Thursday 20 May 2010

New! Dwell Baby now at Dear-Born



Come into Dear-Born Baby to see the Dwell Baby Collection that has arrived! It' so soft, and gorgeous!

Dwell Baby Paper Dolls Crib Set $359.99 CDN
Dwell Baby Owl Crib Set $359.99 CDN
Dwell Baby Gio Aqua Crib Set (Not Shown Above) $359.99 CDN
Sleep Sacks (4 Different Styles Available) $49.99 CDN

Wednesday 19 May 2010

Safety 1st High Definition Colour Video Monitor


Picking a Monitor By Lindsay

I realized last week that I had forgotten one big item on our baby checklist - our Baby Monitor. I started to research which monitors would be best. Truthfully, budget always plays a bit of a role on our selection, but I also know that you get what you pay for - and sometimes it's cheaper in the long run to buy the best upfront, then to buy something you hate, only to go and want to replace it months down the road. I really fell in love with the Summer Complete Coverage Color Video Monitor Set. We had bought this monitor as a group gift a year ago for a family member and they LOVED it but since we are buying baby stuff on our own, it was difficult to sell ourselves on. (But awesome group gift!!!) I had told myself that a video monitor was out of our budget, and started researching other models. BUT, then I saw the Safety 1st High Definition Colour Video Monitor that was originally $319.99 but get this....it's on sale for 50% off!! Only $159.99!!! Done!



Above, we put the video portion on the dresser in our nursery. It's pretty discreet, and is focused on the crib that is just on the other side of the closet.



So there are 2 parts - the Video Camera (Left) and the Handheld video monitor (right) that is the size of an Ipod, that has rechargeable batteries, but also plugs in, which we have placed on our bedside tables.



Super Simple. Just hold the ON button and....



Full colour, amazing at picking up sound, and fits into the palm of our hand. It also comes with a belt clip which we love!

We loved this model because of the price, and the compact size. One thing I thought of, is when we go to my parents we can easily take the video camera off the dresser in the nursery, and bring it with us. It's small, lightweight, and has amazing quality. And at 50% off it was PERFECT!

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About this Product: Safety 1st High Definition Colour Video Monitor
Regular price: $319.99 Sale price: $159.99
Available On-Line and In-Store, Sale while quantities last
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{ABOUT LINDSAY} 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....

Friday 7 May 2010

Article from an Expert } What to look for in a nursing bra

“What to look for in a nursing bra”
By Alison Kramer, Owner of Nummies




There is nothing like the experience of expecting a new baby. Such an exciting time filled with wonder, and excitement. Pregnancy is also a time filled with questions and unknowns. What will it be like to have a baby? Do we have all the things we need to welcome our little one home? What can we do, read, learn to prepare?

Truly the list is endless. The great thing for you is that there are so many amazing resources available to you. You really will be ready to be a new parent!

For my part, I would love to share with you a little bit about nursing bras and how to find the right bras for you. First, simply look at three things: Fit, Function and Fashion. These three simple things will help you choose the right bra for you.






Fit is probably the most important. When you are nursing, your breast size can fluctuate many times during the day. Remember this when you are trying on bras; consider when you last fed your baby and also leave room for a nursing pad. Fit should always be comfortable and supportive. Today nursing bras are made in the highest quality fabrics to provide you with the quality of fit that you need.

How is a nursing bra different from a regular bra? (a question I am asked A LOT by the way). Well, a nursing bra does something! Along with all of the things a regular bra does, it has some unique functions related to helping make breastfeeding easier and more comfortable.

Your nursing bra will be used countless times. Strong clips, easy to adjust straps are critical. Some nursing bras open from snaps or zippers at the centre or below the cup, while others open at the top of the cup. There are soft cup bras designed to be lifted above the breasts or pushed to the side. The choice is yours, since all openings have their benefits and offer variety.

More important than where the opening is found, is the ease of opening and the quality and strength of the clip, zipper, or snap. The bra will be opened many many times—and it is very important that you be able to unfasten and fasten the bra easily, since you will often be doing so with your hands full.

Lastly, fashion cannot be overlooked. You can have a beautiful nursing bra! There are many options for fashion. Fabric types, color, and bras that have lace and other accents are wonderful. Have a look around and find a bunch of bras that are beautiful, comfortable and make you feel great.






Shop online for Nummies Nursing Bras at Dear-Born Baby, or in-store!

Wednesday 5 May 2010

Mini Blog Giveaway - Personalized Art Print

Update - June 16th
Contest is closed! Winners will be e-mailed & tweeted!

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We're pooped from the Babytime Show! What a wonderful weekend it was, meeting new parents and seeing familiar faces from our store. We're still organizing ourselves after such an amazing weekend, so our May Blog Contest is coming up shortly, as is our announcement of the April winner, but in the meantime, we have a Mini blog contest to keep us going



Enter to win 1 of 3, 13x19 Prints from PennyPeople.com!

(Their prints are available in-store at Dear-Born to order) Penny People's personalized prints have been seen in Pregnancy Magazine, House Beautiful Magazine, and as early as this morning in the background of a nursery on the TodayShow. Lindsay, the one behind Penny People is also our guest blogger on "Adventures of a New Mom to Be".

PRIZE:
3 Winners will have the chance to pick a personalized print from PennyPeople.com and have it shipped directly to them (or to someone else as a gift!) Prize is valued at $38 (incl. print + shipping)

HOW TO ENTER
Respond to this Blog Post and let us know:
(1) Your Name, and E-Mail Address (so we can contact you)
(2) A random number between 1 - 200

That's it! Super easy! Good luck!
When does this contest end? When we launch our May Blog contest this contest will be closed, so get in those entries!
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Contest is open to Canadian residents only. By entering this contest you are not excluded from winning any other contests this month.

Saturday 1 May 2010

Pre-Order the Orbit Baby G2 Stroller!




At the Babytime Show this weekend, you may have seen this awesome new stroller that is coming out in late May 2010. Dear-Born Baby is excited to carry the Orbit Baby G2 Stroller - if you didn't get to see it in action at the show, here are some of its highlights!





But again, pictures don't do this stroller justice...take a peek at this video that will show you the amazing things that this new stroller can do!





Available in Late May 2010 is the awesome new stroller, the Orbit Baby G2!
Available in 3 colours, Black, Mocha and Ruby
Cost: 849.99 CDN
Pre-Order now and be the first to get the Orbit G2 Stroller.

 
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