New Kids On The Block: Fall 2009
Amaya Papaya
“Where Kids Play and Parents Lounge.” Can we just say … what an uber cool concept. This place is a one-stop shop with themed play areas, eclectic educational classes, a gift shop, birthday parties and a “chill” area for the parents. Sit back with free Wi-Fi and watch your little Einstein create, play, wiggle and giggle in the Construction Zone, Creativity Corner, Movement Zone and the Imagination Stage. Since there’s an age limit of five years or younger, your toddler won’t get trampled by the older bunch. Love that! Check out their website for info on classes, like yoga and drumming, details about special events and options for birthday party packages.
3385 S. Hwy. 17-92, Ste. 269, Casselberry | 407-339-7529 www.amayapapaya.com
Inflatable Fun Factory
This is the perfect place to let your brood enjoy a day of climbing, obstacle courses and slides. Thinking of everything, the staff will even call in Italian food for lunch. Need a creative place to have the little one’s next birthday? Let the partygoers bounce and climb (and it’s not on your sofa). The birthday child gets to blow the factory whistle signaling it’s time for his special birthday celebration. Open daily, so stop by and let your kids bounce off the walls.
8925 W. Colonial Dr., Ocoee | 407-601-7685 www.inflatablefunfactory.com
Eco-Diaper Service
Save the planet one diaper at a time. Orlando’s first environmentally friendly cloth diaper service has arrived with a bang. Always wanted to use cloth diapers, but not so keen of the idea of all that extra, stinky laundry? Now all the work is taken care of by these two Orlando ladies (think of them as the diaper fairies). They drop off your clean baby diapers in a bag and pick up the dirties you leave on your front door step. Presto! You have clean diapers. Don’t worry; your diapers are washed separately and you always receive the same diapers - no sharing. Best of all, no more filling up those landfills with disposable diapers.
407-678-0865 | www.ecodiaperservice.com
JCC of Southwest Orlando
The Jewish Community Center has finally given Southwest Orlando what they have been missing: a brand new, state-of-the-art facility that encompasses family activities, early childhood learning, fitness, cultural arts, camps, and the list could go on for days. Check out their website for the complete calendar. This truly is an enriching and dynamic gathering place for every member of your family. All are welcome.
1184 S. Apopka Vineland Rd., Dr. Phillips | 407-387-5330 www.jccsouthorlando.org
The Mommy Measure
This oh-so-cute milestone ribbon and journal creates a unique timeline of your pregnancy experiences as a keepsake in your child’s baby book. Local, hip parents came up with the fabulous idea while pregnant with their second child (they sure wish they had had it for their first). Now you can keep track of the first time you heard that pitter-patter of the heartbeat and other milestones right on the ribbon. www.mommymeasure.com
On the Fly Bottle Warmers
What’s black and white and warm all over? It’s a trés chic, super-functional bottle warmer that makes on-the-go feedings WAY easier. This all-natural, recyclable and totally adorable “bottle sock” warms your baby’s bottle to the perfect temperature for up to eight hours. This hot new must-have is the creation of a local mom. Consider it the perfect gift for your “bestie’s” baby shower.
877-641-2442 | www.ontheflybottle.com
