Nova, 1 year old, NJ | 1 DAY WAITING

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Nova is a beautiful baby girl. Her journey began at a significant moment in her mother's life; just after completing her summer college classes, Nova's mother welcomed her into the world. An interesting aspect of Nova's background is that her mother experienced life in foster care. In a meaningful gesture to honor her past, she chose to pass down the last name of her former foster parents to Nova. This decision reflects the importance of family, both biological and chosen, in shaping their identities. Although Nova is an only child, she is surrounded by a supportive extended family eager to guide and nurture her as she develops. With this strong network of love and encouragement, Nova is sure to flourish and grow into a remarkable individual.

Nova is a curious one-year-old, always reaching for other people's cups and trying to sneak a sip of whatever they're drinking. An Owala water cup in her favorite colors would finally give her one that's truly hers, encouraging her to practice drinking independently at home and daycare and letting her feel like a big kid, even at just one year old. Since Nova is teething right now, she especially loves anything cold, and a cup that keeps her water cool would be a nice little comfort throughout her day. It's a small thing, but for a busy, curious toddler like Nova, having her own cup would mean one more step toward independence and staying hydrated as she explores the world around her.