From local spotlights to practical parent math, this is where I collect the details that make the city feel easier with kids.
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Family Friendly Vancouver
Hi, I’m Haylie. I’m a Vancouver mom sharing the spots, stories, and tips I wish I’d had when I first had my baby.
The Baby-Friendly Photography Studio I Wish I'd Found Sooner
A Burnaby studio with elevator access, a fully-stocked changing area, a wipe warmer, and a team that actually knows how to work with babies.
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The Math on PlayScape Café Checks Out
A free premium drink, babies under 6 months play free, a Cedarworks structure, a puppet theatre, and a security camera on the TV so you can actually relax.
Read moreChildren's Festival 2026: The Drop-In Plan When the Shows Are Sold Out
The ticketed shows fill fast, but the Activity Village is drop-in, $8, and genuinely great. Plus: stroller rules for the False Creek Ferry you need to read before you go.
Read moreMeet the Vancouver Mom Making Heritage Languages Accessible for Toddlers
Arlene Singh's Curious Kahaani books give diaspora families a joyful, practical way to pass on their heritage language — three languages on every page, no fluency required.
Read moreEvery Certified Changing Table in Vancouver
Every spot below has been personally visited and changing table certified. 52 locations across Vancouver, Richmond, Burnaby, North Vancouver, and Fort Langley.
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