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

Newborn Photography Philadelphia - Joy Moody

Serving the Philadelphia Area
and Beyond
215-219-1334

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.

www.joymoody.com / www.joymoodyblog.com

Baby Photographer Chester County -  Shannon Marie Photography

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!

www.shannonmariephotography.com

Philadelphia Baby Photography - Stacey Dennin

Serving Philadelphia, PA
215-892-6623

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.

www.staceydenninphotography.com

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Baby Music, Play & Activities

Philadelphia Baby Music Classes - Gymboree

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.).

www.gymboreeclasses.com

Mommy & Me Classes Philadelphia - Nurture

19 West Lancaster Ave.
Ardmore, PA 19003
610-649-0424

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.

www.shopnurture.com

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Pediatric & Family Chiropractic

Pediatric Chiropractor - Hatboro Family Wellness

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.

www.hatborowellness.com

Chiropractic for Babies - Ohm Family Chiropractic

327 N. Middletown Rd., Media 
1532 E Passyunk Ave., Philadelphia
610-565-8823

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.

www.ohmchiropractic.com

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Pediatricians

Philadelphia Pediatrician - Advocare Society Hill

1233 Locust Street, Ste 400
Philadelphia, PA 19107
215-545-8188

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.

www.advocaredoctors.com/societyhill

Pediatric Care - St. Christopher's Hospital

Locations in Philadelphia, Langhorne and Yardley, PA
1-888-ST CHRIS (782-4747)

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.

www.stchristophershospital.com

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Other Baby & Family Businesses

Autism Research Philadelphia  - Center for Autism at CHOP

3535 Market Street, Suite 860
Philadelphia, PA 19146
1-866-570-6524

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.

www.centerforautismresearch.com   

Pediatric Dentist Philadelphia - Doc Bresler's Cavity Busters

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.

www.cavitybusters.com

Classes for New Parents in Philadelphia - Parent-Child Center

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!

www.philanalysis.org

Nanny Agency Philadelphia - Your Other Hands

714 B South Colorado St.
Philadelphia PA 19146
215-790-0990

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!

www.yourotherhands.com

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