Posted by: 0 in Nursery Know It All on
Jan 26, 2009
I know many of you are still probably wondering how is that a baby planner could really help me? I am a capable, intelligent person who knows how to plan and shop you think. Of course all of that is true. I just thought that I would provide an example of how I am helping one of my current clients.
My client has a very demanding job with ever changing, long hours. Her mother realized that her daughter would never be able to get everything done on her own so she sought out my services. At first, her daughter laughed at the idea of working with a baby planner. Two hours with me and I'm pretty sure she was convinced. We were able to get through her registry and furniture selection/ordering in
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Posted by: 0 in Nursery Know It All on
Jan 15, 2009
Happy New Year!!!! It's been awhile since I've blogged. Between the holidays, preschool holiday parties, winter break, sick kids, family in town, like most of you, I've been swamped.
I was just thinking the other day as I was cleaning out my pregnancy/baby books (since my guy turns 18 months on the 10th -sniff, sniff) about the books that I found helpful and not so helpful. This is just my opinion and you can use some of these suggestions as you build your library of baby/parenting books.
1) "What to Expect your Baby's First Year" (or some version of a first year book): This is so helpful in so many ways. One, it gives you information about what your baby is doing developmentally, how much
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Posted by: 0 in Nursery Know It All on
Dec 01, 2008
I was cruising the aisles of Buy Buy Baby in Rockville today buying gifts for a baby shower when I noticed some amazing deals on 2008 strollers. They had a red/orange Quinny Buzz stroller reduced from $549 to $399. Some MacLaren Technos were reduced $100 as well as the Baby Planet side-by-side double.
If you need a new stroller and aren't too choosy about the pattern and color, head on up to BBB to get yourself a great deal. Who doesn't love a good markdown?
Happy holidays to all.
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Posted by: 0 in Nursery Know It All on
Nov 21, 2008
Lullaby Baby, a beautiful baby boutique in Columbia, MD is hosting a fun and informative seminar all about infant care on Sunday, November 23rd from 5:30 to 6:30. It is being led by Lois Ecker of Love 'N Care, LLC which is an organization providing in-home post partum services throughout the DC/Baltimore area. You need to RSVP by next Wednesday, November 19th.
You can RSVP by going to the website www.lullaby-baby.com. And, if you can't make it to the presentation but need a place to look for good quality furniture and furnishings with lovely customer service, please check it out.
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Posted by: 0 in Organization, Nursery Know It All on
Oct 27, 2008
It's been awhile since I've gotten the chance to write. Between a visit with the in-laws, days off from preschool, and the removal of my wisdom teeth, October has been a busy month but I'm back to give some advice on designing a nursery.
You probably want to start working on your nursery design and look when you are about 5 months along at the latest. Before you get started try and imagine the look and feel you want your nursery to convey. Do you like the classic looks a la toile or are you into clean lines with a modern flair? Baby furniture and bedding has come a long way in the past couple of years. Take a look at websites or stores and get an idea of what is out there. If you aren't
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Posted by: 0 in Products, Nursery Know It All on
Oct 08, 2008
I just wanted to let everyone know about a great event being hosted by Daisy Baby.
Join Daisy Baby in hosting baby planner Kimberly Shore Levin of NURSERY KNOW-IT-ALL (www.nurseryknowitall.com) and professional organizer Rachel Rosenthal of ROSEY'S (www.roseysurbanstyle.com) in an open house to discuss everything organization.
Each hour Rachel and I will give a brief overview of getting ready and organizing for baby as well as tips for organizing once your baby/ies arrive. We will also be available throughout the day for individual questions and answers.
Rachel will be discussing pre-baby and post-baby organization including:
** Organizing and Preparing for baby (or babies)
** Time management
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Posted by: 0 in Nursery Know It All on
Oct 02, 2008
TOP TEN BABY ESSENTIALS (IN NO PARTICULAR ORDER)
1) CAR SEAT(S): Obviously, one must have a car seat purchased and properly installed prior to leaving the hospital with your new bundle of joy. You will most likely purchase an infant, bucket type seat, which you will use from birth until your baby is about 5-7 months old (depending on your baby's size). You will then need a convertible type car seat that can face backwards (until at least one year old and/or 20 pounds) and then forwards.
2) STROLLER(S): Again, you probably won't get by with purchasing only one stroller. The strollers out on the market are limitless. You should choose a stroller based on your lifestyle and budget. I recommend
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Posted by: 0 in Nursery Know It All on
Sep 25, 2008
I am so excited to tell you all about Hot Mama Fitness Studio in Bethesda, Maryland. They are having their grand opening this Saturday, September 27th with classes beginning on Monday, September 29th. The studio is the baby of Vionna Jones, an amazing woman I met back in the spring. Vionna is a personal trainer and specializes in working with pre and post-natal women. She is passionate about helping women keep fit during and after their pregnancies and really understands what happens to a woman's body during the pregnancy, labor and delivery process. Vionna wanted to create a space where women could feel comfortable exercising whether they are 6 months or 6 years post-partum!
Hot Mama
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Posted by: 0 in Nursery Know It All on
Sep 24, 2008
I was remembering the other day what it was like when I brought my first child Amelia home from the hospital that first day. I was tired, excited, nervous, in love and engorged. Man, was I uncomfortable and my little Amelia just did not want to cooperate in relieving the pain. I recall gingerly trying to sit on the floor to read the directions on how to use my breast pump. Not the easiest thing to do while recovering from a c-section with breasts the size of melons. Where am I going with all of this.......some tips on things to have ready when you come home.
1) Even if you don't plan on nursing, educate yourself ahead of time on methods to relieve engorgement. Things like pumping, using
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Posted by: 0 in Nursery Know It All on
Sep 23, 2008
Hello there,
I was just doing a quick google search of "baby planning businesses" and was amazed to see how many new businesses have sprung up in the last 3 months. I first came up with the idea about two years ago after I helped so many friends with the process of getting prepared, the first few weeks home, and beyond. I had so much fun that I thought what a great idea to help those that maybe don't have family in the area or any friends that have children.
I couldn't implement my idea as I was busy pregnant with #3 and then with the newborn stage full of sleepless nights. This past spring I finally felt like I could devote myself to creating and providing excellent, customized service to
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Posted by: 0 in Nursery Know It All on
Sep 22, 2008
As a mom of 3 children, born over the last 3 1/2 years, I have spent countless hours in practically every baby store in the Washington area. I recall being 5 1/2 months pregnant with my first and standing in the parking lot of a large baby store feeling stressed out by how much there was to buy and do. Add to that working full time and then having to go on bedrest - I was at my wits end!
This is where Nursery-Know-It-All comes in. Welcome to Nursery Know-It-All, a Washington, D.C. baby concierge and consulting service that caters to the needs of expecting parents. We are here to do the research for you. We will help you sort through all of the fantastic and not-so-fantastic baby gear out
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