Things to Consider Before Visiting a Baby Store in Vancouver
Posted by Active Baby Canadian Online Baby Store on 2019 Jun 17th
One especially fun part about becoming parents is being able to go out and shop for all the things you will need and want for your little one. There are so many adorable outfits, toys, and necessities that it can be difficult to choose what to buy, making going over budget a constant worry. In addition to the cost, there are some other things that also need to be kept in mind, so here are some other things that you should consider before heading to a baby store in Vancouver.
Skin and Hair Care
Baby skin is delicate and has different needs from your own. While we all like to look for bargains, we also need to be sure that we are buying products suitable for baby’s skin. Many parents will go for the large, well-known brands, but other, lesser-known brands can be just as good, and in some cases, may be more appropriate for your child if they have special needs. A little research goes a long way. Always feel free to ask for advice in store.
At Active Baby, we take your baby’s skin very seriously. That is why we carry only natural, healthy skincare products, including K’pure, So Luxury, Honest, and Think Baby.
Bedding
You may have an old crib that has been in the family for some time, but you need to be sure that it meets modern safety standards and is in good condition. Regulations have changed since today’s parents were little, and even if bedding has been kept in immaculate condition, it may not be considered suitable anymore.
Proper bedding, like Little Unicorn and Loulou Lollipop that you can find at Active Baby, will ensure that your child sleeps comfortably, and it will also allow you to rest easy knowing that they are safe.
Furniture
No, we don’t mean tables and chairs for your little one, though that will come soon enough. In this case, we mean furniture for your child’s room, such as that perfect rocking chair for nursing in. Do you have a theme in mind for your child’s room? Will you be looking for a mix of bright colours? Do you want something with familiar characters?
Choosing the right furniture for your child’s room can create a wonderful ambience and make spending time in there even more pleasurable.
Other Nursery Decor
Comfortable, attractive furniture is certainly part of your child’s room, but what about the other decor? Decorating your child’s nursery is a fun and exciting way to prepare for baby’s arrival. Whether you go for blue skies and fluffy white clouds, rainbows, animals, cartoon characters, or something else entirely, this is a great way to personalize baby’s room and give it some character.
While many parents like to paint, if you are not feeling artistic, you can find wall decals to give the room a pleasing, easy-to-change look.
Strollers
Strollers are an important purchase for most parents. With so many makes and models to choose from, you may quickly feel overwhelmed, but some of the factors to keep in mind are whether you will be using it for future children as well and will the next child come soon enough that both will use the stroller at the same time? Where will you be using it: in crowded shopping malls, or out for a jog in the park? Do you need something that makes travel convenient?
Looking for quality strollers? We carry a wide selection of all your favourites, including Bugaboo, Thule, Nuna, and Silver Cross (coming soon).
While you are shopping for strollers, don’t forget to check out our fabulous car seats too! We have all the trusted brands in the business, from Clek and Cybex to Nuna and Diono.
It can (and should) be exciting to head out to the baby store, but as with any important purchases, doing a bit of research will help immensely when it comes to making your purchases, especially given how easy it can be to buy something simply because it is cute and appealing.
Feel free to ask us questions about your planned purchases for baby and child. At Active Baby, we love to help, and we have lots of experience!
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