Kids San Francisco - March 16, 2009

Waist Not, Want Not

2009 Maternity Guide

Nine months is a long time without wine, sushi, and chocolate. But where there’s a will, there’s a way to indulge.

Lavish
Get your buzz from The Spoiled Mama’s Cocoa & Shea Tummy Butter (Nest Maternity, 1839 Divisadero Street, between Pine and Bush Streets; 415-673-3320), which soothes stretching skin.

Dress
Japanese Weekend’s D&A maternity line (Japanese Weekend, 500 Sutter Street, at Powell Street; 415-989-6667) keeps your expanding (and contracting) bod fashionably covered well beyond delivery. We especially love the Hug a Boo slit-front nursing top. And Bao Bei’s Crop It gaucho pants will flatter your bump.

Rest
The Utterly Yours pregnancy pillow (Milk Shakes & Honey, 8835 Sheldon Road, suite 110, Elk Grove; 916-687-4820) lets your partner cuddle closer while you sleep. Two triangular foam wedges cushion and support you and fold into a cube when not in use.

Deliver
When Baby’s due, book in experienced doula (and mom) Amanda Garvey (415-845-0711). While your body tells you what to do, Garvey helps you and your delivery team listen.

Celebrate
Have your progeny’s name stamped onto a hand-hammered silver disc, ring, or heart with Lisa Leonard Designs.

Then prepare to indulge in your new little keepsake.

For life.

MAKE
Ultrakitsch: Sculptures in Light, Sound, and Motion
What: Tykes tote small kitchen appliances and utensils to help build Ultrakitschen, a vast and wacky art installation.
Why: Cook around you.
When: Thru Mar. 29. Wed. & Thurs., Sat. & Sun., 1-5 p.m.; Fri., 1-8:45 p.m.
Where: Kimball Gallery, de Young Museum, 50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Dr. (415-750-3600).

LEARN
East Bay Baby Fair
What: More than 30 birth and baby resources and workshops help you prepare for parenting.
Why: Get all born out.
When: Sat., 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Where: Albany Veteran’s Memorial Building, 1325 Portland Ave., Albany.

TRAVEL
Tom Sawyer Adventures on the River
What: The Big Read celebrates Mark Twain’s scamp with games, nature activities, music, and fence painting.
Why: You’ll have a bully time.
When: Sat., 1-4 p.m.
Where: Coke Hallowell River Center, 11605 Old Friant Rd., Fresno (559-488-3856).