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Local Pregnancy & New Baby Resources: These stores don't just offer high quality products for your new baby, but also offer support groups, classes, and access to lactation consultant, nutritionists & more.
Parenting Groups in San Francisco:Golden Gate Mothers' Group San Francisco Parents of Multiples Noe Valley Stroller Group
Recommended Baby Products: Maya Wrap Sling This
is my favorite baby sling. It is adjustable and versatile. You can
carry your baby inward or outward facing, on your front or on your
back, and it holds up to 40 lbs, so you can use it for many years. It comes in several different sizes, so not only will it fit every baby, but every parent too!
Phil and Ted's Most Excellent Baby Buggy Company (Strollers) Okay,
they've changed their name to simply "phil&ted's", but I love their
original name! They have compact jogging strollers with a rotating
front wheel. The unique thing about their strollers, though is their
"rumble seat" which allows you add a seat and carry two children,
without adding a lot of bulk to the stroller. They also make great
portable beds, carriers and carseats.
Daphne' Baby Bath Seat
Unfortunately,
the page is in French. Fortunately, this fabulous, indespensable baby
seat is available via many different online retailers in the US. The
molded, PVC free plastic chair suctions onto the bottom of your bath or
kitchen sink, making bathing a newborn (or even a preemie) a snap.
Adjustable for use up to 8 months. Great for small San Francisco
houses: you might even have room for it under the kitchen sink.
Primo Baby Bath Seat
This is my second favorite seat. A little longer, a little less
adjustable, but otherwise, it has most of the great features of the
Daphne' seat. Plus, it's available at Giggle, which has retail outlets
in several places in San Francisco. It's also about half the price!
Mozart Magic Cube Finally! An electronic toy that doesn't make you want to scream! Soft mix and match tunes with 5 classical instruments and a complete orchestra.
Chinese Prefold Diapers
Whether you're cloth diapering or not, you'll want a couple of dozen of these. They're not as decorative as some burp cloths, but they are the most absorbent thing on the planet. As a parent of a six-year-old, I'm still cleaning up spills with them.
Looking for Something to do with your family in San Francisco? Go City Kids (San Francisco) Go City Kids is a terrific resource for parents looking for things to do in San Francisco. It has a calendar of events searchable by neighborhood or activity type. It also has database of schools, childcare, and activities for all ages (like art, dance or athletics) with parent reviews and ratings.
Peekadoodle Kids' Club Located in North Beach, Peekadoodle Kids' Club is like a high end health club designed for families. For a yearly membership fee, childcare is available so moms can work out or take a coffee break. There is also an indoor toddler play area great for rainy days, a clothing store, and children's hair salon. There are mom & me classes for children from 0-5 in everything from music to cooking.
Moms and Babies Movie This is a free monthly event in the Marina. It's usually at the Presidio Theatre on Chestnut Street. They leave the lights on low, and the volume is lowered, making it extremely baby friendly. Can I say again...it's FREE!
Baby Safety: Toy & Baby Product Recalls - Official CPSC Site Skin Deep Cosmetic Safety Database This includes information about shampoos, lotions, and makeup that contain potentially toxic ingredients. You can use it to make healthier choices about the products you use on your and your baby's skin and hair.
Cloth Diapers: Motherease A family business, Motherease makes high quality, long lasting cloth diapers & covers. The covers are convenient, breathable, and for most babies, completely leakproof. I recommend them highly!
Wee Bunz Diapers Another family owned business, Wee Bunz sells a huge variety of covers and diaper styles, along with everything you need to use and launder cloth diapers.
Lactation and Breastfeeding: La Leche League La Leche League has an excellent FAQ and website, as well as local mothers' groups
Avent Avent makes a lovely breast friendly pump system. I used the handheld, manual pump and recommend it highly for occasional pumping. They now have single and double electronic pumps.
Medela Medela makes a powerful, reliable electronic pump. Almost every baby store carries Medela parts and accessories, making it easy to maintain.
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Massage Practitioners Nutritionists & More!
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