We provide one-on-one education sessions in your home, maternity-wear consultations, pediatrician searches, meal delivery after baby; you name it- we are your one stop for customized baby planning and concierge service. With our exclusive partners, we’ll bring you the best the Main Line and Philadelphia have to offer. Enjoy expecting; Leave the details to us!
Shannon Choe, founder of Premier Baby Concierge, brought some great baby gear selections and possible Mother's Day gifts to the 10! Show. Did you miss it? Check out the video and specific product info below!
·Medela Freestyle
Breastpump: MedelaFreestyle
is the first rechargeable, hands-free, double-electric breastpump to
allow moms to get more milk in less time.
·Britax Chaperone Infant Seat
and Stroller: BritaxChaperoneTravelCollection includes an infant carrier and stroller, which
work seamlessly together to marry advanced safety with ease-of-use
features.
·BabyBjörn Comfort Carrier: The new BabyBjörnComfort
Carrier features an adjustable, ergonomicwaist belt that distributes
the child’s weight to the wearer’s hips, so parents can carry older and
heavier children more comfortably.
Bébé au Lait Nursing Cover: Bébé au Lait’s award-winning nursing
covers, now available in more than 15 signature prints, let moms
nurse discreetly and fashionably in public.
Premier Baby Concierge offers party planning services for baby showers, first birthdays, you name it! We love to work with families to create events that match their style and surprise them with personalized touches! Today Shannon took some tips and products for First Birthdays on the 10! Show.
Fuzzy Me sells the most awesome, unique tutus, "1" onesies, crowns, bibs and so much more! Forgot to mention on the show that a local mom/ business woman is behind these beautiful creations! She's offer 10! Show visitors 15% off with the code: the ten show.
Amy Hetrick, another local mom and business woman, is the creative force behind Cake Walk and the beautiful and beyond delicious Birthday cakes and "smash" cakes featured on the show. The 10! Show staff was excited that we left them for them to sample!
ECHOage is an online, charity-based party planning website. Parents can select an invitation and ECHOage collects RSVPS as well as gift money, half of which will be donated to the charity of the family's choice and the other half of which goes toward one meaningful gift for the birthday boy or girl. Great idea!
There are a wide variety of signature frames available today. Using one of these to have guests sign and maybe leave a comment, is a simple way to commemorate a 1st birthday party. This is a great keepsake!
Personalized books are a great gift, but they are not all created equally! The book Finding Featherbottom follows Felix Featherbottom and his sidekick
Pierre du Pond as they race around the globe
finding the letters for your child’s
name. This is such a great book with beautiful illustrations and sure to be a hit as your child grows and learns to spell his or her name!
Another great 1st birthday gift and keepsake is a set of handprint tins. The Tower of Time is a set of five.
There are so many types of photo books these days that are available in a huge variety of sizes, prices, styles. It's a fun tradition to start creating one for each year and really easy to personalize.
Another awesome personalized party element is a birthday banner. Stephanie Corfee , a local mom and artist creates canvas banners that can be used year after year. A beautiful touch!
Premier Baby Concierge was one of the first baby planning and concierge companies in the U.S. Since 2007 PBC has been helping families of all kinds prepare for their newest additions in every way.
Of course, many parents have questions regarding Going Green- from designing the nursery to making registry selections and deciding whether to make babyfood at home. Founder Shannon Choe, named 2009's Best of the Main Line and Western Suburbs ("Best Person to Know When You're Expecting") shared some tips on how to navigate and what to consider.
When
navigating through process of making green selections for your nursery
and baby registry, it's great to have a handful of trusted resources
that you feel offer reliable, unbiased information to check in with and
become informed about the latest issues and information available.
A couple
of PBC favorites include:Healthy Child Healthy
World and the book, "Raising Baby Green; The Earth Friendly Guide
to Pregnancy, Childbirth, and Baby Care," by Alan Greene, M.D.
What's
so important about being green? Aside from benefits to the environment,
we know that chemicals
that are inhaled or
touched can be absorbed and enter the bloodstream. Studies
show that there
are several health impacts related to exposure to these
toxins over time, such asallergies, asthma, cancers, developmental disorders, and other
concerns.
Which
things are important to invest in? Based on the information available to us today, it makes sense to do our best to avoid chemicals and toxins in baby's environment and make the best selections when it comes to the things baby will breathe, ingest and/or have direct contact with. Consider the following types of items in our homes:
Nursery paint- Look for non-toxic paint without Volatile Organic Compounds. VOCs are cancer causing toxins that can emit years after drying. Mythic Paint is a great option, with over 1200 colors to choose from.
Household cleaning products- Look for non-toxic, environmentally safe products such as Melaleuca and Sun and Earth products.
Feeding products (and toys!) that baby will have in his or her mouth. There has been a lot of news (and some controversy) about bisphenol-A (BPA) in recent years. Recently the FDA has "suggested parents minimize the BPA-based products that could make contact with foods or drinks
that infants or toddlers might consume — especially hot foods and
drinks" because "recent studies provide reason for some concern about the potential
effects of BPA on the brain, behavior, and prostate gland of fetuses,
infants and children.”
Parents should look for feeding products, pacifiers, and toys made of
BPA free plastics, silicone, or products made with
alternatives like glass and wood or, in the case of toys,
cloth. Check out Born
Free products and for more safe options, check in with
another Premier Baby Concierge favorite, the Soft Landing.
Cloth diapers- Better for the environment and in some cases, much lighter on your wallet, cloth diapers offer a chemical free diaper option (depending on how they are washed). There are so many options. Apple Cheeks, Bumkins & Fuzzibunz to name a few. If you are in the Philadelphia area, there are some great services to make cloth diapering as convenient as can be. Check out Philly Diaper Service and Kinda Krunchy's cloth diapering consultation service.
Personal care products such as soap and baby wash- As we said, it's unfortunate that parents can't rely on labels. According to the Environmental Working Group, '80% of children's products described as "gentle," "soothing," "hypo allergenic," and "dermatologist approved" contain ingredients linked to allergies and skin irritation.' Unfortunately parents can be mislead by labels since manufacturers don't have to disclose all of their ingredients and the terms such as "all natural" and "eco friendly" aren't regulated, and as a result become meaningless.
Crib Mattress- Babies sleep a lot and spend a lot of time on their mattress. Most traditional mattresses have a vinyl cover with PVC, which is one of the most toxic plastics, and are foam made from petroleum with the toxic additive polyurethane. There are some great alternatives at varying prices. The Naturepedic No Compromise Ultra mattress is made from Certified Organic materials and has a non-toxic plastic 100% waterproof liner within. Natural Matoffers a
superior range of entirely natural, organic crib mattresses. Natural
Mat’s hand crafted mattress collection combines the finest natural and
organic raw materials such as lambswool, natural rubber latex foam,
coir, mohair and cotton.
Parents: Do you have a favorite non-toxic product or resource not included above? Let us know!
Here's Shannon discussing mom and baby tips with "10! Show" host Lori Wilson and guest, David Gregory of "Meet the Press."
It can be challenging for new and "veteran" moms alike to find time to focus on getting and staying healthy. We all know moms are great multi-taskers, and fitness is no exception! Moms can make the most of opportunities to incorporate fitness into their everyday lifestyle and/or find ways to include their children in their workout.
Here are some amazing fitness products and classes to get your body in shape:
Reebok Easy Tone sneakers: With "balance pods" (strategically placed air pockets that create a natural instability for you to overcome) designed by a former NASA engineer, these sneakers help tone your legs and butt while on the go. $100-125
Strollometer: Walk around the block, the park or the mall and keep track of your distance, speed, the temperature, etc. with this great stroller accessory. This 8 function computer pedometer attaches to any stroller. $39.99
Love Handles: Turn any stroller into an elliptical trainer with this accessory. $99.99
BOB Stroller Strides Fitness Stroller: The name in fitness strollers, BOB partnered with the country's largest mom and baby exercise program and produced the Stroller Strides Revolution. It's a dream to maneuver with a front wheel may be fixed or swivel, which makes it extremely versatile. It's even Graco and Peg Perego infant car seat compatible, so depending on your lifestyle, this stroller could be your only stroller. $399
Swaptree.com: Free website to join to trade DVD's, CD's, books and video games. There are no fees to join or to trade. Just create a login, list what you have to trade and what you'd love to find and let the computer do the rest! Just pay shipping (usually about $2.50).
Local fitness resources:
Belly Pilates: The only pre- and post-natal Certified Master Pilates specialist in our area, Kelly McBride is the woman to connect with for 1:1 training, mat and reformer classes, mom and baby classes to repair your body and get your core in shape!
One Fit Mama: With multiple locations locally, OFM offers both stroller-based cardio and strength training workouts, as well as prenatal and mom and baby yoga classes. Spend time with baby while getting a complete strengthening work-out for both your mind and body.
PBC Fitness Tips:
Talk to your doctor before starting a new fitness
program. Not everyone can handle the same fitness regime and you should
get the "ok" before involving baby in your workouts.
If nursing, doctors recommend that you don't "diet" in the
traditional sense. You should be taking in extra calories because you
actually burn calories when nursing. Remember, whatever food and
nutrients you get, baby gets.
Set realistic goals for a post-baby body. It took nine
months to
gain the weight, it will take time to lose it. Remember, the main goal
is to get healthy and repair any physical changes, such as diastisis,
that come with the pregnancy and child birth.
When packing for the hospital, there's lots to consider. You want to have your basic needs covered as well as anything else that will make your experience go that much smoother.
PBC tip: Pack two bags; One for all you'll need during labor and delivery (clothes to birth in, music, candles, massge oils, snacks and drinks to stay energized and hydrated) and one with your needs for once your bundle has arrived (comfy clothing that you'll feel camera-ready in, nursing bra (if this applies), baby clothing and blankets, camera, baby book for footprints, etc.)
Here are some great products to consider:
Book: Don't Just Stand There: How to Be Helpful, Clued-In, Supportive, Engaged & Relevant in the Delivery Room. $12.95
Today Shannon Choe brought some Premier Baby Concierge favorites to the 10! Show. To see the video, click here!
We're always on the lookout for great products to test and potentially share with our clients as we help to create their baby registries. Today I featured some of the products that I've found and used along the way with my kids, as well as some new "up and coming" gear found at the annual ABC Kids trade show in Vegas this fall.
Shannon Choe, founder of Premier Baby Concierge and Premier Sitter Services, appeared this morning on the 10! Show to highlight some of the great "green" back-to-school gear available. Check back later today for detailed product info, reviews, and links to purchase the items featured on the show today, and many more we received, but couldn't fit into the segment!
Another Premier Baby Concierge "Fun in the Sun Essential" showcased on the 10! Show was the Mamma's Milk sling made of solarveil material. This amazing patented material provides maximum coolness for mom and baby while providing an extreme SPF 70+!
When you only have one child, you can often avoid the sun by staying indoors or in the shade, but if you are with an older sibling at the beach or park, that can be more of a challenge.
How great to have this option, especially for young babies that you may not want to use sun block on just yet. Further, this material is quick drying, so if you venture into a wading pool with big brother and get splashed, you and baby won't be damp for long!
Ooh, and grab one of these awesome travel baby wipes dispensers called Swipes! I have one of these in my diaper bag and it is a million times better than one of those bulky hard plasic on-the-go wipes dispensers that sometimes come open in your bag, leaving you with dried out wipes!
This is a great baby shower or second time mom gift because of the price ($15.99) and because it's something they likely won't find on their own!
