mamas
Sometimes the biggest challenges we foresee for our children are the ones we’ve faced ourselves. “You’ll have such cute babies!” My husband and I heard this from the moment we started dating. It was usually the first thing out of someone’s mouth as soon as they realized that my partner was Japanese. I couldn’t help wondering if people would be so excited about my future offspring if my partner were Black like me. As it turns out, we did have really cute babies—but that’s not the point. Before I was even thinking about kids, I learned that there were already expectations for them based on their...
Savvy Tokyo
Pregnancy is an exciting time, but one that brings its own unique challenges under Covid. Although many hospitals and clinics don’t allow birth partners in Japan, we’ve rounded up a list of those that will! When my partner and I first considered getting pregnant again in Japan, I knew that finding a clinic that would meet my requirements would be tricky. After a challenging experience in Canada, I really wanted to create a peaceful environment for my second experience of giving birth. One of my top requests was that I have my partner present at all times during the labor—as well as with me aft...
Savvy Tokyo
Whether you’re on the go with your little one or staying closer to home, consider wearing your baby—a comfortable, convenient and longstanding choice for parents in Japanese cities. Before I had kids, something that struck me about my yearly trips to Japan was how visible young children are. Of course, I knew that Japan is considered a super-aging society, with one in three people in the elderly category. But, compared to everywhere I lived and visited in North America, I saw so many more babies out and about when I was in Japan. Part of this is potentially related to the enduring nature of sa...
Savvy Tokyo
No need to stress over the crowds, the uphills and the escalators — maneuvering around Tokyo with a baby can be comfortable, affordable, and enjoyable. Try these tips from an experienced savvy mama on how to manage your way through the city with your little ones. Depato FeverEvery department store has at least one “Baby Room,” which are amazing spaces with clean and cushioned changing tables, private areas for breastfeeding, hot water dispensers for formula, microwaves, high chairs, sinks, and vending machines that sell diapers, wipes, and juice boxes. Some even have play areas for crawlers or...
Savvy Tokyo
Congratulations on your pregnancy! Whether this is your first one or you’re adding to your growing family, every mama-to-be deserves to feel glowing during this magical time. Read on for the best shopping spots to flatter your growing baby bump whether you’re looking for cozy loungewear or a formal dress for attending your older child’s school entrance ceremony. So, you’ve just found out that you’re pregnant while living in Japan. Welcome to one of the best maternity care systems in the world, yet one which undoubtedly comes with cultural expectations that might differ from what you’re used to...
Savvy Tokyo
閲覧を続けるには、ノアドット株式会社が「プライバシーポリシー」に定める「アクセスデータ」を取得することを含む「nor.利用規約」に同意する必要があります。
「これは何?」という方はこちら