Kids Los Angeles - March 16, 2009

Girls Gone Child

2009 Maternity Guide

Knocked up is the new black. Accessorize accordingly.

Tummy Time
Big is beautiful (for now, at least). Let photographer Cheryl Kaufman capture your belly in a natural light. Then follow up with documentary-style shots of your new family.

Mocktails and Dreams
Quit pouting at that forbidden tequila bottle. Invest in a copy of Preggatinis: Mixology for the Mom-to-Be and get creative with booze-free bevvies.

Skin to Skin
Start bonding from conception with Epicuren Baby all-natural baby skin care. Essential oils calm and soothe mama and child. The handy diaper spray offsets new-mom butterfingers (Vert, 1121 Abbot Kinney Boulevard, Venice; 310-581-6126).

Hope Is on the Way
Put in your two cents while you still can with a Twelve Wishes for Baby book. Fill it with photos and five simple rules to live by (Francis-Orr Stationery, 320 N. Camden Dr., at Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills; 310-271-6106).

ADOPT
A Caterpillar
What: Tots take home a Painted Lady caterpillar and return with their newly emerged butterflies for the annual Grand Butterfly Release.
Why: Catch and release.
When: Thru Apr. 18 or while supplies last.
Where: Kidspace Children’s Museum, 480 N. Arroyo Blvd., at Seco St., Pasadena (626-449-9144).

WATCH
Date Night-Cartoon Fair
What: Kiddos (ages 5-10) go to animation heaven while Mom and Dad do their own thing.
Why: They’re driving you looney tunes.
When: Fri., 5:30-9:30 p.m.
Where: Palms Park & Recreation Center, 2950 Overland Ave., b/t Clarkson Rd. & National Blvd. (310-838-3838).

HEAR
Imagine: The Beatles Tribute Band
What: Enjoy a picnic on the grounds while grooving to the (faux) Fab Four. Crafts for budding flower children before the show.
Why: Love is all you need.
When: Sat. Crafts, 11 a.m.; concert, 1 p.m.
Where: Descanso Gardens, 1418 Descanso Dr., b/t Foothill & Verdugo Blvds., La Cañada Flintridge (818-949-4200).