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Tips, Trends & Advice

Looking for a little expert advice on everything from livening up their room to preparing for that new arrival?

Here you will find all sorts of great advice, information and resources. It's also full of amazing websites that every parent will want to bookmark.

Here are a few things to consider:

1. Where Do You Live?

2. How Do You Get Around?

3. What Sort Of Vehicle Do You Drive?

4. How Often Do You Anticipate Folding Your Stroller To Put It In Your Vehicle?

5. How many stairs (if any) to the front door?

6. Where Will You Store Your Stroller?

7. Will You Need To Fold Your Stroller For Storage?

8. How Do You Like To Spend Your Free Time?

9. How Would You Describe Your Personal Style?

10. What's The Most You Will Spend On A Stroller?

Once you have answered these questions the best idea is to take a trip to Kids at Home to discuss with our knowledable associates what is the best fit for you and your family.

A stroller is one of the most important baby gear items a new parent needs.

May's need to know...How to Decorate on a budget

So you want to decorate your child’s room, but an interior decorator isn’t in the budget and ordering an entire room isn’t feasible either. There are plenty of unique and inexpensive ways to create a fantasy room for your child, and the first step in your planning is to pick a theme

Theme

While determining the theme seems like the easy part, it is worth taking some time to think about. Selecting characters like Power Rangers are fine, but consider that three months from now your child may demand Scooby Doo and you’ll have an ongoing battle about how you just redecorated. Three months is forever to a young child! Think about using color palettes as a theme, rather than specific characters. “Primary colors” can be a theme, with wall hangings, curtains and comforters to match. Or try a topic that can grow with your child. For examples, a room done in a “Jungle” theme can work all the way from a nursery into a room for a 9-year-old child.

Walls

Once your theme is chosen, it’s time to start decorating. The four walls of the bedroom are empty canvases for your creativity. Some simple but impressive decorating techniques can turn plain walls into works of art. A solid color of paint can go a long way in changing a blah white room into a cheery environment. Chalkboard paint is a fun way to add a special touch to a child's room where reminders and notes can be displayed. It can be painted on top of the background paint, or covered with the same color as the background to blend in. Chalkboard paint paint can be found at Kids at Home and most large home improvement stores in the paint aisle.

Furniture

Children's furniture is the most expensive part of the decor, and it can be easier on your pocketbook if you plan ahead. For example, bunk beds are a great option for people who are short on space and need children to share rooms. But consider that many kids outgrow twin sized beds by their teen years, so maybe a full or even queen sized bed is a better buy if you are able to accomodate it in the space.

June's need to know...the Handysitt!

The minui HandySitt seating system for kids 7 months — 5 years old is made up of two separately sold parts. When combined, the minui HandySitt Chair and Portable Seat form a freestanding high chair. When detached, the Chair is a seat for older kids and a sturdy step stool, and the Portable Seat is ideal for taking to restaurants or grandma’s house.

The top part, our Portable Seat folds flat so it’s easy to store or travel with. Hide it in a closet or car trunk, hang it on a wall, or stuff it in a suitcase. Folded, it measures 21.5″ × 3.5″ × 12.5″, and at 5lbs is the world’s most compact high chair.

July's need to know... The pefect picnic

The beautiful days of summer have arrived!

It’s time to get outside!

Do you like to bask in the sun while having picnics with your children and friends? Of course you do! Has moist grass ever soaked your clothes or spoiled your food? What about those spilled drinks, which cause of huge mess on traditional picnic blankets? Now, you don’t have to let a blanket dictate the outcome of your summer days by ruining your well-planned picnics!

If you answered yes, to any of the above questions; The Essentials Blanket by JJ Cole is for you! With its durable and waterproof outer shell, you can have your picnic, anywhere you wish, without a bother. It is perfect for the park, the beach and even sporting events as a stadium blanket! Its inner liner is soft to the touch and wipes clean with ease!

The Essentials Blanket comes in three different colours and patterns, is compact when folded, has a detachable carry strap and is machine washable!

What more could you want from your picnic blanket? So, don’t hesitate any longer! Enjoy the rest of your summer with a JJ Cole Essentials Blanket!

By making a smart investment on your outdoor accessories and buying a reliable picnic blanket your outdoor dining will never again become a disaster!