Babies don't need a lot, if you don't believe that read our Baby on a Budget Article, but there are some needs and a few products, items and services that can make your life easier and or healthier. Here are some of our favorites sources and services, as well as links to other great informational web sites.
Supporting South Jersey Businesses
South Jersey Products
Bright Baby Tees
Bright Baby Tees (Brightbabytees.com) is the creator of the world's first clothing line utilizing certified organic cotton and phthalate free inks, while also incorporating Infant Visual Stimulation (IVS) designs that contribute to the neurological development of young children.The Bright Baby Tees e-commerce store was launched on Earth Day in 2009, with the BBT in-house Art Department creating and rolling out new designs each month. The concept of combining products beneficial to young developing infants, while incorporating "eco-friendly" materials of organic cotton shirts and phthalate and formaldehyde free inks, is garnering enthusiasm and support from a myriad of sources. Bright Baby Tees are being marketed to new mothers and fathers, siblings, grandparents and others who play important roles in the lives of developing infants. They are unique baby shower and maternity gifts and suitable for those encouraging 'green' and healthy lifestyles.
Karen Kurtz, IBCLC
Now carrying Hygeia rental and sale Breastpumps and other Breastfeeding Products. The only pumps in the industry that come with a total satisfaction guarantee.http://www.breastfeedingsuccessnj.com/Hygeia/index.htm
Nature's Healing Gifts & products are healing & healthy for your body & gentle on our Earth.
Eye Pillows with Lavender * Herbal Heat Wraps* DeadSea Herbal Bath Teas* Natural Soaps* Aromatherapy Candles* Gift Baskets
We create & strive to provide the highest quality, natural healing products to those seeking alternative treatment of pain management & stress.
We support the conservation of our Planet by using organic & natural ingredients & purchasing from USA Farmers, in turn,keeping jobs in America.
This South Jersey based business create and sells our products to the public via their website, festivals & craft fairs, delivery from our home & inhome, by appointment only.
Non-Toxic Tots
Non-Toxic Tots was born out of one momma's search for safer, gentler products for her child. We are a family owned business located in Northfield, NJ.We carry:
*Wooden Toysa *Stainless Steel Water Bottles *Safe Sippy Cups *Gentle Personal Care *A variety of unique, non-toxic products for children!
We've done the research for you! We are always searching for new, non-toxic products to add to our store. Visit our site for a selection of great children gifts!
QuirkyBaby has New Jersey's widest selection of fun & functional baby slings, baby & toddler carriers & accessories. Top-rated, mom-designed, nursing-friendly brands include: Beco Butterfly, Ergo Baby Carrier, Scootababy, Pikkolo, AngelPack & BabyHawk Oh Snap! buckle carriers; Maya Wrap ring slings; Hotslings AP adjustable and fitted pouches; Moby Wrap & Wrapsody wraps; BabyHawk, Kozy & Freehand mei tais; BabyLegs, Go GaGa gear bags & more. Doll carriers & winter babywearing covers, too!
Need expert advice to help you choose? Email jane@quirkybaby.com for a free email consultation or call (609) 240-4616. Personal babywearing consultations are available by appointment in Princeton, NJ.
South Jersey Services & Classes
Better Birth Network
Doulas - Professional Labor and Birth Support in Southern New Jersey and surrounding areas.
A doula is a woman who understands the physiology of birth and provides continuous physical, emotional, and informational support to pregnant and birthing women, new mothers, and their partners and families.
Every woman deserves to have a confident, powerful, beautiful birth that she can remember with joy. Above all, our job is to provide the support a woman needs to help her birth happen in the way she desires.
In addition to the services we normally provide as your doula, we also offer a range of classes and activities to help you prepare for your child's birth:
Childbirth Preparation Classes
We teach Empowered Birth, a program designed to develop a woman's confidence in her body's ability to give birth and her trust in the birth process. Classes run weekly for 6 weeks or can be suited to your individual needs at your Southern New Jersey (Glassboro) location or ours.
Postpartum Care
For an hourly fee, a Better Birth Network doula may be available to provide short-term postpartum care to new families. This includes meal preparation, light housekeeping, breastfeeding help and more.
Contact us to discuss how our doulas can provide the support you need to help your birth happen in the way that you desire.
Experience Yoga Studios
Prenatal Yoga will help you embrace & celebrate your journey into motherhood. The program will provide a nurturing environment in which you can connect with other pregnant woman while enjoying the many physical, emotional, and spiritual benefits of prenatal yoga. Learn how to quiet your mind and gently encourage the body to stretch, move, breathe and relax. Classes are be designed to help ease common discomforts, cope with normal aches and pains of pregnancy, and prepare the mind, spirit, and body for your birth experience.
Pregnancy Massage Experience Yoga Studios offers Pregnancy Massage which also can help reduce the aches and pains of pregnancy, increase circulation, improve digestion, improve skin elasticity that can help reduce stretch marks and like yoga, promotes relaxation by lessening anxiety.
Music Together® at Moorestown School of Music
www.msmnj.org
Music Together® classes involve infants, toddlers and preschoolers and their parents or other caregivers in informal singing, chanting, moving, listening and instrument playing activities that are developmentally appropriate for very young children. Music Together® offers parents instruction in how to encourage their preschool children’s musical development by continuing the activities outside of class. Every child’s development benefits from early exposure to music and movement. Because the early months are so important, Moorestown School of Music offers two Music Together options for babies. Babies eight months and younger at the time of registration may attend a Mixed Ages Class, whether registered on their own or attending free with an older brother or sister. Babies may also take the special “Babies Class” offered as a one-semester introduction to Music Together. (This class cannot be repeated.) The music activities and materials are specially designed for parents who want to learn as much as possible about music development in babies. Meet other parents of newborns and learn some fascinating music activities you can recreate at home with your baby.
For more information on Music Together at Moorestown School of Music please visit our webpage at www.msmnj.org . You may also reach us at 856-235-7565 or info@msmnj.org.
Integrated Wellness Partners
244 North Main Street
Mullica Hill, NJ 08062
856-478-2280
This Unique Wellness center draws specialists in many different holistic techniques who can help you individually or as a team. Techniques from Yoga to Hypnotherapy can help mothers-to-be relax and prepare their bodies for birth. Fathers can learn massage techniques to help their partners reduce fatigue and stress. Education can help parents avoid breastfeeding complications and learn how to nourish themselves and their growing families well. Come and find out how our practitioners can help you achieve your goals of a healthy pregnancy, birth and family.
Karen Kurtz, IBCLC
Professional Lactation Services for BREASTFEEDING SUCCESS
What is Breastfeeding Success?
Breastfeeding Success is different for each family. Breastfeeding Success is helping a family meet their breastfeeding goals. Some mothers want to breastfeed a short time, some as long as they can, some mothers want to pump milk for their babies, some want to overcome difficult challenges... There are no right or wrong answers to breastfeeding, my goal is to help you achieve your goals with good, current researched backed information and lots of personal attention. Call and see how we can do this together. 609-560-2218
Memory Keeper Photography
Memory Keeper Photography is located in Carneys Point, in Southern New Jersey. We specialize in portraiture photography including, Maternity, Newborns, Infants, Children, Adults, Headshots and Weddings. Let Memory Keeper Photography captivate those special moments in your life. Visit us on the web at to see our work and book an appointment!
Maternity, Family, Children and much much more!!
856-466-9166
South Jersey Resources
Holistic Moms of Burlington, Camden & Gloucester Counties
Parenting is a tough job. It's even harder when you are choosing to do things "differently" -- whether that means seeking out holistic therapies for your family, eating organic foods, living green, co-sleeping, homeschooling, fighting commercialism, or trying to live simply. But there are moms out there just like you who are seeking to nurture their children and to empower themselves!
Holistic Moms Network (HMN) members share a common bond: a desire to be the best parents possible by providing our children with a physical, psychological, and spiritual environment that will nourish them and allow them to reach their greatest potential. To nurture our children, we strive to educate ourselves and to make choices that will enable them in mind, body, and spirit.The Tri-County, NJ Chapter of the Holistic Moms Network is a diverse group of holistic parents from throughout Burlington, Camden, and Gloucester and surrounding areas. We welcome all area moms (and dads) with an interest in natural health and mindful parenting.
La Leche League of New Jersey
La Leche League is an international, nonprofit, non-sectarian organization dedicated to providing education, information, support, and encouragement to women who want to breastfeed. All women interested in breastfeeding are invited to attend our meetings or to call our Leaders for help.
League meetings offer a unique Opportunity for you to learn more about the natural way to nurturing your baby. La Leche League Leaders, experienced nursing mothers, are well prepared to answer your questions. Firsthand accounts about breastfeeding and practical mothering tips are readily shared at the meetings. The group provides the womanly support that is so crucial to the nursing mother. Of course, babies are always welcome at LLL functions.
To find a group anywhere in New Jersey and to print out a list of meetings and leaders in Southern New Jersey visit La Leche League of New Jersey.
BirthNetwork provides information and support so you can make educated choices about the kind of maternity care you want to receive. Our FREE childbirth preparation classes feature topics to equip mothers and birth partners to make informed decisions on a variety of topics related to healthy maternity care and birth. A variety of resources are available, including a lending library and informational handouts. Join us for free childbirth preparation classes on the first Tuesday of every month. Topics include comfort measures, rights of childbearing women, options available during labor/birth, and much more.
South Jersey MOMS (Mothers of Multiples)
Support for families with twins or higher order multiples.
Beyond South Jersey
hessnatur babyshop for natural, organic maternity clothing and baby items
Chinaberry is a great company to buy books, games, toys and other unique items for children and adults. They give great insightful reviews on their books and toys, with recommendations for age groups that will enjoy them. Check them out. You also are supporting a caring, family run business.
gentleparents.com - guiding our children with kindness
Guiding our children with kindness through attachment parenting. Articles, message boards, photo gallery, birth stories and more.
You Can Homeschool - Interested in Homeschooling or just some great ideas for books and learning games for kids?
