Helpful Hints for Getting Around with Children

There are many little secrets that no one tells you before you have a baby, and while I don't want to be the spoiler, I am here to tell you that they do not simply become a great new accessory. Many many things change, namely your schedule is not your own, and while you may think that everyone wants to be with your baby, this just is not the case. To help make getting around with your little one easier, there are a number of great resources to help guide you from everything on what gear to get to where to eat in peace, or at least without getting glares!

"City Baby New York" is "The ultimate guide for parents, from pregnancy to pre-school." It is chock full of great advise from how to pick a great pediatrician, to where to find the cutest birth announcements, to all the must have gear to help you get around with your new baby. It is a wonderful resource when you can't reach your best friend for advise.

Another wonderful resource for helping get you out with your baby, is a new site designed to let parents know where child-friendly restaurants are in your neighborhood. Mini munchers allows you to go out with your little one, without worrying that you will be given the evil eye the minute your 2 year old starts acting like one. The other wonderful feature of mini munchers is there "goody bag" section which brings you wonderful deals and opportunities from their "buddies."

Being with your little one doesn't have to be lonely or isolating anymore with these wonderful resources. Grab a friend or two, gear up, and enjoy it all!

Getting Out There!

This past week, nomie baby was part of Big City Moms and The Bump's "Biggest Baby Shower." It was a wonderful opportunity to meet moms and moms-to-be, as well as many many many people I have been in touch with via Facebook, Twitter, a miriade of bloggers and other people in the baby world. Face to face is always better than from behind the screen. I was thrilled to hear how many people have heard of nomie baby, have nomie baby products, or were excited to get some!

While I know it's hard to be everywhere, it is so important to get out in the real world and see real people! Often I feel as if I have, only to realize it is Facebook pictures, or tweets and not person to person. Thank you for such wonderful welcomes!

Dealing with the Cold All Over

Usually, it is just around now when those phone calls from our friends in California or other warm states are really difficult to take. BUT not this year. A friend just returned from Florida, where it was in the 40's, it's cold and rainy in California, or at least to them, and I even heard from a customer in North Carolina, who is trying to figure out what to do in this arctic chill that is blanketing the entire country.

For those of us who are used to having a real winter, over the years we have collected all the necessary gear to allow us to weather the temps, but for those who are not used to nor'esters this is all new, and they are racing around trying to figure out what to do. There are just so many days one family can reasonably stay inside. Many organizations and clubs are helping by offering inside activities for the whole family. My inbox seems to be overflowing with great ideas from shows the whole family will enjoy to play time at inside gyms to Valentine's Day fun for all. Now the trick is getting there without absolutely freezing, so here are a few suggestions that make leaving the house possible and even pleasant. For you don't forget mittens or gloves and a hat. Yes, our moms were right when they said, "It really does make a difference." A long down coat like the Canada Goose brand, which is so warm that I have to take it off the second I am inside, but outside I am really toasty warm. Now for the little ones, a jacket, hat, mittens, and the 'cozy up' stroller blanket, which zips around them so you don't have to worry about lots and lots of layers! Now you are ready to brave the arctic temps no matter where you live.