About us:

Hello Mom was founded by myself Tanya Anderson, a mom of 2 children under the age of four. The idea for Hello Mom was born in 2005 when I was pregnant with my first child. After four years and after much research and planning, Hello Mom has now become a reality with the launch of the Hello Mom internet shop. This exciting project will include a nursery consultation service and decor service which will be made available to new moms and dads-to-be.

For several years, I was a working mom, juggling work pressures, pregnancy and the demands of motherhood. Time for me was a limited resource and to do research on all the babycare items on the market was a daunting task. As a first time mom I really did not know what was essential, what I could do without and which brands were the best to go with, and I can admit with hindsight that I made many silly and unnecessary purchases. What I really needed was an experienced mommy who could give me some unbiased and impartial advice. I found that such advice at the bigger baby shops was lacking and I would generally leave these impersonal establishments feeling confused by the wealth of choice and the lack of personal attention.

I remember going into one of the stores on one occassion to buy teats for bottles. I was shown where to find the teats and made my purchase. After a few weeks, I was told by a friend that one needs to not only look at the size of the actual teat but one needs to select the right flow. I had been using a teat that was meant for water without even knowing that I was doing anything wrong! This seems silly to me now but as a first time mom you really are in the dark and this is an example of how easy it is to get things really wrong.

What I hope to offer new moms-to-be is exactly what I wish I had when I was pregnant for the first time, namely good advice not just on items that one needs but also on items that one can do with out.

After two children and several years of research I can give moms-to-be the help that they need so that they can concentrate on having a stress free pregnancy. An in-home consultation with me lasts approximately two to three hours and during this time we will go through the items that you need, compare prices and brands and look at what will work best for you given your personal lifestyle and preferences. What is currently on the Hello Mom website is not a complete reflection of the items that will get covered in a consultation. The range of products is much wider during a consultation so that you will be able to make well informed decisions when it comes to making your purchases.

I look forward to helping you every step of the way.