604) 984-6163 boomersandechoes.com Canada’s Baby Store (855) 567-2345 canadasbabystore.com Baby’s World (866) 515-0888 Cici Art Factory (604) 561-2512 Crocodile Baby (866) 761-2762 ella+elliot (604) 563-1845 Lussobaby (778) 340-0648 Pottery Barn Kids (604) 638-7494 West Coast Kids (866) 543-7859
Nesting - Safety Active Baby (877) 986-8977 activebaby.ca Boomers & Echoes (604) 984-6163 boomersandechoes.com Modern Mama (CPR workshops) (778) 229-3843 modernmama.com Baby Safety Elements (778) 990 8803
Coastal First Aid 778-838-1052 Kidproof BC 604.605.0522 Kids In the Back (604) 617-0624 LifeLink Safety Services (604) 428 1870 Lussobaby (778) 340-0648 Safe Beginnings First Aid (604) 340-2452 St. John Ambulance (604) 321-2652
Nesting - Consignment Boomers & Echoes (604) 984-6163 boomersandechoes.com BabyGoRound (donations) (604) 558-4840 Bearycuteboutique (604) 613-0169 Buckets of Fun Consignment (604) 542-8697 For Kids Only Consignment Store (604) 937-3755 Just Between Friends yendipang@jbfsale.com Once Upon a Child (778) 397-6822 Wee Ones Reruns (604) 708-0956
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VANCOUVER | Baby - Birthday Parties Artspace Children’s Art Centre (778) 989.9051 Burnaby Recreation Centres (604) 294-7450 City of Vancouver Community Centres (604) 873-7000 Coquitlam Recreation Centres (604) 927-3000 Crash Crawly’s (604) 526-1551 Go Bananas (604) 858-9814 Greater Vancouver Zoo (604) 856-6825
resources
Vancouver Aquarium (604) 659-3474 West Van Community Centres (604) 925-7201 Yoga Buttons Studio (604) 739-9642
Baby - Consultants for Parents North Shore Pediatric Dentistry (604) 971-3940 northshorepediatricdentistry.com Olive Fertility Centre (604) 559-9950 olivefertility.com
Gymboree Play & Music (604) 945-4967
Pediatric Dental Group (604) 263-2422 pdgdental.com
Jump Gymnastics (604) 568.9690
Deme Pre & Postnatal Services (604) 339-6621
Kerrisdale Play Palace (604) 257-8121
Fitness Doula (604) 910-3065
Maplewood Farm (604) 929-5610
Kids Physio Group (604) 730-6966
New Westminster Parks Culture & Rec (604) 527-4567
Leap Therapy for Kids (604) 770-0101
Party City (604) 929-9202
Life Stages Feeding (778) 847-6464
Party Monkey (855) 298-1777
Loving Touch Doula Services (604) 619-5982
Richmond Parks & Recreation (604) 276-4000
Miss Behaviour (778) 996-6535
Salsa Tots Birthday Parties (778) 285-6265
Mission2Care (604) 279-2055
Surrey Recreation Centres (604) 591-4011
Mother Me (604) 524-1793
The Party Monkey (855) 298-1777
Pollock Clinics (vasectomy & circumcision) (604) 717-6200
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Baby - Mommy & Me Classes
Prenatal to Parenting (604) 928-0620 Ripple Effect Coaching (604) 418-7821
BrightStars Performing Arts (604) 725-1607
Tania Zulkoskey Counselling (604) 771-8647
Cineplex Odeon: Stars & Strollers (604) 985-4215
The Birth Continuum (604) 716-8154
Gymboree Play & Music (604) 945-4967
Tot2Teen Dental (604) 569-3669
I Hope Family Centre (604) 988-5281
Vitamin K Nutrition Consulting (604) 506-0399
Kindermusik (604) 813-0831
Baby - Sleep Consultants
Movies for Mommies vancouver@movies4mommies.com
The Sleeping Child (844) 837-5337 thesleepingchild.com
Music for Young Children (800) 561-1692
A Kiss Goodnight (604) 984-0116
Salsa Tots & Salsa Babies (604) 492-3688
Cheekychops (778) 298-8908
Shop N Stroll (604) 492-3688
Dancing Star Birth (604) 254-1100
Staccato Music Studios (604) 421-3753
Hushababy (604) 803-0068
Yoga Buttons Studio (604) 739-9642
Little Dreamers Consulting (604) 319-0207
Baby - Moms Groups
Rockababy (778) 821-3100
Modern Mama (778) 229-3843 modernmama.com
Sleep Stars Consulting (778) 881-4345
La Leche League (800) 665-4324
Sleepy Miracles (604) 788-3044 Winks and Whispers Sleep Consultant (604) 787-8232
Meetup.com meetup.com Mommy Connections 604-240-1001 Moms Get Real momsgetreal.ca
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resources
Baby - Childcare
Baby - Post-Natal Fitness
Ace Personnel Domestic Services (604) 321-2778 acepersonnel.ca
Burnaby Recreation Centres (604) 294-7450
BrightPath Eary Learning & Childcare (888) 808-2252 brightpathkids.com CEFA Early Learning (604) 708 2332 cefa.ca A-Class Nannies & Caregivers Inc care@aclassnannies.com Budding Children’s Garden & Daycare (604) 569-3951 Child Care Resource & Referral (604) 985-7138 Jellybean Park (604) 431-8850 Kids & Company (604) 742-0552 Kids Castle Daycare (604) 980-7871 Kiwi and Koala Nannies Inc. (604) 358-5494 Lullabye League (778) 235-8723 myBestHelper (604) 347-7338 Nannies On Call (604) 734-1776 Sweet Peas Cottage (604) 988 9989
City of Vancouver Community Centres (604) 873-7000 Coquitlam Recreation Centres (604) 927-3000 CoreBody Pilates & Yoga (604) 916-9335 Fit 4 Two (604) 602-1546 Fitness Doula (604) 910-3065 New Westminster Parks Culture & Rec (604) 527-4567 North Van Rec (604) 987-7529 Richmond Parks & Recreation (604) 276-4000 Surrey Recreation Centres (604) 591-4011 West Vancouver Community Centres (604) 925-7201 Yoga Buttons Studio (604) 739-9642
Baby - Community Resources BabyGoRound (donations) (604) 558-4840 babygoround.ca Family Services North Shore (604) 988-5281 HealthLinkBC 811
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La Leche League (800) 665-4324
Baby - Publications
Pacific Post Partum Support Society (604) 255-7999
KidsVancouver.com kidsvancouver.com kidsvancouver@shaw.ca
Vancouver Coastal Health (604) 736-2033 Vancouver Community Dental Health Program (800) 748-1144 Vital Statistics Agency (Online Birth Registration) (888) 876-1633
VancouverMom.ca VancouverMom.ca (604) 764-9177 WestCoast Families Magazine westcoastfamilies.com (604) 249-2866 Yoyomama.ca yoyomama.ca (778) 868-9097 Family Fun Vancouver familyfuncanada.com/vancouver Info@familyfuncanada.com
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