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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 KIM VOPNI ACTIVE BABY MODERN MAMA BUMP MATERNITY THE SLEEPING CHILD EDITORIAL PHOTOGRAPHY Given Ideas Visual Productions is a small photography business who focus on making the photography sessions fun and interactive. www.givenideas.com VISIT WWW.MODERNMAMA.COM TODAY! CONTACT US CONNIE@MODERNMAMA.COM
PUBLISHER’S NOTE Here it is, your guide to having a baby in Winnipeg for 2016 and we’ve got more, almost daily at www.modernmama.com/winnipeg too - come find us there! We’ve been getting moms out of the house for nearly three years in Winnipeg and eight years 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 On Instagram at @modernmama On Twitter at @modern_mama Facebook at ‘Modern Mama Winnipeg’ And Pinterest at pinterest.com/modernmamateam
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2016|Winnipeg 06 Newborn-Ready Stroller Guide Active Baby provides their picks for the best in modern and innovative strollers for your new babe. 10 Bump Maternity’s Guide To Dressing Your Bump Style your bump for current trends that will flatter and yet remain comfortable for all nine months. 14 Prepare to Push Train your body for labour with tips and advice from a pelvic wellness expert. 16 Newborn-Ready Car Seat Guide 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. 19 Mama’s Choice Award Winners You vote and we tell everyone about your top picks. Local Winnipeg WINNERS for everything mom & baby in the city.
23 Hospital Checklist Don’t forget! Make a list and check it off, this is what you’ll really need for the Hospital. 24 Registry Checklist It’s not a never-ending list, these are the must-haves for you to bring baby home and the first few months of parenthood. 25 Local Resources: Bump The very best businesses Winnipeg has to offer you throughout your pregnancy. 26 Local Resources: Nesting The very best businesses Winnipeg has to offer in preparing you for living with your new bundle. 27 Local Resources: Baby The very best businesses Winnipeg has to offer you through infancy and the first couple of years with baby.
20 Sleep Calm and Dream On The most effective tips for sleep when you’re a new parent.
photo: Given Ideas
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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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Bump Maternity’s Guide To Dressing Your Bump Wardrobe must haves for the blossoming bump Maternity Jeans No woman should be without a comfortable, flattering pair of jeans. Paige offers you designer denim that will keep you styling in underbump options while Queen Mum gives you an overbump choice. From skinny to boyfriend, both brands come in a variety of washes and colours. Basic t-shirt, tanks and more Isabella Oliver is the master of flattering ruched tops in short sleeve, long sleeve and layering lengths. Tanks and t’s from Queen Mum or Boob design give you the must have layering options in fantastic fabrics and styles. Another basic but ever so classic is a crisp white blouse. Pair these with a beat up boyfriend jean and blazer for on trend fashion. Maternity dress Every wardrobe needs a LBD and your maternity wardrobe is no exception. There is no shortage of options here from knee length, mid length to maxi in not just black but colourful choices, stripes and prints. Styles range from casual, business appropriate to formal event wear. Tunics are another great option paired with leggings or skinny jeans.
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At Bump Maternity we truly believe that pregnancy is one of the most beautiful times of your life. Our goal is to offer unrivaled customer service while helping you find comfortable, flattering clothing that reflects your personal style. After all, you can’t hide beautiful!
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Leggings Comfort, comfort, comfort. Seraphine’s bamboo leggings in over or under bump options will give you absolute comfort. Wear them with tunics, long t’s or cardigans. Buy 2 pairs, you’ll thank us later. Isabella Oliver offers a more structured “tregging” with beautiful seaming that looks amazing paired with a riding boot . Accessories and Bags We are women after all, so what is a wardrobe without accessories. Echo scarves and fashion jewelry will give every outfit your own personal stamp of style. The perfect diaper bag no longer needs to look like one. Matt and Nat, Storksak and Petunia Pickle Bottom are amazing bags that you will be happy to use way past your diaper bag days. Outerwear We do live in Manitoba, so no wardrobe is complete without an outer layer. The M Coat and M Shell are truly ingenious in their design. These coats give you the ability to wear it maternity, with your infant in a frontal carrier and converts to a regular fitting non maternity coat. Brilliant. Nursing wear It’s every woman’s right to nurse in comfort and style. Boob design gives you discreet nursing options from tanks, t-shirts, hoodies, bathing suits and dresses. Let’s not forget about nursing bras. Boob and Cake lingerie have you covered there offering you soft sleep bras, structured bras and even nursing sports bras with light or full support.
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Prepare to
Push! BY KIM VOPNI
In the fitness industry there are several principles of training. One of them is the principle of specificity. Essentially it means that you should train your body for the event you are preparing for. If you want to run a marathon your training should include running and strength and stretch activities for the muscles involved in running. If you want to be a better basketball player, you should practice a lot of drills, build strength and endurance in the muscles that are used for agility and dribbling and then play a lot of basketball. Birth is no different – well it is a bit different since you can’t really practice giving birth over and over but you can prepare your body for the big day. If you want to birth well, then you should learn how the body moves to facilitate birth and then train your body for endurance, strength and flexibility in those movements. Optimizing your upcoming birth means learning and then practicing various labour movements and birth positions. I recommend walking, squatting and pelvic rocking on a birth ball in preparation for early labour. These can all be practiced safely during
pregnancy. When it comes time to push I like the all 4’s positions and side lying positions best. Exercises such as hovering, the clam and side lying bent knee lift prepare you for these birth positions and are all safe to do during pregnancy. They really build up the strength and endurance in your legs, core and glutes for the big day. Flexibility and suppleness training should also be an essential part of your preparation. Stretching the glute muscles and hip flexor muscles should be done daily as well as hamstring and calf stretches. Releasing tension in the pelvic floor is essential and can be done with a small, soft ball such as a Miracle Method Ball or a Franklin Method Ball. Placing the ball between the sitz bone and the anus and then allowing it to melt into your posterior pelvic floor muscles will create space and openness in your pelvis for your baby and help you learn to yield against discomfort. Another preparation tool is visualization athletes often use imagery and visualization as they prepare for their event. Same goes for birth. Seeing in your mind the birth you want, visualizing space and a tension-free
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birth canal for your baby will allow your mind to connect with ways that will optimize the movement of your baby into and out of your pelvis. Recovery is an aspect of training that is often overlooked but needs your full attention. It takes nine months of changes to grow your baby. It then takes many hours to get your baby out. Your body needs to rest, recover and heal and then progress gradually back to exercise. Many of the exercises you use to prepare will also be used to recover. The clam and bent knee lift will be some of the first followed by walking, hovering and then squatting. The key is to rest in the early days and gradually progress to upright positions and then upright moving activities. Take your time – even though birth is a marathon, it is not a race.
Kim Vopni is the owner of Pelvienne Wellness Inc and co-founder of Bellies Inc. Kim is a mother of 2 boys and is known as The Fitness Doula. She is an authority on helping women prepare their body for birth and recover form and function postpartum. Kim shares her knowledge and training as a fitness professional, a postpartum doula and as a mother so women have a better birth and recovery.
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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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Mama’s Choice
Awards Winners We heard from you, loud and clear, the best of the best for new moms in Winnipeg! All of you had something to say, and here they are … the winners of the second annual Mama’s Choice Awards: 1. Best Baby Store:
6. Best Post Natal Fitness Class:
Tiny Tree Hugger
Fit 4 Two
2. Best Kids Furniture Store: Westcoast Kids
Kindermusik Discovery
3. Best Baby Clothing Store: Carters / Osh Kosh 4. B est Kid Friendly Restaurant: Boston Pizza 5. Best Prenatal Classes: Birth Roots
7. Best Mom and Me Class:
8. Best Birthday Party Venue: Children’s Museum 9. Best Maternity Clothing Store: Bump Maternity 10. Best Local Service for Moms: Modern Mama
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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
The Sleeping Child
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Hospital Checklist For the Mama-to-Be
After Baby Arrives
Birth plan and prenatal medical records Robe, dressing gown, wrap sweater
going-home outfit A (loose and comfortable)
Slippers
Nursing bra
Socks
axi pads (the hospital will provide M if you don’t have any)
Massage oil or lotion
Nightshirt wrap or funky hospital gown
Lip balm
Hairbrush, toothbrush and toothpaste.
Snacks and drinks
ld or cheap underwear, O or disposable panties.
Books, magazines, etc. A headband or elastic if you have long hair P illows. Ensure they’re patterned so they don’t get mixed up with Hospital pillows. Toiletries
For Your Wee One An infant car seat. ne outfit for the trip home O (don’t forget socks)
For the Birth Partner
Two or three sleepers for in the hospital
Comfortable shoes
Baby blanket
A change of clothes
iapers (some hospitals may provide, D ask your OB)
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Hat
our choice of recording device, Y such as a mobile phone or a camera List of phone numbers
Jacket or snowsuit for winter babies Burp cloths or receiving blankets
Snacks and drinks
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Registry
Checklist The gear you need to bring baby home:
Gear
Basics
Baby Tub
Diapers
Breast Pump
Wipes
Highchair
Sleepers
Baby Video Monitor
Swaddling blankets
Safety Gate(s)
Sleep sack
Swing and/or Bouncy chair
Bottles
Activity Mat
Nursing Bra
Jumper or Saucer
First Aid kit
Diaper Bag
Pacifiers
Car seat
Night light
Stroller
Diaper rash ointment
Baby Carrier Play yard or travel bed
Extras
Diaper pail
Infant Toys
Bassinet or co-sleeping unit
Board books
Nursing pillow
Linkable toys
Nursery
Drool bibs Teething toys
Crib & mattress
Burp cloths
Change table
Nursing Cover
Rocker or Glider
Bottle warmer
Childproofing supplies
Baby Food Maker
Crib bedding
Diaper caddy Sound machine Air purifier or humidifier
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Bump Maternity (204) 474-2867 www.mybump.ca
Songbird Photography (204) 232-7548 Tiny Fox Photography (204) 791-8329
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Momentum Massage (204)793-0979
Active Baby (604) 986-8977 activebaby.ca
Provencher Family Chiropractic Centre (204) 233-3060
Canada’s Baby Store www.canadasbabystore.com
The Pure Escape (204) 488-0815
Chewigem Canada www.chewigemcanada.ca
Bump - Birth Doulas
Their Own Two Feet theirowntwofeet@gmail.com www.theirowntwofeet.etsy.com
Birthroots Doula Collective (204) 792-6769 www.birthrootsdoulas.com
Canada’s Diaper Ladies (204) 330-3148
A Labour of Love (204) 232-8592
E-Children (204) 942-1237
Elaina Waters, Holistic Doula (204) 292-1982
Itty Bitty Baby info@IttyBittyBaby.com
Health Action Center (204) 940-1626
Kids Around (204) 667-5437
MACFE Mount Caramel Clinic (204) 582-2311 www.manitobachildbirth.com
Mini Boutique info@miniboutique.ca
Women’s Health Clinic (204) 947-2422 ext 300
Bump - Pre-Natal Classes
Tiny Tree Hugger (204) 800-2312
Nesting - Meal Prep & Delivery
Birth Roots (204) 792-6769 birthrootsdoulas.com
Supper Central (204) 290-0909
Birth Options Prenatal Classes (204) 444-2500
Nesting - Earth Friendly
Nest Family Center (204) 453-8160
Active Baby (604) 986-8977 activebaby.ca Tiny Tree Hugger (204) 800-2312
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Nesting - Safety
Dress Up and Play Parties (204)997-4712
Active Baby (604) 986-8977 activebaby.ca
Fantastic Gymnastics (204)231-1007 Games2u Winnipeg (204)414-4434
St. John Ambulance (204) 784-7000 info@mb.sja.ca
Nesting - Consignment Baby Bin Boutique (204) 487-4687
Great Big Adventure (204)505-4935
Kids U Two (204) 832- 0801
Heather’s Pretty Parties (204)415-7640
Once Upon A Child (204) 669-5437
Heights Archery Range (204)832-4421
Once Upon A Child West (204) 786-2229
Jack Pott’s Thrill Zone (204)654-4412
Baby - Birthday Parties
A Maze In Corn (204)883-2048 Adrenaline Adventures (204)800-2060 Artful Owl Studio (204)487-2012 Clowns, Magicians & More (204)663-1000 Crock A Doodle Kenaston (204)488-7665 Curbside Game Box (204)470-4749
Golfland (204)257-8130 Grand Prix Amusements (204)254-3644
Bug N Boo (204) 255-7505
A Living Fairytale (204)880-9024
Golf Dome (204)489-7776
Kid City (204)772-9000 Laser Topia (204)474-5900 Manitoba Children’s Museum (204)924-4000 My Gym (204)837-9731 Partyworks (204)487-4386 Par-T-Perfect (204)881-2788 Sky Zone (204)888-5867 U-Puttz Amusement Centre (204)582-2166
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Vertical Adventures (204)632-5001
Baby - Moms Groups
Wee Be Jammin (204)981-7012
Modern Mama Winnipeg (204) 960-8859 www.modernmama.com/winnipeg
Western Canadian Aviation Museum (204)786-5503
Baby - Consultants for Parents Circumcision Manitoba drjay@circumcisionmanitoba.ca Early Expressions Baby Sign Language (204) 770-7337 Little Signing Stars (204) 996-9912
Baby - Sleep Consultants The Sleeping Child (844) 837-5337 thesleepingchild.com Baby Sleep 101 (204) 804-5036 Time For Bed Sleep Solutions (204) 229-8037
Baby - Childcare A Spoon Full Of Sugar Childminders (204)291-0717 Advantage Child Care Academy (204) 453-2222 Care-a-Lot Childcare (204)669-0436 Carter Early Learning Centre (204) 452-3220 Day Nursery Centre (204) 775 6513 Discover Children’s Centre (204) 889-2689 Gramma Marie’s Children Centre (204) 487-7879 Horizons Children’s Centre-Grace (204) 837-0729 Horizons Children’s Centre-Hampton (204) 837-2015
Baby - Mommy & Me Classes
Lakewood Children’s Centre and Nursery Program (204)832-5802
Kindermusik Discovery (204) 453-1222
Peek A Boo Infant Child Care (204) 832-9000
Birth Roots Mommy and Me Yoga (204) 792-6769
Precious Moments Daycare (204) 285-9683
My Gym (204) 837-9731
Sunny Mountain Daycare (204) 334-7075
Prairie Crossfit Mommy and Me Crossfit pcfmommyandme@gmail.com
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WINNIPEG | Baby - Post-Natal Fitness Fit4Two Winnipeg West (204) 452-5000 www.fit4two.ca/area/ winnipeg-west-manitoba
resources Postpartum Depression Association of Manitoba info@ppdmanitoba.ca University of Manitoba Baby Language Lab (204) 474-8798
Fit4Two Winnipeg East (204) 479-4391 www.fit4two.ca/area/ winnipeg-east
You Can’t Spoil A Baby (204) 475-1285
Baby - Publications
Image Fitness Centre (204) 889-3009 www.imagefitnesscentre.com/
Modern Mama Winnipeg (204) 960-8859 www.modernmama.com/winnipeg
Baby Community Support
Winnipeg Parent Magazine www.winnipegparent.com/
Coping with Change Post Natal Program (204) 947-1517 Crisis Pregnancy Centre 1-800-665-0570 Healthy Baby Manitoba (204) 945-1301 New Directions Parent Support (204) 786-7051
photo: Given Ideas
photo: Given Ideas
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