Kids Dallas - March 16, 2009

Stand and Deliver

2009 Maternity Guide

You’re not the type to take things lying down, but preparing to rent out the guest room has you floored. Relax — just take it step by step.

Step One: Primp
Babybliss has added stylish maternity garb from favorite labels like Rachel Pally and J Brand (6721 Snider Plaza; 469-232-9420). Enhance that pregnancy glow with ZaSpa’s mommy-to-be treatments. Choose from a Sleeping Beauty facial, a Who’s Your Daddy prenatal massage, or a Bun in the Oven body wrap (Hotel ZaZa, 2332 Leonard Street; 214-468-8399).

Step Two: Plan
Find out if Johnny is a Susie as early as ten weeks with IntelliGender’s at-home gender prediction kit (Pickles & Ice Cream, Preston Center, 8300 Preston Road, suite 700; 214-361-1898).

Step Three: Pack
Be prepared for post-C-section soreness with a pair of Czela Bellies. Padded elastic on the pretty skivvies helps reduce irritation and let healing begin (Pickles & Ice Cream, Preston Center, 8300 Preston Road, suite 700; 214-361-1898).

So you can be back on your feet in no time.

HEAR
Skippyjon Jones in Mummy Trouble
What: Author Judy Schachner reads the tale of Skippyjon’s trip to ancient Egypt, cat mummies and all, to kids 5 and up.
Why: Mum is the word.
When: Fri., 7 p.m.
Where: Dallas Museum of Art , 1717 N. Harwood St. (214-922-1818).

SEE
The Tale of Peter Rabbit
What: Beatrix Potter’s classic comes to life in this musical adaptation for ages 4 and older.
Why: Hippity hop to it.
When: Thru Apr. 19. Fri., 7:30 p.m.; Sat., 1:30 p.m.; Sun., 1:30 & 4:30 p.m.
Where: Dallas Children’s Theater, Rosewood Center for Family Arts, 5938 Skillman St. (214-740-0051). Tickets online at dct.org.

PLAY
Dallas Kids Expo
What: Interactive activities and on-stage performances for kids ages 12 and under, plus products and services for parents.
Why: Full exposure.
When: Sat. & Sun., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: Dallas Market Hall, 2200 N. Stemmons Fwy., North Hall (972-641-3976).