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Are you dreaming of lullabies or holding your precious little one in your arms? You know that parenthood is filled with hopes, dreams . . . and so much to learn about and plan for. Take a minute to relax and browse through FAMILY Magazine’s listings of classes, midwives, children’s retail and specialty products, medical facilities and more. You can focus on your new arrival knowing that FAMILY Magazine has just the resources you need.


Baby/Children’s Retail Stores & Services

Babies R Us
9400 Atlantic Blvd.
Jacksonville, FL
1-888-BABYRUS
www.babiesrus.com
Have important concerns when it comes to the items you choose for your baby? Come in and visit the experts!

Beyond White Walls
Decorative painting and murals
Karen Rasmussen
904-349-7113
Customized unique wall murals for nurseries and home decor.

USA Baby & Child Space
www.usababyjax.com
usababyjax@bellsouth.net
904-220-2920
13475 Atlantic Blvd. Suite 8
Jacksonville, FL
Jacksonville’s #1 specialty store for baby to teen furniture, bedding and accessories. Our exciting new 8,000 sq. ft. showroom is decorated with all the latest trends in nurseries and children’s rooms. A friendly, well-informed sales staff will help you put together a unique, creative space for your child: baby, toddler, tween or teen. You’ll find the leading brands in convertible cribs, dressers, gliders, twin to king beds, bunk and loft systems, strollers, car seats, baby to teen bedding, room décor, rugs, artwork, accessories and more. Shower registry and gift cards available.

Birthing Centers & Hospitals

Baptist Medical Center
904-202-1117
800 Prudential Drive
Jacksonville, FL 32207
www.e-baptisthealth.com

Baptist Medical Center South
904-821-6000
14550 St. Augustine Rd.
Jacksonville, FL 32258
www.e-baptisthealth.com

Beaches Baptist Medical Center
904-247-2900
1350 13th Avenue South
Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250
www.e-baptisthealth.com

Memorial Hospital
904-399-6086
3625 University Blvd South
Jacksonville, FL 32216
www.memorialhospitaljax.com

Orange Park Medical Center
904-276-8500
2001 Kingsley Avenue
Orange Park, FL 32073
www.opmedical.com
 
St. Luke’s Hospital
904-296-9700
4201 Belfort Road
Jacksonville, FL 32216
www.mayoclinic.org/stlukes-jax/

St. Vincent’s
Medical Center
904-308-8134
1800 Barrs Street
Jacksonville, FL 32204
www.jaxhealth.com

Shands Jacksonville
904-244-5983
655 West 8th Street
Jacksonville, FL 32209
www.shandsjacksonville.org


Breastfeeding Information

American Academy of Pediatrics
www.aap.org
Tips and resources for breastfeeding moms.
www.pediatrics.org
The online magazine with breastfeeding information from the American
Academy of Pediatrics.

www.nursingmother.com 

Bright Future Lactation Resource Centre
www.bflrc.com

Labor of Love
www.thelaboroflove.com

La Leche League International
www.lalecheleague.org

Lactation Innovation
www.lactinv.com/index.html
 
Medela Breast Pumps
800-435-8316
www.medela.com
 
The Nursing Mom’s News
http://thenursingmomsnews.tripod.com

Promotion Of Mother’s Milk
www.promom.org
Promotion Of Mother’s Milk, Inc (ProMoM) is a non-profit organization dedicated to increasing public awareness and public acceptance of breastfeeding.

Transitions Into Parenting
www.transitionsinc.com

World Health Organization
www.who.int
Articles and information for breastfeeding moms.

www.breastfeeding.com  - Breastfeeding.com is the place for help and information on breastfeeding. Detailed information, book reviews, humor, a directory of lactation consultants.

www.babycenter.com/breastfeeding-basics  - Stages of breastfeeding including deciding whether it’s right for you, how to get started, overcoming problems, and weaning.

www.cdc.gov/breastfeeding  - Frequently Asked Questions, Data and Statistics, Research, Promotion and Support, Policies.

www.womenshealth.gov/breastfeeding  - One of the best things that only you can do is to breastfeed, but it isn’t the only option for feeding your baby.

www.breastfeedingonline.com  - Articles, Advice and Encouragement for Mothers.


Breastfeeding Supplies & Clothing

Bravado! Designs, Inc.
www.bravadodesigns.com

Diana Designs
www.dianadesigns.com

Expressiva Nursingwear
www.expressiva.com

Mommies & Poppies
www.mommies-poppies.com

One Hot Mama
www.onehotmama.com

The Pump Station
www.pumpstation.com

Sparrow’s Nest
www.nestmom.com


Medical Day Care

PSA Health Care/Kids Medical Club
904-731-0030
4051-2 Philips Hwy.
Jacksonville, FL
www.psakids.com
Skilled nursing care and therapy services for medically fragile/technologically dependent children i.e.: preemies, kids on apnea monitors, etc.

Nanny/Au Pair

Nanny Poppinz of Jacksonville
www.nannypoppinz.com
dscholz@nannypoppinz.com
904-425-5706
13245 Atlantic Blvd. Suite 4-303
Jacksonville, FL
Jacksonville families now have a new and exciting childcare solution available. Welcome to Nanny Poppinz!
Nanny Poppinz is the premier nanny agency available 24/7, everyday including holidays! Our goal is to provide the highest quality customer service to children, clients, and Nannies. We customize our services to meet the unique needs of each family. Contact us today at 904-425-5706 or visit online at www.nannypoppinz.com.


Pediatrician

Beaches Pediatrics
beachespediatric@bellsouth.net
904-260-2565
13820 Old St. Augustine Rd. Unit 101
Jacksonville, FL
904-246-8684
333 4th Avenue North
Jacksonville Beach, FL
Parents want that warm feeling of the attentive family doctor and the latest technology working for their child. This unique combination is now available right here at Beaches Pediatrics. Your child will immediately be comforted by home-like environment and nurturing staff. When your child is sick, you can expect to have your child seen the same day by our doctors who have over 26 years Pediatric experience.

Online Resources Children’s Safety

www.KidsAndCars.org  - Keep your kids safe around cars. News, statistics, safety devices and more.

www.keepkidshealthy.com/infant/infantsafety.html
Tips to keep your infant safe.

www.safewithin.com  - Safety for infants, crawlers, toddlers and preschoolers.

www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/pubs/chld_sfy.html  - Safety publications by Consumer Product Safety Commission


Organizing

www.cozi.com  - Free software download to help organize family schedules.

www.organizetips.com  - Tips and checklists to help you get organized.

www.life.familyeducation.com/parenting/organization  - 10 ways to help your child get organized.


Other Resources

Jax4kids.com
www.jax4kids.com
info@jax4kids.com
904-710-2020
12620-3 Beach Blvd. Ste. 202
Jacksonville, FL
Jax4kids.com is an invaluable website to find fun things to do and places to go in Jacksonville. Check out www.jax4kids.com.

Play Groups, Classes & Activities

Attachment Parenting International - 4th Tuesday of the month 11AM-12:30PM South Mandarin Library or 4th Thursday 10AM-Noon Pablo Creek Library, Offering emotional, educational, and practical support to parents who practice attachment style parenting. Kristi 904-886-0847 or Deb 904-246-4199.

Childbirth Education Series - Weekdays 7PM-9:15PM & Saturdays 9AM-1:30PM, RR, $, Classes cover the anatomy and physiology of pregnancy, warning signs of pre-term labor, newborn care and more. Seton Center for Women & Infant’s Health, 904-308-6359.

Jax-Park Playgroup - Daily Mon-Sun, Playdates held at various locations. New members always welcome! Mary 904-565-8891 or www.jaxparkplaygroup.com.

La Leche League of Avondale - 3rd Tuesday of each month, 10AM, Grace Church of Avondale, 3519 Herschel St. at the corner of Edgewood Ave. and Herschel St. For more info call: Brandee 904-874-7468, Robyn 904-389-0729, or Katy 904-422-8085.

La Leche League of Jacksonville - First Wednesday of each month, 7PM, Pat 904-371-2730 or Nicole 904-683-9567.

La Leche League of Orange Park/Westside - 2nd Tuesday of each month, 10AM, Orange Park United Methodist Church’s Family Life Center, Room 423. Alicia 904-777-5746, Jenn 904-291-2938.

Mocha Moms - Mondays, 10AM - 11:30AM, Burnett Park’s Community Center, 3740 Burnett Park Road. All moms are welcome. Playgroup for children while moms meet. Mattie 904-363-2303 or mochamomsofjacksonville@hotmail.com.  Please visit the national website at www.mochamoms.org.
 
Mommy & Me and Bagel Babies - Thursdays, Chabad @ the Beaches, Leah Kurinsky 904-543-9301.

MOMS Club of Fleming Island - 1st Monday of the month, 10:30AM, Fleming Island Baptist Church in Nursery. Marianne at 904-541-0976 or baugh3@bellsouth.net.  http://groups.yahoo.com/group/FIMC/

MOMS Club of Fruit Cove - Last Friday of each month. Contact Lara at 904-514-8768 for details.

MOMS Club of Jacksonville/Arlington - North
Last Friday of the month, 10AM, Regency Square Library, 904-568-0203 or Arlingtonmomsclub@yahoo.com.

MOMS Club of Jacksonville/Beaches - Last Friday of the month, 10AM, the Woods subdivision clubhouse. momsclubbeaches@yahoo.com.

MOMS Club of Mandarin - Last Monday of the month, Mandarin South Library at San Jose and Orange Picker. Elisha 904-880-3071 or augustwed@bellsouth.net.

MOMS Club of Mandarin SE - Last Friday of the month at 10AM. Please contact Colleen at 904-886-9937 or semandarinmoms@yahoo.com  for more information.

St. Augustine North MOMS Club - A club for stay-at-home moms in the 210 and World Golf Village area (32092 zip code). St. Justin the Martyr Orthodox Church. 10AM, Meredith 904-230-1594, sanmoms@gmail.com.  3rd Mon. of the month.

MOPS - Arlington - 1st and 3rd Tuesday, 9:30AM-Noon, The kids play together at MOPPETS. Church of the Messiah, 8057 Arlington Expressway. Maria Martinez 904-742-7313.

MOPS of Murray Hill - 1st & 3rd Tuesday of the month, 9:30AM-11:30AM, Open to all mothers of children from birth through kindergarten. Childcare is provided. Murray Hill Presbyterian Church.
904-389-2939.

MOPS Club of Nassau County - 2nd and 4th Thursdays, Tabitha 904-491-5004.

MOPS of Oceanway - 2nd Tuesday 9AM-Noon & 3rd Thursday 7PM-9PM, $. Childcare provided for ages 6 wks-6 yrs. Fun, fellowship and crafts. Oceanway Assembly of God, 904-751-0552 or oceanway_mops@yahoo.com.

Mothers and More First Coast Chapter - 1st Thursday of each month, 7PM, Baptist Beaches Hospital; 904-858-3372 or www.geocities.com/mothersfirstcoast.

Mothers and More Jacksonville Chapter - 2nd Tuesday of the month, 7PM, Mandarin Presbyterian Church. Rm. 105. 904-858-3369 or mothersjax@yahoo.com 

Perinatal Tour - 1st and 3rd Thursday at 6PM and the 2nd and 4th Monday at noon. RR, Memorial Hospital Jacksonville, 904-399-6691.

Sibshops - 2nd Saturday of each month, 10AM-1PM, Ronald McDonald House, A workshop for siblings open to the community, 904-807-HOME x 670.

Stayin Home and Lovin It Playgroup - 1st Friday of the month, 10AM, Contact Sabrina 904-737-6379.

Supermom Support Group - 3rd Thursday of the month, 6PM – 7PM, FREE. Open to any area mother interested in learning more about: stress reduction, time management, increasing self esteem and well-being. Bartram Executive Park. 904-466-1106, www.lisabritt.com.

Shower/Baby New Mom Gifts

www.1-800-Flowers.com
800-FLOWERS
Send the new mom a beautiful bouquet or gift! Save 10% when you use promotion code FAMILIES.

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