The cost of child care in Toronto is considered the highest in all of Canada. Parents often struggle to find a quality child care program and balance work as well as the expenses of ensuring their children are adequately cared for. It can be downright frustrating for those having a tough time affording quality care …
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Canadian mothers are so lucky to have paid parental leave, however the choice of taking a 12 month maternity leave or 18 month maternity leave can be difficult. In 2017, the Canadian government introduced the 18 month maternity leave to parents. This blog will look at the differences between a 12 or 18 Month Parental …
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If you have landed here, it is quite probable that congratulations are in order. Your due date is probably coming up soon and you are wondering what to pack in your hospital bag. Our Canadian Hospital Bag Checklist for Labour and Delivery is specific to make sure Canadian mamas pack everything they need for the …
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Playtex Bottle & Nipple Gift Set Review Any experienced mom can tell you there can be a lot of stress around introducing a bottle to a breastfed baby. Will the baby even accept it? When is the best time to introduce a bottle? Which nipple will facilitate breast to bottle transition? Will the baby have …
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Mom forums are full of the question “Which breast pump should I buy? Which breast pump should I use?” Now the Canadian Marketplace has many options for Breast Pumps, however I feel that Medela is the Best Breast Pump available for a variety of reasons which I will explain below. Now moms choose to use …
Choosing a Unique Baby Shower gift for a friend can be tough, especially if you are not a parent yourself or even if it has been many years since being a parent as the baby product market has changed so much. A simple thing is to choose a gift of the mom’s baby registry as …
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I am currently 28 weeks pregnant and moving backwards to the baby stage with a newborn due in Early April 2021… so I have decided to update all my posts in the Baby Budget Tips Series. Diapers are one of the biggest costs when it comes to parenting so I thought I would start with …
Easy Ways to Save Money on Diapers and Wipes – Diaper Savings Guide Read More »
Halloween is coming up and it is time to start thinking costumes. As someone who LOVES babywearing it was a natural choice to look for costumes that incorporated my baby carriers. Plus babywearing costumes off the convenience of letting you have you hands free, and makes it easier to chase after other kids. With so …
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Baby’s First Food Like most parents I couldn’t wait until 6 months to start allowing Thumper to explore and try new foods, and was anxious yet nervous to try out any foods that could be high allergy concerns, thankfully for us we have not come across any food allergies or concerns. We began with green …
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When I was pregnant with my first child I spent hours in baby stores looking for the perfect diaper bag. I wanted something stylish that didn’t scream diaper bag from across the room yet sturdy enough to handle the inevitable spills and abuse. I went through 3 bags the first year and lamented my decisions …
The Diaper Bag You Want Even After You Are Done With Diapers – Oemi Baby Bag Review Read More »
If you love to knit and are looking for a great variety of FREE Knitted Hat Patterns For Boys then look no further. Sometimes when looking for knitting ideas it seems like so many of them are focused on girls, as a mom of 2 boys I thought I would put together a list of …
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Guest Post by Sarah Kelly from Adanac Au Pair Is an Au Pair Right for You? How much does an Au Pair Cost in Ontario A few years ago, I decided to leave everything I knew in Canada to become an Au Pair in France. What’s an Au Pair, you ask? An Au Pair is a …
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