Scoop: New Peg Perego Products

Peg is launching a new umbrella style stroller called the Mini - it should be available in August instore. A true lightweight weighing less than 10lbs - it also reclines for a 3 month plus baby (or a baby who can hold its head up). It comes in Iron (grey), Aloe(green) and Fire (red). It will retail for $229. Watch for more details at momstobeandmore.com. It is available for preorder online or by calling 416-489-3838.

Also available now -  A jumpseat for the Skate Stroller. A second seat attaches to the front of the Skate Chassis. It is compatible with any year Skate and allows a second child to use the stroller. It retails for $149.99. Only available in black.

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In Store Events: Infant & Toddler Nutrition

Are you interested in what to feed your infant? Is your 6 month old just starting solid foods? Do you have a picky eater in your toddler?

Moms to be and More is running 2 Nutrition seminars by Create Vitality in July to help! Space is limited so sign up soon!

Infant Nutrition

From breastfeeding to food introduction, we will discuss the unique nutritional needs of your baby (and you) during this time. We will track the nutritional needs of your baby from birth to 18 months. Participants will be provided with a food introduction timeline that they can use as a guide for the first 18 months. 

Tuesday July 13th, 10am, in the Chillounge located inside

Moms to be…and More, 1646 Bayview Avenue

Toddler Nutrition (beyond baby food)

This course is intended for anyone who wants to understand the nutritional needs for toddlers (from 18 months, plus).

We will cover the basics of nutrition for young children. What do they need at this stage, and what foods will provide them with the brain and body fuels they require for optimal growth and development? This class will include discussion and plenty of ideas for feeding picky eaters a variety of foods. 

Tuesday July 20th, 10am, in the Chillounge located inside

Moms to be...and More, 1646 Bayview Avenue

$25 per 1 hour session, $45 when you sign up for both.

Choose the course or courses you would like to attend and pay for the seminar(s) at Moms to be…and More by calling 416-489-3838.

Before signing up, if you have any questions feel free to check out the Create Vitality website (www.createvitality.ca).

Registered Nutritionist, MaryAnn Scandiffio, works with both individual and corporate clients to create Nutrition packages to suit their needs and budget. MaryAnn specializes in Family Nutrition, Sports Nutrition, General Nutrition and healthy food preparation.

MaryAnn is a mom to 6 growing teens, and has many years of hands-on experience with feeding a growing family nutritious food. She provides guidance to new parents on introducing baby food (when & how), feeding picky eaters, and packing nutritious school lunches that your kids will eat.

Mary Ann also offers one on one nutrition packages at her office or your home.  When you attend the one hour seminar at Moms to be and More you will be entitled to 10% off a one on one package booked with MaryAnn. 

If you cannot attend, but you are interested one of the packages offered on the Create Vitality website as a valued customer of Moms to be…and More - Create Vitality is offering 10% discount to you!

Simply mentioned that you read about Create Vitality in out July MTB Newsletter when registering for Create Vitality services.

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Website of the Week

It's Stokke month here at Moms to be and More - so it's only fitting that one of the Websites of the Week for June be Stokke.

Stokke is a Norwegian family owned company headquartered in Ålesund, Norway. Since 1932, they have been creating innovative products. Their most famous product is the Stokke Tripp Trapp introduced in 1972, the Sleepi crib arrived in 1999 and the Xplory launched in 2003. The Xplory is being revamped and relaunched this year with the first major changes the stroller has seen since launch

Stokke.com has great information about all their products, but one of the best features on it's site is the Customize your Nursery feature.

Play around with the colour of the Sleepi, bedding and even the flooring. It is one of the best ways to see how your nursery will look.

You can also customize your stroller and customize your Tripp Trapp.

P.S. Interested where Ålesund is? I was. I bet they have a great view of a fjord there.


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New in Store: Netto Louis

Two years ago we saw the new Netto Collection Louis and we fell in love. And then we waited and waited and it didn't come in. But our patience has been finally rewarded and it is instore! With curvy legs reminiscent of French antiques, it represents a move back towards a more traditional aesthetic for the normally more clean-lined Netto.

Come in store to have a look at this great new collection!

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Friday at the As Is

It's Friday here at the As Is - so here some of the current deals in the As Is.

$13 Robeez!!!

Discontinued patterns of Robeez, lots of patterns, lots of sizes.

Regular price is $26

Baby Einstein Exersaucer by Graco

Regular Price $145

 

Now $99

Fisher Price Sounds n Lights Monitor with 2 Receivers.

Regular Price: $69.99

Now : $49.99

Munire Urban Combo unit in Espresso

Regular Price: $875

Now: $650

 Furniture at the As Is is considered scratch and dent and expect that there will some small aesthetic imperfections.

All As Is deals are limited supply and are only available at the As Is store. These deals may not be available when you come so call before hand if you have any questions.

The As Is is located at 89 Research Rd.

Hours are 9:30- 5:00 pm Tuesday - Saturday.

Saturday June 26th we will open at 10:00 am.

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Things you need to know - Cybex Recall

The Cybex 2.0 Go Carrier has been recalled by Health Canada. Regal Lager has had a few buckles break but no injuries.

Health Canada has not received any reports of incidents or injuries related to the use of these infant carriers.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled carriers and contact Regal Lager to receive a free replacement carrier.

The carriers can not be returned to the store so contact Regal Lager at (866) 678-8940 between 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit Regal Lager or email info@regallager.com.

Read the complete Health Canada release here.

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HST is coming...

As of July 1st, Ontario will be subject to the HST.  What does that mean when you shop at Moms to be and More?

Not a whole lot actually!!!

Currently, there are many items such as car seats and baby clothing that are PST exempt.

After July 1st these items will still be exempt from the PST portion of the HST and will show up as HST 5% on your bill. Read below for a complete list of items that will remain PST portion exempt and will only have the 5% tax applied.

All other products are currently charged with both GST & PST for a total rate of 13% and will remain at 13% when HST is implemented.

Products that will be exempt from the PST portion of HST after July 1st:

• Baby Clothes
• Baby Bibs
• Baby Hosiery or Socks
• Hats, Scarves, Gloves, Mittens
• Baby Footwear
• Diapers, inserts, liners, rubber pants
• Training Pants
• Car Seats, Booster Seats
• Books, Printed, Audio or CD included

* Travel systems (stroller, carrier, car seat in the same box) are 13% HST

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Glossary: Umbrella Stroller

An Umbrella stroller is defined as any stroller with two separate handles that compacts horizontally like an umbrella. Umbrella strollers are generally lightweight with plastic wheels. They make a great car stroller - easy to transport and easy to fold, however they don't make great snow or all terrain strollers.

Some umbrella strollers are newborn friendly, some go from 3 months and up and some take a carseat.

The umbrella stroller is the most popular option for travelers.

Great brands in this category are: Maclaren Quest, UppaBaby GLuxe, Peg Perego Si and the Britax Blink

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Taking your baby to the cottage this summer...

Taking a infant to the cottage for the first time is many babies' first trip. You may not be flying anywhere but it takes almost as much work to go up north for the first time.

Top 5 things to know or do before heading out..

1. Know where the nearest hospital is and what your local emergency phone number is.
2. Create a first kit to take with you - include sunscreen, antihistamines and band aids
3. Life vests - Nothing is more exciting to toddlers as water - let them play in the water safely
4. Brush up on your local flora and fauna - poison ivy is everywhere in Ontario and knowing what it looks like will keep everyone itch free
5. Keep your cell phone charged.

Have any other suggestions? Leave us a comment. 

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Glossary: Hybrid Strollers

Hybrid stroller -

This category of strollers was created by the Bugaboo Frog but now encompasses a large range of brands such as the Bugaboo Cameleon, Uppababy Vista, Stokke Xplory, Baby Jogger City Select and many others.

Usually characterized by small swiveling wheels at the front, and large rubber or foam wheels at the back

Normally has a bassinet for the under 4 month babies and a reversible pivoting seat for the toddlers.

This is a great urban style for those who want some winter performance but also wants the baby to face them while using a stroller

Weights will vary and so will pricing but it is guaranteed everyone can find something for themselves in this category!

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