A Tear Jerker for Friday!

Parenting Apps

There's an app for just about everything- especially for parents! We've decided to list out a few of our faves for you to enjoy (in no particular order):

1. Sit or Squat

For those of you potty training, this is a great app to have on hand! Now with the push of a button you'll know where the closest washroom is and not only that- which one is the cleanest for your little muffin's bottom! Free for download on iTunes.ca- also compatible with BB and SMS Texting.

2. Potty Chart

Are you tracking your toddler's performance with paper charts? This app takes that to a whole new level with interactive charts and even a faucet that makes the noise of running water- encouraging your toddler to pee! I'm going to try this one on Sienna and I'll keep you posted on my progress. Available for download on iTunes.ca for $3.

3. Total Baby

I used this app when I was nursing Sienna and it was amazing! It helped me keep track of all her poops/pees as well as the feedings. It was very easy to use (even with one hand) and gave me something to do when I was rocking her to sleep in my lap.

4. BabyBrain

Similar to Total Baby there's also 'BabyBrain'. Since new moms have a lot to handle and keeping track of poops and pees, as well as feedings can get challenging. Especially when you have to recall the info at your next doctor's appt. Make sure to download this app and let it do all the work for you. Available for download on iTunes for $3.

5. Mom Maps

This is another awesome app that helps you find kid activities in and around your area! How awesome is this? So instead of being cooped up at home- get outside and treat your kid to some fun activities close by! It's also free for download on iTunes.

6. OurKids

Ever said to yourself- oh I wish I wrote that milestone down? When did Sienna do that again? Don't miss another first word, first time on the slide etc.. again. OurKids lets you document the date of a milestone as well as take a picture of it for memory. Neat concept- try it out for $3.99 on iTunes.

7. Baby Travel

Thinking of Traveling with the Wee one? Use this nifty little app to help you generate your packing list! It asks you a series of questions which then determine what you need to pack for your baby/toddler as well as the suggested quantity of each item. So don't stress- download this free app and give it a try!

If you have any other suggestions or comments about the apps above- please let us know by leaving a comment below. We'd love to hear from you!

A New Bedtime Story

Here's a video we came across and debated on sharing as it's only intended to be heard/viewed by those with a sense of humor! We hope you enjoy and if you did or don't- please leave us a message so we can get your thoughts....

Episode 21: Biting

Episode 21 is now online! The topic: Biting.... Yes, our little ladies bite (well some of them do). Jenny, Erin and I share our stories, our frustrations and the interesting tactics we used to try and eliminate the behaviour. We'd love to hear your words of wisdom! Feel free to leave us a comment below :)

Baby Time Show

The Baby Time Show will be held April 15-17th @ the International Centre in Toronto. It's a great place to go with your little one, as there are a lot of free samples to enjoy and also great deals to be had. Even though it's quite busy inside, make sure you bring your stroller as it's a great way to carry not just your baby- but also the huge bag you'll get to hold all your samples/shopping. Enjoy the show!

Children's Pillage in the Village

It's that time of year again when you can get kids stuff for dirt cheap at Children's Pillage in the Village. If you live in the Toronto area- make sure to come down to Bloor West Village on April 9th to take advantage of the savings! Find out more at: www.childrenspillage.com

Mother's Day Contest!

Mother’s Day Contest!

In honour of Mother’s Day, the team at Little Baby Steps is pleased to offer you the chance to WIN a Dimples Solitaire Charm!

Dimples Solitaire Charm
Capture a moment, enjoy it forever.
With Dimples' innovative kit, you can capture a loved one's touch in a fine silver charm, so you can carry your loved one with you wherever you go.

- Kit includes an impression tray for you to capture a fingerprint in
- Postage paid, the impression returns to Dimples where it is transformed into a fine silver charm and is shipped to its owner
- Charm includes an inscription of your choice engraved on the back

Enter today as the contest closes April 8th, 2011.

Daycare- to do or not to do....

We're back.....

It's been a while, but we're finally back with Episode 17- all about Daycare. Make sure you download the episode off iTunes and feel free to leave us a review while you're there. We're also making our list of future topics- so if you have a suggestion feel free to email us or post it on facebook.

Take care!

Family Day

Those of us in Ontario are celebrating Family Day today- February 21st. If you're wondering what you can do with your little one, check out the toronto.com site: http://www.toronto.com/events for a listing of events across the city. Enjoy your day everyone!

Samko-Miko Toy Sale

The Samko Miko Toy Sale is on now till December 24th across various locations in Canada. You'll find great deals on toys, books, baby furniture etc... It's definitely worth a visit!

Check out their site for locations/hours: www.samkosales.com

Baby Time Show

The Baby Time Show is back and this time it's being held at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre from November 12th- 14th! We went last spring and got some great deals on car seats, toys, gifts etc... The girls also enjoyed all the free samples they got- so much so that we used our strollers to carry the large sample bags instead of the babies :)

Check out their website now: www.babytimeshows.ca for more details.

Get $10 off your "dimples" order for Christmas

Use discount code LBS17 at the checkout to receive $10 off your order at www.dimplesforever.com

To guarantee delivery of finished Dimples items before the holidays we recommend that online orders be placed by November 15. Fingerprint impressions should be received at Dimples by December 1st. Additional shipping fees can be added to have the kit and/or finished piece shipped by UPS. Otherwise Dimples kits make excellent Christmas gifts and then the impressions can be taken on Christmas Day!

Happy Halloween!

Happy Halloween Everyone! We took the girls to Kaleidoscope Photography today to get their pictures taken for Halloween. If you're in the area- take the kids in today between 10-7pm for a free 5X7 photo. Here's the one of the girls:

Be safe!

Mama Bargains: One great deal at a time

Do you love a great deal? Well duh, of course you do. So check out Mama Bargains http://www.mamabargains.com/ and get hooked!!!

"Here's how it works: WE OFFER MORE THAN ONE DEAL A DAY! We just do it one deal at a time. We don't list items at a certain time of the day, it's very random, mysterious and completely unplanned what products we will feature and when they will feature. You need to keep checking back throughout the day to find new deals, once one is gone, you will see another new deal immediately after! Most days you will see anywhere between 2-10 deals during the entire 24 hour period of time, so it pays to keep checking back. You snooze, you lose - you don't want to miss out on something, so be sure to refresh your browser, or follow us on twitter or facebook, you will see updates on these pages whenever a new item pops up, and remember, this will happen more than one time every day! "

Happy Shopping Mama's!

Children's Trunk Show

The Children's Trunk Show assembles the most fresh, fun and quality-conscious products under one roof -- taking the legwork out of shopping for you discerning parents, indulgent grandmas, and savvy gift-givers. Their emphasis is on apparel, art, and accessories for kids, but you’ll also find housewares,treats for mom, and lots of other family fare. With onsite daycare and a hostof grown-up indulgences, it’s more than a sale—it’s an event! So bring your kids, meet friends, and make a day of it.

Visit www.childrenstrunkshow.com foran up-to-date schedule of events, including our special guest speakers and details of the Evergreen Brick Works Saturday Farmer's Market.

Friday, October 01st, 2010

09:30 AM - 04:00 PM

Cost:

$10 at the door, a portion goes to SickKids Foundation

Location:

Evergreen Brick Works

550 Bayview Ave

Toronto, M4V3X8

Fischer-Price Recall

Huge Fischer-Price Recall- check out their site (http://www.fisher-price.com/us/default.aspx) to find out about all products that are being recalled (includes bikes, high-chairs, toys etc...). If you get onto the site- click the 'recall' hyperlink on the top right hand side. Good luck!

Baby Sign Language

A friend told me to download this App called 'Baby Sign ASL' from the iTunes store. It all about Baby Sign language and how it can assist you communicate with your wee one. I'm going to try it out and I'll post a review in a few weeks or so, once I've had time to test it out. If you already have it downloaded, feel free to leave a comment here on our blog for other readers to review.

The App retails for $4.99, but I hear it's worth it. It was also one of the top rated Apps on the iTunes store. If you'd like to download a copy- follow the iTunes review link here:

http://itunes.apple.com/app/baby-sign-asl/id301156981?mt=8

Enjoy and let us know what you think :)

Children's Toy & Clothing Sale

Children's Pillage in the Village is coming up once again on October 3rd in Bloor West Village, Toronto. Check out their site or the image below for details. Last Spring, Erin, Karen and I went and found some useful stuff for the girls. It's all gently used baby items ranging from clothes to toys to books. Be warned though that once you get in the doors (and usually there's a line up first) you need to run in and grab what you want- so plan your shopping list first! The moms are nuts and things get taken right away. There is lay away on site, but it's only for a short period. You also can't bring in shopping bags, they suggest a basket, but last time we saw lots of people w/bags who still got in. If you pay cash exiting is much faster- but they do accept credit card.

Have fun shopping and we might see you in line!

Halloween Costumes for the Kids!

The Mom Posse found this great website with lots of fun costume ideas for the kids that we had to share with you! Check out: www.buycostumes.com for all of your costume and party supplies.

We haven't all decided what our girls are going to dress up as this year but stay tuned for more details as the day gets closer!

We're now on Stitcher!

The Little Baby Steps podcast is now available on Stitcher! If you haven't heard of this site yet, you should definitely check it out. It allows you to stream podcasts directly to your computer or through your mobile device! You can listen any time, anywhere. No wires, no synching. It works on your iPhone, your Palm, Android phones and even your BB. Once you're there, please make sure to leave us a comment :) Enjoy the show(s)!