Bella and I wish all of you a very joyous holiday and prosperous New Year! Thanks for your support and service.
Enjoy the dancing Bella Santa video!
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SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 16 /PRNewswire/ – Since the rise of the Baby Planning industry there has been one popular definition of the term baby planner spreading throughout the mainstream market. However, not all baby planners subscribe to this definition of a baby planner, or philosophy.
Mary Oscategui, CEO and founder of The Baby Planner is one such baby planner. Upon joining the baby planning industry she did not resonate with the current philosophy or definition of a baby planner, and found herself passionate about offering a different perspective than what is being offered in the current market. Along the way, she met other baby planners who felt the same way she did. As a result, she decided to write a book contributing her definition of what it means to be a baby planner and form The International Academy of Baby Planner Professionals to support the needs of baby planners who shared her same point of view.
According to the IABPP, “A baby planner is an objective, educated, and supportive woman (or man) who determines the types of services and products that are essential throughout a client’s pregnancy. A baby planner customizes their services to suit their client’s specific needs, and is committed to empowering their clients by showing them all their many options during pregnancy and beyond.”
“We have been compared to wedding planners, but we are more than wedding planners,” says Mary, “Having a baby is a lifetime commitment to prepare for, not a one-time event.”
“My job as a baby planner is to raise awareness to new and expecting parents by informing them of all the helpful services and support that exist, that they may be currently unaware of,” says Mary.
The current main stream definition of a baby planner “is a professional consultant who is paid to assist expectant parents with some or all of the overwhelming tasks of preparing for their baby’s (or babies’) arrival such as researching baby products like strollers and cribs, nursery planning, home baby proofing, baby shower/baby registry planning, interviewing nannies and midwives, and even shopping for maternity clothes.”
“I disagree with this definition for many reasons,” says Mary. “I personally feel this definition lacks highlighting the most important part of pregnancy which is offering services providing education to raise awareness of a woman’s birthing options, co-sleeping choices and so on. I also do not feel it is a baby planner’s job to baby proof a client’s home or to do the nanny hiring for a client. There are many legal matters involved in these areas that a baby planner should carefully think about before deciding to take on such responsibilities. There is also no need for baby planners to take on additional roles, when there are highly specialized experts already fulfilling them.”
Mary considers herself a matchmaker, educator, and coordinator, relying on all her experts and credentialed network of vendors and practitioners, to address her client’s needs. “My services are here to support my clients and keep them informed so that they can be empowered to decide what is best for them,” says Mary
Mary understands that not all baby planners will agree with her philosophy, and this is the very reason she feels it is in the best interest of this industry to have more than one organization to support baby planners. “I really do hope that more organizations form so that we can challenge our ways of thinking and rise to new levels for the best interest of our clients and their children.”
Mary’s recent e-book release, “The Baby Planner: A Guide to Becoming a Baby Planner and starting your own business,” offers a new perspective on what it means to be a baby planner, and provides those interested in a baby planning career with all the tools and support necessary to get started in the new industry of baby planning. The book defines the role of a baby planner, establishes a scope of practice, and covers a wide variety of topics: birthing basics, breastfeeding basics, sleeping basics, product basics, business basics, liability, and much more.
Founded in September 2009, The International Academy of Baby Planner Professionals (IABPP.com) inspires, supports, and educates baby planners through creative and effective professionalism, business management, strong leadership, sales, and communication in order to provide their clients with exceptional service.
For more information visit: http://www.thebabyplanner.com.
SOURCE The International Academy of Baby Planner Professionals
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The Baby Planner, Mary Oscategui has founded the International Academy of Baby Planner Professionals, a high level educational resource and certification for baby planner professionals, and welcomes a talented advisory board.
San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) December 11, 2009 — CEO and founder of The Baby Planner, Mary Oscategui has founded the International Academy of Baby Planner Professionals, a high level educational resource and certification for baby planner professionals, and welcomes a talented advisory board.
Mary’s mission is to inspire, motivate, support, and educate future baby planners through creative and effective professionalism, business management, strong leadership, sales, and communication in order to provide their clients with exceptional service. Before being accepted into the IABPP, members must complete the six week or twelve week baby planner certification course as a pre-requisite. Below are students and soon to be graduates from the Fall 09 certification course.
Ana Anselmo (NYC Baby Planner)
Rachel Macias (DC Baby Planners)
Ingrid Prueher (Savvy Mom On Call)
and Isabelle Lacarce-Paumier (Lee Fees Du Berceau of France and Switzerland)
Mary also welcomes a talented team of experts who serve as advisors and staff to The Baby Planner and The IABPP. They assist Mary in educating and supporting future baby planners through the certification process in order to help her raise awareness in the baby planning industry.
Green Expert: Beth Greer, Supernatural Mom and author of “Super Natural Home”
Small Business and Finance Expert: Joseph Lizio, CEO of Business Money Today
Sleep Consultant and Parent Educator: Angelique Millette, PhDc, PCD/CD [DONA
Product Demonstrator & Car Safety Expert: Chas Schwartz, CPS
Infant/CPR Expert & Parent Educator: Georgia Montgomery, CD, CBE, CLE
Postpartum Doula and Lactation Expert: Emily Schaffer, PCD, CLE, HBE
Hypnotherapist and Childbirth Educator: Kristin Nemzer, LMFT, CH
Clinical Psychologist for new and expecting parents: Dr. Rama Ronen, PhD
Acupuncture and Fertility Expert: Chalita Photikoe, L.Ac.
Nutrition Expert and Culinary Chef: Diana Stobo
Skincare Product Expert: Robin Brown, Founder of ErbaOrganics
Household Staffing Expert: Elizabeth Dameron Drew of Town & Country Resources
Founded in 2009, The International Academy of Baby Planner Professionals (IABPP.com) inspires, supports, and educates baby planners across the world through creative and effective professionalism, business management, strong leadership, sales, and communication in order to provide their clients with exceptional service.
For more information on visit: http://www.thebabyplanner.com
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I am so excited about our upcoming baby planner certification program! You are all in for a real treat. Our prestigious advisory board will be joining us throughout the course and sharing with you their tips and advice. I will also be welcoming back our former students to share with you their advice and business updates. They are phenomenal baby planners whom I feel so proud of and blessed to have as part of our team 
Our next baby planner certification begins on January 18th! Upon graduation, you will become a member of The International Academy of Baby Planner Professionals and receive many benefits. The IABPP is an emerging baby planner organization that supports baby planners across the world. We are proud to serve you, support you, and celebrate your sucess.
Not sure if baby planning is a career for you? Join us for a free webinar on Thursday, December 17th 6pm, pst.
For more details about the baby planner certification or to sign up for the free webinar, contact me at mary@thebabyplanner.com.
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The book clarifies the role of a baby planner, establishes a scope of practice, and covers a wide variety of topics: birthing basics, breastfeeding basics, sleeping basics, product basics, business basics, and much more.
San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) December 10, 2009 — CEO and founder of The Baby Planner, Mary Oscategui has released the first official e-book about the baby planning industry, titled “The Baby Planner: A Guide to Becoming a Baby Planner and starting your own business”. The intention of her book is to clarify the current misconception of the job of a baby planner and provide those interested in a baby planning career with all the tools and support necessary to get started in the new industry of baby planning. The book defines the role of a baby planner, establishes a scope of practice, and covers a wide variety of topics: birthing basics, breastfeeding basics, sleeping basics, product basics, business basics, and much more. The hard copy will be released shortly after the New Year.
The book was born naturally as Mary saw the tremendous need to establish a formally written set of standards and credentials in the new and emerging industry of baby planning. “There is still a lot of confusion to the defined role and credentials of a baby planner, so I thought it was only appropriate to formally establish one through a book. As a baby planner there needs to be a clear scope of practice.” says Mary.
Mary has also decided to raise the bar in her industry by being the first baby planning company to offer a baby planner certification in the form of a twelve week training program. “An education process by where a certification is earned will help build the respect and credibility that our industry deserves.” says Mary. Her students and soon to be graduates are Ana Anselmo (NYC Baby Planner), Rachel Macias (DC Baby Planners), Ingrid Prueher (Savvy Mom On Call), and Isabelle Lacarce-Paumier (Lee Fees Du Berceau of France and Switzerland).
Lastly, she has founded The International Academy of Baby Planner Professionals. Mary’s advisory board listed below includes experts who serve as advisors and staff to The International Academy of Baby Planner Professionals. They assist Mary in educating and supporting future baby planners through the certification process, in order to help her raise awareness in the baby planning industry.
Green Expert: Beth Greer, Supernatural Mom and author of “Super Natural Home”
Small Business and Finance Expert: Joseph Lizio, CEO of Business Money Today
Sleep Consultant and Parent Educator: Angelique Millette, PhDc, PCD/CD [DONA
Product Demonstrator & Car Safety Expert: Chas Schwartz, CPS
Infant/CPR Expert & Parent Educator: Georgia Montgomery, CD, CBE, CLE
Postpartum Doula and Lactation Expert: Emily Schaffer, PCD, CLE, HBE
Hypnotherapist and Childbirth Educator: Kristin Nemzer, LMFT, CH
Clinical Psychologist for new and expecting parents: Dr. Rama Ronen, PhD
Acupuncture and Fertility Expert: Chalita Photikoe, L.Ac.
Nutrition Expert and Culinary Chef: Diana Stobo
Skincare Product Expert: Robin Brown, Founder of ErbaOrganics
Household Staffing Expert: Elizabeth Dameron Drew of Town & Country Resources
Mary Oscategui, Founder of The Baby Planner and The International Academy of Baby Planner Professionals, has a passion and love for empowering women and families to reconnect with their powerful and intelligent nature. She is a very passionate baby planner, single mom, and mom-preneur..
Mary’s specialties include: Business Start-Ups, Leadership Training, Management, Sales, Marketing, Branding & Identity, Design, Green, Organic, Fitness and Nutrition Consulting, Yoga, Pilates, Personal Training, Wellness Coaching, Parent Coaching, Maternity Specialist, Baby Planning, Baby Consulting.
Founded in 2008, The Baby Planner is your guide and connection to best resources for new and expecting parents. They are focused on helping new and expecting parents ease their transition into parenthood through health and intelligent planning.
For more information on The Baby Planner, certification, or book, please visit:
http://www.thebabyplanner.com.
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It brings me great joy to share with you two wonderful announcements!
First, I feel honored to have the support and guidance from the following individuals listed below, who have accepted my invitation to be on my advisory board.
They will serve as advisors and staff to The International Academy of Baby Planner Professionals and will help to assist me in educating and supporting future baby planners through the certification process so that we may continue to raise awareness in the baby planning industry.
They excel in their fields of practice, and most importantly, they are a joy to work with. Their extended biographies are will be showcased on Facebook Fan page as well as my book.
Secondly, the ebook version of my book,”The Baby Planner: A Guide to Becoming a Baby Planner and starting your own business” will be released tomorrow!!!!! The intention of this book is to provide future baby planners with all the tools and support necessary to get started in the fabulous new industry of baby planning. I am so excited. I began this journey in August and the time has finally come to share my vision with you. I am so grateful for all of your support and belief in me.
Help me welcome the talented and exceptional advisory board!
Green Expert: Beth Greer, Supernatural Mom and author of “Super Natural Home” http://www.supernaturalmom.com
Small Business and Finance Expert: Joseph Lizio, CEO of Business Money Today http://www.businessmoneytoday.com
Sleep Consultant and Parent Educator: Angelique Millet, PhDc, MFTt, PCD/CD [DONA] http://www.angeliquemillet.com
Product Demonstrator & Car Safety Expert: Chas Schwartz, CPS
Infant/CPR Expert & Parent Educator: Georgia Montgomery, CD, CBE, CLE http://www.theparentscenter.com
Postpartum Doula and Lactation Expert: Emily Schaffer, PCD, CLE, HBE http://www.emilyschaffer.com
Hypnotherapist and Childbirth Educator: Kristin Nemzer, LMFT, CH http://www.kristinnemzer.com/
Personal Shopper & Product Expert of Giggle: Serene Martinez
Clinical Psychologist for new and expecting parents: Dr. Rama Ronen, PhD http://www.entelechywellness.com/
Acupuncture and Fertility Expert: Chalita Photikoe, L.Ac.
http://chalitaacupuncture.com/
Nutrition Expert and Culinary Chef: Diana Stobo
Skincare Product Expert: Robin Brown, Founder of ErbaOrganics
Wishing you the best!
Mary
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This past week I received many inquiries regarding the validity of baby planning books, certifications and training programs.
As I have mentioned before, I find it is very important to join with companies and organizations that pride themselves on being professional and well-prepared. I do my homework before I become involved with a new group. I ask around and research a company to find out whether or not it is in sync with my philosophy and if it will be of value to new or expecting families. Once I am in a group, I check-in with myself every few months to decide if the group is supportive of me and my goals. I encourage each family to do the reading themselves. Here are the questions I ask myself when doing my research:
I agree 100% that you MUST do your research and ask the following questions:
- Who is behind the organization?
- What level of support do they offer you?
- Are they motivating and inspiring you?
- What qualifications do they have?
- Have they helped other businesses grow?
- What are their goals?
- Do they deliver what they promise?
- What guarantee do they offer?
- Who holds the organization accountable?
Please Note: The most important thing to keep in mind is that all professional industries have more than one organization who offer similar services, but with a different packaging. Just as there is more than one personal training, doula, and wedding planer association, it’s only natural and necessary for the baby planning industry to have more than one organization.
I hold many certifications in different industries because I believe they all have something I can benefit from. I have a rock solid background in the Ritz Carlton style of management, which includes sales, marketing and, most importantly, customer service. Each and every course I have taken boosts my passion to supply you with the very best support and information in starting your own baby planning business or searching for the best options for your family.
I founded the International Academy of Baby Planner Professionals with the intent of creating a high level education for those interested in a baby planning career. A formal certification for baby planners had not existed prior to this and I knew there was a tremendous need. As a result, my work has challenged others in the industry to raise their standards and offer formal certifications. I am extremely happy about this!
I welcome you to do your research with us at any time. We have a phenomenal program which I am very passionate about. I will be announcing some tremendous news very soon! So stay tuned!
If you have any questions about the program, please contact me at mary@thebabyplanner.com.
I will continue to offer free webinars about the program which I hope will encourage you to do your research with us. The students in our program will be happy to anwser any questions you may have, as will I.
Warmly,
Mary
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The Baby Planner Presents
Do Your Research with Us:
Why The Baby Planner ‘s Certification program is valuable & professional when considering a career in baby planning.
Wednesday, November 18th
6pm PST/ 9pm EST
Several questions to be answered:
——What exactly is a Baby Planner?
——How do I become one?
——How did Mary get started as a baby planner?
——What qualifications does Mary have to certify baby planners?
——How long has The Baby Planner been in business?
——How would certification benefit me versus not being certified?
——What is involved in the certification program?
——Is there any kind of national or regional certification?
——What is the International Baby Planner’s Association?
Why our certification is valuable to your career!
To sign up send me your full name, location (including zip code), phone number, and email.
To mary@thebabyplanner.com
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I happily received Ingrid & Isabel’s organic BellaBand this week and tested it out on Lisa Murphy of Mill Valley, CA who is due in just a few weeks! She fell in love with BellaBand right away. The two advantages that stood out for her was the length of the band and the softness of the material on her skin. She also mentioned that she could use the BellaBand in combination with her gym wear so that she wouldn’t have to buy a whole new gym wardrobe.
Ingrid Carney, President of Ingrid & Isabel, created the BellaBand during her pregnancy when she wasn’t big enough to fill maternity wear, yet there was no possibility of buttoning her pants. Safety pins were bulky, rubber bands were uncomfortable, larger sizes looked sloppy, and when her blouse rose it exposed her poor attempts to hold up her pants. Finally, she tried a tube-top over her waistband. It was thick and not sized properly for a growing belly, but it worked! She un-tucked my blouse, left for the office and no one knew her pants were undone. Hence, the BellaBand was born!
The BellaBand also works very well after pregnancy, while you are still unable to fit into your pre-pregnancy clothes.
I think the BellaBand is wonderful and very hip.
For more information or to purchase one for yourself or loved one, please visit: http://www.ingridandisabel.com/
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I received three product samples from CSN Baby’s Go Green line, a retailer based out of Boston who sells baby gear, baby toys, and nursery furniture.
The first item is the Baby Star – Quick Change Pouch in Spring Green.
To be honest I never thought I’d be needing a baby quick change pouch or using one, however this is fabulous. It’s easy to take in and out of my bag without having to dig through all my things, and it’s environmentally safe.
The next item is Wonderworld’s – Peek-A-Boo-Ball
The features include:
•Bright blue wooden baby toy with multi-colored faces
•Smiling faces pop in and out when the ball is rolled
•Helps to develop hand-eye coordination
•For ages 12 months and up
•Made from environmentally friendly rubberwood and non-toxic water-based paints
Bella loves this ball and has a fun time playing with it.
Lastly, I received Wonderworld’s – Duck Family Pull Toy
A fun and safe toy! I think the picture says it all
Features include:
•Pull toy with three bright multi-colored ducks
•Ducks are flexible twisting as they move
•Encourages young child to walk and exercises arms and legs
•For ages 18 months and up
•Made from environmentally friendly rubberwood, non-toxic water-based paints and biodegradable fabrics
For more information or to purchase these items visit http://www.csnbaby.com
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