Parent Resources
For new moms with a baby/babies under 12 months of age or if you have recently moved to a new home - A FREE package filled with gifts, samples, gift certificates and information from our business sponsors. To sign up for your basket, please visit:Welcome WagonMama Bear Home - Drop in Daycare. 201 Begg Crescent.Tues-Sat.4-9:30p.m. Bookings are taken one day in advance by calling 665-1117. Run by a mother of two with First Aid/CPR/AED, Baby sign language and familiarity with the Adlerian society. For more information visit Mama Bear Home
Breastfeeding Classes - offered monthly through "Living Skies, Living Milk". Sessions are $120.00. Call 306-612-2297 for more information or to register.
Single Parent Meetup Group - Meet ups in Saskatoon for single parents and their children. For more information click Single Parent Meetup
Free Breastfeeding / Weighing Clinic - Tuesday afternoons a Buttons n' Bows Boutique on 102nd St. in Sutherland.
Support Groups Breastfeeding Support, Postpartum Depression, phone number and we blinks to "help" sites, Childbirth Classes, Doulas and more.
Licensed Childcare Providers in Saskatoon
Call: 306-933-6071 to request a listing or click the link to view it on-line. The listing changes frequently so it's best to get a list close to when you need care.
Saskmom.com A great resource with all sorts of information at your fingertips. Includes a listing of activities you can do with your baby (365, so you can fill a year!), local events, resources for new parents. Click the link to visit the site.
Canadian Mother Resource Inc. Join this group on-line to receive free samples ranging from baby food, disposable diapers, RESP info, info to help you fill out your child tax credit forms and much more. Samples are mailed straight to your house.
Child Fitness Tax Credit Information Click the link for information on a tax credit of up to $500.00 that you can receive, using receipts from 2007, in 2008 when you file your 2007 tax receipts. Start saving those receipts now!
Saskatoon Newcomers Club - If you have recently moved to the city or have lived here for 3 years or less, this is the Club for you! We get together at various restaurants for dinners once a month, including guest speakers and door prizes. Also for lunches, coffee, cards, book club, wine & cheese, mom's & tot's group, Saturday breakfasts, and much more. Phone 668-8131 for more information.
Certified Doula (birth coach) - Sunava Peever, R.M.T with 17 years experience in prenatal/postpartum care and infant massage. Click the link for e-mail address.
Midwives in Saskatchewan Click the link to find info on midwifery and doula support in Saskatchewan.
Curbside RecyclingI love this program. They pick up everything from newspapers, box board, cardboard, paper, tin cans, plastic bags, aluminum foil, wire coat hangers, and more. The price is very reasonable and it saves you having to run to the recycling bins. They take stuff that is not acceptable at the recycling depots as well such as yogurt containers, plastic bags, and aluminum foil. You just leave your bins outside and someone comes and collects your recycling once every two weeks.
Feeding Your Baby Learn when to start your child on solids, what solids to give, and try out some easy home made baby food recipes.
Natural Remedies To problems or discomfort experienced during pregnancy.
Measurement Converter I don't "do" kilograms for weight or cm's for height but my doctors office does. I have used this converter many times to understand what my child really does weigh, or how tall she is.
Cravings Carries cloth diapers by Bummis, Mother-ease, and Bum Genius, if you are interested in cloth over disposable. Located at 105-2100 8th St. E. (8th and Preston behind the Bank of Montreal).
HEALTHLINE1-877-800-0002 - This is a free service in which you can call a nurse directly if you have any medical concerns. The nurse will ask you a series of questions then give you a recommendation. The nurse can advise you on how to treat the problem yourself, to see your family physician, or if a visit to the emergency room is necessary. If you have a medical emergency, call 9-1-1 as Healthline does not deal with emergency situations.
Parent Talk - a program for parents where you bring your baby with you and meet once a week and just talk about anything involving having a new baby in the house. Offered through through various churches and libraries (including the Alice Turner & Rusty MacDonald branch libraries). Call the library to see when they are offering the program.
Buckle Up Baby Program (Sask. Abilities Council)- Offers the rental of safety approved infant car seats up to 20lbs (approx. 8 months)at a cost of only $45.00, of which $35.00 is refunded to you upon return of the car seat. For more information call: 653-1694 or click the link to e-mail the Abilities Council directly.
Baby Item Rentals - Car Seats, Strollers, Cribs and more. Call 382-5026 for more information.
Medela Breast Pump Rental - Cravings Maternity & Baby is now an official Medela Breast Pump Rental Station. They rent the hospital-grade Symphony pumps. 8th St. and Preston, behind the Bank of Montreal. Call 477-8200 for more information.
Car Seat Clinics Click the link to see a listing of car seat clinics. Unfortunately this listing is not just the Saskatoon area. I regularly post the Saskatoon clinics on the "Current Events" section of this site.
Sitz Bath What is it, and why is it beneficial? How do I do it?
Cloth Diaper and Diaper Cover Patterns
4 different styles of cloth diapers that you can make on your own! FREE patterns!
Movies for Mommies Private screening for parents at the Rainbow Cinemas on Thursdays at 1:00p.m. Cost: $6.00. Access to bottle warmer, change table and free wipes. If your kid cries or makes a scene, it's not a big deal as all the kids there will do that at some point. Moms can feel free to openly breast feed in the theatre. Check the MFM web site or get on their mailing list to be kept up to date on what is going on.
Stars and Strollers Private movie screening for parents with young children or babies - If your kid cries or makes a scene, it's not a big deal as all the kids there will do that at some point. Moms can feel free to openly breast feed in the theatre. There is a change table with free diapers and wipes just outside the door for your convenience. Matinee prices apply. Movies are every second Tuesday at the Centre Cinema Downtown (Galaxy)1:00p.m. Click the link then scroll down to the bottom of the page to see what is playing and on what date.
The Fun Factory Is an indoor playground with ball pits, slides, toys, a concession, video games, party rooms, lazer tag, and more. There is a separate area for children under 2 years old, with age appropriate activities. Children under 1 are admitted at no cost, when accompanied by an adult (adults do not pay admission either, unless they are playing lazer tag.) Located at 1633c Quebec Avenue.
Co-op Kids Club - Visit any Co-op location and fill out a registration form. Your child will receive a card in the mail which you show to someone in every dept. to receive a free goody. Meat dept. gives free jerky, bakery, a cookie, customer service, a small toy, pharmacy, a band aid, and more. Best for kids over 1 (free cookie). Makes life a little less stressful when you are doing your grocery shopping if your child is quietly eating a cookie.
Homemade Maya-Style Baby Sling This sling is really diverse. You can carry a child many different ways with it and have your hands free for other things. It's really easy to make, and can fit any body type. They are designed to carry children up to 50lbs. To make one yourself, click HERE
Other Types of Baby Slings For you to Make
A variety for you to chose from.
Homemade Baby Wipes
Ingredients:
- 1 cylinder shaped plastic container
- 1 roll of paper towels
- 2 C Boiling Water
- 1 TBSP. Baby Bath
- 1 ½ TBSP. Baby Oil
Cut the roll of paper towels in half (cross wise) with a knife, serrated works best. Remove the card board from the middle. Place your paper towels in the container (cut side down). Mix the baby bath and baby oil with the boiling water. Stir well. Pour the mixture over the paper towels in the container.
Homemade Diaper Rash Ointment
Ingredients:
1 tsp mineral oil
2 tsp cornstarch
2 tsp zinc oxide ointment
2 tsp triple antibiotic ointment
(optional for yeast infection) 2 tsp Lotrimin A/F ointment
Directions:
Mix oil and cornstarch until a suspension is formed. Add ointments and mix well. Place in container with lid. Apply with cotton swab.