Miracles do Happen!

December 31st, 2011

When you’re pregnant, a new word enters your vocabulary – swaddle. It’s a funny little word and everyone starts throwing it at you. If you take a taking care of baby class, you’ll discover it means to wrap your baby up like they’re in a strait jacket. In said class you’ll likely get a little demo and be forced to fumble around with a blanket to try it several times in front of complete strangers. You won’t give it much thought until one sleepless night just after your baby’s arrived, you find yourself at your wit’s end for how to calm your baby to sleep. Then a lightbulb goes off and you think, “Let’s swaddle this baby!”

You’ll discover babies love the comfort of being swaddled. It soothes and relaxes them. You will also discover swaddling is a very tricky science which requires the right equipment. If you use the wrong blanket, your squirmy baby will pull a Houdini and make their way out. There are lots of swaddling blankets out there but there’s only one we consider to be the best – The Miracle Blanket.

Reasons Why The Miracle Blanket Is THE Best Swaddle Blanket

  • Reduces fussiness allowing your baby to sleep better, deeper and longer (you, too!).
  • Comfortably fits your child for several months so you won’t have to purchase them with every little growth spurt.
  • The smart design makes it so your baby won’t squirm their way out of being swaddled.
  • Easy for parents to use with no buttons, velcro, straps, zippers or snaps.
  • Comforts baby as they transition from the cozy comfort of the womb into the outside world by mimicking many of the sensations of being in the womb.
  • Pediatricians, doulas and other professionals who work with babies rave about The Miracle Blanket.
  • As your baby grows, the blanket will loosen around the legs which is an intentional design feature to allow for proper development and movement of hip and knee joints.
  • Because each baby has their own opinion of how they like to be swaddled, The Miracle Blanket gives parents the option to swaddle their baby with or without their feet tucked inside the blanket.

So many Bellani families have discovered for themselves why this blanket is rightly named The Miracle Blanket. If you give one gift at a baby shower, this should be it! Just take a look at this video courtesy of the folks behind The Miracle Blanket. We’re pretty sure both baby and mom are very, very thankful to whoever gave them the blanket!

Demonstration Classes ahead

December 9th, 2011

I know many families are unsure of what class would be best for their little one. To help in making this decision Bellani is offering several demonstration classes at no charge to the community. Pre-registration is required and taken in person or over the phone only. Please feel free to call with any questions, 401-234-1279.

Kindermusik Village (for newborn through 18 month olds) Friday, December 16th at 9:45 am

Rock-a-Baby RI (for newborns through 4 years old) Thursday, December 22nd at 11:45 am

Little Van Gogh Art Class (for children 18 months – 3 years old) Thursday, January 5th at 10:30 am

Preschool Dance Class (for children 2.9 – 5 years old) Wednesday, January 4th at 9:30 am and Saturday, January 7th at 10:30 am

Dance Class (for children 18 months -2.9 years old) Wednesdays, January 4th at 10:30 am and Saturday, January 7th at 9:30 am

Tot Gym (for children 6-12 months) Saturday, January 7th at 11:30 am

 

 

 

25 Reasons to take a Child Development Class at Bellani

November 30th, 2011

1.  The instructors are super cool.
2.  You don’t have to be an artist, a singer or a yoga person – just a caregiver that wants to have fun with their baby!
3.  You need bright colored rooms to block out the gray – dismal winter.
4.  You enjoy watching your child try something new.
5.  You like having other caregivers around you – to listen and to support you.
6.  Having something to look forward to each week lightens the load of daily parenting duties – diapers, laundry, cooking, cleaning, diapers.
7.  You like to laugh.
8.  You like to tell others about all the little things your child is learning to do.
9.  Exposing your child to other children is sweet, hillarious and so important.
10.  Bellani has the feeling of home – filled with people that care and are so happy to see you.
11.  You love how each classes’ hello song makes you feel.
12.  Kelly (and Julie, Jen, Amanda) give advice and insight into any product in their store – a class and personal shopping assistants – yeah that works.
13.  We truly want to know you and your baby.
14.  Sometimes you want to go where everybody knows your name…and they are always glad you came.
15.  Your child is a sponge and wants/needs to experience new rhythms, places to crawl, colors, shapes and more!
16.  Winter is still here.
17.I f you are a member you get 10% off.
18. “Music is a valuable activity that contributes immensely to the development of a child.”
19.  Learning to be fit as a child = a fit adult later in life!
20.  “Participating in art activities helps children to gain the tools necessary for understanding human experience, adapting to and respecting others’ ways of working and thinking, developing creative problem-solving skills, and communicating thoughts and ideas in a variety of ways.”
21.  In Little Explorers they are moving their bodies, socializing and problem solving all in 45 minutes!
22.  Being part of community builds self-confidence.
23.  You and your child are not interrupted – truly a bonding time.
24.  Your only job is getting here – not even on time just in time.
25.  The instructors are super cool.

 

So what class will you be taking, the schedule is up and ready for registration!