Resources

BABY-WEARING

 

Nine In Nine Out

www.nineinnineout.org/resources.htm

The Baby Wearer

www.TheBabywearer.com

Yahoo group re: babywearing

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/babywearing 

Bundle Your Baby

www.bundleyourbaby.com

 

 

BACK TO WORK vs. STAY AT HOME

 

Mothers First (supporting women in Virginia, Maryland & DC making the transition to at-home motherhood)

www.mothersfirst.org               

Family & Home Network

www.familyandhome.org

 

 

BREASTFEEDING

 

Kellymom (website re: breastfeeding, sleep & parenting)

www.kellymom.com 

La Leche League

www.Lalecheleague.org   

Nursing Pillow – My Brest Friend pillow

 

Breastfeeding after Reduction

www.bfar.org

 

 

CHILDBIRTH

 

The Association of Nurse Advocates for Childbirth Solutions

www.childbirthsolutions.com

 

 

 

 

CO-SLEEPING

 

American Academy of Pediatrics

www.aap.org  ("health topics)

Arms Reach Mini Co-Sleeper Bassinet

Available from www.rightstart.com

 

 

COLIC / REFLUX

 

"Tucker Sling" to elevate babies

www.tuckerdesigns.com

Positioning Pillow for Babies w/Acid Reflux

www.arpillow.com

Comfy "Lift Bed" for children

www.acidrefluxpillow.com

PAGER (Pediatric Adolescent Gastroesophageal Reflux Association)

www.reflux.org 

Amby Baby Motion bed

www.ambybaby.com

 

 

CORD BLOOD BANKING

 

Class available through The Baby Duck

www.thebabyduck.com

Viacord

www.Viacord.com   

National Marrow Donor Program, Office of Patient Advocacy

www.marrow.org  

 

 

COUNSELING / PARENTING

 

The Women's Center

www.thewomenscenter.org

Parent Encouragement Program

www.parentencouragement.org

 

 

DISASTER/EMERGENCY PLANNING

 

Fairfax County Community Emergency Alert Network

www.fairfaxcounty.gov/CEAN

Fairfax County advises the following:

·        Stay put, whether at home, office or school

·        Home Emergency kit should include:

o        3 days supply of  bottled water 
    (1 gallon per person per day)

o        3 days supply of non-perishable food

o        Written personal preparedness plan

o        Battery powered radio

o        Flashlight

o        Extra batteries

o        First Aid kit

o        Extra supply of prescription drugs

 

For more information, go to
www.makeaplan.org or call 1-866-788-PLAN

FLAT HEAD SYNDROME

 

Smart Cappy

www.lagoogie.com

 

 

HEALTH & EXERCISE

 

Nancy C. Karabaic, Personal Trainer

www.nancykarabaic.com

Happy Baby Food

www.happybabyfood.com

 

 

HIGH-RISK / BEDREST

 

Sidelines National Support Network

www.sidelines.org

www.pregnancybedrest.com/base_pages/information.htm

 

 

 

IMMUNIZATIONS

 

Vaccine Education Center at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

www.vaccine.chop.edu

 

 

MULTIPLES

 

National Organization of Mothers of Twins Clubs, Inc.(Mothers of Twins Clubs, Mothers of Multiples Clubs, Parents of Multiples Clubs)

www.nomotc.org  Click "Welcome Center" for local group

 

 

NEWBORN CARE

 

American Academy of Pediatrics

www.aap.org  ("health topics)

 

 

PHOTOGRAPHIC RESOURCES

 

Digital StoryBooks, Baby Albums (also Photo Safety & Organization)

Creative Memories Consultant Phyllis Offenkrantz www.mycmsite.com/phylliso 

Adelaide Photography

www.adelaide-photography.com

 

 

POSTPARTUM DEPRESSION

 

Depression After Delivery

www.depressionafterdelivery.com "Contact Us" for volunteers in your area

Postpartum Support International (PSI)

Postpartum.net

 

 

PREEMIES

 

Preemie list-serve

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/preemie-list

The Zaky NICU “hands”

www.thezaky.com , info@thezaky.com

 

 

PUBLICATIONS

 

Washington Parent

www.Washingtonparent.com 

Washington Families

www.Washingtonfamily.com 

Parent Pages

www.thefamilyphonebook.com

 

 

SAFETY

 

Clutterbusters

www.clutterbusters.com

Babyguard, Inc.

www.babyguard.com

Safe Sound Child Proofing

www.safeandsoundchildproofing.com

Safe Start Babyproofing

www.safestartbabyproofing.com

National Safe Kids Campaign

www.safekids.org

 

 

SIDS

 

American Academy of Pediatrics

www.aap.org  ("health topics)

American Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Institute

www.sids.org

Virginia SIDS Alliance

www.vasids.org

First Candle

www.firstcandle.org

 

 

SLEEP

 

Kellymom (website re: breastfeeding, sleep & parenting)

www.kellymom.com 

 

 

SUPPORT GROUPS

 

National Organization of Mothers of Twins Clubs, Inc.(Mothers of Twins Clubs, Mothers of Multiples Clubs, Parents of Multiples Clubs)

www.nomotc.org  Click "Welcome Center" for local group

Local Hospital websites give lists of support groups for

·        New Mothers

·        Mothers of Toddlers

·        Breastfeeding Mothers

 

 

 

SWADDLING

 

Snug & Tug Swaddling Blanket

www.snugandtug.com Receive 15% off by mentioning M&bM!

Bundle Your Baby

www.Bundleyourbaby.com 

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