HAVING A BABY a
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• Newborn-Ready Stroller & Car Seat Guides • Mama’s Choice Award Winners
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what ’s INSIDE Having a baby in
Edmonton A RESOURCE GUIDE
PUBLISHED BY MODERN MAMA EDITOR CONNIE PETERS SALES & MARKETING ANGELA SANTORO, VANCOUVER LEANNE JANZEN, WINNIPEG DEB THOMPSON, CALGARY LINDSAY MACDONALD, EDMONTON DESIGN GUPPY DESIGN EDITORIAL CONTRIBUTORS KIM VOPNI ACTIVE BABY MODERN MAMA HEATHER N. PLANTE EDITORIAL PHOTOGRAPHY
Teagan Photography is one of Edmonton’s most sought after companies for newborn, children and family portraits. Owner and photographer, Allison Anderson is a wife, a mom to 3 little girls, lover of live music, hula dancing and soccer. www.teaganphotography.com
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2016|Edmonton 06 Newborn-Ready Stroller Guide Active Baby provides their picks for the best in modern and innovative strollers for your new babe.
18 Your Baby’s Sleep Needs The amount of sleep your baby should be getting outlined by sleep expert Heather Plante.
10 Prepare to Push Train your body for labour with tips and advice from a pelvic wellness expert.
22 Registry Checklist It’s not a never-ending list, these are the must-haves for you to bring baby home and the first few months of parenthood.
12 Mama’s Choice Award Winners You vote and we tell everyone about your top picks. Local Edmonton WINNERS for everything mom & baby in the city. 14 Newborn-Ready Car Seat Guide You want the most innovative and modern picks for one of the most important pieces of gear you will buy for baby, check out this list. 17 Hospital Checklist Don’t forget! Make a list and check it off, this is what you’ll really need for the Hospital.
23 Local Resources: Bump The very best businesses Edmonton has to offer you throughout your pregnancy. 25 Local Resources: Nesting The very best businesses Edmonton has to offer in preparing you for living with your new bundle. 26 Local Resources: Baby The very best businesses Edmonton has to offer you through infancy and the first couple of years with baby.
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Newborn-Ready Stroller Guide We asked our friends over at Active Baby to help us pick the best of the best in strollers for your babe. These are the most modern, functional and qualityfor-your-dollar strollers on the market for 2016!
BUGABOO BEE 3 For Urban Parents on the Fly $679.00- $819.00
UPPABABY VISTA Grows with your family $1124.99- $1174.99
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The Bugaboo Bee 3 is the the smallest (and sweetest!) full size stroller there is! It’s perfect for travel, and is suitable for brand-new babes, through infancy, and up to 37.5 lbs. With a seat that is fully reclinable, reversible, extendable, and height adjustable, and independent suspension for a wonderfully smooth ride, both baby and parent alike will be nothing but comfortable with this choice. The canopy provides excellent protection for your newborn from the sun, wind, and rain, and looks just lovely for city strollin’. Other awesome features to boast include a lightweight, compact fold, making it easy to carry fit just about anywhere, and the fact that it’s available in 64 amazing colour combinations!
Uppababy’s really thought of everything with this stroller, so that you don’t have to! As beautifully functional as it is stylish, the Uppababy Vista’s smart, versatile design adapts effortlessly to suit your growing family’s needs with ease. From day one home from the hospital with your newborn in the included bassinet, and all the way through early childhood years, this stroller is designed to carry all of your precious cargo, even up to 3 kids, with added attachments. It’s small enough to maneuver comfortably, and a breeze to fold up, but with features like its huge, easy-access basket, one-hand reclining, full size, front and rear facing toddler seat, and height adjustable canopy and handlebar, it has all of the versatility, storage and room for baby that you could dream of!
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BUGABOO CAMELEON 3 the Iconic All-In-One Stroller $969.00 - $1,269.00 The Bugaboo Cameleon 3 is just how it sounds—ready to adapt to your many and various adventures, providing baby with a soft and steady journey whether cruising in the city or on an excursion through the woods*! Switch between the newborn bassinet and toddler seat, adjust the suspension and reverse the seat for comfort, and rotate the carrying handle for easy access for baby pick-up! Both the bassinet and seat are quick and easy to remove, and designed to stand alone when necessary. Iconic meets practical and functional in this quality all-in-one stroller! *rough terrain wheels sold separately
PEG PEREGO BOOK POP-UP
Class, Comfort, and Mobility $879.97
This gorgeous, Italian made stroller comes complete with a folding bassinet and reversible seat, and has a high caliber of quality that you can trust. The premium chassis serves as a durable, solid base for controlled movement and stability, is lightweight, and is designed to fold easily inward with minimal effort— singlehandedly, like a book. One-hand steering is also an option, and the adjustable handlebar is outfitted with super soft and cushy “Prima Classe” material, giving it a more luxurious feel. Add to the list a spacious, easy-loading storage basket, large, polyurethane wheels with ball bearings and great suspension for top notch maneuverability, and even a removable mattress approved for overnight sleeping, the Peg Perego Book Pop-Up checks all of the boxes for an awesome newborn stroller!
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MOUNTAIN BUGGY TERRAIN The Ultimate Adaptable
Jogging Stroller | $598.97
PHIL & TEDS NAVIGATOR
For Multitasking On-the-Go $499.97
The Mountain Buggy Terrain is the optimal jogging stroller with the ability to venture over just about any landscape imaginable! Take your little one for a safe and secure ride down by the waterfront, through a bumpy forest trail, up to the mountaintop –you name it! This stroller really is up for anything and everything that you can imagine. New and improved, the Terrain now offers the Carrycot Plus, a comfy-cozy newborn ready lie-flat bassinet that can be adjusted easily to incline mode as baby grows, and turned into a parent-facing seat as more time goes on. This sturdy stroller features a hand operated brake for speed control, incredible shock absorption, the ability to switch between 16” and 12” tires, and a front wheel that can lock back, lock forward, or swivel. It handles well over curbs and other obstacles with better weight distribution than ever. Tons of zippered storage, a headphone eyelet, and water bottle holders make it that much easier to get out and get active!
Phil & teds’ Navigator v3 is another great all-terrain option. This inline double stroller is all about safety and convenience: the super slim frame is great for fitting through narrow spaces, it’s light and very easy to steer even over rougher terrain (due to its air filled tires and a front wheel that can swivel effortlessly, or be locked in place), and their Auto stop feature is there to save you time and stress! The forward facing seat can recline to lie completely flat to cradle baby comfortably up to 20 lbs, making it a wonderful option for a first stage stroller, from newborn to 6 months! Their Snug and Cocoon Carrycots, and face-to face parent facing seats are newborn ready as well.
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Prepare to
Push! BY KIM VOPNI
In the fitness industry there are several principles of training. One of them is the principle of specificity. Essentially it means that you should train your body for the event you are preparing for. If you want to run a marathon your training should include running and strength and stretch activities for the muscles involved in running. If you want to be a better basketball player, you should practice a lot of drills, build strength and endurance in the muscles that are used for agility and dribbling and then play a lot of basketball. Birth is no different – well it is a bit different since you can’t really practice giving birth over and over but you can prepare your body for the big day. If you want to birth well, then you should learn how the body moves to facilitate birth and then train your body for endurance, strength and flexibility in those movements. Optimizing your upcoming birth means learning and then practicing various labour movements and birth positions. I recommend walking, squatting and pelvic rocking on a birth ball in preparation for early labour. These can all be practiced safely during
pregnancy. When it comes time to push I like the all 4’s positions and side lying positions best. Exercises such as hovering, the clam and side lying bent knee lift prepare you for these birth positions and are all safe to do during pregnancy. They really build up the strength and endurance in your legs, core and glutes for the big day. Flexibility and suppleness training should also be an essential part of your preparation. Stretching the glute muscles and hip flexor muscles should be done daily as well as hamstring and calf stretches. Releasing tension in the pelvic floor is essential and can be done with a small, soft ball such as a Miracle Method Ball or a Franklin Method Ball. Placing the ball between the sitz bone and the anus and then allowing it to melt into your posterior pelvic floor muscles will create space and openness in your pelvis for your baby and help you learn to yield against discomfort. Another preparation tool is visualization athletes often use imagery and visualization as they prepare for their event. Same goes for birth. Seeing in your mind the birth you want, visualizing space and a tension-free
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birth canal for your baby will allow your mind to connect with ways that will optimize the movement of your baby into and out of your pelvis. Recovery is an aspect of training that is often overlooked but needs your full attention. It takes nine months of changes to grow your baby. It then takes many hours to get your baby out. Your body needs to rest, recover and heal and then progress gradually back to exercise. Many of the exercises you use to prepare will also be used to recover. The clam and bent knee lift will be some of the first followed by walking, hovering and then squatting. The key is to rest in the early days and gradually progress to upright positions and then upright moving activities. Take your time – even though birth is a marathon, it is not a race.
Kim Vopni is the owner of Pelvienne Wellness Inc and co-founder of Bellies Inc. Kim is a mother of 2 boys and is known as The Fitness Doula. She is an authority on helping women prepare their body for birth and recover form and function postpartum. Kim shares her knowledge and training as a fitness professional, a postpartum doula and as a mother so women have a better birth and recovery.
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Mama’s Choice
Awards Winners We heard from you, loud and clear, the best of the best for new moms in Edmonton! All of you had something to say, and here they are … the winners of the 4th annual Mama’s Choice Awards: 1. Best Baby Store: WestCoast Kids 2. Best Kids Furniture Store: Westcoast Kids 3. Best Baby Clothing Store: Carters / Osh Kosh 4. B est Kid Friendly Restaurant: Boston Pizza 5. Best Prenatal Classes: Tie: Yoga & Hot Mama Fitness
6. Best Post Natal Fitness Class: Hot Mama Fitness 7. Best Mom and Me Class: Intellidance at J’adore Dance 8. Best Birthday Party Venue: Café O’Play 9. Best Maternity Clothing Store: Yo Mama Maternity 10. Best Local Service for Moms: Modern Mama
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Newborn-Ready Car Seat Guide Active Baby shared their top car seat picks for 2016. These are not only beautiful and functional, but innovations in modern safety and style for your new babe. Please remember to follow all safety instructions and local vehicle safety laws for proper car seat use.
MAXI-COSI MICO AP 2.0 INCREDIBLY LIGHT | $299.97
UPPABABY MESA MAKING LIFE EASIER | $429.99
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At 8.6 lbs, this is the lightest premium seat in its class! MICO AP is rear facing, suitable for babies from 5-22 lbs, and 19”- 29”, and is super easy to click in and out of its stay-in-car base and attach to your Maxi-Cosi or Quinny stroller. The base itself is height-adjustable and easy enough to install and switch between vehicles. The seat feels luxurious, with new premium moisture-wicking, machine washable material, and tons of softer than average padding to ensure comfort. The Cozi-Dozi™ infant insert is included with the seat, as well. Most importantly, Mico AP uses advanced Air Protect® side-impact technology to provide extra head protection. Safe, but also stylish, Mico AP Comes in a selection of bold colours, and is outfitted with a beautiful canopy to shield little eyes from the sun.
We cannot rave enough about the Uppababy MESA—especially it’s incredibly easy, 10-second installation! LATCH connectors, red-to-green tightness and level indicators, no-rethread harness, buckle storage pockets, and a 4-position adjustable foot, among other features, make set-up incredibly fast and accurate! It’s a rear-facing seat with an infant insert, that’s great for preemies, accommodating children 4-35 lbs and up to 32” tall. It weighs less than 10 lbs, is compatible with VISTA and CRUZ strollers, and is an absolute dream to pop in and out of stroller and base alike. As far as safety goes, MESA’s headrest is reinforced with EPP foam, and the integrated design keeps baby’s head stationary during a collision, resulting in up to 4x better test scores than other premium infant seats. To top it off, it’s made with soft, breathable, easily removable, washable material, and comes with an SPF 50 hideaway canopy.
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PEG PEREGO PRIMO VIAGGIO 4-35 ITALIAN-CRAFTED STYLE $329.97-$349.97
Here’s another rear-facing seat for infants 4-35 lbs, and up to 32”. Weighing only 9.5 lbs, it’s easy to transport between car and (Peg Perego) stroller, for a complete travel system. UAS and the “Right Tight” system make installation easy. Adjustments are a piece of cake as well, with a simple recline, and Tri-Zone Level Indicator to find the perfect angle for your child as they grow. There are straps to hold the harness out of the way when necessary, and SIP that adjusts between 6 positions, without rethreading, even with baby in the seat. A dual cushion system provides appropriate support, depending on your child’s size. A steel-plated back minimizes flexing and forward movement, and the energy-absorbing EPS foam, anti-rebound bar, and top tether hook all add excellent protection in case of a collision.
PEG PEREGO PRIMO VIAGGIO SIP 5-65 Safety, Style & Comfort | $369.97-$399.97 This convertible seat (rear-facing from 5-45 lbs, and forward-facing from 22-65 lbs, and up to 49” in height) has a higher rear-facing limit than many others. At 18.5” wide, it can often be installed 3 across, but still has a wide, padded seat tailored in breathable, easy to clean fabric. The infant insert is a nice addition, ensuring that baby is secure and comfy as can be. It uses the LATCH system, is easy to adjust, and has a leveling to help you get the recline angle set up correctly. Add to its description all of the safety features included with the Primo Viaggio 4-35, and you’re sitting pretty.
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DIONO RANIER LONG LIVE THE CAR SEAT | $399.97 With incredible rear-facing (5-50 lbs) as well as forward facing (22-65 lbs) capabilities, Ranier boasts the largest forward-facing capacity of any 5-point harness seat, before converting to a booster for children 50-120 lbs. Diono’s SuperLATCH ™ system and narrow base make installation easier than ever, even when seating 3 across! Great adjustability, a spacious interior, extra-long leg support, cushions and memory foam add comfort. Deep side walls provide phenomenal SIP, with EPS foam surrounding the whole seat. The harness is energy-absorbing as well, and the steel frame has a reinforced headrest and sides. Extra features include a cup holder, machine washable and dryable cover, and the fact that it`s airplane approved and folds up for travel.
CLEK FOONF WITH INFANT THINGY NO-COMPROMISE $619.94-$669.94
You can feel really good about this solid convertible seat. With the Infant Thingy, it accommodates children rear-facing 25”-43” and 5-40 lbs, and forward-facing 30”-49” and 22-65 lbs. The UAS installation takes mere seconds, and 3 seats fit side-by-side. The height it gives children while rear-facing usually allows them to see out the window, and the seat itself is very plush. It is made with GREENGUARD Select Certified fabric that effectively repels moisture, stains, and bacteria! it has a steel and magnesium sub-structure, comes with an anti-rebound bar, and is reinforced with Rapid Energy Absorbing Crumple Technology and 3 layers of energy-absorbing foam for optimal SIP. Oh, and it’s recyclable. No wonder they call it “the mother of all car seats”
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Hospital Checklist For the Mama-to-Be
After Baby Arrives
Birth plan and prenatal medical records Robe, dressing gown, wrap sweater
going-home outfit A (loose and comfortable)
Slippers
Nursing bra
Socks
axi pads (the hospital will provide M if you don’t have any)
Massage oil or lotion
Nightshirt wrap or funky hospital gown
Lip balm
Hairbrush, toothbrush and toothpaste.
Snacks and drinks
ld or cheap underwear, O or disposable panties.
Books, magazines, etc. A headband or elastic if you have long hair P illows. Ensure they’re patterned so they don’t get mixed up with Hospital pillows. Toiletries
For Your Wee One An infant car seat. ne outfit for the trip home O (don’t forget socks)
For the Birth Partner
Two or three sleepers for in the hospital
Comfortable shoes
Baby blanket
A change of clothes
iapers (some hospitals may provide, D ask your OB)
atch with a second hand, W to time contractions.
Hat
our choice of recording device, Y such as a mobile phone or a camera List of phone numbers
Jacket or snowsuit for winter babies Burp cloths or receiving blankets
Snacks and drinks
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HOW MUCH SLEEP
Do Babies Need? BY HEATHER N. PLANTE
I was recently asked, “What is the most common issue you see in babies who have sleep problems?” Of course, there are many issues and struggles facing sleepless families but the short answer is routine and consistency. Developing a calm and relaxing bedtime routine is great for introducing positive associations with sleep. First, you will want to start with following your angel’s sleepy cues and then take her to her bedroom. (You may need to follow the clock if she is hiding sleepy cues.) Cues can be simple: like rubbing her eyes or yawning. Other cues may be subtle: like repetitive/sporadic movements, red around the eyes, clumsiness, a blank stare, lack of interest in a previous favorite activity, or even hyperactivity. The sleepy cues are an indication that melatonin is present in the body and is preparing her little body for sleep. Babies will have the most restorative sleep when we follow their body’s natural rhythm. Next, you will want to have a predictable routine that will further her positive associations with sleep. Go to your baby’s room, turn on a soft lamp, close the blinds, put on her pajamas, and change her diaper.
This prepares your angel for transitioning from active play to sleep and the darkness helps with the production of melatonin. The activities that you do during the routine may include: reading books, singing songs, baby yoga, baby massage after a bath, and definitely cuddles. Her bedtime feeding should occur during this routine as well and be early in the routine so it is NOT the last activity to happen before sleep. The length of the routine should be between 20-30 minutes. Finally, you will always want your baby going into bed drowsy-but-awake. Learning to sleep is instinctive but learning how to fall asleep independently is a learned skill. Drowsy-but-awake helps to teach her that she can fall asleep on her own and she can recognize the place that she wakes in is the same as the place that she fell asleep in. You will then need to encourage her to fall asleep WITHOUT you doing ANYTHING FOR HER to get her there. Anything that you have to do for her, or have to be present for, so that she can sleep is known as a sleep ‘crutch’. Your little angel believes that your ‘crutches’ are rewards for waking in the night and that she NEEDS you to do them in order for her to be able to get back to sleep in the night.
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A consistent method for soothing her and getting her to fall asleep independently is a MUST. This helps her to learn that you will be there to reassure her and that she can do it on her own. Your consistent response to all night wake-ups is of utmost importance in teaching your little angel that she can do it independently. If you respond with a different reaction to every night wake-up, then you will teach her intermittent reinforcement; which will strongly encourage the wake-up behavior to continue and the night wake-ups will become earlier
and more frequent! Respond with the same method of soothing and reassurance that you are using at bedtime and she will learn predictability. All methods do work – you need to find the method that is the best fit for your comfort level, her temperament, and your parenting style. When you are comfortable with your chosen method, you will be consistent. Predictability and consistency will give her security.
Heather N. Plante is a Certified Maternity & Child Sleep Consultant. She lives in Stony Plain with her husband and 3 wonderful daughters. She became passionate about helping sleepless families 2 years ago and has enjoyed changing lives, 1 baby at a time, since then.
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Nest Prep: 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.
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Good Eats
Digits
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.
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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Registry
Checklist The gear you need to bring baby home:
Gear
Basics
Baby Tub
Diapers
Breast Pump
Wipes
Highchair
Sleepers
Baby Video Monitor
Swaddling blankets
Safety Gate(s)
Sleep sack
Swing and/or Bouncy chair
Bottles
Activity Mat
Nursing Bra
Jumper or Saucer
First Aid kit
Diaper Bag
Pacifiers
Car seat
Night light
Stroller
Diaper rash ointment
Baby Carrier Play yard or travel bed
Extras
Diaper pail
Infant Toys
Bassinet or co-sleeping unit
Board books
Nursing pillow
Linkable toys
Nursery
Drool bibs Teething toys
Crib & mattress
Burp cloths
Change table
Nursing Cover
Rocker or Glider
Bottle warmer
Childproofing supplies
Baby Food Maker
Crib bedding
Diaper caddy
Lamp
Sound machine Air purifier or humidifier
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EDMONTON | Bump - Maternity Fashion Motherhood Maternity (780) 406-8322
Cord Blood Bank of Canada (866) 366-7057
Yo Mama Maternity (780) 488-0040
Bump - 3D Ultrasound Clarkes 3D Ultrasound (780) 944-6626
Bump - Pre-Natal Fitness
Moksha Yoga (780) 469.1005 Prana Yoga (780) 761.2226 Redefining Eve (780) 482-7018 True Yoga (780) 660.0713 YMCA www.northernalberta.ymca.ca/
Inception Lifebank (866) 606-2790
Bump - Wellness
UC Baby (780) 444-1006
Momentum Health & Wellness (780) 265.2279
Healthcord (877) 714-6361
Progenics (866) 921-1666
First Sight 4D Ultrasound Inc. (780) 819.0662
Hot Mama Fitness www.hotmamafit.com
Bump - Cord Blood Banking Cells for Life (877) 235-1997
Thyme Maternity (780) 471-4189
Whole Family Health (780) 756-7736 www.wholefamilyhealth.ca
resources
Petrolia Dental (780) 435-3784 Time Out Beauty Retreat (780) 960-3666 www.timeoutbeautyretreat.com Whole Family Health (780) 756-7736 www.wholefamilyhealth.ca Alberta Blue Cross (780) 498-8000 Back be Nimble (780) 466-0027 Canadian Diagnostics Centre 1 (888) 420-4232 Got Knots Massage Therapy 780.455.7160 Propel Physio (780) 989-8809 Soothing Angels (780) 6862753
Yogalife (780) 436-8622 Yoga Central (780) 439.0014
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resources
Spinunity (780) 400-9228
Meadowlark Midwifery (587) 523-0099
Saville Community Sports Centre (780) 492-1000
SuperMomma Doula Services (780) 318-9336
Summerside Children’s and Sport Physiotheraphy (780) 466-8676
Bump - Midwives
Sweet Momma Spa - Edmonton (780) 432-2265 Sweet Momma Spa - St. Albert (780) 458-9362 The Chiropractic Wellness Studio (780) 477.0990 Trimesters Massage (780) 288.1629
Bump - Birth Doulas Baby Bump Doula (780) 918-9359 Collaborative Care Doulas (780) 298.7946 Comforting Hands Doula Services (780) 929-4669 Defining Moments Doula Services (780) 430-4766 Doula Association Edmonton (780) 996-6437 Fiona Lang-Sharpe (780) 886-6818 Full Circle Birth Collective (587) 521-2717 Gentle Touch Doula Services (780) 440.6105 Lucina Centre (780) 443-6030
Beginnings Midwifery Care (780) 490-0906 Hope Midwives (780) 436-3374 Full Circle Birth Collective (587) 521-2717 Lucina Birth and Family Wellness Centre (780) 443-6030 Midwifery Care Partners (780) 490-5383
Bump - Pre-Natal Classes Whole Family Health (780) 756-7736 info@wholefamilyhealth.ca www.wholefamilyhealth.ca Community Perinatal Program: Alberta Health (780) 342-4719 Earth Mother (780) 850-0538 Early Pregnancy Class: Alberta Helath 1 (866) 408-5465 Group Prenatal Classes (780) 395.2626 La Leche League (780) 478-0507 Lucina Centre (780) 756-7226 Prenatal Classes (780) 735.7449.
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EDMONTON | Nesting - Baby Gear Active Baby (604) 986-8977 activebaby.ca Canada’s Baby Store (855) 567-2345 canadasbabystore.com Little Tree Huggers (780) 266.3931 www.littletreehugger.ca/ Wee Love Baby Boutique (780) 756-2922 www.weelove.ca/ Babies R Us (780) 944-9404 buybuyBABY (780) 391-7420 Carters | Osh Kosh (780) 481.0307 Dimples Baby (780) 910.8569 Gap Kids (780) 489.1985 Gymboree (780) 988.5505 H&M (780) 462.3257 Little Tree Huggers (780) 266.3931 Max and Maude (780) 464.5437 Miss Boss (780) 757.0317 Princess & the Pea (780) 488.7748 West Coast Kids (780) 489.0707
resources
Nesting - Meal Prep & Delivery SPUD (587) 873-8822 www.spud.ca Cena (780) 416-2926 Dinner Factory (780) 470-3463 Fresh Fit Foods (587) 523-7033 Simply Supper (780) 433-6958 The Vitality Kitchen info@thevitalitykitchen.ca
Nesting - Earth Friendly Active Baby (604) 986-8977 activebaby.ca Blu Kangaroo (780) 960-5088 www.blukangaroochildrensboutique.canic.ws Little Tree Huggers (780) 266.3931 www.littletreehugger.ca Wee Love Baby Boutique (780) 756-2922 www.weelove.ca Carbon Environmental Boutique (780) 498.1903 Dimples Baby (780) 910.8569 Earth’s General Store (780) 439.8725 Mountain Equipment Co-op (780) 488.6614
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Nesting - Nursery Design
Bronwen Cocooon Childproofing (780) 718-9875
Active Baby (604) 986-8977 activebaby.ca
St. John Ambulance (780) 452-6565
Blu Kangaroo (780) 960-5088 www.blukangaroochildrensboutique.canic.ws Canada’s Baby Store (855) 567-2345 canadasbabystore.com Little Tree Huggers (780) 266.3931 www.littletreehugger.ca Wee Love Baby Boutique (780) 756-2922 www.weelove.ca Baby & Beyond (780) 416.2188 Children’s Furniture by Baby Sam (780) 988.6438 Kids Furniture Gallery (780) 435.5472 Max & Maude (780) 464.5437 Pottery Barn (780) 486.0349
Nesting - Consignment Bun in the Oven Consignment (780) 893.1685 Once Upon a Child (780) 428-3366
Nesting - Photographers Baby Bee Photography (780) 722.9083 Christy Wells Photography (780) 886-2144 Little Angels Photography (780) 471.5910 Joyful Emotion Photography (780) 757-4329 New Beginnings Photography (780) 267-4746 Night and Day Photography (780) 990-2516 Photography by Dawn Weir (780).458.4715
West Coast Kids (866) 543-7859
Teagan Photography (780) 616-1920
Nesting - Safety
Baby - Birthday Parties
Active Baby (604) 986-8977 activebaby.ca
AGA (780) 484-9722 www.youraga.ca
Modern Mama (CPR workshops) (780) 720.0634 modernmama.com
Jadore Dance jessica@jadoredance.ca
Baby Guard Pro (780) 807.0555
Café O’Play Edmonton (780) 758-7529 City of Edmonton Rec Centres 311
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Edmonton Valley Zoo (780) 442-5311
UPlay (780) 488-3751
Dominelli School of Music (780) 488-8515 info@dominellimusic.com
West Edmonton Mall (780) 444-5300
Fort Edmonton Park (780) 442-5311 Fun Dome (780) 465-5599 Gymboree Play & Music (780) 47GYMBO (4-9626) Inflatable Fun (780) 709-7193 Java Mama (780) 459-5090 John Janzen Nature Centre (780) 442-5311 Jurassic Forest (780) 470-2446 Kids Fort (587) 285-4422 LZ Trampoline (780) 482-5867 My Gym Edmonton (780) 628-4440 Mudpie Parties (780) 922-5958 admin@mudpieparties.com Muttart Conservatory (780) 496-8755 Prairie Gardens (780) 921-2272 Sportball (780) 481-8446 edmonton@sportball.ca
4 Cats Art Studio (780) 705-2287
Baby - Sleep Consultants Soothing Angels (780) 686.2753 heather@soothingangels.ca www.soothingangels.ca The Sleeping Child (844) 837-5337 thesleepingchild.com Sleephaven (780) 975.4635
Baby - Mommy & Me Classes Born 2 Create born2create@outlook.com www.born2create.ca Rhythm, Rhyme, & Storytime (780) 497-7767 corrinemacdonald@shaw.ca www.edmonton-preschool-music.com Cineplex Odeon: Stars & Strollers 1 (800) 333.0061 Dominelli School of Music (780) 488.8515 Gymboree Play & Music (780) 474.9626 Kidsnotes Music (780) 702-5176
Telus World of Science (780) 451-3344
Kindermusik Stepping Stones (780) 466.2885
The Toy Hutch (780) 863 7387
Mooves & Grooves (780) 257.5556
The Treehouse Café (780) 439-3299
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EDMONTON | Music Together of the Northern Lights (780) 484-9722 Music for Young Children 1 (800) 561-1692
Baby - Moms Groups Modern Mama (780) 720.0634 modernmama.com La Leche League (800) 665-4324 Meetup.com meetup.com
Baby - Childcare BrightPath Eary Learning & Childcare (888) 808-2252 brightpathkids.com
resources
TransAlta Tri Leisure Centre (780) 960.5080
Baby - Community Resources AB Health Units 1 (866) 408-5465 Bent Arrow Resource Centre (780) 481-3451 Edmonton Garrison Military Family Resource Centre (780) 973-4011 ext. 6300 Edmonton Family Violence Centre (780) 439-4635 Family Futures Resource Network (780) 462-9828 Health Link 811
Baby - Post-Natal Fitness
Jasper Place Child and Family Resource Centre (780) 489-2243
Barre Body Studio (780) 757-2773
KARA Family Resource Centre (780) 478-5396
Body by Bennett (780) 489.6886 City of Edmonton Recreation Centres 311 City of Edmonton Leisure Centres 311 City of Edmonton Pool 311 Crossfit Lazarus (780) 455.4441 Momentum Health & Wellness (780) 265.2279
La Leche League (780) 478-0507 Mental Help Helpline (780) 903.7418 Mill Woods Family Resource Centre (780) 490-0253 Norwood Child & Family Resource Centre (780) 471-3737 Post Partum depression group (780) 903.7418
Pilates EQ (780) 461.9594
St. Albert Family Resource Centre (780) 459-7377
Servus Credit Union Place (780) 418.6088
Terra Centre Edmonton (780) 428.3772
Surfset Studios (780) 920-7935
The Family Centre (780) 423.2831
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