"Before" services

Registry Assistance

Having trouble figuring out what to register for?

       We will provide a unique list featuring what you MUST HAVE, what you probably WILL WANT, what is NICE TO HAVE, and exactly when you will need these items.

    In addition, we can...

  • Accompany you to the store(s) to assist in item selection 
  • Provide complete registry setup (as you sit at home with your feet up)

Product Evaluations

House full of baby products and only 5 weeks along?

     We evaluate already purchased products to determine they are safe, worth the money, and right for your lifestyle. We'll help with...

  • Hand-me-downs galore
  • Grandma-to-be gone wild
  • "Nesting syndrome"
Product Recommendations

So many products, so little time...

      Based on an in-depth LIFESTYLE ASSESSMENT and our extensive research, we...

  • Assist in narrowing  the choices for Infant Car Seats, Strollers, High Chairs, Cribs, etc.
  • Accompany you to the store to provide product explanations and demonstrations

     DID YOU KNOW THERE ARE OVER 700 STROLLERS CURRENTLY ON THE MARKET?

Eco-Friendly Recommendations


Go Green!

    We have done the research on everything from cloth diapers to recycled flooring. You will receive a comprehensive list of green products and resources (local and internet). You take it from there.

Childcare

Hi Ho Hi Ho It's off to work we go

     Maternity leave is quickly coming to an end and you will soon be leaving little one in the hands of another. We'll help you find that perfect place for your little one to spend their days by...

  • Recommending reputable childcare facilities and nannies
  • Providing a comprehensive list of questions to ask while touring/interviewing childcare options
  • Having an experience Program Specialist accompany you while touring/interviewing

Carseat Inspection/Safety

     Safety first...

      Get that carseat inspected BEFORE baby comes home. We'll find you the closest inspection site to home or work

Recalls

     Better safe than sorry!

      1 year email subscription - you will receive weekly emails on all recalled infant/children's items including product numbers and what, if any, action should be taken

Nursery

     No eye for design or patience to read directions?

      Our services include furniture assembly to complete nursery design and setup

Shower Planning

     Too busy to plan that party?

      Let us help by...

  • Creating custom hand-made invitations
  • Catering
  • THE WHOLE BAMBINO: invites, food, games, and decorations

Informational Lists

     What to bring where?

      These unique lists will keep you prepared for those times you are expecting and those times you are not

  • Ideal diaper bag packing
  • Hospital bag necessities
  • Daddy hospital checklist

Literature

     The best books for...

  • Infants
  • Parents
  • Various ages
  • Infant info
© 2008, Linda Bauchwitz & Sarah Chambers
Before & After Baby Planning LLC* 6976 Timber Crest Dr.* Maple Grove * MN * 55311
Phone: (763) 494-3201    Fax: (763) 494-8426    Mobile: (763) 442-1817