MELISSA HECKSCHER: Former dating columnist now on other side of White Picket Fence

Three years ago I had a dating column in this paper. Today, I'm married, with baby No. 2 on the way.

What happened? I'm not exactly sure. But it happened quickly.

Yesterday I was watching romantic comedies by myself, wondering if my home would ever be graced with pitter-patters that didn't belong to my cat; today I'm wiping diaper cream off my fingers.

Even more telling: The singles-column me would have spent 45 minutes prepping myself in front of the bathroom mirror before a date. The married me had an entire conversation with my husband the other night while brushing my teeth. Now that's intimacy.

But it's all good. I'm happy. A little overwhelmed. A little tired.

But happy.

I've got to admit though: It is weird. Me, the girl who never thought she'd be here, is now one of them. I'm now one of those South Bay moms you see at Coffee Bean, clumsily maneuvering her giant stroller through the doorway while her child munches on a Noah's bagel. I'd say I'm ashamed, but I'm not. It's a good life. And they're good bagels.

So as a recent transplant to this side of the White Picket Fence, I feel it's my duty to translate some things about this world that I didn't understand before but that are as natural to me now as, say, the crackly sound of my baby monitor as I drift off to sleep.

I'm not planning on writing all of my columns about motherhood, mind you, but as a newly minted member, I felt it only fitting.

First off, what's up with the BOB? For those of you who haven't yet experienced the domestic pang of stroller-envy, the BOB is a monstrously strapping jogging stroller that's the baby-mover-of-choice for seemingly every Manhattan, Hermosa and Redondo Beach parent.

You may wonder: Is it that cool? Does it have GPS mapping capabilities and a vibrating seat to calm colicky babies? Does it come with a leather interior or satellite radio?

No. It's just the trend. And parents tend to trust other parents. So if you're in the market for a stroller and everyone you ask promotes the BOB like it's the next Acai berry-style superfruit, you'll probably end up wanting one, too. (As a side note: I'm, actually, BOB-free.)

Now let's talk about all those farmers markets. There's one almost every day of the week in the South Bay, and at every market you'll find the same thing: Moms, moms, and more moms. What's the deal? Do Los Angeles women give birth and suddenly acquire an insatiable desire for organic apples and $5 tubs of hummus?

No.

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Protective Measures

The shopping cart protect will definitely help to protect your child from germs and bacteria on the handle of the cart. It will also check you from coming in contact with the same. This with proper hand washing techniques on your part will help stop the spread of viruses to you and your little kids. Teach your infant early how effective this step is. You can also take antibacterial wipes and hand sanitizer with you to help keep things good. The buying cart protect you purchase needs to also have a safety belt to prevent the child from falling out of the cart or tipping it over and causing injuries.

Flexible Choices

Purchasing cart guard designs are very flexible and can be fitted with toys, pockets for storage such as cell phones and baby food and bottles. There may be a loop that you can attach the pacifier or a ring of keys to. The higher end shopping cart cover can be used as a mat or diaper bag when folded. They can also work in high chairs, swings, and strollers if essential. They more you are willing to pay for your buying cart guard, the more choices there are available to you. Some best models come with an extra pillow and extra full padding for added comfort.

Designs and fabric choices

The list of fabulous designs can range from solid colors to a model of plaid or floral. Certainly, they can also provide models that fit sports themes, animal themes, and other individual choices. The fabric you choose should be easily washed in a motor and easily cleaned on site so elementary. The components must also be more leg if they do not pinch the legs kid. You want to be comfortable kid so they will behave while you shop and also protected against germs and bacteria carts waiting.

Seat belts

As stated previously, the important part of the protection of the shopping belt of security it provides. The attachment may be in different forms, but the main idea is to have it hold securely. Children, at a certain age will inevitably try to lift the siege of the shopping cart. The basket will be maintained to protect the safe while allowing them to move slightly. No parent wants their child to be injured as a result of not taking the usual precautions to verify such things from happening.

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