Having a Baby in Toronto - Modern Mama Resource Guide

Having a baby in Toronto A Resource Guide 2014/2015 EDITION

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what ’s INSIDE Having a baby in

Toronto

A RESOURCE GUIDE

PUBLISHED BY MODERN MAMA

PUBLISHER’S NOTE EDITOR CONNIE PETERS SALES & MARKETING ANGELA SANTORO, National, Vancouver & Toronto LEANNE JANZEN, Winnipeg NICOLA DOHERTY & LINDSAY MACDONALD, Edmonton LAUREN HANKINS, Calgary DESIGN GUPPY DESIGN EDITORIAL CONTRIBUTORS CONNIE PETERS ANN DOUGLAS KRISTEN YARKER MARGARITA RECZEK SARAH CASPER TESSA DUECK MEAGHAN LUSSIER LINDSAY MACDONALD EDITORIAL PHOTOGRAPHERS IMAGES BY BETHANY STEPHANIE PASUTTO GIVEN IDEAS WWW.MODERNMAMA.COM CONNIE@MODERNMAMA.COM SALES & MARKETING ANGELA@MODERNMAMA.COM

We’re here! We are excited to bring you our first Having a Baby Resource Guide to Toronto. We’ve been producing this guide in Western Canadian cities for a few years now, it seemed just right to come East to see you mamas too!

We have more great information and resources on our site too – be sure to visit modernmama.com daily for new articles, recipes, tips, baby gear reviews and local round ups of things to do with your family.

We’ve been getting moms out of the house for over six years! We will continue to bring you modern pregnancy through preschool information and resources through our local and online content and events.

Yours in modern motherhood, Connie Peters Founder, modernmama.com

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2014| toronto 04 YOUR CHILD’S DENTAL CARE

24 HELPING YOUR BABY SLEEP THROUGH THE NIGHT

A great start - dental care for tots with PDG Dental

Sleep tips you need from Goodnight Sleepsite.

06 PRENATAL TESTING

26 HOSPITAL CHECKLIST

What you need to know about prenatal testing with Olive Fertility Centre.

Everything you need to get packed for baby’s arrival and your hospital stay.

08 STYLING YOUR BUMP WITH B TO B MATERNITY

27 NEST PREP

The ultimate guide to the benefits of second hand maternity fashion

Everything you need to know to prepare your home for baby’s arrival.

28 DIGITAL BABY BOOKS: OUR PICKS

10 GET THOSE PROFESSIONAL PHOTOS PRINTED

Images By Bethany shares the inside scoop.

12 ESSENTIAL BABY GEAR & PRODUCTS WE CAN’T DO MOTHERHOOD WITHOUT

Modern Mama’s list of 63 products we adore and use.

Digital baby books: the new way to document baby’s first year.

30 LOSING NAPTIME

Real mom story: the time comes when your tot drops all naps, and how to survive.

32 ANN DOUGLAS: GO WITH THE FLOW

14 INFANT CPR

What you need to know about how and when to perform potentially life-saving CPR on your little one.

16 MAMA’S CHOICE AWARD WINNERS

The best of the best in Toronto voted by you.

The secret to loving life as a new mom by the Canadian author of The Mother Of All book series.

35 LOCAL RESOURCES: BUMP

The very best businesses Toronto has to offer you throughout your pregnancy.

38 LOCAL RESOURCES: NESTING

Are good eaters born or made? Give your baby the best start with solid foods.

The very best businesses Toronto has to offer in preparing you for living with your new bundle.

20 BABY NAMES

42 LOCAL RESOURCES: BABY

18 STARTING SOLIDS IN 4 EASY STEPS

The very best businesses Toronto has to offer you through infancy and the first few years with baby.

The top names in Canada and our fave picks.

22 HOW DID YOU KNOW YOU WERE PREGNANT?

We get your real life stories on social media.

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CHILD DENTAL CARE:

from the beginning

BY PDG DENTAL

When should I start bringing my child to the dentists?

“Baby’s first visit by first birthday” is the general rule and more specifically, at 12 months of age or 6 months after the first tooth has erupted.

Early examinations help you and your child prevent dental issues in the future.

Importance of Primary (or “Baby”) Teeth • • • • •

F acilitate proper chewing A ids in speech development M aintains space for permanent teeth M aintains healthy smiles and strong self esteem Aids in jaw growth and development

Brushing for Babies Even before a baby has teeth, it’s important to start healthy dental habits. After feeding, gum tissues should be wiped with a clean thin face cloth or finger-brush.

To do this: • L ay your child’s head on your arm or flat surface, like the couch or bed •B rush gently along the gum lines

Fluoride Toothpaste and Flossing It’s recommended to brush your child’s teeth twice daily with a rice grain-sized smear of children’s fluoride toothpaste after one year of age. Using short and gentle motions, brush the teeth in the direction away from the gums.

Once teeth are touching you can gently floss between the teeth. Starting from the base of the tooth and slightly under the gum-line, wipe away from the gums, to the tip of the tooth 3 times. This will stop tooth decay from developing.

Prolonged Bottle Use and Nursing It’s recommended to wean your child off night time feedings after their first birthday. This is to prevent Early Childhood Caries(ECC) from occuring. ECC occurs when the acid formed from sugars and naturally occurring bacteria mix together in the mouth and dissolve tooth enamel. To prevent this, brush and floss your child’s teeth regularly.

Once teeth are present, they should be brushed with an infant toothbrush and it is especially important to clean your child’s teeth before bedtime and naps.

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Soother and Thumb Habits Many children either use their thumb or pacifier for self-soothing. We recommend introducing your baby to pacifiers instead of allowing him/her to explore thumb-sucking for comfort. The habit of thumb sucking, if prolonged, can push the upper front teeth forward, toward the lips, affecting how your child’s teeth bite together and disrupt jaw growth and development. Pacifiers can similarly affect your child’s teeth, therefore, it is recommended to take them away before the second birthday.

Trauma and Emergency Care Traumatic injuries to the mouth happen more frequently when your child begins to move or play with toys. If your child sustains trauma to their mouth or teeth, administering an ibuprofen such as Children’s Advil for 2-3 days and routine brushing and flossing encourages healing. Contact your Pediatric Dentist to help assess the situation and determine if anything needs to be done.

If a permanent tooth is knocked out, follow these steps: 1. F ind the tooth and rinse it gently in cool water (do not scrub or clean with soap, just water!)

2. I f possible, replant the tooth into the socket and hold in place with clean gauze or washcloth. If you can’t replace the tooth, put it in a clean container with milk. If no milk is available, use saliva or water.

3. Call your Pediatric Dentist immediately.

For fractured/chipped teeth, follow these steps: 1. Rinse the mouth out with clean warm water 2. Apply a cold compress to reduce swelling 3. If necessary, take some acetaminophen or ibuprofen as recommended by the manufacturers.

Do not take Aspirin.

4. C ontact your Pediatric Dentist, as there is no way to treat a fractured tooth at home.

If your child is experiencing consistent pain, this could be a serious warning sign for nerve damage. If your child is experiencing pain after releasing from biting down, it is an indication he/she has a cracked tooth. Call your Pediatric Dentist for an examination to determine the cause of the pain.

Keeping Baby Teeth Healthy Since some primary teeth can be necessary until at least 12 years of age, restorations may be needed to keep them functional until the permanent teeth come in and to prevent spread of decay to other teeth. Maintaining good oral hygiene habits are positive building blocks to a healthy lifestyle and happy smile.

Have your pediatric dentist examine your infant by one year of age to discuss how you can help provide the best dental healthy for your child.

At PDG, we provide pediatric dental services for infants, children, and adolescents as well as orthodontic services for children, teenagers, and adults in our 4 locations across the lower mainland. We aim to show kids that going to the dentist can be fun, educational, and positive building blocks to a healthy lifestyle.

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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW about prenatal testing Rachel Butler BSc, MSc, CGC, CCGC, genetic counsellor at Olive Fertility Centre

There’s no more exciting moment than the one when you see that blue line appear on a pregnancy stick. But the joy of expecting can be shadowed by worries about the health of your developing baby. Most babies are born healthy. However, about four in every one hundred will be born with a serious genetic problem. While there are a number of tests available that can help identify fetal abnormalities it can be difficult to choose which test is right for you.

Until very recently expectant moms had to rely on a combination of blood tests and ultrasounds—each with their own pros and cons-- to provide information about the health of the baby.

Now there’s a new early prenatal test that’s highly accurate and can be done as early as 10 weeks. The new technology is called non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT).

What makes this test different from the most commonly used early prenatal testing is that it can actually test the DNA (genetic material) of the developing pregnancy by taking a simple blood sample from the mom.

This means that it is much more accurate (>99% for Down syndrome) than current early screening tests and doesn’t have the high rate of false positives and negatives.

And unlike amniocentesis (the other genetic prenatal test) it is non-invasive and has no risk to the pregnancy.

WHAT DOES NIPT SCREEN FOR? NIPT measures the baby’s genetic material (which is floating in the mother’s blood) to look for too few or too many copies of certain chromosomes (packages of DNA).

When a baby has three copies of a chromosome instead of the usual two, this is called a trisomy. The most common type of trisomy is Down syndrome WHAT OTHER EARLY PRENATAL TESTS ARE AVAILABLE? Serum Integrated Pregnancy Screening (SIPS) -This involves two blood tests .The first blood test is done between 9 and 14 weeks gestational age and the second is done between 15 and 21 weeks. SIPS is covered by our provincial health plan for all women in BC. Integrated Pregnancy Screening (IPS) – This involves SIPS as well as an ultrasound done between 11 and 14 weeks gestational age (Nuchal translucency). This test is covered under our provincial health plan if you are over 35 years old, or your pregnancy is considered high risk for a variety of reasons First-trimester screening – This involves a blood test and ultrasound done between 11 and 14 weeks gestational age. It is essentially the same as the IPS test without the second blood draw.

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Rachel Butler, BSc, MSc, CGC, CCGC, is the prenatal genetic counsellor at Olive Fertility Centre.

Rachel is both Canadian and American Board Certified and is currently a Clinical Instructor at UBC. She has completed a 4-year term on the Canadian Genetic Counselling Certification Committee and was also editor of the Canadian Genetic Counselling newsletter.

HOW DOES NIPT ACCURACY COMPARE TO OTHER PRENATAL SCREENING TESTS? HOW DO I DECIDE WHICH TEST IS RIGHT FOR ME? Many women I talk to wonder if they should have prenatal testing. Before embarking on the process, I ask them to make sure that they know what the test they are having can and cannot test for, and to think about what they would do with that information.

Meeting with a genetic counsellor can be very helpful as your counsellor will take the time to review you and your partner’s history, review basic genetics and go over the test options in detail. They will help you determine which test is best for your and help you interpret the results of your test.

In most cases NIPT is a very reassuring test because the great majority of women who have the test will have a normal result and can feel confident for the rest of their pregnancy that their baby does not have any of the most common genetic abnormalities.

IS NIPT COVERED BY MSP? Despite being considered by many medical experts as the best prenatal screening test available, NIPT is not currently covered by MSP. The cost of NIPT is from$795 to $1200. Some places include genetic counselling in their fees, which is an important advantage.

WHERE CAN I GET NIPT? Women who are considered high risk can get NIPT with genetic counselling through BC Women’s Hospital.

Olive Fertility Centre offers NIPT with genetic counselling for both high and low risk women.

Some family physicians also offer NIPT but do not include genetic counselling.

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WHY PAY TOP DOLLAR FOR CLOTHES YOU ARE GOING TO SHRINK OUT OF? DON’T…..BE SMART AND BUY USED.

Benefits of buying used

maternity clothing.

Clearly one of the major benefits to buying used maternity clothes is the savings. Because maternity clothing is worn for such a short

time it is still in excellent condition when the first user is finished with them.You can count on savings of at least 50% off the retail price when buying used.

On top of saving money, another advantage to buying used maternity clothing is an increase in selection. Major maternity retail shops are limited to the current line of styles and colours that have come out that season or that year. At B to B Maternity we offer a wide selection and variety for all tastes and styles. Savvy shoppers can find designer maternity duds at bargain prices.

The trend right now is tight, form fitting clothing. Let’s face it, not every pregnant woman looks like the supermodel that is wearing them. By shopping at a gently used shop you can find styles that are more flattering for a typical pregnant woman’s body. Many of our customers are so happy to come in and find styles that better suit their idea of maternity clothes and what they are comfortable wearing.

Many justify spending a small fortune on their maternity clothes because they figure they will be having more than one baby so the clothes will get lots of use. This sounds like a very reasonable thought, except…..most often a

second pregnancy does not happen at the exact time of year as your first. Rather than spending tons of cash on new maternity clothes, thrifty women opt to buy used instead. By doing so, they can benefit from those who made the mistake of splurging on a pregnancy wardrobe.

At B to B Maternity we suggest that you spend good money on a few key items of your wardrobe and then save on filling up the rest with gently used items. Even if the idea of buying your whole wardrobe used does not appeal to you there are key times during your pregnancy that you might want to re-consider.

Weddings: While most people love weddings, when a pregnant women knows she will be attending a wedding pregnant her thoughts are as follows: “Now I have to go buy a dress that I will never want to wear again, I have to wear heels with swollen feet, can’t have a drink, I hope the food is going to be good!” Be the

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We have created a boutique shopping experience, without the high prices. You don’t have to visit thrift stores to buy used anymore.

At B to B Maternity we welcome you to begin browsing and start building a fashionable and affordable pregnancy wardrobe.

For those of you who are finished having kids and ready to move on to the next stage of your life, cash in on the clothes sitting in your closet.

smart woman who benefits from the person who did buy it new. Get an amazing, glamorous dress for the occasion for less than half of what it sold for new.

Vacation: What do you do when you’re going on vacation down south and it is winter in your hometown? Stores will not be carrying summer stock. We carry a very large inventory which is a big win for this situation. We always have every season items in stock. Without used stores you would be buying brand new high priced summer clothes for a week or two that you need them. The baby could very well arrive before you will need those clothes again.

At B to B Maternity we closely scrutinize the clothing we take in. We are extremely picky about what we take so we are taking the work out of it for you. If you are buying direct from another person (ie: EBay, Kijiji etc..) you will want to make sure the clothes are in good condition.

What to look for: • L ook at the belly section of all tops and dresses. If there is a stain it will most likely be there.

• L ook at armpits as many times this area can have holes or tears that the owner did not know existed.

• I nspect the hems on pant and suit jacket arms.

•K eep in mind that pants may have been altered so always know the inseam length.

• L oungewear and pajamas are often stretched out at the belly portion as these clothes get the most wear before and after pregnancy.

• I f buying nursing wear make sure the bust area is stain free, and clips on tank tops are in working order.

B to B maternity specializes in offering gently used designer maternity clothes. A boutique shopping experience without the high prices, in-store in Toronto and online across Canada!

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4 Reasons to get those professional

PHOTOS PRINTED

BY BETHANY SCHIEDEL OF IMAGES BY BETHANY

It’s exciting getting a professional photographer to capture a small part of your family life. The best light, everyone wearing (mostly) clean and coordinating clothes, and finally a few shots where everyone is in the frame. But when it’s all finished and we’ve all gone back to our routines, it’s all too easy to leave those images on a USB stick, a CD, or just languishing on a hard drive. Here are five reasons to make that final step and have something beautiful created with those photographs.

Hard drives fail We all know we should back things up, but somehow we never find the time. Those little USB sticks get corrupted, hard drives stop working, and CDs fail - and then those photos are lost. It’s heartbreaking, but when you have some good prints, an album, or other tangible product of your best photos, it makes it a little easier to bear.

All screens are not created equal The ease of sending family and friends a link to an online photo album is hard to beat.

Unfortunately, you never know how they actually see them. Tiny phone screens don’t do a professional photo shoot justice, nor does an old monitor with wonky colours.

Send the grandparents a little album of the best shots, or make your Christmas cards something to be proud of and send them to all of your friends.

Bring yourself joy every day A beautiful print - be it traditionally framed, mounted on bamboo or printed on a canvas - can lift the whole room. Seeing the

gorgeous smile of the people you love most in the world on your wall is such a lovely way to start the day. A good professional photographer can work with you to make sure you get the photos that will look the best in your home, including recommending the best way to display them.

Cheap photo printing isn’t worth it While those deals in big box stores and online for photo printing might work for a big batch of holiday photos, you won’t get a beautiful, frame-worthy print. When professional boutique photographers have the images printed, they adjust the colours for the perfect balance in the finished product, and work with professional printers. They can also advise you on the best framing and mounting options for the images you’ve chosen. Professional photographers will often offer the additional service of coming to your home in advance of your portrait session to help you decide on where to hang portraits and what size will work well with your home.

Having this service in advance is incredibly beneficial for both you and the photographer who can plan and shoot specifically for that perfect spot on your wall.

A portrait session is a beautiful way to document your growing family or to celebrate an occasion like a birthday or anniversary.

Take your time to research photographers, go to their studio, discuss the portrait session, and see what products they offer. Ask about their additional services like in-home consultations and installations. Portrait sessions are an investment that will pay off over the years as you fill your home with the beautiful faces of the people you love most.

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Images by Bethany is a boutique portrait studio in the heart of Gastown. Bethany has been photographing portraits and weddings for over a decade.

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63 we can’t live without Baby Products

At Modern Mama, we’re all moms of little ones. We have experienced pregnancy, new motherhood and beyond. We put our heads together for you and came up with a list of our must-have or hot new products we couldn’t DO motherhood without.

1. The Ocean Wonders ™ Aquarium by Fisher Price.

14. A video baby monitor. We recommend Angel Care.

2. A Prince Lionheart Wipes Warmer for winter babies (Tip: Keep the diaper

15. Baby wipes – we recommend Costco’s Kirkland brand.

cream or Vaseline in the warmer too).

16. Hot Sling or Moby Wrap sling.

3. A Whoozit by Manhattan toy.

17. The Baby Book by Dr. Sears.

4. Flannel receiving blankets in cute prints to wipe spit-up.

18. Sandra Boynton books for first reading to baby.

5. A good quality stroller that can take you from one to two children and grow with your family. Our recommendations include the Baby Jogger City Select, Mountain Buggy Duet, Bugaboo Donkey or UPPAbaby Vista.

19. Piddle Pad – protects your carseat from diaper leaks and blowouts.

6. A change station in the living room (check out the Skip Hop Swift or use a pack ‘n’ play).

20. Nuna Leaf or Mamaroo baby swing.

21. Teething Necklace (check out Chewbeads).

22. Joovy Hook (or other portable high chair).

23. Phillips AVENT natural drinking cup.

24. Wonder Weeks book.

7. Baby Bjorn Bouncer.

25. Double Bike Trailer.

8. Diaper Rash Cream. (preferably non toxic

26. NUK soothers.

and eco-friendly. We recommend Weleda, Aleva and Honest baby care products)

9. gDiapers – the cross between the convenience of disposables combined with the eco and healthy option of cloth diapering.

27. NUK learning cup.

28. Nuna mini pack and play.

29. Soother straps.

30. Aden + Anais swaddling blankets.

31. Medela freestyle pump.

10. Instagram for sharing adorably perfect filtered bump and baby shots with your friends and family.

32. Usborne Touchy Feely books

by Fiona Watts.

11. A Woombie baby swaddler for the newborn weeks.

34. Nose Frida nasal suction.

12. A great baby carrier. We recommend the Ergo Baby or Baby Bjorn We. 13. CoverBoo Couture breastfeeding scarf which doubles as a fashion piece.

33. Rocker or glider.

35. Baby Advil/Tylenol for teething and/or vaccination days.

36. Personalized baby blanket.

We recommend monogram marketplace on Etsy.

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37. Sophie the Giraffe teething toy.

38. Play mat. (Skip Hop) 39. Crib bedding by Lolli Living.

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40. Diaper Pail – we love Ubi. 41. Baby layette by Baby Gap or Carters.

42. A Drying rack for bottles. We love the Boon Grass Drying Rack.

43. A sheepskin rug for baby to roll around on. Check out Dwell Studio.

44. Leather slip-on shoes. We love Robeez or Freshly Picked.

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45. White noise machine or app.

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46. Halo sleep sack.

47. Breastfeeding pillow (Boppy).

48. Bumbo seat.

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49. Gripe water for gassy babes.

50. Dribble bibs for when they start to drool and teeth (and spit up!).

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51. The BabyHome Dream Baby Cot for a bedside bassinet.

52. A waterproof crib sheet or mattress protector.

53. Blooming Bath soft bath tub.

54. A fashionable and functional diaper bag. Our picks? Skip Hop, Ju Ju Be or Petunia Picklebottom.

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55. Lansinoh nipple ointment for dry cracked breastfeeding nipples.

56. Belly Bandit or other compression garment.

57. The Cloud B Sleep Sheep.

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58. Babylegs leg warmers.

59. Artwork for your baby’s nursery. Check Etsy.com for personalized selections.

We love Oopsy Daisy too.

60. Baby Bjorn Travel Crib Light for traveling with your babe.

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61. Mustela body lotion. (The scent!)

62. A hooded towel.

63. Wubbanub Pacifiers (stuffy attached).

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Essentials:

Infant CPR

BY SARAH CASPER

As a mother of a 1 year old boy and a St. John Ambulance First Aid and CPR Instructor I understand the importance of knowing what to do when things go wrong. As part of my profession I teach many parents what to do when emergencies arise. A person will greatly benefit from any CPR training, but as a new parent Infant CPR is a priceless skill to possess.

Infants are little explorers and are constantly trying to discover their environment by grasping objects and placing them in their mouths, this exploration, although comical at times, can lead to serious emergencies. Common causes of breathing emergencies are choking, suffocation and drowning - all interfere with the infant’s ability to take in air.

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Some of the steps that you can take to ensure that your infant’s airway remains clear include: • Cut food into small pieces, •H ave your child play with age appropriate toys (no small or broken pieces), •C heck pacifiers and bottle nipples for cracked parts often (throwing them away if they are!), •H ave the infant wearing a life jacket in the water and in watercrafts, • T hink of where and how you lay your child down, •K eep plush toys, pillows and bumper pads out of cribs Even with the best prevention, emergencies can still occur. Knowing what to do can save your child’s life. Immediate recognition of the need for First Aid, activation of EMS and early CPR are essential in trying to revive an infant who has gone unconscious and is not breathing. It can be difficult to differentiate between breathing and cardiac emergencies, the ultimate outcome means that we will treat them the same.

Each incident can be different but some steps you can take are: • Make sure the area is safe for you to be in •C alling for help – attract attention to where you are if you are by yourself • Assess responsiveness • I f the infant is unresponsive and not breathing begin 2 minutes of CPR • F or an infant, place 2 fingertips on the breastbone just below the nipples •U se 2 fingers to press down firmly on the breastbone •C ompress 30 times then give 2 small breaths •O nce 2 min of CPR are completed, take the infant with you to call 911, and follow dispatch directions It’s more than a cliché to say that CPR saves lives and statistics show that it will most likely be one of your loved ones that benefit!!!

Contact St. John Ambulance or Modern Mama today to find workshops and certification courses in your area.

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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 Toronto! All of you had something to say, and here they are … the winners of the first annual Mama’s Choice Awards: 1. B est Baby Store Moms to be and More 2. B est Kids Furniture Store IKEA 3. B est Baby Clothing Store Baby Gap 4. B est Kid Friendly Restaurant Uncle Betty’s 5. B est Prenatal Class Bibo Mia photo: Given Ideas

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photo: Stephanie Pasutto

6. B est postnatal fitness class Belly Bootcamp 7. Best mom and me class Gymboree Play & Music 8. B est 1-5yr old Birthday Party Venue Kidville 9. B est Maternity Clothing Store Thyme Maternity 10. Best Service for Moms Art Stroller photo: Given Ideas

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Starting Solids in

4 Easy Steps

BY KRISTEN YARKER

It’s recommended to start introducing your baby to solid foods at about 6 months of age to: • Meet your baby’s changing nutrition needs.

•G ive your baby the opportunity to learn how to eat solid foods.

• Minimize the risk of choking.

There are two common paths to follow when introducing your baby to solid foods: • Purees (sometimes called ‘mush’).

•B aby Led Weaning (BLW) where babies are offered only finger foods.

photo: Images by Bethany

photo: Images by Bethany

Like most parenting choices and topics, people become very passionate about the path that they choose. This can lead to debate (that’s often heated) about which is the best baby food – puree or finger food?

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I believe that you shouldn’t feel the need to choose either puree or Baby Led Weaning. Instead of getting caught up on choosing which path is best, I recommend taking the best from both methods to feed your child. Here are my top 4 tips for introducing your baby to solid foods – inspired by both the puree and BLW paths: STEP 1: Follow Your Baby’s Lead. BLW places a lot of emphasis on following your baby’s lead regarding how much food to eat. Babies are born knowing when they’re hungry and when they’re satisfied. It’s normal for them to sometimes eat a lot and other times to eat very little. When babies are allowed to control how much food they eat, they have a normal growth pattern. When spoon-feeding your baby it’s very easy to force them to take extra bites by playing games (e.g. “here comes the airplane”), or sneaking in spoonfuls when your baby is distracted. Resisting this urge is important to allow your baby to grow normally and not be overfed (which may lead to obesity).

STEP 2: Offer Iron-Rich Foods Twice a Day. Many iron-rich food options lend themselves more readily to purees e.g. minced meats and poultry (such as chicken), mashed egg yolk, mashed beans and lentils, iron-enriched infant cereal. Iron-rich finger foods include steamed tofu, whole beans (choose smaller size beans or lentils to minimize choking risk), and nut butter (served spread thinly on toast, tortillas, or crackers)

STEP 3: Feed Your Baby Family Foods: Children from about four to twelve months old are fascinated by what the people around them are eating. In BLW you don’t make separate foods for your baby. Instead you provide your baby with the foods that you’re feeding the rest of your family. This can easily be done with purees too by using a fork to mash family foods.

STEP 4: Introduce a wide variety of textures.

Eating is a skill that babies must learn through practice. Foods with different textures require different co-ordination in our mouth to chew and swallow. So babies need the opportunity to practice with foods of a wide range of textures. Introducing a variety of textures becomes more challenging if you don’t do it before the picky eating phase begins. This picky eating phase usually starts at about 12 months old. But I’ve seen little ones arrive at this phase as young as 9 months old. So if you’re choosing to start with purees, make sure that you get moving along to more advanced textures by 7 months. If you’re following BLW, be sure that the foods you’re offering represent a wide range of textures too, i.e. crunchy, soft, smooth, hard, slippery, mushy, etc – yes, pureed too.

Child-feeding expert Kristen Yarker, MSc, RD helps Moms and Dads support their picky eaters to try new foods on their own (without being forceful or sneaky). A speaker, author, and dietitian, Kristen is a picky eater turned food-lover herself. www.kristenyarker.com

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Baby Names Top 10 Baby Names in Canada for 2013 were…

BOYS 1. Liam

6. Oliver/Olivier

2. Jacob

7. Lucas

3. William

8. Noah

4. Nathan

9. Benjamin

5. Samuel

10. Ethan

photo: Given Ideas

GIRLS 1. Emma

6. Emilie/Emily

2. Olivia

7. Chloe/Khloe

3. Sofia/Sophia

8. Lea/Leah

4. Zoe(y)

9. Sara(h)

5. Maya/Mia/Mya 10. Ava photo: Images by Bethany

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Some of our favourites here at Modern Mama: Boy: Cameron Ryker Lincoln Hudson Alex

Ralph River Tre Rafe Hunter Jackson

Girl: Charlotte Karsynn Laney Isabelle Grace

Madeline Bella Lexa Lainey Scarlet Piper

Best sites for baby naming inspiration and meanings: Nameberry.com Babynames.com Babynamer.com Thinkbabynames.com

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How did you know

you were pregnant?

You told us on Facebook! Find us there daily at www.facebook.com/modernmama

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“ I totally lost it and started flubbering and crying hysterically after leaving (thankfully) a wedding reception. Well, I was pretty sure something was up because I’m not usually THAT emotional.” – Kathy

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“ I used the most advanced technology I’ll ever pee on...”

– Jennifer

“ I couldn’t drink apple Juice anymore or stand the smell Tim Hortons or bacon” – Tanya “I had “morning” sickness that lasted all day everyday” – Dana “I had a “never-ending” hangover” – Samantha

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Helping Your Baby

Sleep Through the Night

BY ALANNA MCGINN OF GOOD NIGHT SLEEP SITE

All parents struggle with their child’s sleep at some point. Whether it’s your baby, toddler, or preschooler, sleep struggles happen to us all. Ask yourself if you and your child battle with these very common sleep issues: • Is your baby irritable and fussy around late afternoon and dinnertime?

• Are you doing it for them? Rocking and feeding them to sleep every time they go down?

• Does your little one take constant short naps? 45 minutes or less?

• Is he or she waking up frequently throughout the night?

• Are you experiencing consistent early morning wakings?

Below are 5 sure-fire ways to help your child sleep at night and get healthy sleep for all your family.

Don’t Forget The Naps Naptime is one of the most important factors in establishing healthy sleep at night and parent’s biggest misconception is the amount of sleep their baby needs. The better rested a child is during the day the more restfully they will sleep throughout the night, more accepting of sleep they will be, and you will finally push out those early mornings. Working on a consistent nap schedule and long restorative naps is just as important as working on sleeping through the night.

Make Bedtime Earlier An earlier bedtime is sometimes all that is required to get your child sleeping through the night. The better rested a child is going to bed the better accepting they will be of that bedtime and bedtime battles will be history! You’ll get your nights back and your baby will go down before he’s overtired. I know logically we think the earlier we put them to bed the earlier they’ll wake in the morning but when babies are put to bed too late they become overtired and have a hard time falling sleep and staying asleep throughout the night. Putting them down earlier will help them sleep through the night and longer in the morning.

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Routines Are The Best Route to Bedtime A bedtime routine should be followed consistently and can be started at any age. Practicing a similar routine and activities before bed will help cue your little one that sleep is coming next and help prepare them for bedtime.

They Are Capable We need to remember that our children are 100% capable of putting themselves to sleep.

When we are doing it for them each time, like rocking and nursing to sleep, it becomes a problem because your baby will need you to do that again each time they wake up throughout the night. It doesn’t mean you can’t feed, rock and cuddle your baby before sleep but make sure you are putting them down awake so they can start practicing the skill of self-soothing.

Stop. Wait. Listen. You may surprise yourself when they fall back asleep on their own.

Consistency is key No matter what method you choose or how you schedule your routine, please remain consistent. I can’t stress that enough. Consistency is key! Once you have carved out your schedule and implemented it, your best chance to success is to stick with it. You also have a better chance of remaining consistent if you choose a method that you are comfortable with, and that follows your parenting philosophy. Do your research and find a method that works for you but that also works with your child’s temperament and personality. Be patient and with time and consistency, your kids will learn how to get the healthy sleep they need.

Alanna McGinn is the mother of three wonderful children (1 + twins!) and the wife of an amazing husband. She is Founder and Senior Sleep Consultant of Good Night Sleep Site, Parent Prep Educator, and Representative and Director for the International Association of Child Sleep Consultants (IACSC). When she’s not on route to the bus stop or tripping over fire trucks and tea sets, she’s working with families to overcome their sleep challenges.

For more information on Alanna and her consultants visit www.goodnightsleepsite.com.

Facebook: www.facebook.com/goodnightsleepsite Twitter: @GNSleepSite

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Hospital Checklist For the Mama-to-Be Birth plan and prenatal medical records

After Baby Arrives

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 Lip balm Snacks and drinks 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 the Birth Partner

Nightshirt wrap or funky hospital gown Hairbrush, toothbrush and toothpaste. ld or cheap underwear, O or disposable panties.

For Your Wee One An infant car seat. ne outfit for the trip home O (don’t forget socks) 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)

atch with a second hand, W to time contractions. our choice of recording device, Y such as a mobile phone or a camera List of phone numbers

Hat Jacket or snowsuit for winter babies Burp cloths or receiving blankets

Snacks and drinks

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Getting ready to bring home baby BABY’S ROOM Do you want baby close to your bedroom for convenience or far away for a sound barrier? If you have a choice, you’ll want to put some thought to this. Decorating is the fun part – but don’t go overboard! Start with the basics (crib, changing table, dresser, rocking chair) and then add in the items you love over time. And don’t forget the most important part: safety.

You might want to think about replacing the baby’s bedroom door with a wooden screen door. It’ll keep pets and guests out, but keep you seeing and hearing the baby.

GEAR Never mind the fancy stuff, a good old fashioned rocking chair will be relaxing for you and create a soothing motion for your baby at feeding time. Look for one that will become a useful and memorable piece of furniture in your home for years to come.

And because you can’t be in all places at all times, be sure to purchase a dependable baby monitor. This is a huge comfort, especially during those first days at home with baby.

Regardless of if you’re breastfeeding or bottle-feeding, you’re going to need some equipment. If you’re bottle-feeding, you’ll need bottles and formulas. If you’re breastfeeding, you’ll want a breast pump and bottles so others can lend a hand in the feeding department. Don’t forget the nipple cream and phone number of a local breastfeeding support group.

If you don’t already own a digital camera, now would be a good time to buy one.

Simple, durable and dependable trumps fancy and hard to operate. Once baby is hear, you’ll be overwhelmed by the photo ops…starting a few minutes after birth!

Ask around and get some recommended reading or websites for baby care.

Whether it’s a sniffle or rash, these resources are incredibly valuable!

BABY PROOFING Remember: it doesn’t need to be done all at once. A newborn requires a different kind of baby proofing compared to a mobile crawler! Re-evaluate as your baby hits each new stage, but be sure to be baby-proofed before baby makes it through the door.

GOOD EATS It’s easy to forget to feed yourself when you find yourself tending to your baby’s unknown eating schedule. Yes, there’s always take-out, but that takes its toll on your wallet and your health. If you start in the time leading up to baby’s arrival, you can fill your freezer with easy meals like casseroles, sauces and stews.

DIGITS Make a list of all of your important phone numbers. Program them into your mobile, but also post them near your home phone.

Don’t forget the pediatrician, your family doctor, poison control, and any other support numbers.

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Digital Baby Books

The new way to document baby’s first years

BY LINDSAY MACDONALD

Did you or do you plan to use a traditional baby book for your little one or will you be using an online version? I tested out a few Baby Book apps and websites and here are my thoughts (in no particular order): Tweekaboo (app) Tweekaboo is a free app (from the Itunes store) that focuses on capturing your child’s “Moments”. Tweekaboo encourages you and your partner to both use the app (on your own devices) to capture your child’s moments together. My favorite features: • Easy to use •U pload photos or videos of your child & add a caption – the date is added for you • You can import Facebook Photos • It is easy to invite your partner; family or friends to view your “Album” •Y ou can share your moments directly to your Facebook page or to family/friends via email.

•Y ou can order your hardcover Tweekabook for $29.95 (Includes 24 pages -- $1 for each additional page).

• You are able to customize each album page before printing.

Baby Album (app) Baby Album is an app that is free to download; it gives you the ability to create your child’s custom baby book on your device with the intention of having it printed as a hardcover keepsake. My favorite thing about this app is the ability to leave out the sections that would be otherwise blank in a traditional baby book & that your baby’s story can start with pregnancy; birth or adoption. You are able to upload photos; text or a combination of both to each section.

Beyond the front cover, the sections of your album can include: • • • • • • •

Pregnancy Birth (Birth story, adoption announcement, first meeting, etc) Homecoming Baby’s World (Mommy, Daddy, Siblings, Pets, Extended Family, etc) Daily Life Firsts Year in Review (Newborn, month to month)

When you are raising your child you can get caught up in the day to day routine and forget the little moments as they go by. I really appreciate how the apps & online books encourage you to post a daily moment to your child’s album so you can look back and remember all of the cute/sweet/crappy/real parenting moments.

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Tinybeans (app) Tinybeans is a free app and is my favorite of all of the apps that I used. The only downside to Tinybeans is that there is no option to print your album as a hardcover book. These are the features I liked: • Easy to use • It keeps track of my child’s age in years/months/days •S ends me daily reminders to add my child’s moment (you can turn notifications off) • I received a weekly recap of what I had posted via email •A ll of your child’s moments are stored in a calendar format & you can add more than one child and they each have their own calendar in your family album.

•Y ou can easily share your child’s moments with family members & friends via email.

• T inybeans encourages you to keep track of your child’s “Firsts”; daily moments; & developmental milestones (they provide a checklist)

My Own Little Story (Website) My Own Little Story is completely online and is for you to design your own baby book to print or have as an E-book. The printed books range from $38.99 (28 printed pages) to $78.99 (72 printed pages) with a total of five different size options. You can also choose to have your album saved on a disc as an E-book and the cost for that is $30.

• T he idea is to feel like you are talking to a girlfriend or family member and giving them updates on your pregnancy/little one •A fter registering you will receive ‘timely’ emails that ask you questions and include a link for you to answer directly to your page (album) • you can choose between ready-made templates and “design your own” pages • View online samples to get an idea of how you want your journal to look • There is a phone number & email contact in case you need support

Kidmondo (Website) Kidmondo is a website that offers an online baby journal that can be printed as a hardcover book or can be shared and/or kept online. Kidmondo offers a Basic Version and a Plus version, the main difference between the two is storage space; the free version offers 100MB of storage while the Plus version offers 5GB. My favorite features are: • • • • •

You create your unique URL: {Yourchildsname}.kidmondo.com/journal You customize your journal; choosing templates or design-your-own options Easy to use Gives you the option of free (with advertisements) & Plus (No advertisements -- $39 per year) Y ou can share your progress along the way and that you have the choice to keep everything online or to print in a book format.

Lindsay MacDonald is the director of Modern Mama Edmonton & is Mom to three young children; Henry, Oliver & Elliott. She knows firsthand the busy, fun, chaos that is raising children in a modern world. You can connect with Lindsay on twitter or Instagram: @modernmamayeg.

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Losing Naptime

BY MARGARITA RECZEK

Naptime is the most precious hour that you can give to any parent (sometimes it’s two hours, if you’re lucky!). Naptime gives parents everywhere the liberty to do what needs to be done, and a well-needed break from our lovable rascals!

An amazing amount of housework can be done during naptime – toilets are sparkling, sinks are clean, laundry put away – and all without a baby clinging to your leg while you do it.

Emails that are answered, food prep for lunches and dinners, and important phone calls that require silence in the background, not the music of some insanely repetitive children’s show, can all be accomplished during this wonderful naptime.

And sometimes naptime can be rest time for mom and dad, too! Grab a coffee, read a book, or gossip with your friends – it’s the most glorious time of the day.

So, what happens when that precious time is suddenly taken away? When your little sweet pea decides that they no longer need that extra sleep?

In my home, it became a war.

I was suddenly the drill sergeant of sleep – I read every book, I took everyone’s advice, I even listened to my mother! But nothing seemed to be working.

I tried to put him to sleep earlier, and then I tried to put him to bed later. In the morning, I woke him up earlier and tried to reset his schedule, then I tried moving his naps to different times to see what was more successful – and guess what? Nothing seemed to work.

There were days where I was left with a confused and overly tired toddler, and I was even more bewildered than he was. Our little naptime experiment clearly wasn’t working.

Now, if there’s one thing you should know about me is that I hate to give up. I’m persistent, I’m tenacious, and I hate to lose.

I spent weeks trying to get him back to napping, weeks of pulling my hair out left me exhausted and stressed out – those precious naptime moments were lost.

After two weeks with no nap, my little man finally gave in and had a deep afternoon sleep. I was so ecstatic I almost pulled out the champagne and toasted to my success – but instead those two and a half hours gave me the time to spot-clean my house, get some actual work done in peace and quiet, and even allowed me to enjoy a delicious latte.

When my toddler awoke, refreshed and happy, I hugged him and kissed him and spun him around the room. I thought naptime was working its’ way back into our lives.

And then the worst bedtime of our lives happened.

Without going into too much of the wearisome details, my bouncing baby boy finally accepted sleep at 11:45 pm that night.

The sudden epiphany that perhaps he didn’t need naptime anymore clicked in – especially if it meant that his regular 8pm bedtime was going to be compromised.

I thought hard. I thought and I thought and I thought.

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Instead of trying to put him on a napping schedule, one that he was obviously so resistant of, I tweaked my working schedule.

I woke up earlier to take care of certain things, I stole away moments here and there to return emails, I cleaned the house as the day went along, and if something wasn’t finished or happened to be late – I didn’t beat myself up over it.

It’s life. With a toddler.

It’s not always going to be easy or fun. It’s not going to be scheduled, and things won’t always run smoothly, but it’s rolling with the punches and finding the positive in the negative that keeps life going.

I was always afraid that losing naptime meant I was going to lose any time for myself, but what I actually realized is that I was happier in accepting the loss of naptime than I was fighting it.

And when mama’s happy, everyone’s happy.

Right?

Margarita Reczek is a work-at-home mama of two. She writes about parenting, travel, interior design, and life on the west coast on her blog WestCoastMama.net.

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The Secret to Loving Your Post-Baby Life:

Going With the F low

BY ANN DOUGLAS

It wasn’t that long ago that parents were encouraged to put their newborns on four-hour schedules and to start sleep-training their babies by six weeks of age.

Putting a baby on a schedule would be good for the parents and the baby, or so the experts of the day claimed.

Baby would be comforted by a predictable routine (“We’re here for you, kid—every four hours!”) and life could return to normal for the parents (“You can’t let your kids control your life”).

Of course, we now know that this advice was completely out of touch with the true needs of babies and their parents—and that this hands-off approach to parenting made the early weeks so much more difficult for parents and babies alike. Babies learn to trust in the world by having their needs met in a prompt, consistent, and loving manner.

And parents grow in confidence as they demonstrate to themselves that they are fully capable of meeting baby’s needs. The reward, at least until baby’s first smile kicks in, is that baby stops crying when you pick him up. He is growing more attached to you and you to him by the day. The miracle of attachment is unfolding just as it should.

It’s when you try to work against this hard-wired instinct (hard-wired in both you and your baby) that the early weeks of parenting become such a struggle. Instead of making falling in love with your baby your top priority (and meeting the needs of your beloved your top priority), you listen to some voice in your head that’s telling you not to pick up your crying baby when every cell in your body is screaming at you to do otherwise.

It is so much easier to go with the flow: to accept the fact that you’re living in a baby-centered universe right now. That means meeting the needs of your newborn, taking the best possible care of yourself (you’re your baby’s support system, after all), and allowing other people to take care of you.

It also means being much more casual about things like clocks and schedules. Sure, you still have to get to your baby’s doctor’s appointment on time (the rest of the world is still out there, after all), but you don’t have to obsess about the spacing between your baby’s feedings (unless, of course, your baby isn’t nursing often enough, in which case you’ll want to check in with your baby’s doctor).

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If you’re feeling frustrated and exhausted (as all new parents are at times), remind yourself that it won’t always be this intense. Your baby won’t always be nursing this often or waking this often. And the logistics involved in running a simple errand or meeting a friend for lunch will become simpler over time.

Take each day as it comes (each hour, if that’s all you can handle) and realize how much wiser you are than you were a week or a month ago.

That’s one thing you can say about parenthood: it’s the ultimate personal growth opportunity. You’ll be a better person for these sleepless nights and frustrating days, I promise.

Ann Douglas is the author of The Mother of All Pregnancy Books, The Mother of All Baby Books, and numerous other books about parenting. In January 2015, HarperCollins will publish her latest book, Parenting Through the Storm: Handling the Highs, the Lows, and Everything In-Between (a guide to parenting a child with a mental health, neurodevelopmental, or behavioural challenge). Her website is www.having-a-baby.com.

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Baby on the Hip (416) 465.4141 Grass Roots Environmental Products (416) 466-2841 OM Home (647) 343-1564 The 100 Mile Child (416) 254-0150 The Cloth Diaper Shop theclothdiapershop.com

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TORONTO | Nesting - Diapering Baby On the Hip (416) 465-4141 Baby’s Corner (416) 534-3166 BB Buggy (416) 963-8168 Bean Sprout (416) 271-3605 Do Bamboo (416) 465-4800 Funky fluff (289) 275-3198 GAP KIDS (416) 921-2225 Gingerbread Monkeys (226) 220-7699 Hatley (416) 486-4141 Higher Ground for kids (416) 485-9228 Lil Helper- Bamboo Cloth Diapers (877) 287-7930 Little Peeps (416) 406-5437 Macklem’s Baby Carriage & Toys (416) 531-7188 OM Home (647) 343-1564 Once Upon A Child (416) 485-2776 The Childrens’ Place (416) 487-2554

resources

Nesting - Nursery Design ella+elliot (416) 850-7890 ellaandelliot.com Baby and Kids Furniture Warehouse (416) 288-9167 Baby & Kids Furniture Warehouse (416) 288-9167 Baby’s Corner (416) 534-3166 Draw Me A Sheep (416) 519-7887 Fairytale Furniture Nursery & Decor (647) 846-9791 Kids Room Canada (905) 738-4055 Mother Hubbard’s 1 (888) 661-8201 Pottery Barn Kids (416) 785-7375 Rooms to Grow (416) 629-5236

Nesting - Safety Baby Proofers (416) 561-2524 Child Proof Zone (416) 994-5050 ERT Emergency Response Training (416) 937-8576 Heart 2 Heart CPR services (416) 960-5319 Kiddie Proofers 1 (800) 601-5437 Safety Superstore (905) 828-7233

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TORONTO | Nesting - Consignment B to B Maternity (416) 509-5454 www.BtoBMaternity.com Ages & Stages (416) 465-7777 Bearly Used Kids’ Clothes (905) 665-5550 Bumbleberry Kids (416) 691-5556 HipO (416) 840-2599 Merrily Merrily merrilymerrily.ca Mulberry Bush (905) 509-6750 Once Upon A Child (416) 485-2776 Play N Wear (416) 782-0211 Second Peek (647) 291-5769 Twice As Nice (416) 656-9969 Wee Cycled Kid Stuff (905) 456-9220

Baby - Birthday Parties Gymboree Play & Music (416) 410-6386 Kidville (416) 483-7070 L’il Bean And Green Cafe n Play (416) 463.2326

resources Play Creative Cafe playcreativecafe.com

The Little Gym of Vaughan (905) 879-FLIP Y Not Play (647) 884-9668

Baby - Consultants for Parents Bal Dental Centre (416) 757-6789 Bay Well Dental Centre (647) 693-8052 Bloor Smile Dental (647) 930-5556 Danforth Children’s Dentistry (647) 349-3349 Dentistry on the Q (416) 255-0878 Health for Baby (416) 661 6879 Kay Dental (416) 223-2151 Latch with Me - Lactation Consultant (416) 200-5864 Lawrence Park Dentistry (416) 489-3311 Prescious Moments Babeez (416) 508-4406 Taya Griffen (416) 996-0321 The Children’s Dental Centre (416) 252-5437 The Children’s Dental Home (416) 922-2668

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TORONTO | The Children’s Dental Home (416) 922-2668

Tranquil Home Sleep Consultation 1 (855) U-2-SLEEP

The New Mummy Company (905) 483-0476

WeeSleep (289) 983-6464

TheParentingCoach (416) 233-8188

Baby - Mommy & Me Classes

Toronto Children’s Dentist (416) 224-2300

Gymboree Play & Music (416) 410-6386

Toronto Paediatric Dentistry (416) 491-4223

Kidville (416) 483-7070

Toronto Pediatric Dentistry (416) 740-4016

Kidz360 (647) 351-9360

Whole Play (647) 704-6630

MamaDances 1 (888) 687-9796

Yorkdale Dental Centre (416) 787-1275

Baby - Sleep Consultants Good Night Sleep Site (905) 617-3226 goodnightsleepsite.com Sleepdreams 1 (877) 985-2991 sleepdreams.ca

resources

Mommy Connections mommyconnections.ca Play Creative Cafe playcreativecafe.com

Baby - Moms Groups Modern Mama modernmama.com

KinderSleep 1 (877) 324-1021

Mommy Connections mommyconnections.ca

Prescious Moments Babeez (416) 508-4406

Momstown toronto.momstown.ca

Sheri The Sleep Fairy (647) 855-8253

North Toronto Moms northtorontomoms.com

Sleep Tight Solutions (514) 726-3339

Social Common socialcommon.ca

Sleepwise (905) 688-1578

Toronto Mommies torontomommies.net

The Sugar Plum Sleep Company (416) 488.9684

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TORONTO | Baby - Childcare

resources

Baby - Post-Natal Fitness

BrightPath 1 (888) 808-2252 brightpathkids.com

Belly Bootcamp (416) 274-1020 bellybootcamp.ca

ABC ACADEMY (416) 485-5437

Baby & Me Fitness (416) 604-2249

Downtown Montessori (416) 340-8757

Boomerang Pilates and Wellness (416) 993-2811

Kids & Company (416) 345-1543

Career Fit Mom (416) 835-9834

Kinder College Early Learning Centre (416) 479-0004

Esther Myers Yoga Studio (416) 944-0838

Little Tots Manor (416) 485-5515

Fireflow Yoga (416) 855-3570

Metro Central YMCA (416) 975-9622

Fitmom (416) 696-0905

Nannyservices.ca 1 (888) 369-8819

Joseph J. Piccininni Rec Centre (416) 392-0036

Orde Daycare (416) 591-0040

Kadampa Meditation Centre (416) 762-8033

Pine Lake Montessori School (416) 227-9100

Leslieville Pilates (416) 762-8033

Tiny Town Daycare (905) 274-0200

Marry McCormick Rec Centre (416) 392-0742

Westpark Daycare Centre (905) 820-7211

Matty Eckler Rec Centre (416) 392-0750 Mommy & Baby Fitness (416) 446-0135 NuBaby (647) 808-6104 Seasons Family Centre (416) 488-6550 Zen Beginnings (416) 480-9366

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Baby Community Support

picky mom approved essentials

Toronto Public Health Programs (416) 338-7600 Toronto Speech & Language Services (416) 338-8253 YWCA Early Years Programs (416) 928-9622

EAT

First Three Years – The Psychology Foundation (416) 644-4944

SLEEP

POOP

WEAR

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baby & children’s essentials diaper workshops & gift registry

67 Lonsdale, North Van

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ella Bella is Calgary’s most loved, unique designer maternity boutique a heart warming treat for you and your blooming body!

We sell online and FREE shipping on all domestic orders over $75

Willow Park Village | 286-10816 Tr SE | Calgary, Alberta Canada | 407.271.0050

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Baby Boutique Wee Love Baby Boutique is a baby & children’s boutique and online store providing the coolest clothing, an incredible shoe selection, unique gifts, natural bath products, room décor, and so much more. You’re bound to find something great for any occasion!

780.756.2922 | 1052 91 Street SW | Edmonton, Alberta

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Little Tree Hugger is Canada’s favorite online store for modern cloth diapers and eco goods for your baby!

Cloth diapering is good for your baby, easy on your wallet and beneficial for our environment.

Cloth Diapers - Natural Diaper Creams - Laundering Supplies - Reusable Swim Diapers Your Favourite Brands: AppleCheeks, BumGenius, Bummis, FuzziBunz, Rockin’ Green, Rumparooz, Thirsties, and many more

www.littletreehugger.ca 780.266.3931 littletreehugger@live.ca