April Blog Contest } Win a Maxi Cosi Car Seat!

OUR APRIL BLOG CONTEST HAS CLOSED - WINNER WILL BE NOTIFIED VIA E-MAILCheck back for our May Contest!Our April Blog Contest is pretty awesome! You could win a Maxi Cosi Mico "Choco Mint" Car Seat valued at $219.99About this Car Seat : The Maxi-Cosi Mico Infant Car Seat offers European style while providing the ultimate in comfortable transportation. Includes EPP foam for energy absorption, plush cozi dozi infant insert and a stay in car base. The Mico's weighted base (included) installs in a rear-facing configuration with LATCH connectors, but you can also install the carseat using only your vehicle's...

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Product Spotlight } Guzzie + Guss Deluxe Stroller

We LOVE showing you new products that are available on DearBornBaby.com and this is a pretty awesome new one!About the Guzzie + Guss G+G042 Deluxe StrollerThe crowning achievement of the Guzzie+Guss stroller design team, the G+G 042 stroller can go where others dare not. From walking through parks and across uneven surfaces, to sandy beaches and snow covered sidewalks; climbing up stairs and right to the tableside, the G+G 042 is truly a do it all stroller. Incorporating all of the classic functions of a full-sized pram, simply add the bassinette and your baby will glide on sealed bearings, full...

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In the news, Slings

At Dear-Born Baby we carry a variety of baby carriers, from the classic Baby Bjorn, to a wonderful collection of slings/wraps that we adore. Recently, there has been some extremely sad reports of infant deaths cased by slings in the USA which has resulted in Health Canada recalling specific style slings called the Infantino SlingRider and Wendy Bellissimo Infant Sling Carriers.To our customers, Dear-Born Baby has never carried the style of slings that have been recalled. However, we wanted to provide you with some helpful information in understanding slings and the issue that is at hand.The slings...

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Article from an Expert } Staying Organized when baby comes!

Staying Organized when baby comes!by Lindsay Harris, GlowBaby Before I had children I was SUPER organized. I remembered everything. I did not need to write things down and I would freak people out with the details I could recall. I could get everything done and then I would look for more. I remember my co-workers saying to me while I was pregnant that I would lose my memory and chaos would ensue once the baby was born. I would just nod at them when they said this, thinking it could never happen to me. Boy, was I in for a shock!When my eldest daughter was born I felt like I had been hit by and...

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Product Spotlight } Baby K'tan Sling

Baby Carriers come in a variety of styles, and ways in which to carry your baby. In past blog posts we've featured other slings & carriers and today we wanted to feature the Baby K’tan™.Baby K’tan™ Baby Carrier is a 100% natural cotton, unique, ergonomically designed & stylish soft baby carrier. Offered in hip neutral colors, the Baby K'tan is a cross between a sling and a more structured front baby carrier, offering the positions and benefits of both, AND MORE!- Recommended by doctors and midwives- No wrapping, No hardware- Economical - double the sling for the price of one- Adjustable...

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New Mom - Gift Registry

Getting Read for Baby ---- Gift Registries(and I thought our wedding one was hard!)By LindsayBack in the day, when my husband and I got engaged, the gift registry process pretty easy. The hardest decision for us was trying to decide if we needed 8, or 12 place settings. Here we are 5 years later and we're expecting our first baby. We were encouraged by family and friends to register for some baby items as we have some fun baby showers coming up.I went up to Dear-Born a few weeks ago and though; this is a snap. I'm going to go through the store, make a list of what we'll need, and voila. I'll be...

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Product Spotlight } Baby Gaia Bath & Body for Babies

What products do you need to care for your baby's skin? Our babies are beautiful and so precious but they are all different and have different needs. Some have dry, flaky skin, others have chubby little fat roles you just want to squeeze while some encounter irritation and nappy rash that needs comfort or soothing or you may simply want a quality product to massage your baby. One thing that all babies need is a range of products that are non-irritating and gentle, moisturising and softening.GAIA Natural Baby takes into consideration that a baby's skin is thinner than that of an adult, more sensitive...

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Toronto Star Article, Protecting our Strollers

If you get the Toronto Star you will have likely seen this full page article that was in todays paper about the couple who had a Phil & Teds stroller which was stolen off their porch. It actually highlights that the missing strollers in Toronto is more common than we would have liked to have imagined."After a rash of thefts and two arrests, police suggested that strollers be kept inside or locked up."Toronto StarThe article is a good reminder to even us. We're trusting people, like the majority of the city. We'd like to think that we can leave our stroller on our porch and it will be safe...

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Product Spotlight } Conceva Early Choices Toilet Seat!

At Dear-Born Baby we love showcasing products that will make your life a little simpler. Perhaps you're almost at the stage of potty training your little one, or maybe, you're trying to right now. A product that we wanted to showcase was the Conceva Early Choices Toilet Seat.This toilet seat fits all standard round toilets. Simply clip on this new toilet seat onto your toilet, and you have a 2-in-1 toilet seat --- a baby sized seat, and an adult sized seat! We're all for getting our kids toilet trained easier and months sooner, so this product was definitely worth highlighting in our Product Spotlight!Buy...

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Article from an Expert } Slings, Happy babies are held babies

SLINGS, HAPPY BABIES ARE HELD BABIESby Kasie Savage, Owner of WOMBaby SlingsClick here to see all Expert ArticlesDid you know? A baby sling might be new to you- but consider that women across the globe have been carrying, or wearing their babies for thousands of years. In fact, even in 2010 it's actually almost unheard of to place your baby down, or into a stroller or playpen in many nations. Happy babies are held babies. So rest assured that when you purchase a great quality sling (both in terms of fabric, design and manufacturing), like a WOMBaby Sling, you are getting the best of both worlds-...

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Product Spotlight } Baby Bjorn Travel Crib Light

The Baby Bjorn Travel Crib Light is now available in Silver! (As well as its original colour of blue.)Take a peek at this video showing how easy it is to set up....Available in-store and online $329.99 ...

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New Blog, New features!

Our goal with our blog is to give our customers a tool to help you make educated, informed decisions about what products are right for you, your family, and baby. As a specialty baby store since 1979, we've learnt a thing or two about what is helpful for new families.When you come into the store, you'll get expert advice and hands on help as we guide you through the store, helping you make the right purchases. However, we also know that sometimes it's nice to try to make informed decisions from home, which is how we hope that our blog helps.Perhaps you've noticed that we've revamped our blog....

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New Mom - Picking a Crib

Our friend Lindsay over from PennyPeople.com, who also does graphic design work for us, is expecting her first baby this summer. Like all of our new Moms (and Dads!) Lindsay is in the process of picking out all the necessities for baby. We've invited Lindsay will do a series of posts about her picks, which will hopefully help our other Mom-to-be's out there. Click here to read more on Lindsay and others....When I found out I was expecting, I was absolutely overjoyed like all new parents. One of the things that has kept me occupied, apart from reading all of the books on preparing me for our new...

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Creating a Gift Registry

Do you need help deciding on what items you need for your upcoming new arrival? We know that a lot of it can seem overwhelming, which is why we have amazing Registry Consultants at the store to help you decide on items that will help you out for babies arrival. Sometimes it's just nice to have a helping hand guide you through the store, and point out items that from our experience, are really helpful. You and your registry consultant will work together on putting together a perfect baby registry for you, as you're going to have friends and family want to get you items that you really would like...

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March Blog Contest } Baby Jogger City Mini 2010

This month...you could win.....Baby Jogger City Mini 2010 in Crimson/Grey!Value $299.99 The City Mini captures the essence of urban mobility. Its lightweight design makes it perfect for running errands or all day excursions in the urban jungle. Click here to read more about this awesome stroller!HOW TO ENTER:Every month we try to switch it up a bit to keep things interesting. This month's hard question is...----------------------What was one of your favourite yummy cravings - if any, when you were (or are!) pregnant with your little one?----------------------In your blog reply, be sure to let...

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