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 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 FAMILY Magazine has just the resources you need.

Baby/Children’s Retail Stores & Services
Birthing Centers & Hospital
Breastfeeding Services/Consultants
Childbirth Education
Childcare/Daycare/Preschool
Childproofing, Safety & Organization
Classes & Resources
Consignment Stores
Doulas
Education/ Parenting Education
Fitness Specialty - Pre & Post Natal
Gift Baskets & Accessories
Hair Salons
Maternity Retail Store
Medical Facility
Montessori School
Music
Nanny/Au Pair
Nutritionist
OB/GYN/Physician/Pediatrician
Pediatric Dentist
Shower/New Baby & Mom Gifts
Support Group
Wellness Centers
Web Help for Breastfeeding Moms

Baby/Children’s Retail Stores & Services

Baby-2-Teen Furniture
www.baby2teenfurniture.com
703-369-0299
8612 Phoenix Drive
Manassas, VA
Large selection of furniture, bedding and accessories for baby, toddler and teen. Serving Washington, DC area since 1984.

Babyguard for Babyproofing
www.babyguard.com
babyguard@babyguard.com
703-821-1231
1350 Beverly Road, #115
McLean, VA
Established in 1991. Child safety products and gifts. We install locally.

Bright Horizons Family Solutions
www.brighthorizons.com
parents@brighthorizons.com
866-854-1958
200 Talcott Ave. South
Watertown, MA
Bright Horizons provides children, families, and caregivers with the means to work together and achieve their very best. Through developmentally appropriate programs, a loving faculty, state-of-the-art facilities, and friendships that begin in infancy, children who come to Bright Horizons centers build a strong foundation for lifelong learning, exploration, and success.

Jorkey Kiddie Boutique
www.jorkey.com
custserve@jorkey.com
240-472-0441
Online Store
Gaithersburg, MD
Organic, pure natural wool, eco-friendly, baby toddler chic clothing.

Kid to Kid
http://Centreville.kidtokid.com
703-222-4595
6039 Centreville Crest Lane
Centreville, VA
Save money at Kid to Kid when you buy any of our 1000’s of like-new maternity and kid’s clothes, toys and baby equipment items.

Birthing Centers & Hospitals

Washington, DC

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

Johns Hopkins University
202-223-6564

La Maze
202-367-1128

Maryland

Beautiful Births
301-412-8847
Potomac, MD

Howard County Health Department
410-880-5888
Laurel, MD

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

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

Montgomery County Health Department
240-777-3160
Silver Spring, MD

Prince George’s Health Department
301-209-2427
Hyattsville, MD

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

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

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

Breastfeeding Services/Consultants

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 & Board-certified Lactation consultants.

Staffing Solutions @ Mothers’ Aides
www.mystaffingsolutions.com
703-250-0700
5618 Ox Rd. Suite B
Fairfax Station, VA
Providing care for families and homes since 1979. Serving the entire metro area.

Childbirth Education

Hypnobabies Childbirth
Education Classes
www.mygentlebirth.com
rose@mygentlebirth.com
240-631-8177
Serving Montgomery County and surrounding areas
Enjoy your birth!

Childcare/Daycare/Preschool

Bright Horizons Family Solutions
www.brighthorizons.com
parents@brighthorizons.com
866-854-1958
200 Talcott Ave. South
Watertown, MA
Bright Horizons provides children, families, and caregivers with the means to work together and achieve their very best. Through developmentally appropriate programs, a loving faculty, state-of-the-art facilities, and friendships that begin in infancy, children who come to Bright Horizons centers build a strong foundation for lifelong learning, exploration, and success.

Childproofing, Safety & Organization

Babyguard for Babyproofing
www.babyguard.com
babyguard@babyguard.com
703-821-1231
1350 Beverly Road, #115
McLean, VA
Established in 1991. Child safety products and gifts. We install locally.

Classes & Resources

Adagio Ballet
www.adagioballet.com
info@adagioballet.com
703-527-8900
5001 Lee Highway
Arlington, VA
9701 Main St.
Fairfax, VA
Not your average ballet school!

Alliance Francaise de Washington
www.francedc.org
2142 Wyoming Avenue NW
Washington, DC
It is never too early to learn a language!

Classic Tales ‘n Tunes LLC
www.classictnt.com
info@classictnt.com
703-848-9808
Arlington, Falls Church and Vienna Community Centers
Stories, music, movement, puppetry, Spanish and American Sign Language for ages 0 – 5 yrs.

Funfit Family Fitness Center
www.funfit.us
celia@funfit.us
301-975-0099
888-8-FUNFIT
17511 Redland Road
Rockville, MD
Fitness & enrichment classes, camps, parties, open gym, Infants – Adults. Woman’s Circle once a month.

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
Our new programs include: Gymboree, Music, Art, Baby Signs, Yoga Fun, Global Kids, Mommy & Baby Fitness, Fitness Fun & Sibling Solutions.

Jabberu
www.jabberu.com
301-951-1101
Bethesda, Gaithersburg (The Kentlands), Ashburn, Great Falls
The sooner a child begins learning a second language the easier it will be for him to master that language.

Jonah’s Treehouse
www.jonahstreehouse.com
202-298-6805
2121 Wisconsin Avenue, C-1 Level
Washington, DC
Play & movement classes for children six months to five years! Soft toys, tunnels, parachutes, bubbles, ball pool, baby obstacles courses and more! Ongoing classes year-round.

Jordan Kitt’s Music
www.keyboardcenter.com
800-968-4807
12303 Twinbrook Pkwy.
Rockville, MD
9520 Baltimore Ave.
College Park, MD
Sugarland Crossing
Rte. 7
Sterling, VA
2748 Gallows Rd.
Vienna, VA
A lifetime of music starts at Keyboard Learning Centers!

Little Hands
www.littlehands.com
703-631-2046
5746 Union Mill Road PMB 435
Clifton, VA
Weekly classes in music and movement in lots of Suburban DC locations. Enroll anytime!

Lola’s Place
www.lolas-place.com
571-434-7555
20685 Fernbank Court
Sterling, VA
A Montessori infant and toddler environment. 8 weeks – 3 years old.

Northeast Stars
www.nestars.net
nestars@verizon.net
202-399-2208
1325 Maryland Avenue, NE
A private school dedicated to multi-dimensional learning for the whole child.

musiKids
www.musikids.com
info@musikids.com
301-215-7946
4900 Auburn Ave. Suite 100
Bethesda, MD
The experts in child development and music; musiKids offers special baby classes with expert and loving instructors.

Music and Signs
www.bestsigningclasses.com
bestsigningclasses@gmail.com
571-748-7576
Signing Smart™ Sign Language play classes for hearing infants and toddlers.

My Gym Children’s Fitness Center
www.mygym.com
mygympotomac@verizon.net
301-983-5300
Cabin John Mall
11325 Seven Locks Road
Potomac, MD
mygymalexandria@verizon.net
703-971-KIDS (5437)
5810 Kingstowne Center, Suite 110
Alexandria, VA
mygymchantillyva@cox.net
703-378-3100
4300 Chantilly Shopping Center
Chantilly, VA
mygymleesburg@verizon.net
703-777-4496
1045 Edwards Ferry Road
Leesburg, VA
Discover your infant’s natural movement abilities in our delightful parent-child programs! Award-winning classes for children starting at 6 weeks.

Paint Branch Montessori School
www.pbmontessori.com
301-937-2244
3215 Powder Mill Rd.
Adelphi, MD
Challenging your child to achieve their full potential. 18 months through Grade 6.

Spring Bilingual Montessori Academy
www.spring-bilingual.org
sbma_office@yahoo.com
301-962-7262
3514 Plyers Mill Rd.
Kensington, MD
Bilingual Montessori environments with immersion classes.

Suzuki Music Studio
www.barrettsuzuki.com
barretc@aol.com
703-295-0659
Violin, viola, piano, and cello lessons beginning as early as 3 years old. Call us today to start learning.

The British School of Washington
www.britishschool.org
202-829-3700
We invite you to discover our refreshingly unique British approach to education.

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

Tiny Dancers
www.tinydancers.com
info@tinydancers.com
703-385-5580
Fairfax & Gainesville locations
Exclusively available at Tiny Dancers®—Wiggletoes; a specialized program for ages 18 – 30 months.

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

Yoga Tales
www.yogatales.com
301-951-9642
Mobile classes for kids and adults!

Consignment Stores

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

Kid to Kid
http://Centreville.kidtokid.com
703-222-4595
6039 Centreville Crest Lane
Centreville, VA
Save money at Kid to Kid when you buy any of our 1000’s of like-new maternity and kid’s clothes, toys and baby equipment items.

Paddington Station
www.pschildrenconsignment.com
703-938-0378
448 Maple Avenue & East Street
Vienna, VA
Toys, children’s clothing, maternity, nursery furniture & more!

Doulas

Margie Lidoff
202-270-6893
Post partum doula services in your home.

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 & Board-certified Lactation consultants.

Staffing Solutions @ Mothers’ Aides
www.mystaffingsolutions.com
703-250-0700
5618 Ox Rd. Suite B
Fairfax Station, VA
Providing care for families and homes since 1979. Serving the entire metro area.

Education/ Parenting Education

Little Hands
www.littlehands.com
703-631-2046
5746 Union Mill Road PMB 435
Clifton, VA
Weekly classes in music and movement in lots of Suburban DC locations. Enroll anytime!

Usborne Books at Home
www.ubah.com/J2703
amy-bear@verizon.net
703-542-5876
25432 Herring Creek Drive
South Riding, VA

Fitness Specialty - Pre & Post Natal

Funfit Family Fitness Center
www.funfit.us
celia@funfit.us
301-975-0099
888-8-FUNFIT
17511 Redland Road
Rockville, MD
Fitness & enrichment classes, camps, parties, open gym. Infants – Adults. Woman’s Circle once a month.

The Little Gym
www.thelittlegym.com
1-866-4TLG-KIDS
1-866-485-4543
Conveniently located throughout Maryland & Virginia.
In VA: Alexandria, Ashburn, Cascades, Fairfax, Gainesville & Springfield
In MD: Germantown, Olney & Potomac
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 Road • Potomac, MD
mygymalexandria@verizon.net
703-971-KIDS (5437)
5810 Kingstowne Center, Suite 110
Alexandria, VA
mygymchantillyva@cox.net
703-378-3100
4300 Chantilly Shopping Center
Chantilly, VA
mygymleesburg@verizon.net
703-777-4496
1045 Edwards Ferry Road • Leesburg, VA
Discover your infant’s natural movement abilities in our delightful parent-child programs! Award-winning classes for children starting at 6 weeks.

Sport Bounce of Loudoun
www.sportbounce.com
info@sportbounce.com
703-729-9522
44710 Cape Ct. #116
Ashburn, VA
Any day’s a great day to play at the 10,000+ sq. ft. indoor moonbounce facility in Ashburn!

Gift Baskets & Accessories

Guilded Pear Gift Expressions
www.guildedpeargift.com
guildedpeargift@yahoo.com
703-723-1422
Cell: 757-270-7090
43128 Fling Ct.
Broadlands, VA
We provide boutique quality gift baskets and shower centerpieces for expectant mothers.

Hair Salons

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
Virginia Locations:
Smoketown Stations
703-670-3400
North Point Village Center
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.

Maternity Retail Store

Kid to Kid
http://Centreville.kidtokid.com
703-222-4595
6039 Centreville Crest Lane
Centreville, VA
Save money at Kid to Kid when you buy any of our 1000’s of like-new maternity and kid’s clothes, toys and baby equipment items.

Medical Facility

Virginia Pediatric Group
www.vapg.com
703-573-2432
3020 Hamaker Ct. Ste. 200
Fairfax, VA

Montessori School

The Montessori School of Herndon
www.montessori-va.com
herndonmontessori@yahoo.com
703-437-8229
840 Dranesville Road • Herndon, VA
Accelerated Curriculum, Experienced, Qualified Faculty, Summer & Extended Care, Low Student/Teacher Ratio, Cheerful, Loving Environment.

Music

Little Hands
www.littlehands.com
703-631-2046
5746 Union Mill Road PMB 435
Clifton, VA
Weekly classes in music and movement in lots of Suburban DC locations. Enroll anytime!

Nanny/Au Pair

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.

AML Domestic Services
www.eastcoastnannies.com
703-822-9853
Serving the Washington DC Metropolitan area
Nannies, housekeepers, chefs, chauffeurs, caregivers, house cleaning, full time, part time, live-in/live-out.

Attentive Care Inc.
www.attentivecaregivers.com
info@attentivecaregivers.com
800-493-5660
811 Church Rd. Suite 215
Cherry Hill, NJ
Providing care in the comfort of your home. Emergency back-up care, sick child care. Last minute care is our specialty.

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 $300/week/family.

Cultural Care Au Pair
www.culturalcare.com
Amanda.waltz@culturalcare.com
800-333-6056
1 Education Street
Cambridge, MA

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

Five Star Nannies
www.fivestarnanny.org
info@fivastarnanny.org
301-300-2661
927 Hillside Lake Terrace #201
North Potomac, MD
Exceeding your expectations with our educational approach to childcare. Temporary, full/part time, mother’s helpers, rigorous background checks.

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

Metropolitan Nannies
www.metronannies.com
info@metronannies.com
703-481-3181
12801 Worldgate Drive, Suite 500
Herndon, VA

Nanny Poppinz
www.nannypoppinz.com
703-873-7574
A nanny agency created by moms for moms.

Nannies by Nature
www.nanniesbynature.com
jessica@nanniesbynature.com
703-779-7999
1350 Beverly Road Suite 115-225
McLean, VA

Payyournanny.com
www.payyournanny.com
byudd@payyournanny.com
703-327-3095
Nanny tax and payroll service. “We’re here to help families.”

Staffing Solutions @ Mothers’ Aides
www.mystaffingsolutions.com
703-250-0700
5618 Ox Rd. Suite B
Fairfax Station, VA
Providing care for families and homes since 1979. Serving the entire metro area.

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

Nutritionist

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.

OB/GYN/Physician/Pediatrician

NOVA Pediatrics
www.novapeds.com
703-451-3333
6120 Brandon Ave. Suite 308
Springfield, VA
We welcome your new baby to our practice. Call to schedule a complimentary prenatal or get acquainted visit.

NOVA Pediatrics
www.novapeds.com
703-491-2141
Metro:703-690-3226
1690 Old Bridge Road
Woodbridge, VA
We welcome your new baby to our practice. Call to schedule a complimentary prenatal or get acquainted visit.

Pediatric Dentist

Arlington Smile Center, LLC
Lupita M. Roca, DDS
www.arlingtonsmilecenter.com
family@arlingtonsmilecenter.com
703-525-0023
5015 Lee Highway, Suite 202
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 Center
Silver Spring, MD

Dr. Christine Reardon, DMD
www.drreardon.com
dr.reardon@aol.com
703-778-7610
801 N. Quincy Street, Suite 110
Arlington, VA
Comprehensive dental care for children and adolescents, including special needs patients, in a fun, comfortable, child-friendly environment.

Hill Pediatric Dentistry
www.hillkidsdental.com
appointment@hillkidsdental.com
301-408-3131
10230 New Hampshire Avenue
Silver Spring, MD
Your child’s oral health is our top priority. Gentle care in a friendly environment.

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

Pediatric Dental Care
www.kidsfirstdentalcare.com
pdcfairfax@yahoo.com
703-383-3434
10614 Warwick Avenue, Suite B
Fairfax, VA
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 Square West
Suite 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.

Pediatric Dentistry
Cris Ann Ternisky, D.D.S.
Michael J. Ternisky, D.D.S.
McLean Doctors Building
703-356-1875
6711 Whittier Avenue
McLean, VA
Town Center Office Building
703-481-9200
1760 Reston Parkway, Suite 204
Reston, VA
Preventative dentistry including school exams, pediatric oral surgery, early orthodontics, sealants, cleaning & consultations.

Stonewall Dental Associates
www.stonewalldental.com
703-368-1000
8719 Stonewall Rd.
Manassas, VA
We offer complimentary infant dental care exams and helpful advice for new parents!

Shower/New Baby & Mom Gifts

Babyguard for Babyproofing
www.babyguard.com
babyguard@babyguard.com
703-821-1231
1350 Beverly Road, #115
McLean, VA
Established in 1991. Child safety products and gifts. We install locally.

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

Guilded Pear Gift Expressions
www.guildedpeargift.com
guildedpeargift@yahoo.com
703-723-1422
Cell: 757-270-7090
43128 Fling Ct.
Broadlands, VA
We provide boutique quality gift baskets and shower centerpieces for expectant mothers.

Support Group

Mothers First
www.mothersfirst.org
inquiry@mothersfirst.org
703-827-5922
PO Box 1526
Vienna, VA
Supporting women who choose to alter their careers to raise their children at home.

Wellness Centers

Blue Heron Wellness
www.blueheronwellness.com
301-754-3730
10723B Columbia Pike
Silver Spring, MD
Blue Heron Wellness, conveniently located on Route 29 in Silver Spring just north of the Capital Beltway, offers many services for moms and families such as pre-natal yoga, pregnancy massage, yoga for kids of all ages, and infant massage classes. Call us or log on for more details.

Web Help for Breastfeeding Moms

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

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

www.womenshealth.gov/breastfeeding
One of the best things that only you can do is to breastfeed, but it isn’t the only option for feeding your baby.

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



 

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