Baby Don't worry, you've Got A Chicago Mom

Mothers that live in Chicago are amazing.  Amazing!  They love on their babies, they stroll with their babies, and they eat really good food with their babies.  And they never leave the house without their phone so they can make it all happen.

I've been around Chicago for 9 months.  You know what I see?

Chicago mom's use technology!  I was blown away by grocery delivery.  I went to a client's house and she said, "What do you think about Instacart?"  I had to admit I wasn't familiar.  Now I am.  If you are a busy mom, with a baby or toddler, and you are stuck in your chair breastfeeding,  maybe think about taking that stressful trip to the store off your To-Do list. 

• Sleep machine apps, because babies love some white noise! Noisebox is amazing.
  
• Scheduling, sorting, and organizing, because smart phones are already in our hands and the apps are already loaded...moms suggest adding Cozi, Target Cartwheel, Mint, and Babybix

Chicago parks are a mom's best friend!   Chicago wants it's residents to use their neighborhoods and they make it enticing to do so!  Plug these spots into Google Maps and see what the fuss is about.

• Hyde Park  - Bixler Playlot  Not too big, but full of great fun.  You can see across the playground to the toddlers in the sand box or water feature, and the 3's-6's are up and down the slides.  If you want to meet a Hyde Park Mom, this is the playground to visit.

• On Lincoln Ave - Oz Park is going to blow  your mind.  The play structure alone is reason to come to this area.  Not only is it huge, but it is fun, and there are moms from all over the city.  Play fields, close restaurants and beer joints, like the amazing Atlas Brewing Company.  Because let me be real, I like a good IPA. 
• Urban Nature - Jackson Park houses so many activities it's impossible to list them all here.  But if you want to get into some incredible green space and not leave the city limits, there are trails, the Osaka Gardens on the Wooded Island, and Bobolink Meadows. 
  

Chicago mom's are giving their kids great experiences, and ruling the world!  Technology is making it possible for moms to be there with their kids, and run businesses.  Being able to answer email, update her calendar, schedule meetings, text friends and family, take photos, and balance her checkbook is possible because of tablets and smart phones.  Moms have always had to do it all, but now it feels like it's a little bit easier. 

Not easy, but easier.   So don't worry baby, your mom's got it covered.

Authored by A Swift Doula