Bumps & Babies

Ahh spring. A time of rebirth, renewal and new life. When I think of spring, I think of tulips, lush green grass and (because I live on Vancouver Island) rain. Of course, the rain is necessary to nourish and support the plants, so it is a welcome sort of rain. The spring season usually calls to mind images of flowers, rays of sun, love-struck couples and traditional spring events like Easter. It is a lovely time of year signalling the end of another winter and the start of the warmer weather.

Buying a stroller is an important purchase. Buying a stroller that perfectly suits your needs is a bit more complicated, particularly if you want a stroller that will go off-road or that you can run with.

Walking trails or running with your baby is a wonderful way to get outside, enjoy the fresh air and get some exercise. Many runners say that jogging is a way to de-stress and mothers and babies can certainly benefit from a soothing, calming endorphin blast. Let’s look at the factors you will want to consider when purchasing a jogging stroller.

Trying to prepare your child for a sibling is a lot like trying to prepare for an earthquake. Just like an earthquake, it remains abstract and theoretical until the event actually happens! But there are some general expectations. For instance, the older the child, the easier the adjustment – especially if they are already a big brother or sister and have been through this before. But some adjustment to a new baby is to be expected at any age or place in the birth order.

In today’s world, most moms are tech-savvy and have a smart phone on their person most of the time. So, it makes sense that app developers would see the value in creating apps geared toward the pregnant woman. With nearly 2000 pregnancy apps on the market today, it can be tough figuring out which option will suit you best – they are all so helpful and fun to use!

Below is a list of iOS and Android apps – all of which are free – full of excellent info and images sure to appeal to an expecting mom.