By IMI blog contributor, Amanda Hammond There is nothing quite like a baby’s cry. It gets the blood pumping, sharpens the mind and activates the stress response. Fight or flight? Neither are options as new parents. Dominic gave the impression he was going to be an easy baby for the first few weeks. Then the [...]
17
Nov
Accepting Dominic
Baby Planners, Bonding, Certified Baby Planner, colick, Maternity // No Comments
10
Nov
A Shout out for Dads- Keep Him Included in Your Pregnancy
Baby Planner Institute, Baby Planners, Dads, International Academy of Baby Planner Professionals, International Maternity Institute, Maternity Concierge // No Comments
By IMI blog contributor, Amanda Hammond As pregnant moms we tend to take charge of our bodies and our babies much like we are known for in our weddings. What can a man possibly know about prenatal yoga positions or birth classes? Will he even care if the baby carrier fits him? Here’s the thing- [...]
28
Sep
Empower Her! My Experiences with a Young Mother.
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Written by Amanda Hammond Hope has two beautiful daughters. Their names are anger and courage; anger at the way things are, and courage to see that they do not remain the way they are.” -Augustine Many of us share the preconceived notion that a pregnant teen would have no interest in knowing her birth options. [...]
17
Sep
Become a Certified Baby Planner & Launch a Successful Business
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Steps to Becoming a Certified Baby Planner [wp_twitter]If you are interested in starting a baby planning business, becoming a baby planner, or receiving support for your established baby planning business consider becoming certified: Certified Baby Planners are maternity consultants whose role extends beyond that of a typical baby planner/maternity concierge. By evaluating their clients specific [...]
by-Amanda Hammond, Ready or Not- A Baby Planning Service Dioxins Your average disposable diaper is that crisp white color because it is bleached with chlorine. The byproducts of this process are chemicals called dioxins. Dioxin exposure can, at the very least, cause skin reactions. At the worst, these chemicals disrupt our body systems and organ [...]
written by Amanda Hammond, Blog Contributer and BP in training Part One- What makes them so absorbent? Soft new skin, squinty eyes, little scrunchy faces- and lots of diaper changes. Lots. We all want to protect our newborns, our infants, our toddlers… you know, those of the “not potty trained yet” persuasion. We buy all [...]
01
Sep
Do Baby Planners Save Parents Money?
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By KIMBERLY PALMER With a new show on Bravo (Pregnant in Heels) and growing numbers setting up shop in cities and towns across the country, baby planners are getting a lot of attention these days. But do they end up saving expectant moms and dads money, as many of them say they do, or are [...]
04
Apr
International Baby Planners Day announced by the International Maternity Institute
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The Baby Planner Industry has come a long way and it’s time celebrate! In recognition of our expansion into 17 countries, along with additonal exciting events raising awareness about the baby planner industry, The International Maternity Institute and International Academy of Baby Planner professionals officially announces International Baby Planners Day on April 5th! Stay tuned for more details at [...]
11
Aug
BABY PLANNERS: PRICELESS ALLIES by Marie Rivera, Certified Baby Planner Graduate
Baby Planner Career, Baby Planners, Pregnancy // 1 Comment
There are many misconceptions about this new and emerging industry known as baby planning. One of the most popular misconceptions is that we are product experts and help you set up your registry. But really, for all that, why not just ask one of your female mommy friends, right? But let’s face it, she may [...]
16
Jul
Baby Planner Academy Teams Up with Green Irene to Offer a Comprehensive Greenproofing Certification program.
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The International Academy of Baby Planner Professionals has recently developed and launched the baby planner industry’s first and only greenproofing certification program and has teamed up with the only national Eco-Consulting firm, Green Irene.