Welcome to KidzAustin's 4TheBabez (For the Babes) - for our future "kids" in Austin and surrounding areas. This one is currently a work in progress so we'll be adding new info often. Bringing a tiny new life into your home can be a daunting yet wonderful experience. It's truly life changing -- from the hours you sleep to the way you keep your house and well, the fact that suddenly there's a tiny little person that is dependent on you for everything. To help make that a little easier, KidzAustin has created our 4TheBabez page offering links to great local businesses or links that can make that major transition a little easier. We've got links to pediatrician and daycare searches, local baby products and services ranging from diaper services to organic food delivered to your door, prenatal and baby massage and so much more. We even have links to some local virtual parenting communities to get you in the mom or dad frame of mind. Check it all out below.
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Is There a Doctor/MIDWIFE In The House?
Austin Area Birthing Center
4100 Duval Road
Bldg. #2, Ste. #101
Austin, TX 78759
346-3224
Caring, certified midwife professionals partner with parents to create a birthing environment giving women the freedom and peace of mind to experience child birth naturally and safely.
Austin Area Pediatricians
Provides information on local pediatricians
Pregnancy and Childbirth Provider Directory
Help in finding a local birth professional
Revolution Health's Find A Doctor
Do a local search by area as well as other customizable options to help you find the right pediatrician
Local Baby/prenatal services and Supplies
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Featured Listing
J. Bell Photography
About this baby/toddler friendly business: Capture your child's individuality through portraits that warm your soul and tug at your heart. We are service oriented and work hard to make sure that every client gets more than they expect. Photo shoots are done on location at the client's home, allowing us to embody your child and or family's true essence through photos that will last a lifetime.
SAVE $50 on the J Bell Photography's Spring Special by mentioning this special KidzAustin.com discount. Questions? E-mail J Bell Photography.
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Austin Baby Proofing Company
Austin, TX
771-6547
Baby service: A full-service, professional, in-home safety consultation service serving Austin and surrounding areas.
Austin Baby Store
505 W. Mary St
Austin, TX 78704
448-0118
Baby products/services/classes: Local one-stop shop for cloth diapers, baby wearing, and all of your natural baby needs. Also offers cloth diapering classes on Saturdays at 10:30 AM.
Austin Diaper Service
553-0400
Baby products/service: Wash and deliver diapers in an ecologically-friendly manner.
Baby Bath Salts
785-4548
Dripping Springs, TX
Baby products: Offers organic bath salts online that are suitable for baby and all ages (including Mom or Dad).
Birth Circle
Austin Baby Store
701 South Lamar Blvd
Austin, TX
When: 7-8:30 PM, 3rd Tuesday of every month
691-9546
New or expectant parent friendly event info: the CTBN Birth Circle is a safe and nurturing forum for expectant families to connect with one another while learning more about normal birth and positive birth experiences. Free. Designed for: Expectant and new mom, dads and partners, women and couples thinking about becoming pregnant, friends and relatives. Babies in arms are welcome, but other care for older siblings will need to be arranged to limit distractions within the Circle.
Baby Coco
Kerbey Lane Village
1515-B West 35 th Street
Austin, TX 78703
377-2626
Baby products: Handcrafted furniture, custom and designer bedding and accessories that celebrate your child’s individuality
Baby Earth
21 Cypress Blvd. Ste 1110
Round Rock, TX 78665
888-868-2897
Baby products/services:
Offering tried and true classics as well as some of the most innovative products available for babies. Also boasts the largest selection of green baby products. Born right here in the Austin/Round Rock area.
Baby Signs(r) and Mr. Wee and Boo by Wee Teachit
1250 Capital of Tx Hwy
South Bldg 3 Ste 400
Austin, TX 78746
888-556-5999
Parents, Caregivers, Babies, and Toddler Class info: Uses the Original BABY SIGNS (r) Program to help babies and toddlers communicate what they see, what they need and even how they feel by using simple easy-to-do signs for words like "Eat," "Milk," and "More." Offers monthly playgroups, Parent Workshops, Sign, Say & Play(tm) Classes and Coming Soon- the Baby
Signs(r) Products.
Baby Signs® by tinac
8506-A Bowling Green Dr.
Austin, TX 78757
512-814-0004
Teaching helpful signs (based on ASL) to hearing babies reduces tears and frustration and helps parents see into their baby's world! This program is well designed to boost your baby's language, cognitive and emotional skills that will stay with them all their lives. Sign, Say & Play classes (45 min. classes for six weeks) as well as two hr. Parent Workshops for just parents (evenings) are available. Recommended ages are 8 months to 3 years.
The Baby Kitchen
1303 Richcreek Rd
Austin, TX 78757
554-8595
Baby products/services: Offers babies in Austin fresh, nutritious, and organic baby food prepared daily, frozen immediately in convenient one-ounce portions, and delivered right to your front door.
Clearview Ultrasound
3307 Northland Drive
Austin, TX 78731
834-BABY (2229)
Located in Northwest Austin, facility offers 3D/4D ultrasound packages for expecting parents on a budget. Ultrasounds are with trained technicians. Sonostream is also available where ultrasounds can be viewed realtime via the web.
Debbie Does Diapers
442-1449
Baby service: Cloth diaper service
Diaper Baggies
14900 Avery Ranch Blvd
Suite C200-4
Austin, TX 78717
Baby products: Diaper Baggies for safe and sanitary disposal of dirty diapers
Dolce Baby
701 S. Capital of Tx Hwy.
Ste. N850
Austin, TX 78733
306-8882
Located at the Village at Westlake, Dolace Baby has a Nursery and Children's Furniture; Also offers custom bedding, gliders, clothing, diaper bags, and unique gifts.
Embodyment Arts Massage and Yoga
2834 Shoal Crest Ave
Austin, TX 78705
944-9924
Baby/prenatal services/classes: Offers prenatal massage and yoga services.
J. Bell Photography
About this baby/toddler friendly business: Capture your child's individuality through portraits that warm your soul and tug at your heart. We are service oriented and work hard to make sure that every client gets more than they expect. Photo shoots are done on location at the client's home, allowing us to embody your child and or family's true essence through photos that will last a lifetime.
SAVE $50 on the J Bell Photography's Spring Special by mentioning this special KidzAustin.com discount. Questions? E-mail J Bell Photography.
HypnoBirthing of Central Texas
Birthwise Birth & Family Center
2500 Manor Road,
Austin, TX 78722
636-0659
Prenatal/postnatal services/classes: Offers hypnobirthing and breastfeeding classes as well as doula services.
Infant Yoga by Kula
Yoga Center
2415 Exposition Blvd.
Suites A & B
Austin, TX 78703
542-3334
Mom and Baby services/classes: Classes are held concurrently with a yoga class for parents in the studio next door. Babies listen to soft music to stimulate brain development and enjoy interacting with peers.
Judell Bug
7301 FM 620 N, Ste 155-331
Austin TX 78726
249-5562
Baby products: Started here in Austin, the business was created to offer products that are fun, easy to transport, washable, and protect against germs, while still offering style for "On-the-go" parents.
KidzAustin.com's Consignments Listings
Consignment stores are a great place to get great deals on baby, infant and toddler clothing as well as maternity clothes. We've got several included on our page.soiled diapers.
Kindermusik by A Joyful Journey
1433 Grand Ave. Pkwy
Suite 403
Pflugerville, TX 78660
826-KIDS (5437)
Baby class info: World's leading music & movement classes and summer camps for ages 0-7 offered in Pflugerville, Round Rock, NW Austin, Far West, Cedar Park and more locations coming soon! We also offer birthday parties at your location (Austinwide) or ours (Pflugerville).
Miricale In Sight
307 N. Mays Street
Round Rock, TX 78664
671-7268
Miracle in Sight is a 3D/4D Ultrasound Imaging Center devoted to babies and their families. Offers elective limited diagnostic ultrasounds using the latest in ultrasound technology.
MyPreciousArrival.com
762-7479
Baby products/services: Business created by a local mom offering stork rentals, invitations, gifts, flower arrangements and more. SPECIAL KIDZAUSTIN.COM DISCOUNT: buy a 7-day stork rental and get an extra day free if you mention this dicount on KidzAustin.com.
My Smart Hands
Serving Austin/Cedar Park/Round Rock
850-0013
Baby product/services: Sign language classes for hearing babies and toddlers. Get together 5 or more moms and get a discount!
Precious Baby Protectors
Serving Austin, TX
281-438-4670
Baby service: A full-service, professional, in-home safety consultation service serving Austin - combines home safety solutions and parental education to provide a positive, safe environment.
Rockabye Baby Rentals
Specialize in baby equipment rentals and accessories in Houston & Austin, TX. Accommodate traveling visitors or local families for their occasional need and when out-of-town guests arrive. The will deliver baby equipment directly to your Houston or Austin Area destination, within their delivery areas.
Special Addition Maternity and Nursing Boutique
3800 North Lamar - Ste 550
Austin, TX 78756
326-9308
Baby products/services/classes:
You can shop in store or online. Store offers clothing, nursing room, breastpump instruction area and pump display, and a private lactation consulting room. Their board certified lactation consultant will schedule an appointment in a consultation room or your Austin-area home. Monthly breastfeeding classes and baby sling workshops are also available.
Stroller Strides
800-467-9782
Mom and Baby classes: Get fit while spending time with your new baby. Offering classes in Austin, Round Rock, Steiner Ranch, Lakeline Mall, and Springwoods Park.
Theo-Saurus.com
A custom children's book business based in Austin offering a product that is 100% unique and original -- a children's story book about two baking brother's that bake a cake special for a child based on the child's unique recipe or a "Special Recipeep". The customization includes a dedication in the front, adding the child's name to the story and creating a "special recipe" for the child that is made out of attributes that correspond with the child's name.
TinyBirds Organic Baby & Family
1050 Meadows Drive - Ste 407
Round Rock, TX 78681
Baby products: Offers
organic products for baby and mom as well as gift registry. You can shop in the store or online.
Vidaluna Massage
1700 S. Lamar #230
Austin, TX 78704
445-0020
Baby/prenatal/postnatal services: Offers prenatal, postnatal and baby massage as well as birth services and birth tubs.
Wabi Sabo Baby
P.O. Box 90513
Austin, TX 78709
888-801-8841
Baby services info: This Austin-based business offers stylish diaper covers and diapering accessories that you can view and purchase online.
Wanna Play Playcare
14010 N Hwy 183, Ste 535
Austin, TX 78717
258-PLAY
About this baby/toddler friendly business: Offers hourly drop-in childcare for ages 6 weeks - 12 years and/or provides preschool childcare as well.
Wildflower Organics
Downtown Location:
908 North Lamar
Austin TX 78703
320-0449
Davenport Location:
3801 Capitol of Texas Hwy. D-180
Austin TX 78746
732-2145
Baby products: Organic baby clothing, pillows and bedding.
HELPFUL LINKS
BabyNames.com
Offers tons of baby names as well as a brief translation and orgin of the name.
Baby Name Analysis via Kabalarian Philosophy
Just for fun. Type in your baby's potential first name (do this from the home page and not the Baby Names section, as you'll get a more detailed analysis) and get a character analysis based that is based on mathmatics - different spelling can produce different results.
Baby Talk Magazine (free subscription)
The online sign up for the magazine is near the bottom of the page. Great information for new and expecting parents.
Care.com
You can perform a search to find a daycare near you.
Department of Labor Info on FMLA/Maternity Leave
If you're wondering about taking leave from work, this link may help.
Everything Preschool Website
over 30,000 early childhood education ideas separated into over 100 themes, 26 Alphabet Idea Sections, & Lesson Plans.
Fathers.com
A great website providing articles and insights for Dads.
Fit Pregnancy
Website offers prenatal and postnatal workouts in addition to ovulation and pregnancy calendars and more.
First Candle by SIDS Alliance
Offers information, materials and advice as you prepare for the birth of your baby or care for a baby through the first year of life.
Heinz Baby Club
Sign up and receive samples, coupons and special offers to your front door and e-mail for the first year. Also can sign up to receive a free baby bag.
Just Think It!
Just for Fun. Offers chracter analysis of baby names -- what they'll be like, etc. Type in the first name and get all the details.
Kidemergencies.com
A great resource for parents on childhood emergencies and poisoning.
Maternity Health Insurance
Information on pregnancy and health insurance options in Texas.
Pampers.com
Sign up and receive newsletters tailored to your child’s age, as well as valuable coupons, product samples and other special offers in the mail.
Preschool Directory
Lists several local preschools
Psychology of Parenting Seriez
Local mom and psychologist Kavita Murthy offers insight into parenting.
Schoolz
KidzAustin.com's listing of local public, private, charter and other schools.
Strong Moms by Similac
Join this group and receive offers, special promotions and discounts from Similac, membership in an online mom community, tips and more.
Tipz From the Babysitter
Advice on working with first babysitter, consistency as a parent and much more.
WhattoExpect.com
Created by the author of the famous "What to Expect When Expecting." Lots of good tips and info.
LOCAL RESOURCES
Mother's Milk Bank at Austin
494-0800
New mothers can donate or prescribe to this resource.
Women, Infants and Children (WIC)
972-4942
Special supplemental nutrition program where pregnant women, new mothers, and young children learn about nutrition and how to stay healthy.
Online CommunitieS
To help get you into the parenting groove, join or visit one of these local parenting communities.
The Get-a-long Gang Moms of Austin
North / Central Austin Moms & Tots Group (this one is closed to new members - sorry.)
Central Austin & Westlake Fun Moms
A playgroup for fun moms and their children in the Central Austin & Westlake area. We're looking for new members with babies & toddlers born in 2006 - 2009 who are interested in fun outings, playdates, lunches, and occasional mom's night out activities.
NATIONAL BABY SUPPLIES
Babies R Us
Various locations in Austin as well as online shopping. Offers baby supplies from diaper cream to clothes, to cribs, bouncers and more.
