Baby & Family
Baby and Family Resources for New Parents in Philadelphia
Your new baby is here and you're getting the hang of being a new parent! There are local resources to help you care for baby. Expectant Mother's Guide allows new moms and dads to explore options in parenting classes, baby music and play activities, nanny placement, pediatricians, newborn photographers and other baby and family-focused businesses in Philadelphia.
Baby & Family Photographers
Joy Moody Photography
Philadelphia-based Joy Moody Photography specializes in natural light, on-location photography. Lifestyle portrait sessions for babies and children are spent at your home or at a location of your choice, documenting normal routines and capturing great, natural portraits. Visit the website and blog for sample images from recent sessions.
Servicing Philadelphia, Reading and Chester County
484-252-7948
Shannon Marie Photography
Shannon Marie Photography specializes in newborn and children lifestyle portraiture and is available for travel throughout Philadelphia and Reading, PA. Please note that all newborn photography sessions must be booked before your baby arrives, as newborn photo shoots must occur before baby is 12 days old. Call for more details!
Stacey Dennin Photography
Stacey Dennin Photography is an on-location, natural light, fine art photographer based in Philadelphia, photographing moms and newborns. Newborns should be photographed within first 10 days of life, so schedule your session early. For more information or to see photography samples please visit the website.
Baby Music, Play & Activities
Locations in Ardmore, Collegeville, King of Prussia, Montgomeryville, and Philadelphia
Ardmore: 610-527-4748
Collegeville: 610-409-8111
King of Prussia: 610-527-4748
Montgomeryville: 215-412-5257
Philadelphia: 215-557-1966
Gymboree Play & Music
Gymboree Play & Music has been fostering creativity and confidence in children ages for over 30 years. Our baby music and movement classes include Gymboree Play & Learn offered in three age tiers (0-16 mos.), Baby Music Classes (6 -16 mos.) and Family Music Classes (6 mos. - 5 yrs.).
Nurture
Nurture offers classes for new parents and their babies in their retail location in Ardmore. Class offerings include Baby Signing Time and Mommy and Me, complete with storytime and music.
Pediatric & Family Chiropractic
Dr. Tara Buchakjian, D.C
2 Home Road, Hatboro
215-464-6922
Hatboro Family Wellness
Hatboro Family Wellness, the practice of Dr. Tara Buchakjian, offers Certified Pediatric Chiropractic Care for the treatment of colic, allergies, and ear infections in your baby. Ask about upcoming Family Wellness Workshops.
Ohm Family Chiropractic
It's a child's nervous system that controls their amazing development. Pediatric chiropractic can ensure that your newborn's nervous system is performing at its best. Drs. Ohm focus on the care of newborns and children and have extensive experience caring for whole families. Set up a consultation today.
Pediatricians
Advocare Society Hill Pediatrics
Advocare Society Hill Pediatrics has proudly provided state-of-the-art pediatric care to Philadelphia's Center City and Society Hill communities, as well as families in the greater Philadelphia region since 1986. Our board certified physicians, nurses and staff are committed to partnering with parents in their children's care, health, and growth.
St. Christopher's Hospital for Children
We've brought the same compassionate care and expertise of St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children to your neighborhood. Visit one of our four convenient pediatric practice locations in Bucks and Philadelphia Counties for your child's well-visits, sick care and immunizations. View profile for St. Chris Care locations and direct numbers.
Other Baby & Family Businesses
Center for Autism Research
The Center for Autism Research at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia is seeking infant siblings of typically developing children and of children with autism for a study on early brain development. If you are pregnant and have an infant under the age of 12 months, please contact Julie Mesaric to learn more.
Offices in Dresher, Roxborough, Jenkintown, Newtown Square, Northeast & South Philadelphia
215-543-5555
Doc Bresler’s Cavity Busters
Doc Bresler’s Cavity Busters is the Kid’s Dentist that Kids Love to Visit! The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommends that your child visit the dentist by age one. Our friendly staff is experienced in making this first dental visit enjoyable. We have six fun, colorful and convenient office locations around Philadelphia.
3810 Mt. Pleasant Drive
Philadelphia, PA 19121
267-761-9387
Parent Child Center of the Psychoanalytic Center of Philadelphia
Increase your comfort, confidence and competence as a new parent with the PCoP's Parent Child Center's Educational Play Groups and Parenting Workshops led by Child Development Specialists for expectant or new moms, dads, and caregivers!
Your Other Hands Nanny Agency
Your Other Hands offers full-time or part-time, live-in or live-out, permanent or temporary nanny placement to Philadelphia families. Our nannies are experienced for any situation; CPR-certified and bonded. Contact us today to find out how affordable in-home childcare can be!
