Baby and Pregnancy Guide for Philly Parents

Congratulations! You're raising a baby in Philadelphia! We hope our guide to pregnancy and the baby years can help give you a little guidance and support as you travel down the road to parenthood, whether this is your first baby or your eighth.

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Spotlight
Let little kids be the star with a birthday party at the Play Arts play space.
12 Places to Host a First Birthday Party Near Philadelphia
Play for free indoors at the iconic Smith Memorial Playground & Playhouse. Photo courtesy the playground
10+ Indoor Play Spaces in Philly for Babies and Toddlers
Smith Memorial Playhouse is always free, with space for kids to make their own crafts. Photo courtesy of Smith
11 Free Indoor Play Spaces for Philly Kids: Indoor Playgrounds, Libraries, and More
Music Classes for Philly Area Kids & Families
A great pediatrician makes the frequent baby checkups a breeze.
Questions to Consider Before Picking a Pediatrician
Prepare in advance for your caregiver interview with key questions about expectations, fit, and experience.
How to Get the Most Out of a Nanny or Babysitter Interview

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Take your little fishies to a class at Goldfish Swim School.
Swimming Lessons for Babies and Toddlers in Philly
Kid Cuts: Best Places for Baby's First Haircut in Philadelphia
Explore the Children's Discovery Garden at Sister Cities Park. Photo courtesy of Matt Stanley
The Ultimate Guide to Philly Area Playgrounds for Toddlers
What Ages Get in Free at Philly Museums, Zoos, Gardens, Amusement Parks
Celebrating the big first birthday with a milestone birthday party
Toddler Birthday Party Venues in the Philly Area
Postpartum Support Resources for New Moms in Philly

Latest Baby News

Hey baby! Welcome to the world. What should we be naming this new generation? Photo by Nan Ross
100 Top Unique Baby Names For Generation Alpha Babies
What's in a name? A lot when it comes to Gen Alpha babies!
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Baby Wordplay classes introduce little ones to literacy.
24 Best Mommy & Me Classes in Philly
Here are our picks for the best parent-child classes in the area.
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Toys make perfect first birthday gifts for budding toddlers! But which ones? We've got you covered.
Best First Birthday Gifts: Toys and More for 1-Year-Olds
We've got the best first birthday gift ideas for a special 1-year-old in your life.
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We've launched a partnership with Care.com to bring background-checked nannies and sitters to the Mommy Poppins Directory.
Find Trusted Babysitters and Nannies Now on Mommy Poppins–Powered by Care.com
Search background-checked caregivers in our directory
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British Swim School's gentle individualized guidance helped my daughters quickly build up their skills and confidence in the water.
We Tried Safety-First Swim Lessons and Here’s What You Should Know
British Swim School focuses on water acclimation and survival skills first.
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A warm bath, a bedtime story, and a squeezable elephant just might make the perfect bedtime routine for your little one.
How Much Sleep Do Kids Need? And What To Do if You Have Kids Who Can’t Sleep!
Tired parents, listen up. We've got some sleep secrets right here.
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