As a proudly Canadian mama, I love finding and supporting other Canadian businesses. And if they’re local, even better! Yaya Baby is a local brick and mortar and online store based in North Vancouver, BC. With two little boys of her own, owner Janelle is a self-professed baby product addict. I asked Janelle to introduce herself and share a little bit of her philosophy and passion behind Yaya Baby.
Hiya! I’m Janelle, Super Picky Mom and Owner of Yaya Baby Boutique. I’m a mom to two little boys, aged 2.5 and 4.5 years old, and life is busy! When I’m not playing goalie or kissing boo-boos, I’m spending time with my other “baby” – my online and retail store, Yaya Baby. As a “mom” consumer I was constantly let down by bad quality, over-priced baby gear that I was told I “needed”. Now that I’ve tried so many products and finally found the best of the best, I love connecting with other moms and sharing my favourite mommy lifesavers – items that I consider to really be ESSENTIAL and that my family actually uses and loves. Every item at YayaBaby.ca has been given my personal Picky Mom Stamp of Approval, so that new moms know that what they’re getting is awesome.
Owning my own business is definitely challenging! I constantly feel pulled in multiple directions, needing more time for my business and wanting to spend more time with my kids. It’s hard work because the business is only as successful as what I put in to it, but I am finding it very exciting to learn new skills. I feel proud when I look at what I have created with my website and store front, and that part of my job is very satisfying, even when I feel stressed. And because I am so passionate about each product that I carry, it doesn’t often feel like work when I am talking to another family about how much I love these items and how they helped me as a mom.
What You’ll Find At Yaya Baby
EAT, SLEEP, and POOP is what babies do best, and Yaya Baby helps new parents stay focused on those essentials. No need to get overwhelmed by the insane amount of unnecessary gadgets out there. Check out their helpful list of Baby Essentials to see what you really need and what you can skip.
EAT – Tons of products to support breast-feeding moms, like nursing tank tops, reusable breast pads, nipple creams, breast milk freezer storage, pumping bras, and a gorgeous locally made bamboo nursing scarf and tee.
SLEEP – We swear by the stretchy Woombie swaddle, a white noise rain machine, plus the GroClock for toddlers.
POOP – We only carry one brand of cloth diapers – AppleCheeks, because they are that amazing. Superior quality and performance, made in Canada, versatile and adorable!
WASH – With Delish Naturals, Earth Mama Angel Baby and Laundry Tarts products your whole family will be sparkly clean and feeling pampered.
WEAR – Our favourite baby-wearing accessories are a Sling Sisters Organic Cotton Wrap and the Tula Baby Carrier (coming soon!).
Yaya Baby offers a gift registry for moms-to-be to help them get set up with the basics instead of getting a bunch of well-meaning, but let’s face it – useless – baby shower gifts. Everyone loves to give gifts that people appreciate and with the Yaya Baby shower registry, everyone is happy!
Want to learn more about cloth diapering? Yaya Baby also hosts free cloth diaper workshops several times a month. Where were they when I first started out?! Mark your calendar for the next cloth diaper workshop on Saturday, April 26, at 10:30. You can register via their Facebook Events Page.
AppleCheeks Cloth Diapers in “Love Happens”
Yaya Baby only carries Janelle’s favourite cloth diapers, AppleCheeks. I recently reviewed an AppleCheeks cloth diaper, and they’re one of my favourites too! Not long ago AppleCheeks released a new limited edition print – Love Happens – and we thought it would be nice to show it off a little.
Love Happens is a gorgeous pinky lavender colour with birds, bees, flowers, and apple slices in pink, lavender, magenta, and contrasting black. For those of you familiar with Winging It, it’s the same print in a new beautiful colour palette.
And here’s Love Happens on the bum.
This is my favourite print so far from AppleCheeks. I love the beautiful colours, and I’d absolutely put this on a little boy too.
Connect
Connect with Yaya Baby on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for the latest news, specials, and fun contests. If you’re in the neighbourhood, come on by the store at 67 Lonsdale Avenue (at the In Good Company Cooperative Shop) in North Vancouver.
Shop
Visit Yaya Baby and browse their collection of Picky Mom Approved baby gear. Yaya Baby offers FREE shipping on orders over $99 and FREE local pickup.
Want to Win?
Come back tomorrow when you could win an AppleCheeks Microterry Little Bundle of your own in the Great Canadian Cloth Diaper Giveaway Hop. (And yes, that includes Love Happens!)
Disclosure: I received a sample item for review purposes. All opinions expressed are completely honest and my own, based on my personal experience. Your experience may differ.
A carrier would be great!
I’d LOVE to try an Applecheeks Diaper. I have yet to try one.
would love to try Yaya Baby’s body butter and body wash
I would love to try a TULA carrier, I have heard great things about them!
I’d like to try an applecheeks diaper
Definitely would love to try a Tula from them!
Love that grow clock!
I would love to try a lunch punch!
I’d like to try the delish yum yum butter.
I would love to try the laundry tarts – they sound amazing 🙂
I would love to try the apple cheeks diapers…lots of moms rave about them but i have yet to try one myself
Haven’t got any AppleCheeks before… would love to try them!
i would love the little green pouch
An applecheeks diaper!
Brand new to clothing diapering, would love to try an Applecheeks cloth diaper!
I want some of that Be Knotty Muscle Rub! My back is all kinds of out of whack and man anything that helps is heavenly!
I’ve been dying to give a Tula a try.
I would love to try a Tula carrier!
Some Luna pads might be nice.
I would like to try the mango mama bump butter!
I would love one of the Hotties Hot Water Bottles. The diaper clutch is super cute too! And of course, all the AppleCheeks!
ATULA carrier would be fantastic.
I need some nursing tanks for the summer!
I would love to try the naked nursing tank.
Love the Applecheeks and Tula!
I’ve heard so much about the gro clock!
I’d love to try a Tula!
I really want to try an Applecheeks diaper, and also shop around here for some new nursing bras. I only have one!
Would love to try the organic cotton wrap baby carrier
I definitely need a couple of those Naked Nursing Tanks – they’re so versatile! I also love the idea of the Gro Clock ~ how clever!!!
Would love to try your homedics sound spa.
carrier!!
I would like to have the chance to try an Applecheeks diaper.
I’d love to try a nursing tank.
would love to get a tula!!!
Ive always wanted to try Delish’s Raspy Butter
I’d also love more Undercover Mama nursing tanks! Those are the best!
I’d love to try an Applecheeks diaper. I hear great things about them, but I haven’t been able to try them for myseld yet.
I’m excited to visit your store when I visit my inlaws this summer! I see a few of my favourite products on your list so I’m keen to see what else you’ve got :). Love love love my Applcheeks!
I would love to try the GroClock once my son is older! Such a cool concept!
I’d love to try mama cloth, luna pads!
A Tula!
Tula!!
I would love a groclock !
I would love a Tula!
The Lunch Punch sandwich cutters look fun!
I would love a Tula! 🙂