Why Making Time as a Couple After Having Kids Matters

Having a child is life-changing. It shifts routines, priorities, and often, your relationship. Amidst diaper changes and sleep deprivation, it’s easy to lose sight of your partnership—but maintaining that bond is more important than ever. A strong relationship between parents provides emotional stability for children and sets a healthy example of communication, empathy, and love.

Rebuilding Your Relationship - One Gesture at a Time

When you take time to reconnect, you're reinforcing the foundation of your family. Studies show that children thrive when their caregivers are emotionally connected and stable. Even small, intentional moments of connection between parents can have a lasting impact.

Build Your Village Together

• Choose Your Trusted Helpers

• Surround yourself with family, friends, or neighbors who want to see your family thrive.

• Keep Them in the Loop

• Use tools like Villie’s Baby Page to keep everyone connected and informed—securely and in one place.

Specific Ways to Ask for Help

Being specific increases the likelihood that your village will show up for you. Ask for:

• Babysitting Support for a walk, a dinner out, or sleep-in mornings.

• Household Help with cooking, errands, or cleaning.

• Pet Care to ease departure for a night out.

• Encourage Connection with gift cards, double dates or shared nannies.

• Creative Support like organizing activities or appointment help.

Communicate Clearly and Collaboratively

Explain that time together isn’t indulgent—it’s essential. Let your community know how they can help. Collaborate with your partner to identify what tasks are most overwhelming, then ask for support accordingly.

Lean on Technology

Tools like Villie make asking for and receiving help easier. You can:

• Update loved ones with milestones and messages.

• Share wish lists or childcare needs.

• Coordinate help for errands, meals, or activities.

Quick Ideas for Reconnecting

Use your reclaimed time meaningfully:

• Take a walk together, even if it’s just around the block.

• Sneak out for a coffee date, or desert at home after bedtime.

• Rewatch a favorite movie.

• Simply talk (not scroll)—just the two of you.

• Revisit a favorite hobby or activity you enjoyed before becoming parents.

Your Community Is Ready

Asking for help doesn’t mean failure—it means building a resilient support network. With a strong village behind you, nurturing your relationship becomes possible and natural.

Start building your village today with Villie and reclaim time for the two of you.

Create Your FREE Villie Baby Page Now!

Who is behind Villie?

Melissa Iftimie is a founder, nutrition expert, and advocate for moms. She has three girls—two humans, ages 4 and 1, and a 3-year-old chocolate lab. Through her company Villie, Melissa helps new and expecting moms get the support they want and need. Couple-time is important but tough to prioritize. Her advice? "We hire a babysitter every other weekend from 2-9, so my husband and I both have time to tackle our to-do lists and then come together for a date night!"

Melissa and her family also got to appreciate the support Glüxkind strollers provide as they “made dog walks possible” in their hilly neighbourhood. Read more about what she loved here.

1,000,000 m strolled and counting

Glüxkind Families roll into a New Era of Parenting

PRESS RELEASE - Vancouver, BC – February 28th, 2025 – Glüxkind, the award-winning innovator in AI-powered smart strollers, is celebrating a major milestone—families using the Glüxkind stroller have collectively walked over 1,000,000 metres (11,000 football fields) with their little ones. That’s the equivalent distance of San Francisco, CA to Phoenix, AZ or Washington, D.C. to Chicago, IL. What makes this achievement even more remarkable is that it has been reached by a limited number of early customers whose babies were born in the last few months.

With many more Glüxkind smart strollers set to be delivered to expecting families throughout the spring, the company expects these numbers to skyrocket, helping parents across North America enjoy more independent and stress-free outings with their babies. 

Why It Matters

Glüxkind isn’t just revolutionizing the baby gear industry—they are bringing an entirely new perspective to baby tech. Unlike traditional stroller manufacturers, the Canadian company doesn’t just build strollers; they build intelligent parenting solutions. “Our smart technology allows our parents to track real-world usage data like distance traveled, similar to exercise apps. Those insights enable us better understand how families move through their daily lives and to support parents in new and meaningful ways.” states Anne Hunger, Co-Founder of Glüxkind. Their data driven approach lets them refine features to enhance convenience, encourage recovery for moms and promote active lifestyles for new families, as well as help establish routines. No other stroller manufacturer has the ability to create a tailored experience and add features over time, making Glüxkind a true innovator in the baby tech space.

More Walking, More Confidence, More Freedom

“We are thrilled to see how quickly especially our urban customers have embraced our smart strollers as their go-to stroller for daily walks, shopping errands, and outdoor adventures,” said Kevin Huang, CEO and Co-Founder of Glüxkind. “This milestone proves what we’ve known all along—our technology empowers parents to explore the world with confidence, knowing their stroller is supporting them every step of the way, including bringing home their groceries without breaking a sweat.”

What makes Rosa so Special

The Glüxkind Rosa stroller features advanced AI-powered safety and convenience features, including adaptive push-and-brake assistance, auto-rocking, built in speakers for white noise and stories, and a self-stopping function. Its innovative safety and convenience features are unmatched in the industry. Designed to support parents from day one, the stroller has already earned multiple innovation awards, was presented at the United Nations’ AI for Good Summit for its inclusivity and continues to gain recognition as a game-changer in baby tech and urban mobility.

What’s Next?

“With more strollers about to be delivered, we’re just at the beginning of seeing the full impact our technology has for families on the move and at home,” added Huang. “We can’t wait to support more families and see how far our community goes next - quite literally.”

For Parents, By Canadians

Canadian-Made Maternity and Baby Products for Your Family

Preparing for a new baby comes with countless decisions, and choosing high-quality, sustainable products, created by local companies can make a big difference. Whether you’re looking for thoughtfully designed prenatal essentials, durable baby gear, eco friendly cloth diapers, hypoallergenic baby lotions or postpartum must-haves, Canadian companies are offering it all. They are leading the way with innovative, safe, and parent-approved products. Many of these brands not only design but also manufacture their products right here in Canada, ensuring top quality while supporting the local economy and small businesses.

We’ve compiled companies and products in the following categories:

• Strollers & Baby Gear (of course)

• Clothing & Accessories

• Sleep & Bedding

• Feeding & Nutritions

• Cloth Diapers

• Play Couches

• Postpartum Recovery & Support

• Baby Skincare & Wellness

In times of geopolitical uncertainty, shopping local isn’t just a choice—it’s a way to invest in community resilience, secure supply chains, and keep Canadian businesses thriving. To help you feel good about your choices and shop with confidence, we’ve put together a list of incredible Canadian baby and postpartum products that will make your journey into parenthood smoother—while keeping your dollars in the Canadian economy.

So let’s dive in to all the amazing products Canadian brands have to offer.

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🚼 Strollers & Baby Gear

• Clek – Car seats and booster seats (Designed in Toronto**, MADE IN CANADA**).

• Glüxkind – AI-powered smart strollers (Designed in Vancouver**, strollers MADE IN CANADA**).

• UpSeat - 3 in 1 ergonomic floor and booster seat (Hamilton, MADE IN CANADA)

• Levana - baby monitors (Canadian company, made abroad)

• Strollair - twin strollers (Kitchener, made abroad)

• Guzzie & Guss - baby strollers, high chairs (Vancouver, made abroad)

• Heritage Baby Design - baby carriers (Ontario, MADE IN CANADA)

👕 Clothing & Accessories

• Jax & Lennon – Organic, sustainable baby clothes (MADE IN CANADA).

• Jan & Jul - Kids Outerwear (Designed in Vancouver, made abroad)

• LouLouLollipop - Sleepwear, blankets and swaddles in fun designs, Silicon eating accessories and teethers (Canadian owned, made abroad)

• Beluga Baby - eco friendly wraps and buckles! (MADE IN CANADA).

• Deux par Deux - baby and kids clothing (Canada, MADE IN CANADA)

• Pure Colours Baby - high quality organic cloths! (Ontario, MADE IN CANADA).

• Mini Mioche - Canadian made cloth for babies and toddlers (Toronto, Montreal, MADE IN CANADA).

• Gustine - baby carriers, ponchos, coat extensions, omg too cute! (Hand made in Quebec, MADE IN CANADA).

• Little & Lively - sustainable Bamboo cotton clothing - Ethically (MADE IN CANADA)

• SourisMini - Baby and kids clothing (Quebec, Made abroad)

• Honeysuckle Swim Company - Sun and swim wear for adults and kiddos! (Vancouver, made abroad)

• Pehr - Clothing, nursery and footwear (Canada, Made in India)

• The Sleepy Sloth - Ultra soft bamboo sleepers and clothing (Nova Scotia, made abroad)

• Stonz - Shoes and outerwear for little explorers (Vancouver, made abroad)

• Whistle & Flute - Kawaii gender neutral designs (designed in Victoria, made abroad)

🛏️ Sleep & Bedding

• Nest Design – Organic sleepwear and accessories (Designed in Vancouver, made abroad).

• Perlimpinpin – Sleep sacks and baby bedding (Designed in Quebec, made abroad).

• LouLouLollipop - Sleepwear, blankets and swaddles in fun designs, Silicon eating accessories and teethers (Canadian owned, made abroad)

• Belan-J - sleepers, crib sheets, clothing, (Designed in Vancouver, Made in China)

• Zippy Jamz - sleepers with 2 zippers! (Designed in Canada, Made in China)

• Parade - sleepers and family pajamies! (Vancouver, made abroad)

• Pobi Baby - Soft and stylish sheets for cribs and beds of all sizes (Canada, made abroad?)

• Monte - Gliders, Rockers, Bassinets (Toronto, made abroad?)

• Storkcraft - Cribs and nursery furniture (Richmond, made abroad)

🍼 Feeding & Nutritions

• Numpfer – Super absorbent baby bibs (Hand made in BC! MADE IN CANADA).

• Colibri Canada – Reusable snack bags and bibs, wash cloths (Based in Manitoba, made abroad?).

• Love Child Organics – Organic baby food and snacks (Ingredients sourced globally, some Canadian production).

• Baby Gourmet Organic - Organic Baby Food started in Calgary Farmers Market in 2005! (Based in Calgary)

• Nouka Baby - From meal time to bath time, silicon products in nature inspired colours (Canada, made abroad)

• Quark Baby - Bottles and feeding supplies including food processors (Vancouver, made abroad)

👶 Cloth Diapers & Eco-Friendly Parenting

• Lilly & Frank - cloth diapers (Hand made in BC! MADE IN CANADA)

• EcoPeaCo - bamboo diapers (Canadian Company)

• AMP Diapers – Cloth diapers and accessories (Made in Manitoba, MADE IN CANADA)

• La Petite Ourse - cloth diapers (Quebec, Canadian Company)

• AMP Diapers – Cloth diapers and accessories (Made in Manitoba, MADE IN CANADA)

• Omaïki – Reusable cloth diapers (Made in Canada)

• Royale Diapers - premium diapers (non reusable) - Canadian Company (MADE IN CANADA, Moncton NB)

• PeapodMats – Waterproof bedwetting mats (Made in Canada).

• Pip & Phee - ecoconscious baby clothing and sleep wear (Canada, Made abroad)

🧸 Toys & Development

• Maplelea Dolls – Canadian-themed dolls and accessories (MADE IN CANADA).

• Juneberry Learning - Playful Cards to teach early reading skills (Designed in Canada, made abroad)

🛋️ Play Couches

• Cushy Couch – Canadian made kids couch! (Designed in Calgary, MADE IN CANADA)

• Go Coconuts - Play couches! (MADE IN CANADA)

• Arches Magoo - Play Couch (MADE IN CANADA)

• Epic Kidz - Play couches (Calgary, made abroad)

• Roo & You - play couches, bouncy castles (London, made abroad)

🤱 Postpartum Recovery & Support

• Momzelle – Nursing and maternity wear (Quebec, MADE IN CANADA)

• Blume – Superfood hydration (MADE IN CANADA)

• Brood - Prenatal Care and Doula Services (Vancouver)

• Bellies Inc. - belly bands and postpartum support (BC, MADE IN CANADA)

• nixit - period care. made simple! (MADE IN CANADA)

🧴 Baby Skincare & Wellness

• Bébé Hibou – Lotions and accessories (Quebec, MADE IN CANADA)

• Carina Organics - Lotions, shampoo and bubble baths (Vancouver, MADE IN CANADA)

• Green Beaver – Organic, eco-friendly kids skincare products (MADE IN CANADA)

• Matter Company (Substance Baby) – Natural baby and pregnancy skincare (MADE IN CANADA)

• Aleva Naturals – Plant-based baby skincare products (MADE IN CANADA)

• Anointment Natural Skin Care – Handmade organic baby and postpartum care (MADE IN CANADA)

• Rocky Mountain Soap Company - Adult and Baby Creams! (MADE IN CANADA)

• Attitude - Baby skin, hair, home products (adults too) (Montreal, MADE IN CANADA)

• Souris Verte - Lotions (Quebec, MADE IN CANADA)

• BooBamboo - Bamboo based shampoos, washs and lotions (Waterloo, made abroad)

With so many incredible Canadian companies creating thoughtful, high-quality products for parents and babies, shopping local has never been easier. Supporting these brands not only means investing in well-designed, trusted products but also strengthening our local economy.

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Are you a Canadian brand creating amazing products for parents and babies? We’d love to connect! If you’re interested in collaborating or being featured, reach out and let’s support each other. And if we’ve missed a great Canadian company that deserves a spot on this list, let us know—we’re always looking to highlight the best local brands.

Disclaimer: We’ve done our best to verify that these products come from Canadian companies and are made in Canada as indicated by the brands. If anything needs an update, feel free to reach out! Let’s build a stronger community together. 🇨🇦✨