Yaya Baby Education

15/08/2017

Sometimes anxiety manifests as stress, which manifests as anger. You aren’t angry at your kids. You’re terrified.

07/08/2017

How's the summer vacay going?

12/07/2017

“I find that I become one of two moms when my children are upset. I’m either Mary Poppins -- kind, loving, patient -- or I’m completely intolerant and prone to

10/07/2017

New on YouTube: How to wear two babies! This skill can really come in handy if you have two little ones to care for at the same time! This video shows how to wear a toddler on back with a Soft Structured Carrier and a newborn (or any age baby) on front with a Stretchy Wrap. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cBD0rt8Bavw

09/06/2017

Bored of the usual way to tie your stretchy wrap? Try this fun variation and make sure to have it nice and snug. Baby should be in the same position 10 minutes after you've tied. The slip knot makes this carry easy to tighten.

14/05/2017

04/05/2017

When we read that 74 percent of moms admit to swearing in front of their kids, our first thought was, "Holy sh*t — what the f*ck do the other 26 percent of moms do?!"

When we read that 74 percent of moms admit to swearing in front of their kids, our first thought was, "Holy sh*t — what the f*ck do the other 26

09/03/2017

So proud to be a Certified Babywearing Educator trained by the lovely Joanna at the Center for Babywearing Studies. :)

Our next feature is Joanna McNeilly of Center for Babywearing Studies

Joanna McNeilly began her babywearing adventure like so many others: with a baby who didn’t want to be put down. Before she knew it she was co-owner of New York City's premier babywearing store with Bianca Fehn. Because she was eager to show parents the wonderful world of babywearing Joanna decided to study with the world-renowned Die Trageshule Dresden. Joanna was able to imagine a future of babywearing consultants working together across North America, with similar positive and inclusive philosophies all dedicated to empower caregivers as she was. This future was realized in 2011 when Joanna created Center for Babywearing Studies

Joanna has created a unique curriculum using all she's learned about people, about babywearing and even about sales. Joanna hopes that those who take her course will enable caregivers to find the "Ah-ha" moment in regards to carrying their child. Joanna also launched her own conference in April of 2016, the Bond Conference. This conference brings together all the parties involved in interactions with new families and explores how to incorporate the newest research into the practitioner's work and additionally have the researchers hear how the practical world actually implements their work and for them to better understand the real-life scenarios of new families. She is one of the founding members of BCIA and has worked on the ASTM sling standard which creates consumer safety specifications for sling carriers. Besides her children, her biggest accomplishment is having trained so many wonderful and talented babywearing consultants.

03/03/2017

Please check your date serial numbers on your oball rattles. This is a product that has been sold at Yaya Baby over the last few years.

http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2017/62292r-eng.php

This recall involves Oball Rattles models 81031 and 81548 available in pink, blue, green, purple and orange. The balls have 28 finger holes and measure approximately 10.2 centimetres (four inches) in diameter. Embedded in the rattles are a clear plastic disc with all orange beads and two clear plas...

02/03/2017

The struggle is real!!!

26/02/2017

Hiya! The Yaya Baby shop is now closed! I'm sad in some ways, but relieved and excited at the same time. It was heartwarming to see everyone who stopped by this month to say goodbye. It reminded me of all the reasons why I loved having the store and am grateful to have met so many amazing moms and your adorable families. Special thanks to Leah, Fauve, Tania and Shannon and my husband for your ongoing support. Thank you for the amazing ride the last 5 years and I look forward to seeing what's to come. Stay tuned - I do have a little something I've been working on, as I know I can't sit still for long!💜

25/02/2017

Our Last Day Open is today! 35% OFF EVERYTHING - http://eepurl.com/cDJtwL

25/02/2017

Last day tomorrow!! We'll be open 10-2 with 35% off everything that remains!

20/02/2017

I'll be at the shop today 9:15-10:45 (Monday) and Tuesday from 9:30-2:30! There are still some great products left, and lots of retail display things too.

17/02/2017

I'll be at the shop today from 9:30-3:30! Here are some pictures of all the stock that is left. 25% off everything!

14/02/2017

I'll be at the store 10-2:30 today! All remaining stock is still 25% off, plus all fixtures, furniture, baskets and office supplies are for sale!

Some examples of what's left:
1 Tula standard coast rain
1 chimparoo trek and mei tai
3 boba wraps
6 Sakura Bloom Linen Ring Slings
2 Wrapsody Breeze and hybrids
3 uppymama woven wraps
1 uppymama mei tai
AppleCheeks covers size 1 and 2
And lots more things with 1 left!

Stop by for some great deals!

06/02/2017

I GET to. Powerful words.

Sometimes looking at things from a different perspective helps immensely.

Let's be honest. We love our kids to pieces, right? But parenting is exhausting – especially when we add in sports, extracurricular activities, family o

04/02/2017

The snow continues to fall, and while it's beautiful to look at, it's not so lovely to drive in. Stay home and enjoy your Saturday! The shop will be closed today.

Hours next week are:
Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri: 10am-4pm
Fri 7-9pm
Saturday 9am-4pm

See you then!

04/02/2017

The outpouring of love and support after my announcement today has been overwhelming. Thank you for your emails, facebook messages and texts. It is so amazing to remember all the people I have met over the years and I am feeling so blessed by your kind words and support. 💜

Please read this important announcement from Yaya Baby Boutique & Education.

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The Next Chapter

It’s a bit scary, but the next chapter isn’t written yet. Not even an outline. What I do know is that over the last several months I have had some clarity about my business.

I have decided to close the Yaya Baby store.

Whew! It took me a long time to come around to that idea.

I've been hanging on because there really are so many things that I love about the store. Mostly, I love meeting people and genuinely helping families. I really tried to love the rest of it, but the many stressful sides of small business ownership have finally made me realize that it is time for this chapter to be complete. The best part has been the dear friendships that I have made - friendships that I know will last a lifetime, and I’m grateful to have met so many special people. There was also a sense of pride and validation every time I helped a family find the perfect carrier to make their lives easier and see their confidence as parents increase. And, ohhhh... all the adorable babies!!! While running Yaya Baby has been challenging, it has also been extremely rewarding.

Over the last 5 years, I’ve given a lot of time, as well as emotional and mental energy to this business and am feeling like my values and priorities are shifting. Time is precious. Kids are only young for a short time. I know that’s cliché but I already feel like I have missed so much over the last 5 years, especially this last year, and I don’t want to regret it any further. I started Yaya Baby when Rory was only 2 months old, and now he’s a bright and spunky Kindergartener. Where has the time gone? I’ve been trying to balance being a mom with owning a business and not feeling 100% successful with either, and feeling constantly pulled in two directions.

I could also write an entire post about the challenges of running a small business and all the outside factors that contributed to my decision to close, but I’m not going to do that today. Instead, I want to express my deepest gratitude to everyone who has supported me over the last 5 years. You followed me through our various locations, told your friends about the shop, spent your hard earned dollars online or in the store, and I greatly appreciate it. I hesitated with my decision to close because I didn’t want to disappoint all of you who have stuck by me and been so supportive. So I thank you, and will carry that feeling of support with me as I move in to the next phase of my life.

Our families’ number one priority at this time is to simplify our lifestyle. Reduce stressors. Be present. Make time. Minimize our possessions and our demanding schedules to make time for more. More fun. More friends. More family. More soccer games. More school field trips. More… options. When looking at what stays and what goes, the store is anything but simple.

What I do know is that I am still passionate about Babywearing and Cloth Diapers, and I love working with families. After taking some time off to focus on my family and my health, I’ll reassess the option to teach classes and offer private appointments and explore different options that are more in alignment with my family’s values and our desire for this more simplistic lifestyle. I already have some really exciting prospects for new class locations!

Save the date for an evening shopping clearance party next Friday, February 10th from 7-9pm, and what's left will be available Saturday the 11th from 9-4. There are also baby wearing, cloth diaper and car seat classes still running throughout February.

Usually I like to have a firm plan, but for once I’m ok with seeing what happens, and am even kind of excited. You know that feeling when you have a tough decision to make but once you finally do, a huge wave of relief floods over you? Then you know you’ve made the right decision. It’s not easy, but it’s right.

xo,

Janelle

03/02/2017

Please read this important announcement from Yaya Baby Boutique & Education.

******************************************

The Next Chapter

It’s a bit scary, but the next chapter isn’t written yet. Not even an outline. What I do know is that over the last several months I have had some clarity about my business.

I have decided to close the Yaya Baby store.

Whew! It took me a long time to come around to that idea.

I've been hanging on because there really are so many things that I love about the store. Mostly, I love meeting people and genuinely helping families. I really tried to love the rest of it, but the many stressful sides of small business ownership have finally made me realize that it is time for this chapter to be complete. The best part has been the dear friendships that I have made - friendships that I know will last a lifetime, and I’m grateful to have met so many special people. There was also a sense of pride and validation every time I helped a family find the perfect carrier to make their lives easier and see their confidence as parents increase. And, ohhhh... all the adorable babies!!! While running Yaya Baby has been challenging, it has also been extremely rewarding.

Over the last 5 years, I’ve given a lot of time, as well as emotional and mental energy to this business and am feeling like my values and priorities are shifting. Time is precious. Kids are only young for a short time. I know that’s cliché but I already feel like I have missed so much over the last 5 years, especially this last year, and I don’t want to regret it any further. I started Yaya Baby when Rory was only 2 months old, and now he’s a bright and spunky Kindergartener. Where has the time gone? I’ve been trying to balance being a mom with owning a business and not feeling 100% successful with either, and feeling constantly pulled in two directions.

I could also write an entire post about the challenges of running a small business and all the outside factors that contributed to my decision to close, but I’m not going to do that today. Instead, I want to express my deepest gratitude to everyone who has supported me over the last 5 years. You followed me through our various locations, told your friends about the shop, spent your hard earned dollars online or in the store, and I greatly appreciate it. I hesitated with my decision to close because I didn’t want to disappoint all of you who have stuck by me and been so supportive. So I thank you, and will carry that feeling of support with me as I move in to the next phase of my life.

Our families’ number one priority at this time is to simplify our lifestyle. Reduce stressors. Be present. Make time. Minimize our possessions and our demanding schedules to make time for more. More fun. More friends. More family. More soccer games. More school field trips. More… options. When looking at what stays and what goes, the store is anything but simple.

What I do know is that I am still passionate about Babywearing and Cloth Diapers, and I love working with families. After taking some time off to focus on my family and my health, I’ll reassess the option to teach classes and offer private appointments and explore different options that are more in alignment with my family’s values and our desire for this more simplistic lifestyle. I already have some really exciting prospects for new class locations!

Save the date for an evening shopping clearance party next Friday, February 10th from 7-9pm, and what's left will be available Saturday the 11th from 9-4. There are also baby wearing, cloth diaper and car seat classes still running throughout February.

Usually I like to have a firm plan, but for once I’m ok with seeing what happens, and am even kind of excited. You know that feeling when you have a tough decision to make but once you finally do, a huge wave of relief floods over you? Then you know you’ve made the right decision. It’s not easy, but it’s right.

xo,

Janelle

03/02/2017

Looks like Snowmageddon has returned to Vancouver, but snow tires have not. Hubby said cars have been abandoned on the roads and most people are sliding all over the place. So, the shop will be closed today, as it's a bit treacherous to drop all the kids off at their daycares and schools with all the white stuff still coming down. Darn groundhog!

02/02/2017

Babywearing for the win!

Did you know? Babies who are carried regularly cried 43% less overall + 54% less during evening hours ✨✨✨

02/02/2017

The Happy Mat is made from high-quality silicone that is non-toxic, PVC, BPA and phthalate free! It also suctions directly to the table and is essentially impossible to knock over

EzPz Mat – Happy Mat – Happy Bowl Silicone Dish and Placemat As Seen on TheBabyGuyNYC Introducing the all-in-one plate + placemat – The /...

30/01/2017

The Yaya Baby store will be closed on Tuesday, January 31st, as I'm joining my son's class on a special field trip. 💜 My apologies for the inconvenience and we'll be open again Wednesday morning at 10am!

26/01/2017

Alright guys the AppleCheeks Unicornucopia diaper covers are almost all gone we have 1 One-Size and 3 Size One covers left! 🦄

AppleCheeks didn’t invent cloth diapering. They simply perfected it. AppleCheeks covers feature a unique envelope design, similar to a pocket diaper, but with NO /...

23/01/2017

It is as it sounds: Like a kangaroo's pouch, mothers hold their naked newborns on their bare chest for the first few hours of life.

19/01/2017

Today needs a rainbow 🌈🌧

19/01/2017

The Boba Mini Doll Carrier is a wonderful gift for an older sibling who can be just like mom or dad babywearing or a child who just will not be without their doll or stuffy (also less chances of their doll being left behind somewhere)
Find them in-store or online!

Boba Mini – Doll Carrier The Boba Mini Toy and Doll Baby Carrier with Style When your youngster is old enough to /...