a weekend trip in Toronto
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- Опубликовано: 13 июн 2023
- Spend a weekend with me back in Toronto ✨
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Bentley being a good big brother and protecting his little bro’s identity ❤
I love this perspective 🥹
Love that bentley was still able to get included
That made me laugh to see Bentley!
The Bentley censor was A+ 😂 so awesome that you were able to take Easton to a place that holds such a special place in your heart. I understand not having places to change your baby, it’s always in the places you’d think they’d have a changing table, they don’t. Sending you lots of love, light, & support, beyond grateful that you continue to show up in this space ✨
Thank you 🤍
I really love how intentional you are about protecting his privacy and digital footprint.
I love her for that!!! ❤ she is so aware of the small things that truly matter that watching her videos is always a great reminder to live life enjoying little things
I fully agree about private spaces for breastfeeding! Also, it's not just about the parent's comfort/privacy! My baby gets so distracted in public with new sights and sounds everywhere he looks, he simply won't eat unless I can take him to a quiet room where there's less stimulation.
Same here both of my kids were easily distracted breastfeeding in public or around any new sounds
Exactly this! Around 6 months breastfeeding my baby was so distracted there was sure to be a nip slip 😅
I read the “just put Bentley over Eastons face instead of blurring it” the last vlog and I LOVE that you actually did 😂❤️
Something that impressed me about Japan was seeing in a mall a restroom specifically for small children with small sinks and toilets, next to a room specifically for changing diapers complete with diaper disposal and sinks and private tables with straps, next to a room with multiple lounge areas for feeding babies with sinks, a microwave, comfy chairs, and bags of formula. It was sooooo nice!! And clean! Come on North America
"You are entitled to a child free life not a child free world"
OMG HIS LITTLE NOISES AT THE BEGINNING OF THE VIDEO 🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹 cuteness overload. ILY Kayln!!!!!
I realized this when my son was little too, there is a marked lack of support but also just open judgment of moms in our society. I would get mom-shamed for taking my son to the store (pre-Covid, mind you) because he “looked small”, I was mom-shamed for having him in a hat, for not having him in a hat, for baby-wearing, for feeding him home-made baby food, for breast-feeding/pumping as a working mom, for not having socks on his feet on a hot day. People feel they can hold any opinion and express it to just about anyone when it’s not actually their business. It’s super unfortunate.
That pisses me off sooo much. 1. It’s no one’s business. i’m worried about this because i know some people in my family would totally do this😒 All of my friends are currently preggo or have little ones and every single one is “when are you guys having kids?” “you guys have to have babies now!” and me and my S.O. just aren’t ready yet. It makes me feel behind and rushed to build a house, and marriage and aghhhhhh no one tells you about your 20’s crisis. I feel so lost in my career and i didn’t mean to dump but yeah😢😂
What bothers me is this makes a bunch of moms defensive about anything you say as if you’re trying to say they’re not doing enough or as if you’re trying to be judgmental when your not. It’s like right when I got pregnant and I was just excited about having my baby some lady just assumed I’m telling her she’s not doing enough for her kids when I said “what do you do with your kids” and I was just asking for examples bc they were all criticizing me for wanting to teach my child dance. Acting like I’m a pushy mom. I never said I was going to force my kid to dance forever but it is good for their development. So she just flipped the script on me probably because there are alot of judgmental moms. I just really didn’t know what kind of activities she specifically likes like gardening, cooking etc. it was a genuine question . Now I just want to hide and make no friends
@@Sydneyasmr22 the pressure from everyone is definitely tough, but please remember you are SO young & I guarantee you some of your friends and other ppl with families are envious of the amount of freedom you have rn. Focus on finding what type of career you want rn, try new things, see what you hate and see what you love, and enjoy this amazing time with you S.O!! 💕
It’s so so unfortunate - where there needs to be understanding and open dialogue there’s usually judgement and shame specifically from other women or moms which is the saddest part to me. We used to do this in full communities or at the very least, have each others back woman to woman. We need more of that energy!
@@KalynNicholson WELL SAID! 🗣️👏
I’m glad you brought up the changing areas and breastfeeding, I don’t have a child but I wish to in the future and I also think they should have places for dads as well just in case worse situation or even if there is a single father out there. I believe that this should be something to be looked into more for sure.
I am 24 with no kids but totally agree with not being parent friendly. It is absolutely terrible. Sending you and all the moms out there so much love ♥️
A dose of serotonin I needed while watching this✨🥰
I watched a tiktok explaining to child free people that get annoyed and frustrated with kids in public, and basically it explains that children are a vulnerable group of people that it’s being normalized to discriminate against and how backwards that is. We were all children at one point, and they’re learning and growing everyday just like adults. It’s one of the reasons I LOVE living in Utah - everyone has kids here and there is so many accommodations and spaces for children. 🥹 I have a son the same age as Easton named Eli 🩵 Thanks for advocating for our tiny humans.
I tried to be that “embrace it in public, it’s totally natural” person, but I’ve had enough 😏😒😲 reactions, or I feel like I’m making it hard to breathe/coordinate under those breastfeeding covers that I end up too stressed out lol.
I love the bentley sensor 😅
Thank you for speaking about this whole topic from
Your perspective. Atm I don’t want kids but it was very interesting and helpful to hear these stories from you. Thank you for raising my awareness for moms and babies 😊❤
THANK YOU! Thank you so much for not showing your child. In the last couple of years I unfollowed so many beloved vloggers for making their children their vlog‘s focus. It is A) unfortunately not my thing because I’m not into kids (yet) and B) absolutely disrespectful to the kids to expose them like that. And you showing your mom side and make me more understandable for moms WITH protecting Eastons digital footprint makes me so happy. Easton can consider him very happy to have such a mom like you ❤ all the love from Germany xx
I have decided to be childfree and am in my 30s. I think it's important to be compassionate for the care givers/children when your in public spaces - I never get frustrated and annoyed at children in planes, grocery stores, etc. I do think it's important to have spaces and situations for child free people such as resorts, or later hours at certain restaurants. I also think there needs to be more places for breastfeeding/changing. I think there's a reality where both groups can be happy, supported and understanding.
My friend had the same problems with breast feeding and changing diapers. But we found that some places include a change table in the handicap washroom. But it's true, a lot of places are not child friendly. But glad you enjoyed your first road trip! And loved how you used Bentley to cover up Easton's face.
People have to be a special kind of miserable to be bothered by a happy baby making cute happy noises. I always love seeing peoples babies in public, just warms my heart. I hope you don’t pay too much attention to haters and when you do need to rant for valid reasons I hope you don’t feel too bad about it. ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Kalyn, so glad you've picked up vlogging again, I missed your videos! I've been following you since you lived back in Kingston and you've become my all-time favourite youtuber. I have to admit - as a child-free person, when you announced your family was growing, I was really excited for you, but also a bit worried that you and your content was going to change in the way that is less 'relatable' to me. And I know you'd be totally fine with that - but I see now that you're only even more -yourself- now that you are a mom, with your youthful energy and wisdom beyond your years. Thank you :):)
making me lowkey miss your toronto days
They were good times (and lonely times) 🤍
My son is 5 and going to be an only child, so Im past the breastfeeding stage, but a STEAM museum just opened locally and I was so happy to see they had privacy pods on every floor specifically for changing and breastfeeding.
Loved this so much Kalyn
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the bentley sensor is so cute omg 🤣
So excited to see this part 2 ❤
Fully agree with what you are saying about as a mother. Once in a restaurante I had to leave the restaurante to feed him inside of the car. Even in the airport sometimes I had issues finding changing tables. It is unbelievable !
I hear you girl! I’m a new mom too and i get so anxious about bringing my baby out into public that we’ve been sacrificing our social life for it. But it doesn’t have to be that way, we should be properly supported with the right facilities. It’s good business sense to not neglect parents’ needs.
so glad bentley made it to toronto with you 🥰🥰
I love your vlogs ❣The vibes are so beautiful and I love that you include Easton in your way💗
I loved this vlog! I'm the same age as you and my baby is the same age as yours so its fun to see you living the same stages and can relate so much. I'm shocked by how few places have change tables or family washrooms. In Ontario buildings constructed after 2015 have to have change tables but most buildings are older unfortunately. As a breastfeeding mama ive got you back and anyone elses who need to teed theur baby where ever they feel comfortable. Around 6 months my baby was so easily distracted in public places and i didnt want a nip slip 😅
I know that this isn’t an ideal situation either, but I work in retail and we always make sure the accessible fitting room is also available for breast feeding. Again I know it’s not a perfect solve but you can always ask for a fitting room so you can at least sit down and get some privacy!
Wow that’s amazing, I would have never thought of that as an option so thank you!!
I loved these vlogs they were so realistic!!!!!
I support my child-free friends, but so many of them can't handle the fact that there will be children in public spaces. If they get visibly annoyed then they are acting no better than the baby (who can't regulate/understand their emotions!) People forget that in order for children to be "well-behaved" in public, they need to grow accustomed to it and learn how to be!
I love the stories you shared about your experiences as a mom. I do agree so much for more accessibility for parents with feeding and changing. As for the restaurant couple, I normally can't handle babies making noises in public because it over stimulates me, but I never try to give off the energy of hating the person who has the baby/child. If anything I smile or try to say hello to them to make myself calm down as well. I'm sorry people are rude and unhappy within themselves girl
So happy to see your vlogs ❤❤❤
Loved seeing what you got up to in Toronto! Sounds like it was a good weekend other than a few things. I enjoyed how Bentley was still a part of the vlog haha!
I’m with you Kalyn, I would much rather live in the Country. I’ve lived in the city before and currently live in the desert basically. It’s much more calmer. HOT but calm. Hoping to raise my daughters as country girls in the coming future 💙
Oh the desert is also so magical 🌵✨
I'm so happy you chose to keep Easton's life private. It's a mistake on many parents part of oversharing their kids for views, so seeing you avoiding that is a breath of fresh air🩵
Loving this video ❤
I totally agree that public places are not nursing-parent friendly. It really wouldn’t be that difficult for retail stores to have one dedicated fitting room or bathroom stall equipped with a chair.
Was anyone else catapulted back to city Kalyn with the first scene?!?!
I fully agree with what you have said you should be able to do what you need and have the accessibility to help your baby to the best of your ability , I’m glad you had a lovely time sending all of the love to you both xxx 🧡😘
Ugh im so glad im not the only one annoyed by the bathroom situations... I've also come across so many bathroom stalls that weren't even big enough to fit my cart/stroller in... so my baby that still couldn't walk had to either sit on the nasty floor (not still) or i had to hold him while i did my business. It actually made me sooo mad!! What would i have done if I was alone with multiple kids!?
This!!! The floors 🤢 been there too
I definitely understand and agree as a new mom! My daughter is 8 months and I’m constantly nursing her in the bathroom stall or in a car with a cover. There aren’t very many options in the states either.
The worst is no change table!! So many times I find myself changing baby in the pram. It's ridiculous
Me trying to figure out how you even do that 🤯 champion behaviour
Well for your vlogging, I really enjoyed the idea with the Bentley sticker over little eastons face haha it was so cute and a good idea. Also, easton "speaking up" when you talk ... ughh, just melted my heart haha
And it seems really frustrating with what you said about the lack of options for moms in public places. I honestly never really realized it until now. Here in Germany some restaurants (not every place) have like hinged changing tables... that might be an idea for the future in restaurants, and I mean they can easily add a comfortable armchair for the option of breastfeeding, right lol
So cute having bentleys face over the babys lol
I SO agree with the breastfeeding thing!! There is nowhere to privately feed! It’s so sad, it would give me a anxiety attack feeding in public and the stress of finding somewhere would make me never want to leave my house 😭❤️
City v. Country?
I grew up in the country, moved around the world, lived in several cities.
Ended up living in NYC for 10 years.
Left in 2015 to go back to country living.
I do not miss NYC at all.
Maybe a few things, but that is all.
If I never go back, it'll be too soon.
Toronto is a great city.
First city I ever visited outside the USA for a 6th Grade Trip.
We took a train from Windsor to Toronto and lived in the UOFT dorms for a week.
While you were walking around Toronto, it brought back so many good memories for me too.
I grew up in Michigan, so it's pretty close.
Bentley's face 😂😂 the best. Add more pictures in the next videos hahaha perfect
People need to understand that babies and children are part of society too. They are people and they have right to be in public spaces
I feel like I've only seen change tables in the handicap bathroom stall. When I worked customer service people would complain to us about the change table sitch but often missed that it is in the stall now
Oh god seeing you getting on the 401 gives me anxiety! Hahah. I just moved to Saskatchewan from Trenton, ON and I do not miss the 401 at all hahaha.
Also how could people be annoyed at happy baby squeals?! They are the cutest! But I totally agree that we need to support mama’s more. It’s hard enough being a mom ♥️
Omg, your hair is getting more and more beautiful and long ❤ What‘s your current haircare routine?
LOLL not even a minute into this vlog, and you using Bentley’s face to cover baby’s is absolutely sending me🤣😭
i am dying to visit toronto! lol i am cracking up with the bentley privacy sticker
I'm loving the content (since 2016)
Aww fun to see you get out with Easton! I'm surprised to hear there are less places to change and nurse a baby. In the States I think we have a little more options it sounds like. I think it's good that you are speaking up for other women and even Fathers. My Husband and i have wanted to have kids for a very long time. We try to keep our dates at later times if we want to have more of an experience without kids around. Dates can be super expensive now.
Totally understand! I wouldn’t take him out to anywhere fancy or late either. But yes, it’s surprising how little there is out there to accommodate anyone taking care of a baby
@@KalynNicholson I was just telling my husband about your experience and how bad i think it is. So surprised to get on here and see you responded. Sending positive vibes your way =)
Hi Kalyn! 🖤
I definitely see where you’re coming from! The hustle and bustle of Toronto isn’t the most accommodating for moms and babies 👎🏻
Quick question!
1 - Best café/ coffee shop in the Scarborough area
2- What stroller do you use?? It would be super interesting to hear your honest reviews on the big baby pieces you’ve purchased ☺️
I'd love to talk about body acceptance and the fashion industry (like your experience at alo) :)
Omg the Bentley face for the blur on Easton 🤣🤣🤣
The Bentley sticker 😄 loved it ❤ and I agree with you on the breastfeeding and changing tables 😊
I was watching you before your pregnancy, I really liked your content, your vibe, then I got somehow distracted from regularly watching your channel, then I myself got pregnant, it was tough, and I remember all those things I needed to live with, all those things you are talking about. It doesn’t matter evidently if you are a popular youtuber or just a mum, everyone has the same problems in every country and I live very far away from you. I thought I was crazy and everything is ok, it’s just me who’s exhausted, but no, I can see that life is hard to every mum and to be honest to every person, and we all need to act together I think to deal with these problems..)
I’ve seen brave mom breast feeding her baby in Mall of America and no one stop her. I think society need to understand it’s natural and respect it and go on your day.
Staying at the Novotel in Toronto this weekend, any cafe recommendations? 💖
My son is the same age as Easton and I’m breastfeeding him and prefer to not be exposed while feeding in public because of perverts. My son gets distracted a lot so when he’s eating he suckles for a few, then looks around- leaving me exposed every time he does it. But he refuses to be nursed with any kind of cover, plus they’re just annoying to use. It’s so frustrating trying to breastfeed in public! Nursing rooms are perfect because he will actually focus on eating and not on everything else lol. But I don’t think I’ve ever used one/seen one. I feel you!
People act like children are such a burden but these will be the people running our country and our retirement homes let's respect them and help them grow to be loved and kind.
I definitely can rant with you about making more baby friendly restrooms, family rooms!! I breastfed all 3 of my kids and I personally was uncomfortable feeding them in public. I'm all for what makes momma and baby comfortable, but I struggled with this too! Also, the rude couple 🙄 ew
I loved seeing Bentley in this video 😍
Preach mama!!
Love mama kalyn!
Love your sun glasses.. Please tell me the brand and model.. Thank you ❤ stay blessed
Funny. I also had a horrible experience at the yorkdale mall with my baby. I’m ok with the shared gender bathroom but went to the family one to change the diaper. It was so gross that I had to change the diaper in the stroller. Also had no where to breastfeed so I ended up self expressing into the toilet. Thanks for bringing back memories 😂
i’m due with a baby boy this august ❤ i’m wondering, have you noticed a change in your mood with the lack of sleep? or do you just get used to it? i’m nervous about that since i have always noticed myself getting cranky and emotional when i’m low on sleep
That is what I found hardest about becoming a Mom. I’m a very different person running on low sleep.
@@kateguess22 i appreciate that feedback, i imagine it will make it… an added challenge, to be the mother i want to be
My husband and I always comment about how frustrating it is that “family” places don’t accommodate parents the way we believe they should.
Toronto looks cleaner than los angeles
Perch about this issue about changing and breastfeeding!
I can understand being a bit annoyed if a baby is crying and screaming their head for 10+ mins while the parent does nothing but to be mad about a happy baby?!?!!! Who hurt them, what???? I personally am choosing to be child free right now but like it’s so precious to see a happy baby🥹
Also; growing up the outlets I went to all the time had a ‘feeding room’ in the women’s restroom and I thought that was so cool but was disappointed to find out that’s not a norm🙃
Kalyn,Wow~well recording. be well! )
nice
Lovvvve the vlog ❤ i know it sucks but i have to say it.... If you carry your baby away from your body, so NOT belly on belly - its not good for the spine and the testicle 😅 i work in the health field and its one of the biiiigges misconceptions...
I totally hear as a new mom not having a change table or place to nurse. Yorkdale says they have 4 nursing rooms though. Also you totally shouldn't have to nurse in a washroom. That's not hygienic. I often end up nursing in my car.
Breastfeeding: the more we see it, the less people notice.
I intentionally do not cover up to Bf in public because I want to normalize the biologically normal way of feeding a human baby. That’s what works for me. Change rooms in clothing stores are a great alternative to bathrooms if you want more privacy (or if baby needs less distractions).
You are doing wonderful, powerful things and I honour it and totally agree 🙌🏼 I wish I felt the same level of confidence, but my stomach turns and I feel protective over such a special bond whenever I get a creepish stare.
@@KalynNicholson Once baby is latched no one can really see much (and at his age he probably latches in a second lol). I found at the start it helped to nurse in public with other people who were also nursing their kids. Or if you see someone else nursing they probably won’t mind if you ask to sit next to them and also nurse your baby. Strength in numbers 💪
I honestly have never noticed any creepy stares. And if they are looking - Let them stare. It’s a human body. I’m feeding my babe🤷♀️. Usually people avoid all contact because they are much more uncomfortable with it than I am LOL. It’s also legal in Ontario for everyone including women to be topless.
Nurse on mama. You can get to that place of confidence if you want to 😊😊
Hey, Kalyn!
Just here to let you know that this kind of carrier is not Okey for baby's legs and joints, back and nervous system. Telling you as a doctor and a mom with a 6 months old. Baby must be facing you and legs shoud be in a "m" position. Kisses!❤
Everyone will say that breastfeeding is so natural blablabla but indeed not many places or support for it... Mainly because of patriarchy, if public places, malls, etc were thought by women, it would be completely different!
I think concerning to Easten you do everything right. Not showing him is totally fine. Yes, of course, he's a big part of your life and when he appears it's fine but this is not a channel about or for him.
Every country is about having children BUT NOT in this restaurant, NOT in this shop .... You can't say this but don't accept it till down to the basics 🙄
Crazy comment here , but do you remember like 10 years ago I won a giveaway from you and never got it ??? I ran across your page and was like woah that’s insane , I used to be her biggest fan . Like wooowwwwww
Actually no, I don’t remember that, and I didn’t host very many giveaways so that seems sus but I still have access to all of my emails from the last 10 years!! I’d be happy to look up your name or email chain to make sure that didn’t happen or to figure when/how it did ♥️
If you don’t feel comfortable typing out here you can DM it to me on Instagram. I’ll keep an eye out for it the next few days.
it's sad when i get excited to see a breastfeeding room or sensory safe rooms in public. like?? that should be NORMAL. not a rarity.
You should bring one of those folding chairs in the bottom of the stroller so you can comfortably breastfeed in a washroom.