February Blog Contest } Medela Breast Pump!

Enter to win a Medela Swing Breast Pump!
Value $179.99

The Medela Swing Breast Pump is the only single electric, personal use breast pump with the breakthrough 2-Phase Expression technology, which is designed to get more milk in less time. This powerful yet gentle breast pump is light and quiet and can be powered with AC power or battery power. Click here to read more about this great prize!


HOW TO ENTER:

This month, we're switching things up and asking a specific question....This month's hard question is...

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"What was the one of your favourite items that you received for you, or baby, when you were expecting." (Or you hope to receive, if you haven't yet had your baby!)
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In your blog reply, be sure to let us know
(1) The answer to this months question
(2) Your name + E-Mail Address so we can contact you
(3) Let us know if you've tweeted about our contest if you have a twitter account! (Follow us on our Twitter here)

To read full contest details click here

Product Spotlight } Monte Gliders

Now available at Dear-Born Baby is the amazing line of Gliders by Monte.

Click here to see some of them online as well as some pricing.
Pricing starts at $995

Monte Design Group was founded by Canadian designers Ralph and Michelle Montemurro who envisioned comfortable, functional and design-driven products for the nursery and home. We're excited to carry this wonderful line of Canadian made, modern gliders for our Dear-Born Families!



Colours and piping are customizable. Please come into our store to see options.

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Due to the size of furniture, our furniture collections are only available in-store at our Thornhill location, 72 Doncaster Avenue, Thornhill, Ontario. Call us at 905-881-3334 or e-mail us at info@dearbornbaby.com.

Baby Jogger, City Select

Now available at Dear-Born Baby!

This stroller is for parents on the "grow"! ;) The City Select offers the unique opportunity to customize their stroller into 16 different combinations to suit their family needs.

$599.99 Available in-store and online at DearBornBaby.com

Here are some of this strollers great features....

• Patented Quick-Fold Technology - allows you to fold your stroller in one simple step 
• Innovative multi-functional design allows you to select your seating arrangement up to 16 unique combinations (with double conversion kits – sold separately)
• Hand operated parking brake
•  Swivel front wheels lock into place for long distance strolling
  
• Multi-position seat recline for passenger comfort
  
•  Seat back storage compartment and large under seat basket
  

...And more! Come into the store, or read more about it online here. :)

Fancy Schmacy Gift Cards!

We can't believe that we didn't post this before! Dear-Born Baby Gift cards are available for purchase in-store, and online! So for that mama-to-be that you know, but you're struggling to find the perfect gift, then how about a gift card to our store...? That way they can pick their must-haves for when baby arrives. :)And unlike other stores, we let you pick the denomination that you'd like. So instead of $25, $50 gift cards, you can ANY amount.



Although the gift cards are available for purchase online, they are only redeemable in our store location at 72 Doncaster Avenue, Thornhill, Ontario.

BUY ONLINE

UppaBaby Vista 2010

It's here!!



Just a quick blog post to let you know that the UppaBaby 2010 has arrived! We know that a lot of our customers were really excited about this stroller, and we are too!

Available online and in-store.

Product Spotlight } Skiphop Toolbox

One thing that we love our blog for is the ability to show you products in great detail as if you were coming into our store, and we were able to hold up a product and explain it's awesome benefits. Today, we'd like to show you the Skip Hop Tool Box.

Skip Hop is a company that we, and our customers love at Dear-Born. They make amazing products that are not only functional and practical, but their looks are cute, modern, and fresh.

This product is perfect for the home. It's a caddy that holds up to a dozen diapers and a wide assortment of creams, ointments, cotton balls and other necessities and keeps them close at hand. With the built-in-handle, it can easily be moved from bedroom to bathroom to any other room in the house. Two side pockets are removable and two drawers hold essential sundry items.

Available in 3 colours
Online and In-store
$49.99

Pre-Order the UPPAbaby Vista 2010

If you're like us, you're pretty excited for the upcoming release of the 2010 Uppa Baby Stroller!

And since the stroller is coming soon, you can pre-order the stroller now so you're the first to get it when it comes in! It's expected to arrive this month, so there isn't much more waiting time!

PRE-ORDER
When does it ship? Expected ship date is late January
Cost: $799.99 + Free Shipping when ordered on our website!
Where to buy: Pre-Order instore or Order Online + Read More Details

NEW FEATURES FOR THE 2010 MODEL
- Added 0-position seat angle adjustment: upright seat position!
- Extended seat height to accommodate for taller children (1-1/2" taller than the 2009 Vista.
- Extra seat padding
- Easy to activate push-on / push-off brake.
- Waterproof latex bassinet mattress.
and more!

You can still order the 2009 Version for $699.99. Available here

Save on JJ Cole Arctic Bundle Me's!

JJ Cole Arctic Bundle Me Infant
Regular price: $119.99
Our price: $99.99

JJ Cole Arctic Bundle Me Toddler
Regular price: $129.99
Our price: $109.99

Time for our January Blog Contest!

**CONTEST IS CLOSED** But check out our February 2010 contest by scrolling above! We will Tweet on our Twitter account the winner!


Hey - how did that happen? It's already 2010!!

January creeped up on us quickly what with the Holidays, New Years Eve, and our Boxing Week bonanza. (Pssst - there are still some awesome deals to be had if you peek here!)

And what better than to kick start this New Year with an amazing giveaway to your loyal readers.

For our January contest, we're giving away....

Chicco KeyFit Car Seat in "Race" - Value $199.99

About this Car Seat
The Chicco KeyFit Infant Car Seat is the premier infant carrier for safety, comfort, and convenience. With its removable newborn insert, the KeyFit Car Seat will accommodate your baby from 4 to 22 pounds.

How to Enter
Reply to any January Blog Posts (check back, as we try to post often!) with your (1) Name (2) E-Mail Address and (3) Your feedback to that post.

We love hearing from you, read all of your replies, and really love it! So by gracing us with your presence on our blog, you're automatically entered to win!

Blog/Contest Rules here

Keep those tosies warm!

Brrr...It's getting colder here in Toronto...how about where you are? This made us think about all things warm, and since we love all things cute, we wanted to show you these super-adorable Robeeze shoes for your little one!



Take a peek at our shoe collection, where you'll find these super-cute Robeeze as well as countless others!

Happy 2010 from everyone at Dear-Born Baby!

Happy New Years Eve!

We hope that you all have a safe, and wonderful New Years with your family!

We're open until 4 PM today
January 1st - Closed
Saturday, January 2nd - 10 AM to 6 PM
Sunday, January 3rd - 11 AM to 6 PM

Remember, the Boxing Week Sales at our store end this Sunday!

BOXING WEEK SALE

Boxing Week Sale Highlight

We have some amazing deals online and in-store at Dear-Born Baby for our Best Ever Boxing Week Sale, like this amazing deal on this car seat....priced at 58% off!!!


SAVE 58% on the Combi Centre ST "Mango" Car Seat
SPECIAL - Now Only $79.99

Buy Online
*While quantities last

SkipHop Activity Gym Funky Farmyard

ON SALE!
SkipHop Activity Gym Funky Farmyard
This whimsical, graphic activity mat has soft arches and matching quilted Tummy Time pillow.

WAS $74.99
NOW $59.99

Buy online or shop in-store

Radian Car Seat Special

SAVE $170 } Purchase a Sunshine Kids Radian XT in Malibu for a the special price of $249.99 (Regular price $329.99) plus you will receive a FREE cover for the car seat in Eclipse (cover ships in January) $89.99 Value.While Quantities Last

Click here for more details.

Free Bassinet with purchase

SAVE $200!!
Quinny Buzz Stroller & Bassinet - Juice Reg. $699.98 Sale $499.99
Buy together and save!
Available in-store, and online at DearBornBaby.com

*While quantities last

December Blog Contest

Our December Blog Contest is Closed - Winner was Jaclynn!!
Thank you to everyone who entered!




WIN THIS! BRITAX BLINK STROLLER

The new Blink stroller from Britax is a compact, fashionable stroller that is loaded with features yet priced well below comparable premium brands. All wheel suspension, layback recline, adjustable leg rest and an oversized canopy will ensure the travelling comfort of little ones. A clever fold release mechanism, linked rear brakes and an ingenious carry strap make the stroller equally as pleasing for parents. It’s the perfect stroller for travelling by car or plane – in fact a carry bag is even included. Appropriate from 6 months up to 55 lbs.
$169.99 Value

HOW TO ENTER
Comment on any December Blog Post and let us know...
(1) Your Name (First name is fine) and E-mail address
(2) Some feedback on that post

RULES
Please view our blog contest rules here.

Introducing, West Coast Baby

Get ready for super cute clothing for baby!! Introducing a new line at Dear-Born Baby, West Coast Baby.


Above, West Coast Baby Kimono Wrap $23.99

Westcoast Baby was founded in 2004 by Canadians Amanda Moat and Nicole Vaslot while on maternity leave with their second children. Inspired by their new beautiful babies they began their venture with Westcoast Baby. We're delighted to be carrying some of their super sweet gear!


Above: West Coast Baby Cocoon Blanket $15.99

Shop online or in-store.

Perego Aria Twin 50/50

Introducing the Perego Aria Twin Stroller!



The Aria Twin is the new compact and super lightweight twin stroller, designed for the lucky mother of twins. Aria Twin is extremely lightweight and manageable: ideal for moving around the every day in the civic traffic, getting on and off the bus or tram.

$379.99 CDN
Available in-store or online at DearBornBaby.com
Free shipping when purchased online at DearBornBaby.com

Save $100 on Valco Twin Stroller

The Valco Tri Mode Twin Stroller is on sale from $799.99 for $699.99!


Available in store, or online here.

Storkcraft Crib Recall

Information regarding the recall of select Storkcraft Cribs

This is a helpful post for our customers who may have purchased a Storkcraft crib. Please note that Dear-Born has never carried Storkcraft cribs, however for customers of ours that may have purchased a Storkcraft crib elsewhere, here is some valuable information on the recent recal.

This recall includes Stork Craft cribs with manufacturing and distribution dates between January 1993 and October 2009. Please click here for more information.

If you have a crib made by Stork Craft from 1993 to October of 2009, please call 1(877) 274-0277 for a free repair kit.

Free Bassinet with purchase of stroller!

We've gone nuts! You won't want to miss this limited time offer:
Buy a Phil & Ted's Dash or Vibe inline buggy & get a FREE peanut (to match)!!
Visit Dear-Born Baby at 72 Doncaster to see these awesome strollers, or shop online at www.DearBornBaby.com

Sophie the Giraffe

If you haven't met Sophie the Giraffe yet, we are so excited that we can introduce you to her! Sophie has been around since 1961, and is one of our favourite little items - both a toy, and teether, Sophie is safe to chew on, and not to mention, pretty darn cute.

Made in the French Alps with natural rubber and non-toxic paint, Sophie has been safely cuddled and chewed for over 40 years. ‘Sophie’ is make in natural rubber (phthalate-free) and is soft, light, and easy to grasp and fits perfectly into little hands.

We just adore not only the fact that it's safe to chew and perfect for babies - but the retro look brings us back to memories of our childhood. :)

Available in-store at Dear-Born Baby or online at
DearBornBaby.com
Price $19.99*

Although the prices listed are accurate at the time of our blog posting, prices are subject to change and we recommend to our customers that they check our website, or visit us in-store for the mos accurate up-to date prices.

Product Spotlight - Baby Bjorn Travel Crib

With the holiday season coming up, you may be visiting friends or relatives in a different city with your little one. Bring with you the amazing Baby Bjorn Travel Crib Light.



It weighs only 5 kgs/11lbs and is light and easy to carry in its carrying case...perfect for storing when you don't need it, or for packing into the car for trips. The soft fabric makes it snug and cozy for your child. Also, both the mattress cover and the bed fabric can be machine-washed!



You can use the BABYBJÖRN Travel Crib Light for newborns and up until your child is about three years old.

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$329.99 Available in-store and online.
Click here to read more about it.

Buy a Coat, Get a FREE Carrier!!

We're so excited to have the MCoat at Dear-Born that we have a pretty awesome gift with purchase offer for you!



When you buy an MCoat at our store (see our review on it here!) you will get a FREE Baby Bjorn Orignal carrier that has a value of $129.99* - how amazing is that!? (Sale is in-store only)

Now is the perfect time to come into the store and find your perfect size for the coat. We know that the weather outside this weekend here in Toronto isn't screaming "winter jacket weather" - but let's face it, we're inching closer to December, when you'll really, really love a warm comfy coat.

Here are the details that you should know, prior to coming in:
Buying In-Store: We have stocked one coat in each size, so you can come into the store and find the jacket size that is perfect for you. After finding the perfect size, we need 3-5 days to get your jacket in to the store, in the colour, and size that you have ordered. (So although we stock some, so you can try them on, you can't leave the "same day" with the jacket)

Promotional Details:
Between now, and Sunday, November 22, 2009, when you buy a M Coat ($399.99) you get a Free Baby Bjorn Orignal carrier, Retail value $129. Promotion is only valid in-store at 72 Doncaster Avenue, Thornhill, Ontario. Carrier has no cash value, and is non-returnable, or exhangeable for other merchandise.

See hours and store location details online here

Babytime TV Films at Dear-Born Baby

Babytime TV came to Dear-Born Baby to do some filming from our store for a series on strollers. How fun! Here is a helpful video on the Peg Perego line of strollers, specifically on the Skate stroller, and then a nice preview of the Peg Perego Si stroller.



Video courtesy of Babytime TV

Product Spotlight - The M Coat

Guess what just arrived at Dear-Born? The fabulous MCoat. The perfect coat to keep you and your baby snuggly as you venture through the stages of motherhood: From Maternity, to Mama, and back to Myself.Finally, the perfect coat to keep you and your baby snuggly as you venture through the stages of motherhood: From Maternity, to Mama, and back to Myself.

$399.99 - and when you buy online, you get FREE shipping! How's that for an amazing deal!

XS through to 2XL, Available in 8 Delicious colours!

Britax Marathon Click & Safe

Britax Marathon CS Car Seat - Was $329.99, Buy now for 239.99! (While Quantities Last)
Buy Online at DearBornBaby.com or in-store at 72 Doncaster Avenue, Thornhill.
Sale is while quantities last.

Britax Rebate Promotion

For a limited time only. Buy both a Britax Chaperone Infant Car Seat and a Britax Chaperone Stroller by March 31, 2010 and get $100 back from Britax. Both items must be purchased at the same time on the same order. You'll get you $100 back after you complete the mail-in rebate form. Click here for rebate form

November Blog Contest

Win a BabyBjorn Carrier Organic Carrier!
This Month, whenever you reply to any November 2009 Blog post, you're entered to win a BabyBjorn Carrier Organic valued at $139.99 CDN. (See more details below)

The classic Baby Carrier Original is one of the BabyBjörn favorites and BabyBjörn has chosen to create with fabric made from organically grown cotton. The fabric complies with the GOTS standard and, like all our fabrics, is certified in accordance with Oeko-Tex, Standard 100, class 1 for baby, a health and safety certification that guarantees it is free from hazardous substances. Buy Now online or in store. For more information on the carrier please click here.

HOW TO ENTER
Enter to win this by replying to any November blog post with (1) your name, (2) e-mail address and (3) a brief comment. Let us know feedback to a post, why you love a specific product, or if you've found what we're reviewing helpful. Check back regularily for new blog posts through the month of November, so that you can reply. Open to Canadian and US residents.

Fall Babytime Show, Next Weekend

It's that time of year again! It's time for the Annual Fall Babytime Show here in Toronto. We will once again have an amazing booth (It's HUUUUGE). Here are some of the highlights of why you must come by our booth. (We're booth # 447)

#1. Expert Advice - We're bringing with us some of the best suppliers. Visit our booth to either talk directly with the suppliers that will be IN our booth, or have made sure that their own booth is right by us, so you can easily pop over and get the questions you have, answered right away. (see the picture above, there are the logos of some of the companies we're working with!)

#2. Show Specials - Let's start off with the amazing deal of that you don't pay ANY Tax on your purchases that you make in our booth at the show. Amazing! Secondly, we have some amazing pricing on BRITAX, SUNSHINE KIDS & MORE! (Click here to see the pricing)

#3 - Free Shipping - For items like Car Seats and Strollers, when you buy them at the show, we'll ship them to you, FREE! So you don't have to lug around big items as you wander the show. :) (Some exceptions apply)

#4 - Coupons - We're handing out some AMAZING Coupons at the show!


You must come to the show, it's going to be an amazing time!

Visit our eUpdate for a larger version by clicking here.

NEW! Kokopax Carrier

New at Dear-Born Baby is the Kokopax carrier!

The kokopax classic carrier offers a fresh new take on the traditional framed carrier. Designed as the go-to gear for the cheers and chores of daily life, the fashionable, lightweight and easy-to-use carrier offers a safe and comfortable ride for baby. Here's a great video showing it in use. :)



$179.99 CDN
Available at Dear-Born Baby and online

Product Spotlight - Nummies Bras

Cute, Stylish, and Comfy - All of the things we definitely want in a bra. But as a Breastfeeding Mom, they are even that more important. So we wanted to introduce you to Nummies Bras.

Alison, who came up with Nummies Bras writes on her website: " When I became a mom, I looked for nursing bras that had function and beauty, that made me feel and look my best, but I just couldn’t find them....I believe that women who breastfeed their children are beautiful. Nummies bras ... are made to accentuate your body and lighten your spirit. Now you don’t have to give up your sense of style simply because you are nursing."

The nursing bra for the modern mom - Molded cups, No wires and Seam free. Perfect for under your t-shirts and blouses. The bras are perfect for pregnancy, right after baby comes and for as long as you are nursing.

As comfortable as it is beautiful - You won’t believe it’s a nursing bra!

Starting at $49.99 Nummies are available in-store at Dear-Born Baby (72 Doncaster Avenue, Thornhill, ON)

Product Spotlight - Baby's First Journal

Baby’s First Journal is a log book that helps parents to track the eating, sleeping and diapering schedules of their newborn. We love it because the journal helps us understand our baby’s needs and assist them in developing a daily routine. At at the price point of $15.99...well, it's pretty awesome! We definitely recommend grabbing one for when your little one arrives, or give it as a Baby Shower gift - it's the perfect price point for a little book that holds a lot of weight in our daily schedules.

Here are some awesome testimonials from some Parents straight from Glow Baby's website...

"With a toddler running around, waking me up early and a baby keeping me up all night, I didn't know if I was coming or going, let alone if I had fed the baby enough or changed her diaper. Keeping track on scraps of paper did not work, who knows where the paper ended up. Using Baby's First Journal helped me to realise that I wasn't nursing the baby as frequently as I should have during the day and once I changed that, she slept more at night!! I recommend it to every mom I know". -Lisa

"I've been using your journal non-stop! It's such a help tracking my pumping and her feeds. Thanks again!! It makes my life a bit more sane". -Adrienne, Toronto Canada (Sept 2009)

Available at Dear-Born Baby either in-store, or online $15.99

Product Spotlight - Miracle Blanket

Let us introduce you to another product that is a staple for a new arrival. It's called "The Miracle Blanket" and is favoured by many Moms + Dads for it's ease of use, and positive effect it has on our little ones.

We were reading new Mom, Joanna Track's blog over at SweetMama.ca and loved her words on how to describe one of her favourite baby products for baby - "The Miracle Blanket"

"Think of it as swaddling for dummies. The nurses at the hospital make swaddling look so easy, but it isn't. We gave Teddy the nickname "Houdini" because he always managed to get himself out of even the tightest swaddle. But with the Miracle Blanket there is no escaping, and he sleeps better because of it." -Joanna Track, via SweetMama.ca

To show you how it works, here is a really great video we found from 3Kidsandus.com where they review great products.

At 2:45 into the video the review ends, but you get to watch cute little Emma chatter away. ;) (So other than watching a cute baby, the review ends at 2:45 - just warning you)

Visit MiracleBlanket.com to read some testimonials from medical professionals, and see some step-by-step instructions on how this blanket is super-easy to use.

Available at Dear-Born Baby either in-store, or online.
$39.99 CDN

Product Spotlight - Diaper Genie II

On the heel of our last post - our October Giveaway, this product spotlight seemed perfect! If you haven't seen this before, you will want to take note, this is one popular item on our gift registries!




How it works:
Diaper Genie II System is incredibly easy to use with its one-hand operation. (important when parents are holding a child and trying to throw away a diaper at the same time!) Just open the lid, and push a diaper through the Push-N-Lock clamp and odor virtually disappears.

Getting rid of the contents:
The internal childproof cutter makes emptying the pail a breeze. Just cut and seal – The odor free refill keeps odor and mess inside. No ordinary garbage bag can do that. And, with Diaper Genie II System, when you go to empty it, the bag of diapers is sealed to protect against odors. Other pails open to reveal an open bag and a big whiff. And since the diaper never touches the pail, there’s one less thing for you to clean.

Summary:
It's awesome. Odor free, eliminates the use of the hands, unobtrusive design, hygenic. So, No smells, No major clean up. There is a reason why this diaper pail is one of the favourites of new Moms. Definitely add a Diaper Genie II to your gift registry, or just grab one for yourself.

Price: $44.99 CDN Available in-store and online
Refills $7.99 CDN Available Here

October Blog Contest

Enter to win one of 3 packs of diapers of Delora Eco diapers (any size).
The Delora Eco Diapers come in three sizes to suit babies from 4 – 25 kg

Click here to read more about them!

To enter, any commenters in any of our October Blog posts will be entered to win.
So comment away, on any "october" blog posts. Give us your feedback on what we've written, share your experience with a product we're reviewing - we want to hear from our amazing customers! We will pick THREE winners at the end of October.

Also include in your blog replies (a) Your name and (b) your e-mail address - so we can contact you.

Good luck!

Open to Canadian and US Residents. Ends October 31st.

Car Seat Installation Clinic

Saturday, September 26th between 10:00 AM and 6:00 PM we're hosting a Car Seat Installation Clinic at the store in conjunction with our amazing Britax Car Seat Sale!

For $20.00, have your car seat installed by a qualified car seat installer from St. John Ambulance and Dear-Born Baby. The proceeds from the car seat installations are donated to St. John Ambulance.

You can have that new car seat that you buy at the sale installed on the spot, or if you have a car seat from somewhere else, you're welcome to bring that as well! Our goal is to install your car seat safely, so that your little one is always riding safe.

We look forward to seeing you at the sale!

Store Location: 72 Doncaster Avenue, Thornhill, Ontario

Britax Car Seat Sale

JUST ANNOUNCED! We're excited to announce our annual event - The Britax Sale + Installation Clinic. The sale is one day only, Saturday, September 26th, 2009 from 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM. The event is being held at our amazing retail location at 72 Doncaster Avenue, Thornhill ON.

Click here for more details

September Contest!!

October 1st, 2009 - Contest closed- 2 Winners have been picked using Random.org. The winners have been notified via e-mail.




Enter to win 1 of 2 Black Immature "The Nursing T" Short Sleeve Shirts! A value of $34.99!
Please see how to enter below.

{About the Prize}
Two winners will win a Nursing T! It's a maternity shirt that looks good and feels great - Combining comfort with function and fashion. Features extra body length for maximum coverage and a double layer tummy tuck control.

* Hidden zipper to access and feed anytime and anywhere
* Extra privacy fabic
* Available in size X-Small, Small, Medium, Large, XLarge, XX-Large
* Available is Black Only
* Machine Washable

Also available from this collection is the Long Sleeve shirt (as seen below) for $39.99. (Prize is for the T-Shirt, not the long sleeve shirt)



HOW TO ENTER
Reply to this blog post and tell us....

(1) Your name & E-Mail Address (So we can contact you)
(2) Tell us what your favourite colour to wear is!
(3) The postal code where we are mailing the prize to. (The postal code that you enter, must match that of where we are shipping the order to if you win)
(4) Random number between 1 - 200.

(So an entry will look like...)

Jennifer - jennifer@dearbornbaby.com
My fav colour is blue!
M4N 1K5
Number I pick --- 100

NEW! Cybex Strollers

Introducing the CYBEX line of strollers, available in-store and online at www.Dearbornbaby.com. The combination of innovative mobility, excellent safety features and extraordinary design makes CYBEX products appeal to the modern family. The exterior of the CYBEX product range is influenced by the latest trends of the fashion and fabric industry.

In their line of strollers we have the 4 different models ranging from $199.99 to $429.99. (Cybex Callisto $429.99, Cybex Topaz $329.99, Cybex Onyx $279.99, and the Cybex Ruby $199.99)

You can view the collection online here, as well as read more about each stroller design.

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Dear-Born Baby 72 Doncaster Avenue, Thornhill, Ontario
www.Dearbornbaby.com - Free shipping on orders over $100

*Prices are subject to change. Please view the website for the most up to date pricing.

August Blog Contest

September 1st - AUGUST CONTEST CLOSED
We drew the numbers using Random.org this morning. Our first number drawn was 154 - which no one picked , then 193 was drawn, 192, 106, 113, 160, 167....and finally, we got to a number that someone picked! Number 36, and Number 57 are our winning numbers! Congratulations to Natalie + Heidi, we've just sent you an e-mail.





We've drawn our July Blog contest winner, who was Sarah when she picked the winning number that was 117. Congratulations!! Now, for this months contest....

For August, we're not going to have 1, but TWO winners! Yippee! Two winners will be drawn at the end of August for a Pair of Organic Babylegs!

Natural Organic Cotton BabyLegs are great for babies with ultra-sensitive skin. There are no dyes used in the processing of the cotton.


Even better news? Head over here to pick some up, because they are 40% off in our August Online Sale! It's while quantities last, so if you see a style you like, I'd recommend snatching them up, maybe stock piling for upcoming baby showers, or for yourself.


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HOW TO ENTER THE CONTEST
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1.) Reply to this blog post and pick a number between 1, and 200.

2.) In the blog post, leave us your (1) Selected Number (2) Your Name + E-mail address so we know how to contact you

3.) UPDATE- Please also leave us your mailing postal/zip code in your reply. This will have to match that where we are shipping the order to. (see below for details)

How we pick a winner:
A random number between 1-200 will be picked on July 31st using Random.org, a random number generator. If a number that is given to us via Random.org isn't picked by a customer, we will redraw a new number until a winning number is found. In the event that 2 people have selected the same number, the person who picked that number first, will be the winner.

*Winners will be sent a random style of Organic Babylegs. Prizes are not substituteable for cash, or an alternative prize.
* Why are we asking for your postal/zip code? To keep the contest as fair as possible, we're asking that you leave us your zip code/postal code of where the prize is being shipped to, to help eliminate duplicate enteries and make the contest as fair as possible. The postal code of the winning entery must match that of the one left in your winning blog reply.

Web Sale!

We're hosting an amazing web sale for the month of August. Be sure to check out some amazing deals online that we have online! But hurry - they are while quantities last + once they are gone ... pooof! No more!

(Sale is online only)

Personalized Artwork at Dear-Born Baby!

Available at Dear-Born Baby you can now order Penny People's Personalized Alphabet Print! Super sweet for a Nursery, the print has been featured online on decor websites, and most recently it was featured in Pregancy Magazine as one of their top Alphabet Prints!

Don't live near the store? You can still order Penny People's Alphabet Print online at www.pennypeople.etsy.com however if you'd like to save on shipping costs, Dear-Born Baby is the place to go! Come into the store, place your order, and about 1 week later your print will be ready for picking up!

8x10 Print - $19.99 CDN
13x19 Print - $29.99 CDN

Prints are unframed, but they have designed the prints to fit into standard frame sizes, such as those found at IKEA.

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Available at Dear-Born Baby - 72 Doncaster Avenue, Thornhill, Ontario
905-881-3334

Floor Model Clearance Event On Now

Our Amazing Floor Model Sale is now going on at Dear-Born Baby....Yippeee! Don't miss out on our amazing savings like Strollers, Nursery Sets, Pack & Plays and more.

The items on sale are brand new but are floor models. What does that mean? We've used the items on the floor so that customers can test them out - sit in the gliders, see how comfy they are, maybe test out a stroller around the store. The items are as-is and final sales. (No exhanges or refunds.) Be sure to come into the store to see some of the amazing specials. The sale is in-store only, so you do have to come into the store to purchase.

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Location
72 Doncaster Avenue

Store Hours
Mon - Tues 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Wed - Fri 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Saturday - 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday - 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Introducing the Beaba Babycook

Let us preface this post by stating that we know what new or expecting Moms + Dads may be thinking when you see this - "Not another gadget for my kitchen!" And you may skip along in the blog to see our next product review - But let us asure you that you are going to LOVE the Beaba Babycook.

The BabyCook allows you to make your own healthy food for your baby - so skip the bottled premade jars from the grocery store, or at least substitute some pre-made every so often, with your own healthy organic food.

The first and foremost best thing about this machine is that it allows us to make our own baby food, so we know what is going into the meal that our child is eating. The machine itself is actually really quite nice looking and is super stylish - which isn't surprising as it is a European design! Cleanup is awesome - we can pop the bowl into the dishwasher after (bonus!) for a quick and easy cleanup in the kitchen. The fact that it's all simply one machine makes us more eager to actually use it, instead of us having to pull out a number of different machines from the kitchen which is time intensive, messy, and discouraging when we NEED to make some food for our little one.



The Beaba Babycook is a one-of-a-kind, patented compact countertop appliance that functions as a steamer, blender, warmer and defroster to prepare fresh, healthy meals for baby.

It starts by steam cooking vegetables, fruits and meats in less than 15 minutes, while preserver their vitamins and flavors.

It then purees and blends them to the desired consistency. Parents can also use the Babycook to quickly reheat or defrost precooked foods.

• Prepares fresh, healthful meals for baby.
• It comes with a 2½ - cup capacity bowl, cooking basket, spatula and recipe booklet.
• The bowl and basket are top-rack dishwasher safe.
• BPA Safety-Tested For babies 6-24 months. Winner of the 2008 JPMA Innovation

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Available at Dear-Born Baby for $239.99

Itzbeen Baby Care Timer

Organization is key for staying sane when a new little one comes into our lives. At Dear-Born Baby we carry a variety of organizational tools from books, to electronic timers like this, called the Itzbeen. We love the play on the function of the timer..."It's been..." since you last did something. Too cute!

This electronic baby care timer has been popular on our baby registries for new + expecting parents. The Itzbeen has four timers that count up with the touch of a button, and a host of other helpful features, all designed with the needs of a new parent in mind.

Available in-store and online at Dear-Born Baby.
$34.99 CDN

Madonna Rocks the Zoo Pack!

Madonna has been spotted toting the Skip Hop Dog Zoo Pack!
$24.99 CDN

Available in three styles

Medela Nursing Camisole Bamboo *Free Offer*

For a Limited Time Only, Purchase any Medela Nursing Camisole and receive a FREE 60pk of Medela Disposable Breast Pads. This promo is while supplies last. This is valid in store and online.

July Blog Contest

On the heels of having just announced our June Blog Contest Winner (Congratulations!), we're super excited to announce our July Blog Contest, open to all of our Blog readers who didn't get a chance to win the last time around. This prize is sooooo amazing!!!!



Enter to win a Health Pod Baby Journal!!

Now, if you don't know about this super amazing tool for parents, then let us direct you to this post, where we gush about it's amazing features.

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HOW TO ENTER THE CONTEST
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1.) Reply to this blog post and pick a number between 1, and 200.

2.) In the blog post, leave us your (1) Selected Number and (2) Your Name + E-mail address so we know how to contact you - or e-mail marketing@dearbornbaby.com with how we can contact you if you would prefer not to leave your e-mail address in the blog post. Remember - you DO have to reply to the blog post. (E-mailed enteries don't count)

How we pick a winner:
A random number between 1-200 will be picked on July 31st using Random.org, a random number generator. If a number that is given to us via Random.org isn't picked by a customer, we will redraw a new number until a winning number is found. In the event that 2 people have selected the same number, the person who picked that number first, will be the winner.

Ends July 31st. Open to US + Canadian Residents.