To celebrate the many moms-to-be and moms-that-are, we are giving away a Lamaze stroller and infant car seat. One lucky reader will win both!
The Lamaze Indigo Stroller is a lightweight, easy-to-use and a comfy resting spot for your baby. This durable stroller features a modular, Euro-styled design, with a reversible seat. You can always keep a close eye on your infant by simply releasing the seat and turning it to the rear-facing mode. The stroller fits to the Lamaze Via Infant Car Seat (sold separately) and includes a universal attachment to fit many other car seats. Important features for moms (and dads, of course): the stroller can be folded with one hand; its large wheels help it glide over almost any surface; and the canopy is fully adjustable and removable.
The Lamaze Via Infant Car Seat is for babies from 5 to 35 lbs and features a patented Energy Rebound management system, which helps manage the forward rotation in the event of a crash. Important features for moms (and dads, of course): easy to adjust harness (no rethreading necessary); easy-off pads; built in lock offs and LATCH are all standard features; and side angle indicators for easier installation. 
Here’s How to Win
Leave a comment on this post that answers the following question: For moms-to-be, what are you most looking forward to in your new role as mom? For moms-that-are, when was the first moment you realized that you were, in fact, a mom?
The giveaway will close on Sunday, May 13 at midnight, EST. The winner will be announced on Monday, May 14.
If you like the stroller and can’t wait to win one, they are available for purchase at Babies R Us nationwide. A portion of each purchase supports the Lamaze International mission to help moms and babies have the safest, healthiest birth possible.
Good luck!
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Hearing that fast little hearbeat always makes if feel the most “real” to me. I was a mother months before our children were born.
this is a beauty! the rolls royce of strollers, LOL
the research is over – want one!
I knew for certain what it was to be a mother the first moment my son was laid on my chest….it hadn’t felt “real” to me until them as I was so out of it during my labor and delivery but the second he was out and on my chest I felt this overwhelming protectiveness towards him- there was a ton of hustle and bustle in the room as I was being stitched up, and I was in total peace as long as my son was on my chest. If someone had tried to take him from me I know I would have (despite the 3 day labor) somehow found the strength to leap off the table and fight to the death for my son. That power was what made me a mother.
I can’t wait to meet my daughter and finally see what she looks like!
When my first daughter was born, she was mine and I was hers.
When I became a mom, it also sensitized me to all of the children and made me wish we could all have love, water, shelter, and ample food.
Hi knew I was a mom when I had to fight for my right to breastfeed while my son was in the NICU. Every bone in my body knew this is what he needed and it was up to me to provide him with the very best even though I was receiving push back from the staff. I was given 10 mins before they wanted him to take a bottle of formula (my milk was not in yet but I had liquid gold). I would nod my head yes but continue to nurse until he was done and the nurses almost always lost track of time so we would get at least 30 mins or so and thankfully he was a fast drinker and all business!
As a mom-to-be, im looking forward to give my little baby all the love and support i can give
through breastfeeding and giving him/her my all. Being happy just by seeing him/her happy and comfortable.
Motherhood became real for me 32 years ago. I had just given birth to my daughter and although the hospital offered rooming-in, the nurse took my baby to the nursery for a few minutes. I distinctly heard Michaela crying and slowly made my way down the hall and around a few corners. The nurse met me as I was almost at the nursery door and said she was just bringing her back to me. When I replied that I heard her crying, she looked at me with surprise. There must have been 6 other little ones in there, all crying for their moms. She couldn’t belive that I knew my child’s cry. I wasn’t surprised at all. That’s when I really knew that although I was very young, I was indeed a mom.
Now my babies are having babies and I’m the grandmother of 4, with one just a few weeks old and a new baby coming in a few weeks. Being a mom doesn’t end when your kids grow up. If you are as lucky as I am, you get to watch your own kids raise their families and that is as real as it gets.
BTW, if I win, the stroller and car seat go to the two newest grandkids
I guess I knew I was a mom when I realized all the decisions I made (birth plan, labor, delivery ,etc) affected not only me but another human being, the most important human being, my daughter. It was an earth-shattering moment for me with a crushing weight of responsibility but also the most amazing moment. I love my baby girl with all my heart and soul, proud to be her momma. She is 4 1/2 months old.
I think the moment that I realized I really was a mom was when my younger toddler was sick with the flu and was throwing up… he threw up all over me, ALL over me… and I didn’t even care, I just felt sad for him. Which is very, very unlike me
The moment I first knew I was a mom was when I heard my boys’ heartbeats for the first time
As a mom-to-be, I most look forward to truly meeting the family we are intended to be. Sure, I’ve known myself for all of my 31 years on this planet and I’ve known my husband for the past 14 years, but even at just three months along, I’ve witness both of us begin a transformation into something more, something beautiful. As this baby grows inside of me, my husband and I will slowly get to know him or her and by the time baby arrives, I know it will seem as though we’ve known this little person all our lives. I can feel us, as individuals and as a couple, evolving into so much more than we were three months ago and I am enjoying every phase along the way.
I knew I was a mom as soon as I saw the little bean in my first ultrasound. I think it *really* hit me when I started realizing the weird things that I say out loud every day. “We don’t put our toes in poop” wasn’t something I ever thought I’d say!
Trully i realized that i m a mother after two months she born. During my pragnancy i was only thinking that i feel like a mother but it was more as excitment. And the deepest feeling and enjoyment i got, when she called me MAMA .
i’m a mom-to-be with our first little one due in October. I change what things I am looking forward to, but constant is looking forward to looking our new family member in the eyes and meeting them in person for the first time, and getting to introduce them to their lovely Dad.
As a first time mom to be at the age of 42, I’m looking forward to remaining youthful and active into the Golden Years as our son grows into a man. My husband and I are so excited to welcome a child into our family at this stage of our lives.
I first moment I realized I was a mom, I mean when it really hit me, was when I first saw my baby on the ultrasound!
I really felt like a mom when my son grasped my finger in his little hand. I felt so connected to him at that moment and knew that I would do anything to protect him and take care of him.
Seeing my baby for the fist time!
I knew I was a mom the first time I had to wake up to feed my son. I realized that there was this little person that needed and trusted me for everything.
I’m excited about having a new member of our family!
I am looking forward to finally seeing and holding our baby!
I am most looking forward to meeting and getting to know a brand new person; it’s pretty crazy and breathtaking to think about!
I am most looking forward to EVERYTHING about being a mom. Every single thing, no matter how tiny it might seem!
Although every ultrasound and heartbeat made me feel closer to being a mom, I think I was still a little surprised when there was actually a baby who came out of my body! Looking into my little one’s eyes moments after delivery I knew that I would do anything for this precious little one. When I REALLY knew I was a mom was the day I had to heat up my cup of tea three separate times and still found it in the microwave the next morning, never actually having had a chance to sit down and drink it!
I realised that i was a mom when they first confirm me that i was really pregnant after 7 years of trying to conceive i had given up and thought to my self that it wasnt meant for me:( but thanks god i did become a mom shortly after i stop trying to get pregnant it is the best gift any women could get till this day im so happy to be a mom:)
I’m looking forward to having him on the outside of my body, where my husband and I can both enjoy his company!
Holding my child for the first time
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The first time I realized I was actually a Mon was a few days after I came home from the hospital with this beautiful little girl. I was terrified and in awe at the same time I hadn’t had much sleep and was having difficulties breastfeeding, I thought that there was just no way I was this cute innocent child mother until finally things clicked for us and I was rocking her in my arms and everything felt so real. I realized from that moment that I might not be able to make things perfect for her but I will always be able to comfort her and be there whenever she will need me.
Finally seeing the baby’s face
I knew I was a Mother the moment I started nursing my daughter. The bond that started when she was growing in my womb was able to continue that first time she latched on
I realized I was a mother for the first time when I hold my newborn daughter for the first time, I felt so blessed and touched.
Enjoying this wonderful new baby whose personality, and sweetness I look forward to so much.
when i first realized i’m a mom now i panicked i thought what am i gonna do without a second opinion (dad) around the house but as time went on it became alot easier and fun at the same time i realized that raising a baby boy will not only bring me joy but my son will fall in love with his mommy (me) and we will enjoy life together then i later found out i am pregnant agin then i panicked all over again two babies not even a year apart what am i onna do but the worst part had already been over and since i alreadywent through the baby blues it will be alot easier.
I am expecting my first child August 4th and I cannot tell you how excited I am. I always wanted to grow up and be a stay at home mom like my mom. She meant the world to me and was such a fantastic mother. She made me who I am today. What I most look forward to as a new mom is that special connection between baby and mother. I cannot wait to snuggle with the baby and see its arms reach for me. The warmth and love when a baby rests it’s little head on your shoulder. These are all wonderful feelings I look forward to. Most of all I look forward to being able to give my baby everything my mother gave me. I already love my baby so much <3
The day my son was born I felt unconditional love and a fierce protectiveness for him. I knew then I was a mother.
I realized I was a mom the first time I was completely alone with my newborn son. It was the moment I realized that I had no immediate backup!
I just became a new mom 11 weeks ago. It’s hard to believe how much has changed in such a small amount of time. I thought I had ‘mother’ moments when I was pregnant… but it was not really until she arrived that it was so real. The first night I kept getting up to check if she was still breathing in her bassinet. I don’t think I slept for 3 days straight. I promised myself I would not be one of those moms who worries about her kid constantly, but there I was. I guess that’s part of motherhood
Thanks for the giveaway.
I can’t wait to experience the kind of love only a mother can have for her child! I’ve been waiting my whole life to become a mother and now it’s happening in a couple weeks!
I realized I was a mom once you dont care about you and all your worry and energy goes to your baby. I will never forget when I had my first son and once I first saw him I cried so hard. I could imagine the love I felt for him in that second! It was so overwhelming! I am so excited to be doing it for the third time!
I am a mom of 2 right now and expecting my third in July…I knew I was a “mom” when you continually find yourself feeding yourself last and looking forward to trips to the grocery store by yourself! lol.
I am both a mom and a mom to be, expecting my 4th child. I am looking forward those middle of nights when baby doesn’t want to sleep. It’ll be so peaceful to have that quiet time with my baby and bond. I knew I was a mom when I gave birth to my firstborn and felt this over whelming love for him. After that I knew I could love any child we were blessed with just as strongly.
Even though I’m not due until September, what I like about motherhood so far is that I have never felt so much purpose on this earth until we found out we were pregnant with our little jewel.
The one moment that transformed me from a women to a mom was the time when I felt my son’s hairy cheeks for the first time. He was frail and small but had so peaceful in my arms as if he knew already he can trust me
I’m not a mom I am just a 18 year old but my girlfriends are having kids and i remember the first moment they told me. I was on the phone with my friend and she was bubbly and happy telling me about her family in indiana and telling about the job she got and i replied how proud i was of her getting her act together and focusing on something. Then she just said “i’m pregnant” and my heart sank. what can i say “im proud of you” or “congratulations” we had an argument after she had told me and i didn’t speak with her after a while. soon we both came around and for Christmas i couldn’t stop thinking about her so i sent her a gift one week later i get a call ” you have been the most best friend i have ever had. i can’t remember that last time i have ever had somebody care about me like you have” and then it clicked in my head this baby has actually changed her act she has cleaned up she has stayed off of drugs she has stopped fighting with her family and she has kept a job and i cried and since then we have been talking and she tells me how far she is along and i ask how is it going with everyone and i really hope i could help out more than just asking how is the pregnancy so i hope she could win this stroller she really deserves it.
I first realized I was a mom when I had everyone else referring to me as Mommy. How weird it was to hear that word in reference to myself at first. I finally got used to it and now have four little ones who call me mom. Not so weird to hear it now =)
I’m preparing for a baby and I am really looking forward to seeing what traits they get from my husband and I and I am also looking forward to helping them to grow and develop and watching them learn about and enjoy the world.
I relized I was a mom when I brung him home and was alone with him for the first time
I am most looking forward to just being a Mom! It’s something I’ve been hoping for for a long time! Can’t wait to have a little one calling me “Mommy”!
My name is Lupita. I am 42 years old and I am finally going to be a mom for the first time! My due date is June 6th. Since my 30′s, my biological clock had been ticking but I wanted to be with the right person. My twenties were all about me me me and going to school and starting a career. Then I turned 30 and started to see my sisters and brothers kids growing up so fast. I loved being their favorite aunt but always felt a loneliness in having my own to teach and care for. Then at 38, I changed my life around and started to put God first after suffering a blow with my health that literally put me out of work for a whole month! While undergoing many hospital tests, it was then I was told I had fibroids on my uterus and started to accept the fact that I may never be able to conceive at all. But in spite of still being alone and not having a family of my own yet I continued studying my bible and changing my life. I remember praying one night and with all my heart had asked God for his help in helping me find the “someone” He wanted for me, not whom I wanted. Then literally a month later that “someone” was sent! We were married 2 years ago and I have never been happier! He is a christian like me and I couldn’t have asked for a better relationship. Now we are having our first son, truly a gift from God! What I look forward to is just simply being a MOM, and to be able to see my husband and myself in him as he grows, to be able to teach him everything that is good, and most importantly to teach our little Isaiah about his all loving Creator up above! What makes this more special for me is God answered my prayer!
Thank you and God bless!