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.
Finding Childcare
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
Massachusetts childcare information resource
Artisan Childcare Center in Woburn - offers drop-in care on Saturday mornings
Prenatal classes (childbirth, newborn care, breastfeeding, etc.)
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)
Monthly meetings in Waltham and Lynn
www.zipmilk.org - use to find local lactation consultants
Kelly Mom - blog with very useful breastfeeding information
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)
Diaper Lab in Davis Square, Somerville
Have classes on cloth diapers, babywearing, infant sleep and will let customers try on various baby carriers
Monthly weekend and Monday evening meetings held in Somerville, Arlington, Jamaica Plain, Dorchester, Hingham, and Newton
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.
Movie theater baby matinees
Capitol Theatre in Arlington - every Monday around noon
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