Watch out, world – baby on board! If you’re a new parent or parent-to-be, you may be seeking the resources necessary to care for your baby. The Baby & Maternity Resource Guide is here just to help you meet all your parenting needs! Congratulations, and welcome to the wild (and rewarding) ride known as parenthood!


Auset Doula
& Lactation Services
703-298-3769 • 703-376-1283
www.ausetdoula.com
Area of Specialty: Breastfeeding Services / Consultants
Special Information: Birth & Post-partum Doula Services, lactation consultation, infant massage classes, bellycasts & slings.

Babyguard for babyproofing
703-821-1231
1350 Beverly Road, #115
McLean, VA
www.babyguard.com
Area of Specialty: Children’s Specialty Retail / Baby Products; Safety / Babyproofer

Best Fed Babies
Lactation Consulting
703-421-5200
linrn45@aol.com
Area of Specialty: Breastfeeding Services / Consultants
Special Information: Best Fed Babies offers Doula services and free breastfeeding classes, as well as prenatal and postpartum care. Pump rentals and sales available.

BirthCare & Women’s Health
703-549-5070
1501 King Street
Alexandria, VA
midwives@birthcare.org 
www.birthcare.org
Area of Specialty: Birthing Center; Midwives
Special Information: Certified Nurse-Midwives specializing in personalized gynecologic care and out-of-hospital births. We offer a choice of Home Birth or birth in our accredited Birth Center.

Breastfeeding Center for Greater Washington
202-293-5182
2141 K Street, NW, Suite 3
Washington, DC
www.breastfeedingcenter.org
Area of Specialty: Breastfeeding Services / Consultants; Children’s Specialty Retail / Baby Products; Classes & Instruction
Special Information: Home visits; Board certified lactation consultants; FREE CLASSES; Infant massage; Pump Rental; Large Selection of nursing BRAS.

Budding Yogis
202-686-1104
5615 39th Street, NW
(Near the Chevy Chase Circle) • Washington, DC
www.buddingyogis.com
Area of Specialty: Classes & Instruction

Building Blocks Music featuring Kindermusik
703-966-7329
Serving Alexandria / Kingstowne, VA
pfetta@verizon.net
www.makingmusik.com/buildingblocksmusic
Area of Specialty: Classes and Instruction
Special Information: Building Blocks Music is committed to bringing out the joy in children’s lives and building foundations of learning. Offering various programs including Kindermusik (Ages birth - 7 years), Music & Movement, Musical Story Times and more!

The Catholic Shop
703-222-0096
Sully Place Shopping Center
13939 Metrotech Drive • Chantilly, VA
cathshop@aol.com  • www.catholicshop.com
Area of Specialty: Children’s Specialty Retail / Baby Products
Special Information: A heavenly collection of baptismal items including christening gowns, keepsakes, artwork, crosses, figurines, night lights, starter Nativity sets and so much more!

The Center for Music, Movement and Art, Inc.
301-251-1148
www.centerformusic.org
Area of Specialty: Classes and Instruction
Special Information: Classes offering songs, dance & instrumental jam sessions for ages newborn - 10+ years.

Discovery Toys
Lisa Duckworth:
877-218-6405 • Frederick, MD
lisa@dtlisa.com  • www.dtlisa.com
Colleen Goldstein:
866-358-7391 • Gaithersburg, MD
dtcolleen@aol.com  • www.dtcolleen.com
Emily Krisko:
800-957-4756 • Fairfax, VA
kriskodt@aol.com  • www.kriskodttoys.com
Area of Specialty: Children’s Specialty Retail / Baby Product
Special Information: Award winning products for children of all ages. Offering personal shopping, home parties and the opportunity to earn extra money while your children learn. Ask about special Hostess incentives! Call for free catalog or shop online.

Dreambirths Doula Services
571-344-0438
6251 Ridge Lane • Warrenton, VA
amara@dreambirths.com
www.dreambirths.com
Area of Specialty: Pregnancy / Birth Resources
Special Information: Labor doulas provide prenatal and postpartum visits that make such a difference to your birthing experience. Call to schedule a free personal interview.

For Children’s Sake of Virginia
703-817-9890
4455 Brokfield Corp. Drive, Suite 201
Chantilly, VA
www.fcsvirginia.org
Area of Specialty: Therapeutic Foster Care

Funfit
Family Fitness Center
301-975-0099
17511 Redland Road • Rockville, MD
funfit@earthlink.net  • www.funfit.us
Area of Specialty: Classes and Instruction
Special information: Unique Mom & Tots classes, 8 months & up. Parties and Open Gym 6 months & up. Discover the Funfit Difference.

Gymboree Play & Music
703-836-2277
Centers in Alexandria, Chantilly, Fairfax
& Springfield, VA
www.gymboree.com
Area of Specialty: Classes and Instruction
Special Information: Classes for Newborn - 6 months. Featuring tummy time activities, infant massage, infant stimulation and discussion with parents - the joy of learning, starting at birth, lasting a lifetime.

Gymbugs
Children’s Fitness
301-762-0111
9725 Traville Gateway Drive * Rockville, MD
www.gymbugs.com
Special Information: Gym classes for infants / toddlers 6 months - 5 years.

Hiccups, Inc.
301-816-0016
1616C Rockville Pike * Rockville, MD
hiccupsbaby@aol.com  • www.hiccupsbaby.com
Area of Specialty: Children’s Specialty Retail / Baby Products
Special Information: A must-see unique baby gift store specializing in adorable clothing (NB-4T), hand-painted furniture & accessories, monogrammed blankets, gift baskets, hair accessories, baby footwear, keepsakes & much more!

Kensington Caboose
301-929-0178
10508 Connecticut Avenue
Kensington, MD
www.kensingtoncaboose.com
Area of Specialty: Children’s Specialty Retail / Baby Products; Consignment; Maternity
Special Information: Quality children’s clothing, maternity wear, toys, books, wooden puzzles & games and nursery furniture.

Kid To Kid
703-222-4797
6039 Centreville Crest Lane • Centreville, VA
www.kidtokidcentreville.com
Area of Specialty: Children’s Specialty Retail / Baby Products; Consignment
Special Information: We buy & sell children’s clothing, infant - size 14. We also sell cribs, baby equipment, shoes & new hair accessories.

Kindermusik
See our ad in FAMILIES Magazine for a location nearest to you.
www.kindermusik.com
Area of Specialty: Classes and Instruction
Special Information: Children ages 0 - 7 years learn through joyful activities, using music & movement.

The Little Gym
866-4TLG KIDS
MD: Frederick, Germantown,
Olney & Potomac
VA: Ashburn, Cascades, Fairfax,
Gainesville & Springfield
www.thelittlegym.com
Area of Specialty: Classes and Instruction
Special Information: Motor-skill development program for kids 4 months to 12 years.

Little Hands Kindermusik
703-631-2046
Eight Northern VA Locations: Ashburn, Centreville, Fairfax, Lake Ridge, Manassas, McLean & Reston
www.littlehands.com
Area of Specialty: Classes & Instruction
Special Information: Fun music and movement classes weekly for Moms & babies!

Lullaby Baby
410-997-8090
9130 Red Branch Road • Columbia, MD
www.lullaby-baby.com
Area of Specialty: Children’s Specialty Retail / Baby Products
Special Information: Fine furnishings for babies & children. Furniture, Bedding, Accessories, Unique Gifts & More.

Magic Tail Murals
301-806-3551 • www.magictail.com
Area of Specialty: Children’s Specialty Retail / Baby Products
Special Information: Murals for kids’ bedrooms and playrooms. Magic Tail can make your child’s room into something amazing.

Maternity Center
301-530-3300
6506 Bells Mill Road • Bethesda, MD
www.maternitycenter.com
Area of Specialty: Birthing Center; Midwives
Special Information: Named one of the 5 best birth centers in the United States by Fit Pregnancy magazine. Offering birth center and hospital deliveries. Free weekly childbirth seminar and tour.

The Mother-Baby
Connection, Inc.
703-726-3030
20604 Gordon Park Square, #190 • Ashburn, VA
www.mother-babyconnection.com
Area of Specialty: Breastfeeding Services or Consultants
Special Information: Consultations, Pumps, Classes & Boutique.

Mother & Baby Matters
703-787-4007
12001 Market Street, # 301 • Reston, VA
motherbaby_office@juno.com
www.motherandbabymatters.com
Area of Specialty: Breastfeeding Services or Consultants; Doula
Special Information: Specialized maternal-infant services inclusive of doula care for labor & postpartum. Overnight help and special care for multiples, preemies & infants with special needs. RN teaching, lactation services & consult visits.

Mothers First
703-827-5922
Vienna, VA
www.mothersfirst.org
Area of Specialty: Mothers’ Support Group
Special Information: Supporting women making the transition to at-home motherhood. Support Groups; Lectures; Outings; Moms Night Out.

Music Tots
703-266-4571
barb@musictots.com  • www.musictots.com
Area of Specialty: Classes & Instruction
Special Information: Bring your infant to fun and educational music classes. Free trial class available, convenient locations, classes throughout the year!

Optimal Development
703-237-8709
Falls Church, VA
Special Information: Nutrition evaluation for baby and mom (2 for 1 offer) $75. Comprehensive developmental evaluation (includes nutrition evaluation above) $190. Optimal Development workshops for parent groups.

Paddington Station
703-938-0378
448 Maple Avenue, East • Vienna, VA
www.ps.childrenconsignment.com
Area of Specialty: Children’s Specialty Retail / Baby Products; Consignment
Special Information: Nursery furniture, clothing, toys, books, maternity clothing.

Parenting Playgroups, Inc.
703-922-0044
6161 Fuller Court • Alexandria, VA
rene@parentingplaygroups.com
www.parentingplaygroups.com
Area of Specialty: Classes and Instruction
Special Information: Expectant and Newborn 8-week lecture series and Early Parenting 6-week playgroup & lecture series, for parents of 4 to 10 months old.

Piccolo Piggies of Georgetown
202-333-0123
1533 Wisconsin Avenue, NW
Georgetown • Washington, DC
301-493-0123
10231 Old Georgetown Road
Wildwood Shopping Center • Bethesda, MD
piccolopiggies@aol.com
Area of Specialty: Children’s Specialty Retail / Baby Products
Special Information: Piccolo Piggies, voted Washington’s most “hip” boutique, offers mommy registry, unique cribs, bedding, layette, baby gifts, prams and strollers. Children’s CLOTHING, SHOES, accessories up to age 14. Brands include Burberry, Naturino, Aster, Lili Gaufrette, Cakewalk, Lilly Pullitzer and more!

Rabbi Avraham Rappaport - Certified Mohel -
Ritual & Non-Ritual Circumcision
301-260-7590 • 877-MDMOHEL
3373 Tidewater Court • Olney, MD
rabbi@mdmohel.com  • www.mdmohel.com
Special Information: The Parents & Doctors preferred choice in the MD, DC & VA areas!

Safe & Sound
866-919-SAFE • 301-608-9730
Serving the DC Metro Area
info@safteysteps.com  • www.safetysteps.com
Area of Specialty: Children’s Specialty Retails / Baby Products; Babyproofing Service
Special Information: Childhood is an adventure and we help kids explore safely. Call today for a home evaluation.

Safe Start Baby
888-240-SAFE (7233)
vainfo@safestartbabyproofing.com
www.safestartbabyproofing.com
Area of Specialty: Babyproofing
Special Information: Each home and child is unique. Let us help you save time / money by offering reliable safety products compatible with your home. Specializing in Safety Assessments / Professional Installation.

Shady Grove
Adventist Hospital
301-279-6000
9901 Medical Center Drive • Rockville, MD
www.shadygroveadventisthospital.com
Area of Specialty: Birthing Center; Breastfeeding Services / Consultants; Classes and Instruction; Medical Facility; OB/GYN / Physician / Pediatrician; Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Special Information: We work hard to make every birth experience a special one. With spacious labor / delivery / recovery suites, perinatal and neonatal experts and more. Plus, you’ll be attended to by your personal doctor and our staff of board-certified anesthesiologists, pediatricians and nurses, all available 24-hours a day.

Time to Sign
703-843-1913
Serving Northern VA
edoran@timetosign.com  • www.timetosign.com
Area of Specialty: Classes & Instruction
Special Information: Spreading the benefits and joy of signing with children!

Women’s Global Health
of Northern Virginia
703-356-7700
1515 Chain Bridge Road • McLean, VA
1860 Town Center Drive • Reston, VA
www.womensglobalhealth.com
Area of Specialty: OB/GYN / Physician

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