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PRODUCTS
Adiri Nurser (Medium Flow): Made with 100 per cent polycarbonate-free natural like material and the shape reduces nipple confusion. This unique fill, twist and feed system uses a leak-resistant petal vent that protects your baby from ingesting extra air bubbles, which can lead to painful colic. For more information, visit www.thewatergeeks.com.
Baby K'tan Baby Carrier: Its unique two-loop design holds infants more securely than traditional slings and is extremely easier to use than a wrap or structured front infant carrier or backpack carrier - no wrapping or buckling involved! It is easy to put on and easy to take off. For more information, visit www.babyktan.com.
DAVIDsTEA World Tour Gift Box: Tour the world with an exotic collection of 12 loose teas from around the globe: Cream of Earl Grey, White Tiger, Coco Chai Rooibos, David’s Organic Breakfast, Crème Brulée, Sweet Dreams, Butterfly Jasmine, Vanilla Oolong, Cinnamon Heart, Japanese Sencha, Fruité Maté and North African Mint. For more information, visit www.davidstea.com.
The WotWots: From the creative minds of Martin Baynton and Academy award-winning Richard Taylor comes the WotWots, a television series for preschoolers on Treehouse. Filmed at Australia and New Zealand’s finest zoos, the series follows two adorable siblings from outer space, SpottyWot and DottyWot, as they delight in learning and discovery.
SERVICES
4Cats Arts Studio: The hugely popular professional art studio for kids is coming to Riverbend. 4Cats Riverbend Calgary will offer Artist of the Month classes, workshops, camps, awesome birthday parties and more! Location to be confirmed. Keep an eye on www.4cats.com/riverbendcalgary for confirmed location and schedules. Opens in February, 2011.
Funky Petals: Funky Petals is new to Calgary and a most unique flower shop, where you will find a variety of funky designs. It is a full-service flower shop with a fun flare, carrying a variety of merchandise from picture frames to candles, and the ever popular Willow Tree Angel Collection. They also host children's birthday parties and ladies’ nights! For more information, visit www.funkypetals.com.
BOOKS FOR YOUNG READERS
Bedtime on the Farm by Local Author DeAnne Mary Allan: This book is a spirited and colorful story about a girl getting animals ready for bed. Things don't always go as planned, but everyone keeps living, learning and loving! And soon the animals are all dreaming sweetly! Available to purchase at local retailers and www.howloveshines.com.
I See the Sun in China by Author Dedie King: Follow a young girl as she travels from a small town in China to Shanghai to spend time with her aunt. Her day in Shanghai with Auntie includes lunch, shopping, tea in the park and supper. Text is shown in English and Mandarin Chinese. Available to purchase at local retailers.
Our Game: The History of Hockey in Canada by Author Dave Stubbs: This book provides a play-by-play of our national sports evolution, from the first publicly played game through the recent NHL lock-out. Along with essential information about rules, gear and stats, readers will learn about hockey’s most unforgettable moments and most talented stars. For more information, visit www.lobsterpress.com.
There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Bug by Author Johnette Downing: Young readers will love hearing about the fly and all the other creepy-crawly bugs the old lady gulps down in this fanciful feast. For more information, visit www.johnettedowning.com.
PARENTING & REFERENCE BOOKS
Baby-Led Weaning - The Essential Guide to Introducing Solid Foods and Helping Your Baby to Grow Up a Happy and Confident Eater by Authors Gill Rapley and Tracey Murkett: Baby-Led Weaning explodes the myth that babies need to be spoon-fed and shows why self-feeding from the start of the weaning process is the healthiest way for your child to develop. With baby-led weaning (BLW, for short), you can skip purées and make the transition to solid food by following your baby's cues. For more information, visit www.theexperimentpublishing.com.
Grandloving by Authors Sue Johnson, Julie Carlson and Elizabeth Bower: With Grandloving’s heartfelt ideas you’ll connect, bond and grow closer to your grandchildren. There are tips from families worldwide and hundreds of engaging, low-cost activities to do together or send in the mail. For more information, visit www.grandloving.com.
The Nanny Factor: A Parent’s Guide to Finding the Right Nanny for Your Family by Author Candi Wingate: This book gives you the edge in interviewing, hiring and keeping a nanny that is perfect for your family. As a former nanny herself and now as a working mother with her own nanny, Candi knows and shares the qualities of both the business and personal side of the nanny business. For more information and to purchase, visit www.nannies4hire.com.
Parenting the Strong-Willed Child: The Clinically Proven Five-Week Program for Parents of Two- to Six-Year-Olds, Third Edition by Rex Forehand, Ph.D. and Nicholas Long Ph.D.: This book has helped thousands of parents achieve discipline using positive reinforcement, without yelling or harming the child's self-esteem. The clinically proven, five-week program gives parents the tools they need to successfully manage their child’s behavior, giving specific factors that cause or contribute to disruptive behavior; ways to develop a more positive atmosphere in their family and home; and strategies for managing specific behaviour problems. Available to purchase at local retailers.
CDs, DVDs & GAMES
C is for Cookie Monster: Sesame Street’s favorite monster is back and sweeter than ever. Cookies are a “sometimes snack,” but this DVD is always a treat with tons of exciting and educational fun with Cookie Monster and friends.
The Madeline Movie: Lost in Paris (DVD): Madeline stars in her first animated feature! Inspired by the beloved classic books that introduced us to a dozen delightful girls who live in an old house in Paris covered with vines, this movie is full of spirited fun and five ‘fantastique’ new songs.
Go, Diego, Go!: The Great Panda Adventure (DVD) In these action-packed journeys, preschoolers help Diego pick up pandas in the mountains of China; return a lost koala to his mommy in the Australian Forest; reunite a lemur with his family in Madagascar; and protect a beaver’s dam from a giant wave in the Canadian Rockies.
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