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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 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!
Check out this beautiful photo canvas by ChicCanvas.com! I was contacted by a rep for the company who was interested in sending me a complimentary sample so I could see the quality first-hand and in hopes that I would share with my community.
Brilliant move, because while I could imagine that a photo canvas would be cute (especially starring my little chicklets!) and a neat alternative to the bajillions of framed photos I've got all over the house, I was blown away by the quality and vibrant colors- especially in light of the price. (Doesn't hurt that I sent a professional image by my favorite photog Joyce Smith !!). Mine is a 16x20 and would've cost only $89! But the true measure of how great these canvases are, is that my husband loves it. (That just about never happens- he's really not easily impressed.) He was ranting about ordering for his mom, etc., etc.
ChicCanvas.com can turn any photo into "an artful keepsake" by reproducing it on to a gallery quality canvas (sizes from 8x10 to 40x60). This is fun, too: They can be personalized and stylized with captions and borders. What a great baby gift this would make for proud new parents or grandparents. Good thing we have lots of wall space!
Visit the NewBaby.com home page to check out this great gift Bundle (valued at $275!) full of awesome nursing moms products and learn how to win! National Baby Planner Association members are taking turns sponsoring a gift basket to the NewBaby.com "Mommy to be" contest. Premier Baby Concierge is sponsoring this month's giveaway. Click here for details!
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.
There are some great "green" finds for kids headed back to school and I was happy to bring some of the latest to the 10! Show . Here are the items featured today and several others. We received SO many awesome products and couldn't fit them all in on the show today! Thanks to all of the companies that sent these fabulous products! Know of one not on this list? Please add a comment!
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!
Each winner was given a table at the "Best of" event, which is a great opportunity for the winning businesses to showcase their products or services, and in the case of a young business like Premier Baby Concierge, to let people know we're here and what we offer !
I thought a lot about how to decorate the PBC table in order to communicate what we do in a "snap shot," as well as to draw people to stop by! We went with a Baby Shower theme, which worked on many levels, not the least of which was that it allowed me to offer sweet little cupcakes to passers-by ("Ha, ha!- gotcha!"). Granted, there was so much amazing food to sample, some were too full in the moment they passed, and had to come back later. Surprisingly, they did- and a couple of people even asked to bring a few home to their kids. (Wonderful mini cupcakes and adorable mini-cake, provided by PBC shower cake source, Amy Hetrick of Cakewalk .)
I can't tell you how many people came over to our table because they just had to touch and ask about the the Baby Bunch products decorating the table!!! I'm thrilled to have reached out to this local company that makes these practical, attractive, "sure to be the hit of the baby shower," flower gift "Bouquets" made of layette pieces! Everyone marveled at the idea and just loved them! The Baby Bunch also sent an additional bouquet to donate to the silent auction, along with our Premier Baby Concierge gift certificate, (The 2009 party beneficiaries were Women's Resource Center , Home of the Sparrow and Mommy's Light), as well as the cutest "Lollipop" made of a baby onesie- also at attention-grabber! I just love these- all Baby Bunch products are great ideas and such awesome quality!
Another hit (as long as they lasted!) were the shower favors made of Lifesaver mint candies to look like pacifiers. Can't believe I didn't get a photo to include here before they disappeared! These make a cute and inexpensive shower favor. (PBC plug: This is just a sampling of our fabulous ideas for unique favors, gifts, decor, and activities, so if you or someone you know is in need of help planning, organizing and/or executing a baby shower or other family event, you know who to call!)
Thanks also to my family and friends who always support me and PBC, and who, for this event, helped assemble shower favors, schlep my stuff, and watch my three kids while I partied- Oh, I mean, worked!
Preparing Your Family for Baby #2: What to Expect & How to Prepare for an Easier Transition featuring Shannon Choe of as seen on NBC's The 10! Show
We will discuss: When to share the news; Specific ways to prepare and celebrate the Big Brother/ Sister; What to expect in the early days; Tips, Gear & Resources for parents of two or more.
Wednesday, July 15th, 2009 7:00 to 8:00 pm at Pottery Barn Kids, the Court at King of Prussia
Space is limited; RSVP for this Free Workshop! 610-491-8180 Attendees receive 10% discount the night of class!
Please join us at Pottery Barn Kids (King of Prussia Court) on Sunday, June 28th @ 10AM for a one hour "Preparing for Baby" class presented by Shannon Choe of Premier Baby Concierge
We will talk about baby planners (what IS a baby planner, anyway?), tips on creating a baby registry, newborn sleep options & swaddling. Attendees will enjoy lots of good info, a 10% discount of Pottery Barn Kids purchases the day of class and cupcakes (from amazing local cake designer, Cakewalk ) for breakfast!! (Think of it as research: taste-testing in the hunt for your baby shower cake! Trust me- they are delicious.)
Space is limited for this FREE class- please call Pottery Barn Kids to register: 610-491-8180. *Next class: Wed., July 15th @ 7PM: Preparing Your Family For Baby #2.
