Brooke Tucker-Reid, momstown writer It’s heartbreaking and exciting at the same time. Your baby is growing and developing at a rapid pace. It’s like you blinked and your mat leave was over. Are you returning to work soon? Here are a few tips for a smooth daycare transition. The early bird gets the worm Shop…
Breastfeeding: Tips and Benefits For A Healthy Start To Parenthood
Written by – Natalie Michele, Maternity at Home The decision to breastfeed is always a choice that you have to make. If you decide that you like to breastfeed then you should know some of the tips that will allow you to do it naturally. There are a lot of people who have strong beliefs…
Baby Essentials – What You Really Need!
There are thousands of things that you will get as a new mom, or one adding to your family, that we thought we would save you the time and tell you what you really need. We asked momstown Kitchener-Waterloo members what they would put on their list at our recent Walmart Baby Basics event, and here is what they said.
The truth about having baby number 2
I heard it said before but never understood it until now. Going from one baby to two is the biggest adjustment you will make, more than adding even number three or four (or 18 if you are a Duggar). Although I am no expert, I have learned a few things in the month of having more than one, and a couple of tips on keeping the kids, and you, alive.
Making Baby’s First Christmas Special!
If the holidays were not busy enough already, adding a new baby to the mix can be both exciting and exhausting. There are a few tips to keep in mind as Christmas approaches to try and keep things fun and enjoyable for everyone, rather than stressful and disastrous. From new traditions, to visiting Santa and making some crafts, baby’s first Christmas only happens once, so make it as special as possible. (Written by Cynthia Breen, momstown KW editor.)
Rhyme, Rhythm and Read Sponsored by Scholastic
Growing babies enjoy songs, rhymes and stories at this momstown Kitchener-Waterloo program, sponsored by Scholastic Canada!
Cloth diaper options
Diaper choices is probably something you never thought you would think about in your younger years, but it can be a tough choice as a new parent and can have a huge impact on your bottom line and the environment. Cloth diapers are not just for hippy parents, there are so many options now that they should be considered as an option in all the choices you have as a parent.
Walk-in clinics in Kitchener-Waterloo
Cold and flu season is here and the last thing you need to worry about when it hits your house is where to take your little ones. This provides a handy resource on local walk-in clinics in the Kitchener, Waterloo and Cambridge area to keep around for when things get a bit more serious and you think they need some medical attention.
How to shop organic
A mom could drown in the information available on weaning and organic options, this provides the basics on what you need to know in order to understand it all, without going crazy.
How to Design Your Own Bib!
Bibs are one of the cutest baby accessories and its even cuter when you can create and design your own! What a great baby shower idea too.
