Ever since my son decided to come out 5 weeks early, he’s been on the small side. In fact, he falls below the weight curves (though he’s at 22% on the height curve – he’ll just be a skinny tall model, very much unlike his mother). So we spoke to a pediatric nutritionist, who recommended [...]
Entries from November 16th, 2009
Playground Review: Ocean View Park, Albany
November 13th, 2009 · 1 Comment · Parks/Playgrounds, Toddlers
Given all the appealing features of Ocean View Park in Albany, it seems very under-utilized, even during prime pre-nap weekday hours. Possibly this is because it is hard to find. Here are my guaranteed no fail park finding instructions: Go to the Target in Albany (oh, come on…if you are a parent, you’re always going [...]
Tags:Albany·Aletheia·disturbingly clean restrooms·picnic·Target
when in danger, when in doubt, run in circles, scream and shout!
November 10th, 2009 · 1 Comment · Food, Recalls
Are you an urban parent with a public transportation optimized lightweight stroller? Are you a foodie parent who insists on seasoning their kid’s vegetables with a vinaigrette instead of good old fashioned ranch dressing? If so, you need to panic, because… All MacLaren strollers manufactured over the past ten years are being recalled for severing [...]
Perry’s Pumpkin Patch – Fremont, CA
November 6th, 2009 · 1 Comment · Activities, Holidays
Baby’s first Halloween will be spent out of the country this year. We’ll be in Hong Kong, and it seems that the only places that really celebrate Halloween in Hong Kong are bars. I don’t think we’ll be doing any trick-o-treating this year. Also, I don’t think pumpkin patches are all too popular in Hong [...]
Tags:Halloween·Karen·pumpkin patch
Activity Review – Point Isabel
November 3rd, 2009 · 1 Comment · Activities, Babies, Kids, Toddlers
The intersection of the 80 and the 580 with Central Avenue in Richmond is where you will find Costco, a tile outlet, and a couple of warehouses selling decorative rocks and gravel. However, in this unlikely area you will also find picnic areas, wetlands, a dog park, and a wonderful paved trail along the Bay [...]
Tags:Aletheia·dog park·Point Isabel·Richmond·stroller friendly·trail