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Hospital Bag in Japan Checklist: What to Pack
Wondering what you need for your hospital stay when you give birth in Japan? Unlike in North America, new moms in Japan spend a much longer time in the hospital in order to…
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The Ultimate Guide to Stores for Baby Products in Japan
This article has been a long time coming, and I apologize for the delay! If you’ve read my other articles, I tend to refer to “baby stores” a lot so I thought it…
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Co-op Deli Grocery Delivery in Japan: きらきら (Kira kira) Baby Food
As a new mom, I was a bit overwhelmed when it came to feeding my baby solids for the first time. Making the purees alone when she was five months was especially time-consuming…
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Keeping your Baby Cool During Summer in Japan
Summers in Japan are getting hotter by the year, so when I found out I was going to give birth in July when temperatures are at their peak, I was quite concerned. This…
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Reviewing Diapers in Japan for Newborn Babies
As a new parent, it can be overwhelming trying to figure out what kind of diaper is best for your newborn, and if you’re a foreign parent in Japan, perhaps you’re wondering what…
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All About the Amazon Japan Baby Registry
Baby registries are very common in North America but not so much in Japan. To the best of my knowledge, the only place to make a baby registry in Japan is the Amazon…
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Helpful Free Japanese Apps for New Parents
Being a parent in today’s tech-saturated world has its perks, especially when it comes to the plethora of different apps that aim to make life easier. Baby apps are especially helpful when you’re…
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Giving Birth in Japan: Cost Breakdown
As a Canadian, I balked when I heard that giving birth in Japan wouldn’t be completely free and that prenatal costs were not covered by health insurance. I won’t lie, I briefly contemplated…
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