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Building a Supportive Social Network
Do you have a new baby under the age of one?
If so, there are lots of resources in our community available at your disposal. Below is a non-comprehensive list. Members can also refer to our Google calendar for new parent events.
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Finding Childcare
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Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care - provides information on licensed childcare providers in the state and can inform parents of violations from any care providers you are researching
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Massachusetts childcare information resource
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Artisan Childcare Center in Woburn - offers drop-in care on Saturday mornings
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Prenatal classes (childbirth, newborn care, breastfeeding, etc.)
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- Melrose-Wakefield Hospital
- Stork Ready in North Reading
- Dowd Medical Associates in Reading
- Boston Birth Associates in Woburn
- The Loved Child in Belmont
- Baby Beginnings in Somerville and North Andover
- Mama and Me in Jamaica Plain
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Breastfeeding Groups and Resources (Note: request access to our New Parents' Google calendar for information on local recurrent general and lactation support groups for new parents)
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Monthly meetings in Waltham and Lynn
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www.zipmilk.org - use to find local lactation consultants
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Kelly Mom - blog with very useful breastfeeding information
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Stanford University's Breastfeeding Education site - videos with breastfeeding tips on topics like hand expression and the perfect latch (esp. useful for immediately after birth)
- Recommended Baby-Related Phone Apps
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- Baby Connect - track your baby's feedings, sleep and bathroom schedules as well as important health information
- Wonder Weeks - explains developmental milestones, by week after birth for the first 18 months
- 10 Best Sleep Apps for Better Bedtime
- White noise apps
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- Baby Connect - track your baby's feedings, sleep and bathroom schedules as well as important health information
- Babywearing
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Diaper Lab in Davis Square, Somerville
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Have classes on cloth diapers, babywearing, infant sleep and will let customers try on various baby carriers
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Monthly weekend and Monday evening meetings held in Somerville, Arlington, Jamaica Plain, Dorchester, Hingham, and Newton
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BWI of Greater Boston (formerly Boston Babywearers) is a greater Boston, MA area non-profit group made up of diverse parents who love babywearing. We meet every month to learn from one another and teach others who are new to BW.There are many great resources online, but there is nothing like walking into a room full of parents wearing their little ones and being able to learn, make friends, and work together to build a community.
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Movie theater baby matinees
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Capitol Theatre in Arlington - every Monday around noon
- Other
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- Regis College has a Guide for First-time Parents
- Do you have well meaning family and friends offering to help out with your newborn care but they don't know what to do? If so, they (and you!) might find this checklist helpful.
- Have a child in the NICU? Project Sweet Peas may be able to help you with emotional support!
- If you're considering having (another) child, you might be interested in learning more about the costs of having a baby.
Have something to add to this site? Please email pot.president@gmail.com and let us know!