Premier Baby Concierge and my own family attended the forth annual Katie Elise Lambert Foundation Butterfly Release and Safety Event this weekend.  This special event is held in honor of a local girl who was three years old when she died as a result of a furniture tip-over accident.  As a parent, this is the unimaginable:  In a moment, a preventable accident may occur and change your lives forever.  Katie’s parents, Judy and Bob Lambert, created Katie’s Foundation For Child Safety to share info about furniture (and television) tip-overs to help prevent this tragedy from striking other families.  We must learn from them and spread the word to everyone we know with small children in Katie’s honor.

The Butterfly Release and Safety event is a great, free event for families to attend.  There are fun activities for the kids and lots of terrific safety info available to raises awareness of the Foundation, tip-overs and other safety issues affecting families.  All proceeds from food sales and activities go the Foundation.  Finally, there a very moving butterfly release event where families whohave pre-registered, release a butterfly in the name of someone special.  See the video on our Facebook page- such a special way to remember loved ones!  We go every year and hope you’ll consider joining us next summer!

I strongly encourage you to anchor or tether your electronics and furniture to the walls of your home (anti tip kits: http://www.hangmanproducts.com/).  It takes 10 minutes and costs just a couple of dollars for each piece.  Keep any items that may attract kids to climb, off the tops of tall dressers, but remember that even low and heavy bureaus may tip.  The very bureau that was in Katie’s room is pictured in this post and it may surprise you that such a small and seemingly light bureau could kill a child.

We highlighted another preventable tragedy (and a solution!) at our table: window falls.  You can see in the photo below (and even better on their website!) that the Guardian Angel Window Guards are extremely secure and will not allow a child to fall out, but that they also allow use of the window.  The guards attach to the window frame and do allow the window to be open to let fresh air in, rather than wedging the window closed.   We’d like to thank Guardian Angel Window Guards and AboutOne.com for sending goodies and info to share at our table!  AboutOne.com is another of our faves for many reasons, one of which is that it allows parents access to medical records while traveling.  You never know when you may need info at a moment’s notice and with AboutOne.com, you have it!  Check out their site for detailed info about how AboutOne can keep your family organized!

Premier Baby Concierge was on The 10! Show today sharing our picks for great maternity fashion to look and feel great while expecting.  Some local moms-to-be were kind enough to help us by modeling! Here’s the video and see below for item details and green room photos!

View more videos at: http://nbcphiladelphia.com.

Casual:  Lauren was wearing a Sleeveless Drape Neck Maternity T Shirt ($19.99) and Secret Fit Belly Super Stretch Slim Leg Maternity Jeans ($39.98), both from www.DestinationMaternity.com.  She was also wearing The Pure Belly Wrap ($49), the only 3-in-1 pregnancy and post partum support wrap available.  It’s made of super comfortable and breathable bamboo material and offers adjustable support.  A typical pregnant belly stretches an amazing 20 to 30 inches and (hopefully!) back again!  Moms who use the PureBelly Wrap can apply skin moisturizing products to help reduce itchiness and prevent stretch marks without staining clothes.  Finally the PureBelly Wrap provides an extra layer while nursing.  www.PureBelly.com

Work: Pam modeled the Long Sleeve Sash Belt Maternity Dress ($34.99) Destination Maternity which is a chiffon v-neck dress that is a great, affordable option for the office.

Night:  Amy and Beth showed two of many styles that the Versatile Dress from Pouch can create.  This one dress can be worn as a strapless, one shoulder, tie front, halter, Grecian halter, a skirt, a jumper, and more! And as if that’s not enough, it will fit through all nine months and beyond (great for nursing)!  The Versatile Dress is machine washable and doesn’t wrinkle.  Awesome for travel!  ($85 – $150 depending on length Kicky 32”; Classic 39”; or Maxi 45” and material.) www.pouchmom.com

Formal:  Brooke wore the super-cute Chirstian Siriano Fierce Mamas maternity cocktail dress from RentMaternityWear.com.  When you want to look great for a formal event, why not rent rather than invest in an expensive dress that you may only wear once?  Especially when RentMaterntiyWear.com will send you two sizes for the one rental price, doesn’t require you to dry clean before returning AND includes a paid return shipping envelope?!  Prices vary, but the Christian Siriano dress would be $226 to buy or just $69 to rent from RentMaternityWear.com for a week!  www.rentmaternitywear.com

Thanks to Stella and Dot and Thirty-One for outfitting our models with awesome accessories!

Have you heard about Dr. Harvey Karp’s “Parents Night Out” happening across the country this Thursday, June 21^st?  It’s a one-night event where Dr. Karp, renowned pediatrician and author of Happiest Baby on the Block & Happiest Toddler on the Block, will bring his baby soothing techniques to parents as it’s telecast LIVE to 500 theaters across the country! Hosted by Ali Landry, celebrity mom of twins, the event occurs at 7:30pm local time and will feature live demonstrations, footage of techniques in action and hot-topic Parenting Q&A.  To find a theater near you, check here: http://bit.ly/KhlPFu (We are raffling a pair of passes to each of the Philly area theaters showing the event! Check our Facebook page!)

Also, Premier Baby Concierge is hosting a (free!) New Parent pre-party with goody bags and giveaways at Bahama Breeze in King of Prussia at 6pm.

Light bites are being provided by sponsor, Bryn Mawr Hospital. Dr. Karp’s “Parent’s Night Out” event starts at 7:30pm, at the theatre just across the parking lot!  RSVP here!: http://on.fb.me/L4ky4b

What a great night!  Thanks to Little Nest Portraits for hosting a great event (in their fabulous studio!) and inviting Premier Baby Concierge to participate!  Thanks to all of the new and expectant mamas who made the time to attend!

It was a pleasure working with Little Nest Portraits, Two PaperDolls and Sevag Creative, as well as all of the other vendors like Pure Barre, The Flour Pot cookies, and the swag bag contributors!  Below are some photos from our event!  Stay tuned to our Events page and Facebook & twitter – we’re always up to something!  Our next event for moms and moms-to-be is 6/21!!

Join us on 6/14 for an exclusive Mocktail party with complimentary manicures, cupcake truck visit from Sweets by Samantha, generous swag bags including Two Paperdolls and SKIRT valued at $250, planning advice fromPremier Baby Concierge – Baby Planning & Concierge Services, and fitness tips from Noelle at Pure Barre Main Line!  Click HERE to RSVP!