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March 2010


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ANNUAL Washington BABY Guide

Are you dreaming of lullabies or holding your precious little one in your arms? You know that parenthood is filled with hopes, dreams . . . and so much to learn about and plan for. Take a minute to relax and browse through Washington FAMILY Magazine's listings of classes, midwives, children's retail and specialty products, medical facilities and more. You can focus on your new arrival knowing that Washington FAMILY Magazine has just the resources you need.

Adoption Agencies & Resources
Babyproofing
Child Care (Younger than 2 Years)
Children’s & Miscellaneous Retail
Classes & Instruction
Doctors, Dentists & Orthodontists
Doulas
Fertility Services, Hospitals & Midwives
Gifts
Lawyers
Miscelaneous Babies, Maternity & Toddlers
Nannies
Photographers
Prenatal & Postnatal Fitness
Breastfeeding Help on the Web
Nonprofit Parenting Organizations
Moms Clubs


Adoption Agencies & Resources


The Arbor Law Firm
www.arborlawfirm.com
info@arborlawfirm.com
703-399-5105
2600 Glencroft Rd.
Vienna, VA 22181
Providing quality, affordable family estate planning and adoption legal services for Northern Virginia parents, with in-home, evening, and weekend appointments available.

Virginia Pediatric Group
www.vapg.com
703-573-2432
Fairfax
3020 Hamaker Ct., #200
Fairfax, VA 22031
Herndon
131 Elden St., #312
Herndon, VA 20170

Babyproofing


Baby Proofing Montgomery
www.babyproofingmontgomery.com
babyproofingmontgomery@gmail.com
301-984-9323
11408 Luxmanor Rd.
North Bethesda, MD 20852
At Baby Proofing Montgomery we create safer homes for your infants and toddlers.

Babyguard for Babyproofing
www.babyguard.com
babyguard@babyguard.com
703-821-1231
Eighteen years of keeping babies safe. We’re starting the second generation! Call us for installation or visit our web site to have baby gates and other safety products shipped to your door. Member BPI.

California Custom Home Builders
www.califbldrs.com
paul@califbldrs.com
301-299-7725
Maryland & Virginia
You name it, your design wish is our command. 2nd/3rd story pop-top/bump-out additions, renovate older homes, bedroom suites over existing garages, sun-drenched great rooms, sun-decks, porches. You will be surprised how economical our prices are!

Safe Start Baby
www.safestartbaby.com
info@safestartbaby.com
888-240-7233
Time to Babyproof? Safe Start Baby is your babyproofing expert, offering professional installation, quality safety products, consultations, CPR training, and a webstore with hundreds of babyproofing products.

Child Care (Younger than 2 Years)

Breastfeeding Center for Greater Washington
www.breastfeedingcenter.org
info@breastfeedingcenter.org
202-293-5182
2141 K St., NW #3
Washington, DC 20037
Breastfeeding instruction for all stages. Lactation consultations. Largest selection of breastfeeding supplies, breast pumps, nursing bras.

Child Care Network of Kingstowne/Franconia
www.ccnkf.combecky@ccnkf.com
703-329-1132

The Goddard School
www.goddardschool.com
1-800-GODDARD
Virginia
Ashburn • 703-724-0601
45091 Research Pl.
Ashburn, VA 20147
Ashburn/Belmont Greene
703-723-8434
42885 Orchard Oriole Dr.
Ashburn/Belmont Greene, VA 20147
Chantilly • 703-378-4088
5001 Westone Plz.
Chantilly, VA 20151
Leesburg • 703-443-6766
601 Tavistock Dr., SE
Leesburg, VA 20175
Woodbridge • 703-583-1966
5490 Staples Mill Plz.
Woodbridge, VA 22193
Maryland
Gaithersburg • 301-208-8787
900 Wind River Ln.
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
Rockville • 301-330-2300
900 Gaither Rd.
Rockville, MD 20850
Whether gently holding infants, encouraging toddlers to share, or providing preschoolers with enriching activities, The Goddard School® supports the healthy development of children from six weeks to six years.

Hopkins House Preschool Academy
www.hopkinshouse.org
jdwalker@hopkinshouse.org
571-480-4096
1224 Princess St. • Alexandria, VA 22314
8543 Forest Pl. • Alexandria, VA 22309
Hopkins House is a year-round learning institution that fosters a child’s developmental growth from ages 6 weeks - 5 years. We are staffed with degreed teachers, use a nationally recognizes curriculum, and operate at a nationally accredited level.

Lola’s Place
www.lolas-place.com
Sterling • 571-434-7555
20685 Fernbank Ct., Sterling, VA 20165
Herndon • 571-203-8686
13251 Woodland Park Rd.
Herndon, VA 20171
A Montessori infant and toddler environment. 8 weeks-5 years old.

Staffing Solutions @ Mothers’ Aides
www.mystaffingsolutions.com
info@mystaffingsolutions.com
703-250-0700
5618 Ox Rd., Ste. B
Fairfax Station, VA 22039
Professional In-Home Household Staffing. Celebrating 30 years, serving DC Metro area since 1979.  Nannies (Live-In & Out, Part-Time, Temporary, & Short-Term) Newborn Specialists, Housekeepers, Personal Assistants & more. 10 step Background Check.

YMCA of Metropolitan Washington
www.ymcadc.org • 202-232-6700
YMCA Anthony Bowen
1100 N. Capital St. • Washington, DC
YMCA Prince George’s County
3501 Moylan Drive • Bowie, MD
Infant Program (6 weeks-24 months). The YMCA’s infant care program is designed to meet the needs of each baby based on his or her own schedule. Facilities are equipped with cribs, swings, walkers and age appropriate toys and books.

YWCA Children’s Center
www.ywcanca.org
children@ywcanca.org
703-560-111
8101 Wolftrap Rd.
Vienna, VA 22182

Children’s & Miscellaneous Retail

Baby 2 Teen Furniture
www.baby2teenfurniture.com
703-369-0299
8612 Phoenix Dr.
Manassas, VA 20110
1440 Carl D. Silver Pkwy.
Fredericksburg, VA 22401
Virginia’s largest display of baby thru teen furniture. We specialize in children’s furniture. All credit cards accepted. Delivery and financing available.

Babyguard for Babyproofing
www.babyguard.com
babyguard@babyguard.com
703-821-1231
Eighteen years of keeping babies safe. We’re starting the second generation! Call us for installation or visit our web site to have baby gates and other safety products shipped to your door. Member BPI.

Bambini’s Boutique
www.bambinisboutique.com
andrea@bambinisboutique.com
703-492-5402
304 Mill St. • Occoquan, VA 22125

Belfort Furniture
www.belfortfurniture.com
info@belfortfurniture.com
703-406-7600
22250 Shaw Rd. • Dulles, VA 20166
Belfort, Washington’s only Stanley Young America Signature Shop, where you’ll find the area’s largest selection of cribs, twin and full size beds, plus sleigh, bunk, loft, novelty and storage beds at affordable prices. www.belfortfurniture.com

Child Care Network of Kingstowne/Franconia
www.ccnkf.combecky@ccnkf.com
703-329-1132

Kensington Caboose
www.kensingtoncaboose.com
301-929-0178
10508 Connecticut Ave.
Kensington, MD
Quality children’s clothing, maternity wear, nursery furniture, toys, books. Celebrating over 18 years of serving the Washington community.

Paddington Station
703-938-0378
448 Maple Ave. & East St.
Vienna, VA
Toys, children’s clothing, maternity, nursery furniture & more!

Safe Start Baby
www.safestartbaby.com
info@safestartbaby.com
888-240-7233
Time to Babyproof? Safe Start Baby is your babyproofing expert, offering professional installation, quality safety products, consultations, CPR training, and a webstore with hundreds of babyproofing products.

Classes & Instruction

Alliance Francaise de Washington
www.francedc.org
children@francedc.org
2142 Wyoming Ave., NW
Washington, DC
It is never too early to learn a language! Year round French classes for children & teenagers (14 months to 17 years old).

Breastfeeding Center for Greater Washington
www.breastfeedingcenter.org
info@breastfeedingcenter.org
202-293-5182
2141 K St., NW #3
Washington, DC 20037
Breastfeeding instruction for all stages. Lactation consultations. Largest selection of breastfeeding supplies, breast pumps, nursing bras.

Classic Tales ‘n Tunes
www.classictnt.com
info@classictnt.com
703-848-9808
Virginia: Arlington, Falls Church, Vienna
Fun and educational classes in English with ASL and Spanish too! Each lesson includes stories, puppets, music, movement and more! Winner Fairfax County Human Rights Award.

CommuniKids
www.communikids.com
DC/Tenleytown • 202-363-0133
Falls Church, VA • 703-534-2221
Toddler classes starting at 18 months. Spanish, French, Chinese, Arabic, Italian and Portuguese offered.

Funfit Family Fitness Center
www.funfit.us  • celia@funfit.us
301-975-0099 • 888-8-FUNFIT
17511 Redland Rd. • Rockville, MD
BEST of DC Comcast & Nickelodeon. Mom/Baby fitness classes that benefit your baby & you. Fitness & Enrichment to 13 years. Awesome, active, private birthday parties, open gym, Parent’s morning & nights out. Local Mom owned & created small business.

Gymboree Play & Music
www.gymboreeclasses.com
703-836-2277
Alexandria, Chantilly
& Springfield, VA
703-506-6707 • Tyson’s Corner, VA
301-654-8988 • Bethesda, MD
301-589-0064 • Silver Spring, MD
Join our Level 1 classes for Parents and Babies newborn to 6 months, Level 2 for 6-10 months, and our Music Classes beginning at 6 months.

Hopkins House Preschool Academy
www.hopkinshouse.org
jdwalker@hopkinshouse.org
571-480-4096
1224 Princess St. • Alexandria, VA 22314
8543 Forest Pl. • Alexandria, VA 22309
Hopkins House is a year-round learning institution that fosters a child’s developmental growth from ages 6 weeks - 5 years. We are staffed with degreed teachers, use a nationally recognizes curriculum, and operate at a nationally accredited level.

Hypnobabies
Mid-Atlantic
www.hypnobabiesmidatlantic.com
info@hypnobabiesmidatlantic.com
240-631-8177 • DC, MD & VA
Hypnobabies Childbirth Classes and Doula Services

Jabberü
www.jabberu.com
888-951-1119
Locations throughout Metro DC
Immersion classes for kids 1-10. Spanish, Chinese, French, Arabic and more. New “Baby & ü” classes for babies 6-14 months.

Jordan Kitts Music
www.keyboardcenter.com
800-968-4807
12303 Twinbrook Pkwy.
Rockville, MD
9520 Baltimore Ave.
College Park, MD
Sugarland Crossing, Rte. 7
Sterling, VA
8500 Lee Hwy. • Fairfax, VA
A lifetime of music starts at Keyboard Learning Centers! Our group piano classes unlock your child’s musical and creative potential. Toddler Tunes: Ages 18 months-3 years.

The Little Gym
www.thelittlegym.com
1-866-4TLG-KIDS • 1-866-485-4543
Conveniently located throughout Maryland & Virginia.
In VA: Alexandria, Ashburn, Fairfax, Gainesville & Springfield
In MD: Germantown, Olney, Potomac & Silver Spring
Programs for children ages 4 months – 12 years. Builds motor skills and confidence in a warm and safe environment.

MarVa Tots ‘n Teens Gymnastics
www.marvatotsnteens.com
301-468-9181
5636 Randolph Rd.,
Rockville, MD
18 mos.-18 years. Build confidence and self-esteem, while building skills and having fun!

Mother & Baby Matters
www.motherandbabymatters.com
703-787-4007
Serving MD, VA & DC Metro Areas
Our maternal/infant care service offers guidance & support provided by professionally trained doulas, registered nurses and Board-certified Lactation consultants.

musiKids
www.musikids.com
301-215-7946
NW DC & Bethesda
DC metro area’s preeminent early childhood music education program for infants-5 years.

My Gym Children’s Fitness Center
www.mygym.com
mygympotomac@verizon.net
301-983-5300
Cabin John Mall
11325 Seven Locks Rd.
Potomac, MD
Discover your infant’s natural movement abilities in our delightful parent-child programs! Award-winning classes for children starting at 6 weeks.

My Gym Children’s Fitness Center
www.mygym.com
mygymalexandria@verizon.net
703-971-KIDS (5437)
5810 Kingstowne Ctr., Ste. 110
Alexandria, VA
Discover your infant’s natural movement abilities in our delightful parent-child programs! Award-winning classes for children starting at 6 weeks.

My Gym Children’s Fitness Center
www.mygym.com
mygymchantillyva@cox.net
703-378-3100
4300 Chantilly Shopping Ctr.
Chantilly, VA
Discover your infant’s natural movement abilities in our delightful parent-child programs! Award-winning classes for children starting at 6 weeks.

My Gym Children’s Fitness Center
www.mygym.com
mygymleesburg@verizon.net
703-777-4496
1045 Edwards Ferry Rd.
Leesburg, VA
Discover your infant’s natural movement abilities in our delightful parent-child programs! Award-winning classes for children starting at 6 weeks.

Safe Start Baby
www.safestartbaby.com
info@safestartbaby.com
888-240-7233
Time to Babyproof? Safe Start Baby is your babyproofing expert, offering professional installation, quality safety products, consultations, CPR training, and a webstore with hundreds of babyproofing products.

SoccerTots
www.soccertotsdc.com
info@soccertotsdc.com
703-953-1667
Chantilly, Greenbelt, Haymarket, Manassas, and Washington DC.
Free trial class. Ages 18 months to 6 years.

Tiny Dancers
www.tinydancers.com
info@tinydancers.com
703-385-5580
Fairfax, Gainesville, Alexandria & Middleburg locations
Programs for children ages 2-12, including “Mom & Me” for ages 2-3 with parent.

TK Gym & Martial Arts
www.tkmainc.com
301-657-7782
6831 Wisconsin Ave., #P102
Chevy Chase, MD
TK Gym & Martial Arts classes for Tiny Tots offered.

Peg Wilson, M.S. O.T.R/L
myrtlepeg@aol.com
703-683-0259
301 N. Fairfax St., Ste. 106
Alexandria, VA 22314
Certified in sensory integration and neurodevelopmental treatment; specialize in sensorimotor/functional difficulties involving sensory processing disorders, postural motor disorders, fine motor delays, visual motor delays, and feeding disorders.

YWCA Children’s Center
www.ywcanca.org
children@ywcanca.org
703-560-111
8101 Wolftrap Rd.
Vienna, VA 22182

Doctors, Dentists & Orthodontists

Arlington Smile Center
Lupita M. Roca, DDS
www.arlingtonsmilecenter.com
family@arlingtonsmilecenter.com
703-237-7622
6950 Fairfax Dr. • Arlington, VA
Comprehensive dental care for the whole family! We can take care of infants and up. Our office will remove any earlier dental phobias and not create any new ones.

Dr. Camps Pediatric Dental Center
www.funsmiles.com
301-989-8994
Musgrove Medical Arts Bldg.
Silver Spring, MD
Dr. Camps Pediatric Dental Center offers gentle, kind and the most up to date treatment for your child’s dental needs. Prevention: Cleanings, oral hygiene, sealants. Emergency Care. Special Needs Patients are always welcome! Si Habla Espanol.

Little Bo Peep Prenatal Ultra Sounds
www.mylittlebopeep.com
baby@mylittlebopeep.com
443-703-6700
20 Crossroads Dr., #211
Owings Mills, MD 21117
Little Bo Peep offers 3D and 4D ultrasound services in the Baltimore, MD area. Registered sonographers go through rigorous schooling to get you the clearest shots. Registered sonographers are able to recognize any potential problems.

Lam & Bocage Orthodontics
www.lamandbocage.com
info@lamandbocage.com
703-522-5513
450 N. Thomas St. • Arlington, VA
Orthodontic treatment for children and adults including cleft lip and palate treatment and thumb/tongue habit correction.

McLean-Reston
Pediatric Dentistry
Cris Ann Ternisky, D.D.S.
Michael J. Ternisky, D.D.S.
McLean Doctors Building
703-356-1875
6711 Whittier Ave.
McLean, VA
Town Center Office Building
703-481-9200
1760 Reston Pkwy., Ste 204
Reston, VA
Pediatric dental growth & development. Preventative dentistry including school exams, fluoride treatments, pediatric oral surgery, early orthodontics, habit appliances, sealants, cleaning & general consultations.

Carlos H.
Monslave, DDS, PC
www.teetharefun.com
703-481-1115
13350 Franklin Farm Rd., Ste. 310
Herndon, VA 20171

The Muasher Center
for Fertility & IVF
www.mcfivf.com
703-876-6311
8501 Arlington Blvd., Ste 500
Fairfax, VA 22031
Where Experience and Passionate Care Come Together. Suheil J. Muasher, MD, FACOG. Associate Professor of OB/GYN at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Clinical Professor of OB/GYN at GWU, Professor of OB/GYN at VCU.

Mother & Baby Matters
www.motherandbabymatters.com
703-787-4007
Serving MD, VA & DC Metro Areas
Our maternal/infant care service offers guidance & support provided by professionally trained doulas, registered nurses and Board-certified Lactation consultants.

Pediatric Dental Care
www.kidsfirstdentalcare.com
703-383-3434
10614 Warwick Ave., Ste. B
Fairfax, VA 22030
Advanced oral care for all ages, including children with special needs in a fun atmosphere.

Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics of Reston
Dr. Neda Kalantar, DDS, PLLC
Dr. Ali Ghatri, DDS
www.kidsdentalsafari.com
smiles@kidsdentalsafari.com
703-435-1500
1984 Isaac Newton Sq. W., Ste. 200
Reston, VA
Good dental care begins when your child is an infant! We will answer your questions about your child’s teeth and educate you on teething problems, eating habits, preventing cavities and more.

Kris Popli, D.D.S.
www.tysonslaserdentist.com
703-448-8600
8206 Leesburg Pike, Ste. 308
Tysons Corner, VA
Family, cosmetic and LASER dentistry for adults and children.

Dr. Christine Reardon-Davis, DMD
www.drreardon.com
doctorreardon@yahoo.com
703-778-7610
801 N. Quincy St., Ste. 110
Arlington, VA
Comprehensive dental care for children and adolescents, including special needs patients, in a fun, comfortable, child-friendly environment.

Virginia Pediatric Group
www.vapg.com
703-573-2432
3020 Hamaker Ct., #200
Fairfax, VA 22031
131 Elden St., #312
Herndon, VA 20170

Peg Wilson, M.S. O.T.R/L
myrtlepeg@aol.com
703-683-0259
301 N. Fairfax St., Ste. 106
Alexandria, VA 22314
Certified in sensory integration and neurodevelopmental treatment; specialize in sensorimotor/functional difficulties involving sensory processing disorders, postural motor disorders, fine motor delays, visual motor delays, and feeding disorders.

Doulas

Hypnobabies
Mid-Atlantic
www.hypnobabiesmidatlantic.com
info@hypnobabiesmidatlantic.com
240-631-8177
DC, MD & VA
Hypnobabies Childbirth Classes and Doula Services

Mother & Baby Matters
www.motherandbabymatters.com
703-787-4007
Serving MD, VA & DC Metro Areas
Our maternal/infant care service offers guidance & support provided by professionally trained doulas, registered nurses and Board-certified Lactation consultants.

Staffing Solutions @ Mothers’ Aides
www.mystaffingsolutions.com
info@mystaffingsolutions.com
703-250-0700
5618 Ox Rd., Ste. B
Fairfax Station, VA 22039
Professional In-Home Household Staffing. Celebrating 30 years, serving DC Metro area since 1979.  Nannies (Live-In & Out, Part-Time, Temporary, & Short-Term) Newborn Specialists, Housekeepers, Personal Assistants & more. 10 step Background Check.

Fertility Services, Hospitals & Midwives

District of Columbia

Breastfeeding Center for Greater Washington
www.breastfeedingcenter.org
info@breastfeedingcenter.org
202-293-5182
2141 K St., NW #3
Washington, DC 20037
Breastfeeding instruction for all stages. Lactation consultations. Largest selection of breastfeeding supplies, breast pumps, nursing bras.

Department of Health
Washington, DC • 202-442-9374

District of Columbia
Birth Center • 202-398-5520

George Washington University Medical Center
202-715-4000

Georgetown University Hospital
202-444-2000

Howard University Hospital
202-865-4600

Hypnobabies
Mid-Atlantic
www.hypnobabiesmidatlantic.com
info@hypnobabiesmidatlantic.com
240-631-8177
DC, MD & VA
Hypnobabies Childbirth Classes and Doula Services

Johns Hopkins University
202-223-6564

La Maze • 202-367-1128

Maryland


Beautiful Births
301-412-8847 • Potomac, MD

The Birth Center
at Shady Grove Adventist Hospital
www.shadygrovebaby.com
shine@adventisthealthcare.com
240-826-6643
9901 Medical Center Dr.
Rockville, MD 20850
All private suites with excellent care right outside your door at our new Birth Center.

Howard County Health Department
410-880-5888

Howard University Hospital
301-495-7420 • Silver Spring, MD

Hypnobabies
Mid-Atlantic
www.hypnobabiesmidatlantic.com
info@hypnobabiesmidatlantic.com
240-631-8177  • DC, MD & VA
Hypnobabies Childbirth Classes and Doula Services

Little Bo Peep Prenatal Ultra Sounds
www.mylittlebopeep.com
baby@mylittlebopeep.com
443-703-6700
20 Crossroads Dr., #211
Owings Mills, MD 21117
Little Bo Peep offers 3D and 4D ultrasound services in the Baltimore, MD area. Registered sonographers go through rigorous schooling to get you the clearest shots. Registered sonographers are able to recognize any potential problems.

Maternity Center Assoc.
301-530-3300 • Bethesda, MD

Montgomery County Health Department • 240-777-3160

Prince George’s Health Department
301-209-2427

Prince George’s Hospital Center
301-927-4987 • Brentwood, MD

Silver Spring Medical Center
301-773-1111 • Silver Spring, MD

Washington Adventist Hospital
301-891-7600 • Takoma Park, MD

Virginia


Arlington County Health Department
703-228-4992 • Arlington, VA

Ballston Medical Center
703-875-3961 • Arlington, VA

Birthcare & Womans Health
703-549-5070 • Alexandria, VA

Breast Feeding Center
703-978-2000 • Annandale, VA

Breast Feeding Center
703-776-2515 • Falls Church, VA

Dale City Women’s Medical Center
703-690-3050 • Alexandria, VA

Fairfax County Health Department
703-246-2962 • Fairfax, VA

Falls Church Health Department
703-534-8343 • Falls Church, VA

Hypnobabies
Mid-Atlantic
www.hypnobabiesmidatlantic.com
info@hypnobabiesmidatlantic.com
240-631-8177 • DC, MD & VA
Hypnobabies Childbirth Classes and Doula Services

Inova Alexandria Hospital
703-504-3000 • Alexandria, VA

Inova Fairfax Hospital
703-256-7715 • Annandale, VA

Inova Fair Oaks Hospital
703-391-3600 • Fairfax, VA

Inova Health System
703-289-2000 • Falls Church, VA

The Muasher Center
for Fertility & IVF
www.mcfivf.com
703-876-6311
8501 Arlington Blvd., Ste 500
Fairfax, VA 22031
Where Experience and Passionate Care Come Together. Suheil J. Muasher, MD, FACOG. Associate Professor of OB/GYN at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Clinical Professor of OB/GYN at GWU, Professor of OB/GYN at VCU.

Lamaze International DC
703-549-2226 • Alexandria, VA

Northern Virginia Lactation
703-352-4930 • Fairfax, VA

Prince William Health Department
703-792-6300 • Manassas, VA

Virginia Hospital Center
703-558-5000 • Arlington, VA

Virginia Pediatric Group
www.vapg.com
703-573-2432
3020 Hamaker Ct., #200
Fairfax, VA 22031
131 Elden St., #312,
Herndon, VA 20170

Gifts


Clay Café Studios
www.claywire.com
info@claywire.com
703-534-7600
101 N. Maple Ave.
Falls Church, VA
703-817-1051
13894 Metrotech Dr.
Chantilly, VA
Create your own new baby gifts and birth announcements or order them custom-painted by staff artists. Capture your memories and make them permanent.

Kensington Caboose
www.kensingtoncaboose.com
301-929-0178
10508 Connecticut Ave.
Kensington, MD
Quality children’s clothing, maternity wear, nursery furniture, toys, books. Celebrating over 18 years of serving the Washington community.

Paddington Station
703-938-0378
448 Maple Ave. & East St.
Vienna, VA
Toys, children’s clothing, maternity, nursery furniture & more!

Lawyers


The Arbor Law Firm
www.arborlawfirm.com
info@arborlawfirm.com
703-399-5105
2600 Glencroft Rd., Vienna, VA 22181
Providing quality, affordable family estate planning and adoption legal services for Northern Virginia parents, with in-home, evening, and weekend appointments available.

Miscellaneous Babies, Maternity & Toddlers


Allergy & Nutrition Clinic
www.LauraPower.com
Laura@LauraPower.com
703-538-4161
6521 Arlington Blvd., Ste 104
Falls Church, VA
Nutrition for mother and baby. Specializing in developmental delays, food allergies, and nutrient deficiencies.

Breastfeeding Center for Greater Washington
www.breastfeedingcenter.org
info@breastfeedingcenter.org
202-293-5182
2141 K St., NW #3
Washington, DC 20037
Breastfeeding instruction for all stages. Lactation consultations. Largest selection of breastfeeding supplies, breast pumps, nursing bras.

California Custom Home Builders
www.califbldrs.com
paul@califbldrs.com
301-299-7725
Maryland & Virginia
You name it, your design wish is our command. 2nd/3rd story pop-top/bump-out additions, renovate older homes, bedroom suites over existing garages, sun-drenched great rooms, sun-decks, porches. You will be surprised how economical our prices are!

Cartoon Cuts
www.cartooncuts.com
info@cartooncuts.com
Maryland Locations:
Columbia Mall
410-740-6665
Lakeforest Mall • 301-948-7020
Congressional Plaza • 301-816-3098
Marley Station • 410-768-9606
White March Mall • 410-931-1588
Virginia Locations:
Smoketown Stations • 703-670-3400
North Point Village Ctr
703-689-2665
Dulles Town Center • 703-433-1440
Fair Oaks Mall • 703-359-2887
Tysons Corner • 703-748-2887
Springfield Mall • 703-719-9791
Hair salons for children. Locations throughout Virginia & Maryland.

Child Care Network of Kingstowne/Franconia
www.ccnkf.combecky@ccnkf.com
703-329-1132

Clay Café Studios
www.claywire.cominfo@claywire.com
Falls Church, VA
703-534-7600 • 101 N. Maple Ave.
Chantilly, VA
703-817-1051 • 13894 Metrotech Dr.
Create your own new baby gifts and birth announcements or order them custom-painted by staff artists. Capture your memories and make them permanent.

Little Bo Peep Prenatal Ultra Sounds
www.mylittlebopeep.com
baby@mylittlebopeep.com
443-703-6700
20 Crossroads Dr., #211
Owings Mills, MD 21117
Little Bo Peep offers 3D and 4D ultrasound services in the Baltimore, MD area. Registered sonographers go through rigorous schooling to get you the clearest shots. Registered sonographers are able to recognize any potential problems.

Mother & Baby Matters
www.motherandbabymatters.com
703-787-4007
Serving MD, VA & DC Metro Areas
Our maternal/infant care service offers guidance & support provided by professionally trained doulas, registered nurses and Board-certified Lactation consultants.

Staffing Solutions
@ Mothers’ Aides
www.mystaffingsolutions.com
info@mystaffingsolutions.com
703-250-0700
5618 Ox Rd., Ste B
Fairfax Station, VA 22039
Professional In-Home Household Staffing. Celebrating 30 years, serving DC Metro area since 1979.  Nannies (Live-In & Out, Part-Time, Temporary, & Short-Term) Newborn Specialists, Housekeepers, Personal Assistants & more. 10 step Background Check.

Peg Wilson, M.S. O.T.R/L
myrtlepeg@aol.com
703-683-0259
301 N. Fairfax St., Ste 106
Alexandria, VA 22314
Certified in sensory integration and neurodevelopmental treatment; specialize in sensorimotor/functional difficulties involving sensory processing disorders, postural motor disorders, fine motor delays, visual motor delays, and feeding disorders.

Nannies


A Loving Sitter.Com
www.alovingsitter.com
301-332-1851
Need a sitter? Sitters will accompany on activities and events such as: doctor’s visits, movies, museums, and more. 24 hour service, 7 days a week. Infants to Adults.

CHI Au Pair USA
www.chiaupairusa.org
cburbach@verizon.net
703-528-5152
Carefully screened, trained live-in legal au pairs from many countries. Local support. U.S. Government designated. Approximately $315/week/family.

Child Care Network of Kingstowne/Franconia
www.ccnkf.combecky@ccnkf.com
703-329-1132

EurAuPair
www.euraupair.com
south@euraupair.com
800-618-2002
3091-A E. Shadowlawn Ave.
Atlanta, GA
EurAuPair – U.S. Gov’t program, lowest average cost. All inclusive w/local support.

Georgetown Nanny
www.georgetownnanny.com
202-629-1851
2201 Wisconsin Ave., Ste. C120
Washington, DC 20007
Background checks, CPR, full time, part time, temporary family/nanny. Serving VA, MD, and DC.

InterExchange
Au Pair USA
www.aupairusa.org • 800-AU-PAIRS
Top quality, pre-screened live-in child care. Cultural enrichment for your entire family.

Metropolitan Nannies
www.metronannies.com
info@metronannies.com
703-481-3181
12801 Worldgate Dr., Ste 500
Herndon, VA 20170
Metropolitan Nannies has dedicated itself to providing the highest quality childcare services in MD, VA & DC. Whether you’re looking for a full time nanny to care for your children or simply need a Saturday night out, we can help.

The Nanny Agency of Greater Washington
www.thenannyagency.net
info@thenannyagency.net
240-744-9525
Serving Washington DC, MD & VA
We are committed to placing the most qualified nannies in the DC Metro area! Ask us about our one-year nanny service guarantee.

Payyournanny.com
www.payyournanny.com
byudd@payyournanny.com
703-819-9796
Nanny tax and payroll service. “We’re here to help families.”

Potomac Nannies and More
www.potomacnanny.com
301-880-7279
10220 River Rd., Ground Floor
Potomac, MD 20854

Staffing Solutions @ Mothers’ Aides
www.mystaffingsolutions.com
info@mystaffingsolutions.com
703-250-0700
5618 Ox Rd., Ste. B
Fairfax Station, VA 22039
Professional In-Home Household Staffing. Celebrating 30 years, serving DC Metro area since 1979.  Nannies (Live-In & Out, Part-Time, Temporary, & Short-Term) Newborn Specialists, Housekeepers, Personal Assistants & more. 10 step Background Check.

White House Nannies
www.whitehousenannies.com
Maryland • 301-654-1242
Virginia • 703-838-2100
DC’s premier agency since 1985, placing the best FT, LI/LO, temporary & emergency care givers for newborns & infants.

Photographers


John Woo Photography
www.johnwoo.ifp3.com
johnhwoo@comcast.net
301-770-0103
11100 Troy Rd.
Rockville, MD 20852
Specialize in infants, family and children.

Little Bo Peep Prenatal Ultra Sounds
www.mylittlebopeep.com
baby@mylittlebopeep.com
443-703-6700
20 Crossroads Dr., #211
Owings Mills, MD 21117
Little Bo Peep offers 3D and 4D ultrasound services in the Baltimore, MD area. Registered sonographers go through rigorous schooling to get you the clearest shots. Registered sonographers are able to recognize any potential problems.

Prenatal & Postnatal Fitness


Funfit Family Fitness Center
www.funfit.us  • celia@funfit.us
301-975-0099 • 888-8-FUNFIT
17511 Redland Rd. • Rockville, MD
BEST of DC Comcast & Nickelodeon. Mom/Baby fitness classes that benefit your baby & you. Fitness & Enrichment to 13 years. Awesome, active, private birthday parties, open gym, Parent’s morning & nights out. Local Mom owned & created small business.

The Little Gym
www.thelittlegym.com
1-866-4TLG-KIDS • 1-866-485-4543
Conveniently located throughout Maryland & Virginia.
In VA: Alexandria, Ashburn, Fairfax, Gainesville & Springfield
In MD: Germantown, Olney, Potomac & Silver Spring
Programs for children ages 4 months – 12 years. Builds motor skills and confidence in a warm and safe environment.

My Gym Children’s Fitness Center
www.mygym.com
mygympotomac@verizon.net
301-983-5300
Cabin John Mall
11325 Seven Locks Rd.
Potomac, MD
Discover your infant’s natural movement abilities in our delightful parent-child programs! Award-winning classes for children starting at 6 weeks.

My Gym Children’s Fitness Center
www.mygym.com
mygymalexandria@verizon.net
703-971-KIDS (5437)
5810 Kingstowne Ctr., Ste. 110
Alexandria, VA
Discover your infant’s natural movement abilities in our delightful parent-child programs! Award-winning classes for children starting at 6 weeks.

My Gym Children’s Fitness Center
www.mygym.com
mygymchantillyva@cox.net
703-378-3100
4300 Chantilly Shopping Ctr.
Chantilly, VA
Discover your infant’s natural movement abilities in our delightful parent-child programs! Award-winning classes for children starting at 6 weeks.

My Gym Children’s Fitness Center
www.mygym.com
mygymleesburg@verizon.net
703-777-4496
1045 Edwards Ferry Rd.
Leesburg, VA
Discover your infant’s natural movement abilities in our delightful parent-child programs! Award-winning classes for children starting at 6 weeks.

Peg Wilson, M.S. O.T.R/L
myrtlepeg@aol.com
703-683-0259
301 N. Fairfax St., Ste. 106
Alexandria, VA 22314
Certified in sensory integration and neurodevelopmental treatment; specialize in sensorimotor/functional difficulties involving sensory processing disorders, postural motor disorders, fine motor delays, visual motor delays, and feeding disorders.

Breastfeeding Help on the Web

www.aap.org/family/brstguid.htm - An informative web site from the American Academy of Pediatrics with tips and resources.

www.babiestoday.com/breastfeeding/index.html - A variety of articles, Q & A, and book recommendations. Includes a discussion board, email list and word search.

www.babycenter.com/breastfeeding-basics - Stages of breastfeeding including deciding whether it’s right for you, how to get started, overcoming problems, and weaning.

www.breastfeedingonline.com - Helping empower women to choose to breastfeed and to educate society at large about the importance and benefits of breastfeeding.

www.bfar.org - Breastfeed after breast or nipple surgery, information about the effects of each type of breast and nipple surgery on breastfeeding, how the surgeries are performed, and stories from women who have breastfeed after the surgeries

www.bflrc.com - Bright Future Lactation Resource Centre: Supporting the People Who Support Breastfeeding.

www.birthworks.org - Featuring helpful books and videos.

www.breastfeeding.com - Breastfeeding.com is the place for help and information on breastfeeding. Detailed information, book reviews, humor, a directory of lactation consultants

www.breastfeedingonline.com - Articles, Advice and Encouragement for Mothers.

www.cdc.gov/breastfeeding - Frequently Asked Questions, Data and Statistics, Research, Promotion and Support, Policies.

www.childbirth.org - Links and articles regarding a variety of subjects.

www.drkoop.com/channel/93/1327.html - Find information and videos about taking care of yourself without harming your little one.

www.fertilityjourney.com - Fertility information and a search engine to find an IVF clinic near you.

www.i-am-pregnant.com - I-am-pregnant.com is an info community where parents and parents-to-be can read, learn and talk about anything related to young babies.

www.kellymom.com - Developed to provide evidence-based information on breastfeeding, sleep and parenting.

For more sites like these please see this month’s Web Extras at www.WashingtonFAMILY.com/web_extras.php

Nonprofit Parenting Organizations


Allergy/Asthma Information Association.  416-244-8585.

Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf.  Information and assistance for parents of children who are deaf or hard of hearing.  For information call 202-337-5220 Voice/TDD.

American Academy of Pediatrics.  800-433-9016.

American Red Cross (Infant/Child & Adult CPR).   703-876-0712.

American SIDS Institute, Fairfax, VA. 800-232-7437.

Autism Research Institute.  619-281-7165.

American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. 800-638-8255.

Autism Society of America.  800-328-8476.

Bare Essentials Community Education Program at Children’s Hospital. 202-884-3851.

Bereaved Parents Support Group.  For parents who have lost a child to childhood cancer. 703-866-2100.

Cleft and Craniofacial Support Group.  703-698-3094.

Cleft Palate Foundation.  800-24-CLEFT.

Commission for Women.  301-279-1800.

Fairfax County Mothers of Multiples Hotline.  703-715-MOMS

Food Allergy Network.  703-691-3179.

Grand Parenting Support Groups.  Various locations in No. VA.  703-536-4537.

Grandparents Raising Grandchildren.  Northern Virginia Family Service.  703-533-9727.

Lighthouse National Center for Vision and Child Development.  800-334-5497.

MATCH - Mothers’ Access to Careers at Home.  703-205-9664.

For more sites like these please see this month’s Web Extras at www.WashingtonFAMILY.com/web_extras.php

Moms Clubs

Washington, D.C. Chapters

MOMS Club of Washington-Northwest
momsdcnw@yahoo.com

MomsLikeMe.com
http://dc.momslikeme.com
www.momslikeme.com
Throughout DC, Suburban MD & Northern VA. Where DC moms meet.

Maryland Chapters

Bowie
MOMS Club of Bowie-North
info@northbowiemoms.org

Burtonsville
MOMS Club® Burtonsville
burtonsvillemomsclub@yahoo.com

Columbia
MOMS Club of Columbia-East
membership@momsclubofcolumbiaeast.com

Gaithersburg
MOMS Club of Gaithersburg
moms_clubgaithersburg_md@hotmail.com

Glen Burnie
MOMS Club of Glen Burnie
gbmomsclub@yahoo.com

Germantown
Moms Club of Great Seneca
greatsenecamomsclub@gmail.com
www.greatsenecamomsclub.com

Kensington Park
MOMS Club of Kensington Park
kpmomsclub@yahoo.com

Laytonsville
MOMS Club of Laytonsville
momslaytonsvillemembership@yahoo.com

Norbeck
MOMS Club of Norbeck
momsofnorbeck@yahoo.com

Olney
MOMS Club of Olney-Belmont
belmontmomsclub@yahoo.com

Potomac
MOMS Club of Potomac
momspotomac@gmail.com

Rockville
MOMS Club of Rockville-South
membership@momsrockvillesouth.org

Waldorf
MOMS Club of Waldorf-East
mcofwaldorf@yahoo.com
MOMS Club of Waldorf-West
momsofwaldorfwest@yahoo.com
MOMS Club of Waldorf-Northwest
momsofwaldorfnw@yahoo.com

Westminster
MOMS Club of Westminster
moms_club_west@yahoo.com

Virginia Chapters

Alexandria
MOMS Club of Alexandria-Franconia
momsclub22310@yahoo.com
MOMS Club of Alexandria-Kingstown
kingstownemomsclub@yahoo.com
MOMS Club of Alexandria-South
southalexmomsclub@onebox.com
MOMS Club of Alexandria-West
alexvamoms@yahoo.com

Annandale
MOMS Club of Annandale
justchristina@att.net

Arlington
MOMS Club of Arlington-South
membership_mcaf@yahoo.com

Ashburn
MOMS Club of Ashburn-Farm Area
ashburnmomsclub@yahoo.com
MOMS Club of Ashburn-Village
ashburnmomsclub@yahoo.com

Burke
MOMS Club of Burke-North
burkemomsclub@onebox.com
Mothers First of Burke/ Fairfax
Kings Park Library
9000 Burke Lake Rd., Burke, VA
703-827-5922
www.mothersfirst.org

Centreville
Mothers First of Chantilly/Centreville
Centreville Regional Library
14200 Saint Germain Dr.
Centreville, VA
703-827-5922
www.mothersfirst.org

Chantilly
MOMS Club of Chantilly
Sully Government Ctr
4900 Stonecroft Blvd.
momsclubch@yahoo.com

Fairfax
MOMS Club of Fairfax-West
momsclubfairfax@yahoo.com

Great Falls
Mothers First of Great Falls
Great Falls Library
9830 Georgetown Pike
Great Falls, VA • 703-827-5922
www.mothersfirst.org

Herndon
MOMS Club of Herndon
herndon_moms_info@yahoo.com
Mothers First of Reston/Herndon
Herndon Fortnightly Library
768 Center St. • Herndon, VA
703-827-5922
www.mothersfirst.org

Manassas
MOMS Club of Manassas
manassasmomsclub@yahoo.com

Purcellville
MOMS Club Of Purcellville
info@momsclubpurcellville.org

Reston
MOMS Club of Reston
momsclubofreston@yahoo.com

Spotsylvania
MOMS Club of Spotsylvania-Central
spotsymoms@yahoo.com

Stafford
MOMS Club of Stafford-East
EastStaffordMOMS@yahoo.com

Sterling
MOMS Club of Sterling
sterlingmomsclub@yahoo.com

Warrenton
MOMS Club of Warrenton-East
momsclub_warrentoneast@yahoo.com

Winchester
MOMS Club of Winchester-East
info_momsclubeast@yahoo.com

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