Kids Dallas - March 15, 2010

Baby Bender

Prenatal Plan of Attack

Giving up dirty martinis and double-shot lattes while pregnant may feel like nine months of Lent, but the real sacrifice begins after baby is born. Pamper yourself before your bundle arrives.

Relax
Work out the kinks of carrying with an Earth Mama massage. Side positioning and carefully arranged pillows provide support for bulging second- and third-trimester bellies.

Rearrange
To whip that cluttered junk room into a pristine nursery, make space for baby gear, or help stock up on supplies, call Neat Nellie. Owner (and licensed architect) Loren Reynolds makes organizing less overwhelming.

Refine
Eschew drafty hospital-issued robes for a more stylish alternative. Cover Me Chic gowns have pretty pleating and modern prints that ensure you’re picture-perfect even in the delivery room.

Bottoms up.

ROLL
Handy Manny Big Race
What: Zoom over to preview a new episode, decorate license plates, and dance the Pit Stop Hokey Pokey.
Why: Rev little engines.
When: Wed., 10 a.m.-noon.
Where: Grapevine Mills Mall, 3000 Grapevine Mills Pkwy., Grapevine (972-724-4900).

GO
Country Critters Easter Egg Hunt
What: Take a hayride, hop over to the petting zoo, and follow clues down the trail to find Peter Rabbit.
Why: Pony rides, a bounce house, and prizes make it eggstra special.
When: Sat., 11 a.m.
Where: Country Critters Farm, 3709 County Rd. 617, Alvarado (817-477-3060).

SEE
Hansel & Gretel
What: A puppet troupe brings the fairy tale to life (ages 4 and up).
Why: So sweet.
When: Tues.-Thurs., 11:30 a.m.; Sat. & Sun., 1:30 & 4:30 p.m.
Where: Dallas Children’s Theater at Rosewood Center, 5938 Skillman St. (214-740-0051).

Photo: Courtesy of Cover Me Chic

  Neat Freak, Prenatal