Vancouver Baby Guide 2016-2017

HAVING A BABY IN VANCOUVER

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• Is circumcision necessary?

• Mama’s Choice Award Winners • Daytime Sleep Struggles

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06 Mama’s Choice Award Winners You vote and we tell everyone about your top picks. Local Vancouver WINNERS for everything mom & baby in the city.

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08 When to Circumcise The one Clinic in Vancouver that specializes specifically in Infant Circumcision and provides the how and why.

PUBLISHED BY MODERN MAMA EDITOR CONNIE PETERS SALES & MARKETING JENNIFER FINDLAY, VANCOUVER LINDSAY MACDONALD, EDMONTON JENN JONES, CALGARY DESIGN GUPPY DESIGN EDITORIAL CONTRIBUTORS POLLOCK CLINICS STEVESTON MATERNITY HEAVY EYES HAPPY HEARTS MODERN MAMA PDG DENTAL EDITORIAL PHOTOGRAPHY Jennifer Findlay is the face behind the camera at Findlay Photography. Specializing in family, wedding and lifestyle photography; her photojournalistic approach allows her to capture the real moments which transcend to beautiful, candid, emotion filled photographs. It’s a true honour for Jen to be invited into her clients lives to photograph their milestones and tell their story through her images.

PUBLISHER’S NOTE Here it is, your guide to having a baby in Vancouver for 2016 and we’ve got more, almost daily at www.modernmama.com/vancouver too - come find us there!

We’ve been getting moms out of the house for nearly 6 years in Vancouver and 9 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

11 The Daytime Sleep Dance How much sleep does your infant really need, and at what age?

14 Must Have Maternity Wear The pieces you need in every trimester and how to wear them well with Steveston Maternity.

17 Hospital Bag Checklist Don’t forget all the essentials, and pack your bag at least a couple of weeks before your due-date with our must-haves.

18 How to Manage Thum Sucking & Soother Habits How does infant and toddler thumb-sucking and soother-use effect a child’s first set of teeth?

20 Local Resources: Bump The very best businesses Vancouver has to offer you throughout your pregnancy.

24 Local Resources: Nesting The very best businesses Vancouver has to offer in preparing you for living with your new bundle.

27 Local Resources: Baby The very best businesses Vancouver has to offer you through infancy and the first couple of years with baby. photo: Jennifer Findlay Photography

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Mama’s Choice

Awards Winners We heard from you, loud and clear, the best of the best for new moms in Vancouver! All of you had something to say, and here they are … the winners of the first annual Mama’s Choice Awards: 1. Best Baby Store: TJ’s The Kiddies Store 2. Best Kids Furniture Store: TJ’s The Kiddies Store 3. Best Baby Clothing Store: Baby Gap 4. B est Kid Friendly Restaurant: White Spot 5. Best Prenatal Classes: BC Womens Hospital

6. Best Post Natal Fitness Class: Fit 4 Two 7. Best Mom and Me Class: Fit4Two 8. Best Birthday Party Venue: Yoga Buttons 9. Best Maternity Clothing Store: Destination Maternity 10. Best Local Service for Moms: Save-On-Foods Grocery Delivery

CIRCUMCISION NEWBORN • INFANTS CHILDREN • ADOLESCENTS ADULTS • A virtually painless procedure using short and long acting local anesthetic • An ultra-quick surgical technique, done in seconds • For older ages New 90-second Over skin glue closure method - no sutures safely • Meticulous performed follow up and 24/7 aftercare

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WHEN TO CIRCUMCISE

& why it matters Whether for health, religious or cultural reasons, many parents of newborns across North America choose to circumcise their newborn son, a minor procedure in which the foreskin is removed. Some of the major health reasons include protection against HIV/AIDS, penile cancer, sexually transmitted infections, infant kidney infections and improved lifetime genital cleanliness, just to name a few. No matter what your reasons are, the best time to circumcise your son is within the first two months after delivery, preferably in the first two weeks according to Dr. Jack Chang, a physician at Pollock Clinics. Dr. Jack Chang works with Dr. Neil Pollock, who founded Pollock

Clinics. Together they perform the most circumcisions on newborns in BC. They also perform vasectomies for men who feel they have completed their families.

Chang and Pollock have been involved in international missions all over the world, mostly in developing countries where they teach and provide both procedures pro bono. Recently, the benefits of circumcision have been affirmed by the American Academy of Pediatrics. In 2012, the organization issued a statement that the health benefits of circumcision outweighed the risks. The Canadian Pediatrics Society also acknowledges the potential benefits of the procedure, but does not go so far as to recommend routine circumcision for newborns.

For most parents of newborns who have decided to circumcise their son, it is important to understand what measures are taken to the ensure safety, comfort and analgesia of their baby boy.

The physicians at Pollock Clinics use the Pollock Technique for newborn circumcision, a technique safely performed on over 35,000 newborns to date. Highlights of this technique include pain relief using multiple strategies, including administration of oral Tylenol, application of topical freezing cream, soothing with a sugar ball and provision of long acting local anesthetic.

Calming music is played throughout the procedure and optimal room temperatures are maintained.

The procedure takes only 30 to 60 seconds for newborns, 10 times faster than most hospital circumcisions.

Healing & recovery are quick “While it can take a newborn up to four weeks to heal completely, most show signs of complete healing only after one week,” says Dr. Chang. “Newborns heal quickly and are uniquely adapted to handle stress. It is the window of opportunity for circumcision and postponing it to a later age increases the complexity, risk and cost.”

Dr. Pollock adds, “Foreskin-associated diseases, including kidney infections and local penile problems also begin in the newborn period. Early circumcision offers maximum permanent preventive health benefits.”

The clinic’s two experienced doctors offer 24/7 aftercare at the clinic’s two locations in Vancouver and New Westminster. Appointments are available within days. To learn more, including about circumcision procedures that are now available for older boys up to adults, please visit their website at pollockclinics.com or call their office at (604) 717

Pollock CLINICS

DR. NEIL POLLOCK DR. JACK CHANG

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Clinics in Vancouver & New Westminster for fast and convenient access Appointment available within days Pollock Technique Circumcision TM

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the daytime sleep

How many naps does your baby or toddler need? One nap – two nap?! Red fish – blue fish?! It can feel like a bit of a guessing game, especially for parents with a nap transition on the horizon. Just when you feel like you’ve got a good handle on things, your little one goes through another developmental leap, and throws your seemingly perfect schedule out the window!

What can be super helpful in navigating naptimes is some knowledge as to what will happen when, and how you can make these transitions go more smoothly. Of course, this is just a guideline. It is always important to look at each individual baby’s sleep needs,

with some children needing a little bit more or less sleep than the average.

All parents love naptime! There is no doubt about it.. A well-deserved dose of “me” time and a little rest and relaxation can go a long way in rejuvenating one’s spirits! But for some, naps are anything but easy. Babies who protest sleep, refuse to nap in their crib, or toddlers who drop their nap too early, all make for stress, worry, and extra anxiety!

Knowing age appropriate awake times can make a world of a difference in helping your little one achieve more sleep. Awake times tell us how long we can expect our child to be awake for before their body is ready for a rest.

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Here is a break down for each age group with regards to their daytime sleep needs.

Newborn: These babies will sleep anywhere and everywhere. A newborn’s circadian rhythm lacks maturity, making their sleep very unpredictable. It is not unusual to see a newborn sleep up to 17 hours in a 24 hour period, with naps as long as 3 hours and as short as 15 minutes. The best thing you can do with babies of this age is help them learn day from night by exposing them to natural light first thing in the morning, dimming household lights around 8:00 pm, and napping them where sounds and people are present during the day. A newborn’s sleep is incredibly scattered and unpredictable. Just go with the flow here!

But, more important than crib naps is just keeping these babies well rested. Often this requires a little help from mom or dad!

2 – 4 Months: Still considered the “newborn” phase, but these babies have been on this earth a little while now. They still lack maturity in their circadian rhythm, but can tolerate being awake a little longer, up to 90 minutes. It is common to see this age group struggle to link sleep cycles, as many have not yet learned to “self soothe”.

It is common for these babies to take 4 – 5 naps in a day, with many being just 45 minutes in length. This is a great time to begin doing a nap in the crib every so often!

6 – 9 Months: This is a time where naps become a lot easier for many families. Many babies learn to self-soothe during this time, and begin to link their sleep cycles reliably for naps. This results in much longer durations, and generally a predictable 3 nap day! Yay! The last nap of the day is just a catnap really, and should be no longer than 45 minutes.

Protecting an early bedtime is important here, so be sure all naps are finished by 5:00 pm.

4 – 6 Months: Babies begin to produce melatonin for the first time in their own bodies, which helps to regulate sleep. If a baby is not already napping at least 1 nap per day in their crib, this is a great time to start! Most infants are beginning to work towards a 3 nap per day schedule here, with the odd day having 4 naps. It is important to try and help your baby get 3 – 5 hours of daytime rest here! You may have to continue to help your baby soothe to link their sleep cycles here.

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Daytime Sleep ~ Cheat Sheet age

average awake window

average # of naps

newborn

< 45 min

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2 - 4 months

1 hour - 1 hour 30 min

4-5

4-7

4 - 6 months

1 hour 15 min - 1 hour 45 min

3-4

3-5

6 - 9 months

2 hour - 2 hour 30 min

3

3-4

9 - 12 months

2 hour 30 min - 3 hour 30 min

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12 - 15 months

3 - 4 hours

1-2

2-3

15 - 18 months

4 - 5 hours

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18 months 3 or 4 years

5 - 6 hours

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goal hours of daytime sleep 8+

*scattered throughout the day with no real predictability

9 – 12 Months: Closer to 9 months, most families begin to see babies protest their 3rd nap, and reliably go to a 2 nap per day schedule. Parents can expect to see a nap in the morning, and another nap in the afternoon, each of about 1.5 hours in length. Do be cautious of a morning nap that is too early, or too long, as this can encourage your child to wake earlier to start their day! Both naps should be in the crib most days.

12 – 15 Months: Here we see toddlers start to really beat to their own drum! It is not uncommon for some children to continue to take 2 naps per day here, with the average age of dropping to 1 nap being 13 – 14 months. This one nap should be nice and long now; averaging 2 – 3 hours each day.

It is common to hear of daycares requesting toddlers be on a 1 nap per day schedule at this age. But, if your baby still really needs 2 naps try and push for it! An overtired baby is not fun for any caregiver. For a baby who has gone to one nap too early, you may see more bedtime fussiness, as well as, an increase in night wakings.

15 – 18 Months: If you are one of the lucky ones, you may have seen your baby nap twice per day up until now. But, you will begin to see them make the transition to 1 nap as well. A helpful technique to move from 2 naps to 1 involves decreasing the morning nap, and moving the afternoon nap up. When you first transition, that one nap may be as early as 11:15 am. Don’t forget to move bedtime earlier to ensure baby doesn’t become overtired through this transition!

18 Months – 3 or 4 Years: The 1 nap day continues for most. This nap usually occurs just after lunchtime around 12:30 pm.

Be wary if your child seems to be dropping their nap before they are 2.5 years old.

Many go through a nap protest phase, but will continue to pick their nap back up as if nothing ever happened. For a child who has stopped napping, see if you can encourage an hour of quiet time in their room each day.

This little dose of rest will help avoid the witching hour and pre-bedtime battles you might otherwise see!

Lara Rabb is a Certified Infant and Child Sleep Consultant and the Owner/Operator of Heavy Eyes Happy Hearts Sleep Consulting in Vancouver. She is a mama of 2, who prides herself on being a compassionate listener, and a lover of an inspired life. She provides free child and family sleep support through her facebook, twitter, and instagram pages. She invites you to follow along on the journey, and ask your questions in a supportive, judgment-free environment. Her mission is to create healthy, well-rested households, while never losing site of a family’s personal philosophy and well wishes. For more sleep tips please visit Heavy Eyes Happy Hearts. Goodnight, and #happysleep.

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•A s your belly grows, tunics and dresses will become maternity staples, especially if you are searching for comfort. Both pair well with leggings.

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3rd Trimester • A comfortable and supportive bra that may be used for nursing afterwards.

Look for the Bravado Body Silk Seamless or Rock Candy by Cake.

• To get the most out of your maternity purchases, consider purchasing a few nursing tops that work during pregnancy and that are specially designed for easy nursing access. The B Warmer Hoodie by Boob is a great option.

1st Trimester • The Bella Band by Ingrid and Isabel will allow you to wear your regular button up pants undone during your growing transition.

• A long and stretchy camisole or tank top is a perfect layering piece and will peek out the bottom when your regular tops are appearing shorter.

• A pair of Seraphine maternity leggings for those days when you don’t feel like squeezing into the rest of your wardrobe.

Take your pick of under the belly or over the belly leggings.

• Consider purchasing a simple bra extender, or a new bra made with stretch with room to grow.

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2nd Trimester (time to dress the bump) •A pair of maternity jeans. If you still want to maintain your pre-pregnancy style, invest in a pair of good quality denim.

A skinny style in a darker wash should be able to dress up or down.

• L ong t-shirts or ruched shirts work for all trimesters and are flattering post-pregnancy also. The Nourish or Nurture t-shirt by Au Fait Mama is the ultimate essential which is designed for nursing too.

• A special dress for an upcoming shower or gathering with friends.

• A pair of yoga pants to wear on walks or around the house with a newborn.

Remember, maternity clothing is designed for your growing belly. Great pieces hopefully will remain in your wardrobe even after the birth of your baby. Embrace your new figure and shopping will be fun!

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

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MANAGING

Thumb Sucking & Soother Habits Tips On How To Avoid The Effects Of Prolonged Thumb Sucking & Soother Habits A soother/pacifier or thumb sucking habit can be a real life saver for parents. It can calm a fussy baby or help them recover more quickly after becoming upset. While the self-soothing nature of these habits are normal, and at times a stress reliever, it is good to understand the potential issues that can arise if not weaned off in a timely manner. If prolonged, thumb sucking and soother habits can cause the front teeth to

become pushed forwards, towards the lips, the jaw to become narrow, and a misalignment of the upper and lower teeth. To avoid this, it’s best if these habits can be stopped by age two or three.

We know what you are thinking, ‘How am I going to do this?’ Some children may have persistent or even aggressive soother or thumb sucking habits, and these can be challenging to stop, so here are a few tips.

Soother/Pacifier Habits If a soother is the item of choice, you are at an advantage. (It is not attached to them!)

For some children, cold turkey is the way to go... while for others this could be too traumatizing. A gradual approach can be to trim the tip of the soother, which breaks the suction, making it less appealing. Sometimes if a sibling is born, or a friend of the family has a baby, your little one can be persuaded to “give” their soother to the new baby.

You might need to be creative. ;) A word of caution, however, if the absence of the soother leads to the thumb or fingers going into the mouth, return the soother. They might just not be ready to let it go, and we do not want to trade one problem for another.

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VANCOUVER |

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Bump - Maternity Fashion

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Boomers & Echoes (604) 984-6163

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Barre Fitness (604) 669-6906

3D Sono Image (604) 468-7999

CoreBody Pilates & Yoga (604) 916-9335

Belly Bean Imaging (604) 779-5431

Dancing Baby Momma (778) 317-6058 karenkobel.com

Along Comes a Baby (360) 671-5523 Moso (604) 313-9241

Cross Roads 3-D Fetal Ultrasound (604) 872-5484

Motherhood Maternity (604) 733-2644 Not For Long Boutique (778) 294-0401 notforlong.ca

My 3D Ultrasound (604) 267-3387 Children’s & Maternity Boutique

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Into Yoga (604) 421-9872

Hennessey Salon & Spa (604) 981-3303

Mama Yoga info@mamayoga.ca

Modern Mama (778) 229-3843 modernmama.com

Jassal Chiropractic (604) 731.3006 jassalchiropractic.com

Semperviva Yoga (604) 739-2009

Le Petit Spa (604) 224-4314

Baby & Tot Show (604) 209-3542

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Listening Hands Physio (604) 460-7890 Nubaby Wellness (604) 360.7753 nubabywellness.com Optomeyes West Vancouver (609) 922-0413 optomeyes.ca Pollock Clinics (vasectomy & circumcision) (604) 717-6200 Vancouver’s Pediatric & Family Wellness Chiropractor (604)566-9088 familywellnesschiro.ca Warm Buddy (877) 649-9276 West 1st Chiropractic Clinic (604) 736-8353

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VANCOUVER | Bump - Birth Doulas Apple Blossom Families (604) 551.8604 As I Breathe (Hypnobirthing) (778) 877-2410 Best Beginnings Doula Care (604) 700-4115 Birth Takes a Village (604) 928-2334 Birthing Buddies (778) 835-2142 Blissful Beginnings Doula Services (604) 626-1079 Bloom Community Midwives (604) 254-1100 Bunky Bambino (778) 835-2142 Cherish Childbirth (778) 998-2610 Cultivate Your Health (604) 340-2452 Dancing Star Birth (604) 818-5156 Deme Pre & Postnatal Services (604) 928-0620 Discover Within (Hypnobirthing) (604) 762-8445 Divine Child Doula Services (604) 322-7769

resources

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Doula Services Association (604) 340-6684

Coast Midwifery North Shore (604) 296-9669

From Tummy to Mummy (604) 340-6684

Commercial Drive Midwives (604) 875-1899

Heart Centered Birth (Hypnobirthing) (604) 763-1992

Family Midwifery Care (604) 515-1505

Jill Colpitts - Safe Beginnings (604) 340-2452

Mama Goddess Birth Shop (888) 588-7417

Little Miracles Doula Services (604) 603-9564

Midwifery Associates North Shore (604) 450-1126

Miracle of Birth Doula Services (604) 562-4708

Midwifery Care North Shore (604) 984 6960 midwiferycare.ca

North Shore Doulas (604) 818-5156 Prenatal to Parenting (604) 928-0620 South Delta Midwifery (604) 943-1989 Spark Doula Services (778) 288 5448 Urban Doula (604) 314-9683 Vancouver Doula Collective vancouverdoulacollective.org

Bump - Midwives Babease Midwifery (604) 983-0949 Bloom Community Midwives (604) 609-3550 Westside Midwives (604) 224-0686 westsidemidwives.com

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Midwives Association of BC (604) 736-5976

Childbearing Prenatal Classes (604) 878-1031

Open Door Midwifery (604) 336-0444

Dancing Baby Momma (778) 317-6058 karenkobel.com

Pacific Midwifery Practice (604) 874-7999 Pomegranate Community Midwives (604) 255-5556 Richmond Midwifery (778) 297-1678 Richmond Midwifery Service (604) 488.7412 Sage Midwifery (778) 571-2909 Strathcona Midwifery (604) 876 2855 The MidWifery Group (604) 877-7766

resources

Dancing Star Birth (604) 254-1100 Discover Within (Hypnobirthing) (604) 762-8445 Douglas College Prenatal Classes (604) 527-5472 Heart Centered Birth (Hypnobirthing) (604) 763-1992 Pea In A Pod Prenatal peainapodprenatal@gmail.com Prenatal to Parenting (604) 928-0620

Birth & Beyond Midwives (604) 822-8800 Canadian Birth Products (888) 588-7417

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VANCOUVER | Nesting - Baby Gear & Layette Active Baby (604) 986-8977 Boomers & Echoes (604) 984-6163 Canada’s Baby Store (855) 567-2345 canadasbabystore.com Hazel & Jools (604) 730-8689 hazelhipmoms.com

resources

Gymboree (877) 449-6932 Hip Baby (877) 836-8020 Lussobaby (778) 340-0648 Moso (604) 313-9241

My Little Green Shop (855) 545-7467 Not For Long Boutique (778) 294-0401 notforlong.ca

Lagoon Baby (604) 761-8961 lagoonbaby.com

Sears (604) 739-9070

Along Comes A Baby (360) 671-5523

Simply Merino (604) 779-3149

Babes on 4th (604) 739-9870

Steveston Village Maternity (778) 297-7379 Stevestonvillagematernity.com

Babies R Us (604) 733-8697 BabyGoRound (donations) (604) 558-4840 Baby’s World (604) 515-0888

Children’s & Maternity Boutique

POSSIBLEEXTENDEDMEDICALCOVERAGENOWAVAILABLE

Sun 7 Designs sun7designs@shaw.ca Sweet Dreams & Flying Machines (866) 701-2059 The Bay (604) 925-1411

BC Playthings (604) 986-4111 bcplaythings.com

TJs Kids (800) 755-4857

Beansprouts (604) 871-9782

Wee Woolies (250) 889-4770

Beba Bean (604) 552-7741

Toy Jungle (604) 925-0741

Crocodile Baby (866) 761-2762

WestCoast Kids (604) 288-1168

Earth Baby Outfitters (604) 229-2647 earthbabyoutfitters.com

Vonbon vonbon.ca

GAP Kids (604) 925-3929

New Families

Yaya Baby (604) 831-7847

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VANCOUVER | Nesting - Baby Planners Busy Bump Maternity Services (604) 575-4555 New Beginnings (778) 888-7976 New Life Essentials Maternity Concierge (778) 838-1608

resources

Happy Baby Daily Needs (604) 714-0387

VANCOUVER | Not For Long Boutique (778) 294-0401 notforlong.ca

In Good Company ingoodcompanyshop.com

Cici Art Factory (604) 561-2512

Lagoon Baby lagoonbaby.com

Crocodile Baby (866) 761-2762

Max Loves Lulu (604) 779-2330

ella+elliot (604) 563-1845

My Little Green Shop (855) 545-7467

Lussobaby (778) 340-0648

DinnerWorks mail@dinnerworks.com

New & Green Baby Co. (888) 373-5566

Pottery Barn Kids (604) 638-7494

Gourmet TakeAway (604) 533-0700

Not For Long Boutique (778) 294-0401 notforlong.ca

West Coast Kids (866) 543-7859

Nesting - Meal Prep & Delivery

Real Meals (604) 375-9990 SPUD (604) 215-7783 Sydney Badger Cuisine info@sydneybadgercuisine.com Well Fed Studio (604) 971-4756

Nesting - Earth Friendly Better Baby Bums info@betterbabybums.com Bumbini Cloth Diapers (855) 838-0788 Earth Baby Outfitters (604) 229-2647 earthbabyoutfitters.com ENJO Canada Inc. (604) 367-7559 Happy Baby Cheeks Cloth Diaper Service (604) 539-8322

Children’s & Maternity Boutique

Steveston Village Maternity (778) 297-7379 Stevestonvillagematernity.com Simply Merino (604) 779-3149 Tender Tushies (604) 916-0471

Nesting - Safety Active Baby (877) 986-8977 Boomers & Echoes (604) 984-6163

The Soap Dispensary (604) 568-3141

Modern Mama (CPR workshops) (778) 229-3843 modernmama.com

Yaya Baby (604) 831-7847

Baby Safety Elements (778) 990 8803

Nesting - Nursery Design Active Baby (877) 986-8977 Boomers & Echoes (604) 984-6163 Canada’s Baby Store (855) 567-2345 Baby’s World (866) 515-0888

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BCAA Road Safety Foundation (877) 247-5551 Beesafe Solutions (604) 526.3548 Coastal First Aid 778-838-1052 Kidproof BC 604.605.0522 Kids In the Back (604) 617-0624

Children’s & Maternity Boutique

resources

LifeLink Safety Services (604) 428 1870 Lussobaby (778) 340-0648 Safe Beginnings First Aid (604) 340-2452 St. John Ambulance (604) 321-2652

Nesting - Consignment Boomers & Echoes (604) 984-6163 BabyGoRound (donations) (604) 558-4840 Bearycuteboutique (604) 613-0169 Buckets of Fun Consignment (604) 542-8697 For Kids Only Consignment Store (604) 937-3755 Just Between Friends yendipang@jbfsale.com Not For Long Boutique (778) 294-0401 notforlong.ca

Children’s & Maternity Boutique

Once Upon a Child (778) 397-6822 Wee Ones Reruns (604) 708-0956

Baby - Birthday Parties Artspace Children’s Art Centre (778) 989.9051 Burnaby Recreation Centres (604) 294-7450 City of Vancouver Community Centres (604) 873-7000

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VANCOUVER | Coquitlam Recreation Centres (604) 927-3000 Crash Crawly’s (604) 526-1551 Go Bananas (604) 858-9814 Greater Vancouver Zoo (604) 856-6825

resources

Baby - Consultants for Parents

Optomeyes West Vancouver (609) 922-0413 optomeyes.ca

North Shore Pediatric Dentistry (604) 971-3940

Pollock Clinics (vasectomy & circumcision) (604) 717-6200

Olive Fertility Centre (604) 559-9950 olivefertility.com

Gymboree Play & Music (604) 945-4967

Pediatric Dental Group (604) 263-2422 pdgdental.com

Jump Gymnastics (604) 568.9690

Deme Pre & Postnatal Services (604) 339-6621

Kerrisdale Play Palace (604) 257-8121

Fitness Doula (604) 910-3065

Maplewood Farm (604) 929-5610

Homeocan.ca 1-800-556-0824 homeocan.ca

New Westminster Parks Culture & Rec (604) 527-4567 Party City (604) 929-9202 Party Monkey (855) 298-1777 Richmond Parks & Recreation (604) 276-4000 Salsa Tots Birthday Parties (778) 285-6265 Surrey Recreation Centres (604) 591-4011 The Party Monkey (855) 298-1777 Vancouver Aquarium (604) 659-3474 West Van Community Centres (604) 925-7201 Yoga Buttons Studio (604) 739-9642

VANCOUVER |

Jassal Chiropractic (604) 731.3006 jassalchiropractic.com Kids Physio Group (604) 730-6966 Leap Therapy for Kids (604) 770-0101 Life Stages Feeding (778) 847-6464 Loving Touch Doula Services (604) 619-5982 Miss Behaviour (778) 996-6535 Mission2Care (604) 279-2055 Mother Me (604) 524-1793 motherme.com Nubaby Wellness (604) 360.7753 nubabywellness.com

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Little Dreamers Consulting (604) 319-0207 Rockababy (778) 821-3100 Sleepdreams (604) 985-2991

Prenatal to Parenting (604) 928-0620

Sleep Stars Consulting (778) 881-4345

Ripple Effect Coaching (604) 418-7821

Sleepy Miracles (604) 788-3044

Tania Zulkoskey Counselling (604) 771-8647

Winks and Whispers Sleep Consultant (604) 787-8232

The Birth Continuum (604) 716-8154

Baby - Mommy & Me Classes

Tot2Teen Dental (604) 569-3669

BrightStars Performing Arts (604) 725-1607

Vancouver’s Pediatric & Family Wellness Chiropractor (604)566-9088 familywellnesschiro.ca

Cineplex Odeon: Stars & Strollers (604) 985-4215

Vitamin K Nutrition Consulting (604) 506-0399

Baby - Sleep Consultants The Sleeping Child (844) 837-5337 A Kiss Goodnight (604) 984-0116 Cheekychops (778) 298-8908 Dancing Star Birth (604) 254-1100

resources

Dancing Baby Momma (778) 317-6058 karenkobel.com Gymboree Play & Music (604) 945-4967 I Hope Family Centre (604) 988-5281 Kindermusik (604) 813-0831 Movies for Mommies vancouver@movies4mommies.com Music for Young Children (800) 561-1692

Good Night Sleep Site (905) 617-3226

Salsa Tots & Salsa Babies (604) 492-3688

Heavy Eyes Happy Hearts (604) 805-4925 heavyeyeshappyhearts.com

Shop N Stroll (604) 492-3688

Hushababy (604) 803-0068

Staccato Music Studios (604) 421-3753 Yoga Buttons Studio

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VANCOUVER |

resources

(604) 739-9642

Kiwi and Koala Nannies Inc. (604) 358-5494

Baby - Moms Groups

Lullabye League (778) 235-8723

Modern Mama (778) 229-3843 modernmama.com

myBestHelper (604) 347-7338

La Leche League (800) 665-4324

Nannies On Call (604) 734-1776

Meetup.com meetup.com

New Mummy Company 1-844-237-4686 newmummycompany.ca

Mommy Connections 604-240-1001 Moms Get Real momsgetreal.ca

Baby - Childcare Ace Personnel Domestic Services (604) 321-2778 acepersonnel.ca BrightPath Early Learning & Childcare (888) 808-2252 CEFA Early Learning (604) 708 2332 A-Class Nannies & Caregivers Inc care@aclassnannies.com Budding Children’s Garden & Daycare (604) 569-3951 Child Care Resource & Referral (604) 985-7138 Jellybean Park (604) 431-8850 Kids & Company (604) 742-0552 Kids Castle Daycare (604) 980-7871

VANCOUVER | Yoga Buttons Studio (604) 739-9642

Sweet Peas Cottage (604) 988 9989

Baby - Post-Natal Fitness City of Vancouver Community Centres (604) 873-7000 Coquitlam Recreation Centres (604) 927-3000 CoreBody Pilates & Yoga (604) 916-9335 Dancing Baby Momma (778) 317-6058 karenkobel.com

Vital Statistics Agency (Online Birth Registration) (888) 876-1633

Baby - Community Resources TM

Baby - Publications KidsVancouver.com kidsvancouver.com kidsvancouver@shaw.ca

BabyGoRound (donations) (604) 558-4840

VancouverMom.ca VancouverMom.ca (604) 764-9177

Family Services North Shore (604) 988-5281 HealthLinkBC 811

WestCoast Families Magazine westcoastfamilies.com (604) 249-2866

La Leche League (800) 665-4324 Pacific Post Partum Support Society (604) 255-7999 Vancouver Coastal Health (604) 736-2033

resources

Yoyomama.ca yoyomama.ca (778) 868-9097 Family Fun Vancouver familyfuncanada.com/vancouver Info@familyfuncanada.com

Vancouver Community Dental Health Program (800) 748-1144 photo: Jennifer Findlay Photography

Fit 4 Two (604) 602-1546 Fitness Doula (604) 910-3065 New Westminster Parks Culture & Rec (604) 527-4567 North Van Rec (604) 987-7529 Richmond Parks & Recreation (604) 276-4000 Surrey Recreation Centres (604) 591-4011 West Vancouver Community Centres (604) 925-7201

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