Local Pregnancy & New Baby Resources


These stores don't just offer high quality products for your new baby, but also offer support groups, classes, and access to lactation consultants, nutritionists & more.

The Mission: Natural Resources


Parenting Groups in San Francisco


Golden Gate Mother's Group
San Francisco Parents of Multiples
Noe Valley Stroller Group

Recommended Baby Products


Please see my recommended products on Amazon!




Maya Wrap Sling

This is my favorite baby sling. It is adjustable and versatile. You can carry your baby inward or outward facing, on your front or on your back, and it holds up to 40 lbs, so you can use it for many years. It comes in several different sizes, so not only will it fit every baby, but every parent too!

Phil and Ted's Most Excellent Baby Buggy Company (Strollers)

Okay, they've changed their name to simply "phil&ted's", but I love their original name! They have compact jogging strollers with a rotating front wheel. The unique thing about their strollers, though is their "rumble seat" which allows you add a seat and carry two children, without adding a lot of bulk to the stroller. They also make great portable beds, carriers and carseats.

Puj Tub

Fits in a bathroom sink, cradles your baby in comfort, but best of all, folds flat and hangs on the back of the bathroom door. Fits babies up to 6 months, and is the perfect space saver until baby is ready for the big kid tub.


Chinese Prefold Diapers

Whether you're cloth diapering or not, you'll want a couple of dozen of these. They're not as decorative as some burp cloths, but they are the most absorbent thing on the planet. As a parent of a seven-year-old, I'm still cleaning up spills with them. Don't skimp on the brand - Gerber diapers just aren't the same.

Looking for Something to do with your family in San Francisco?

Go City Kids (San Francisco)

Go City Kids is a terrific resource for parents looking for things to do in San Francisco. It has a calendar of events searchable by neighborhood or activity type. It also has database of schools, childcare, and activities for all ages (like art, dance or athletics) with parent reviews and ratings.



Recess

If you're looking for an indoor playspace, this one in the Sunset is lovely. Some activities are included with your membership, other classes are available for an additional charge.  Recess offers on-site childcare during mothers only fitness classes, including Pilates and Yoga. You must see it to believe it!

Moms and Babies Movie

If you're missing cinema, you can't beat the Alamo Drafthouse's family friendly matinee on Tuesday afternoons. Screening both adult and kids films, you can have lunch and a movie with baby all in one stop!


Baby Safety


Toy & Baby Product Recalls - Official CPSC Site

Skin Deep Cosmetic Safety Database

This includes information about shampoos, lotions, and makeup that contain potentially toxic ingredients. You can use it to make healthier choices about the products you use on your and your baby's skin and hair.

Diapers

Cloth - Today's cloth diapers are a world away from those popular even 10 years ago.  And cloth diapering is much easier than you would think. Whether you wash them yourself or use a service, they're an eco-friendly choice for babies - and they encourage earlier potty training. Who wouldn't love that?


A family business, Motherease makes high quality, long lasting cloth diapers & covers. The covers are convenient, breathable, and for most babies, completely leakproof. I recommend them highly!


Another family owned business, Wee Bunz sells a huge variety of covers and diaper styles, along with everything you need to use and launder cloth diapers.

Compostable - Do you want to do the right thing for the environment, but cloth diapers just aren't for you? The new eco-kid on the block is compostable diapering.  The convenience of disposable diapers, a service that both delivers and picks them up at your home, and the peace of mind knowing that your baby's diapers are growing beautiful ornamental plants, rather than sitting in a landfill.

Earth Baby: Earth Baby uses the very comfortable Nature's Babycare diapers -- and they even have compostable training pants! This service charges a monthly composting/delivery fee, and has very reasonable prices on the diapers themselves (comparable to other premium diapers on Amazon).

Tiny Tots: Tiny Tots is the local cloth diaper service, but they also offer compostable diapers, enabling you to use both cloth and compostable diapers as convenient.  Tiny Tots has free delivery and pick up, but they charge a composting fee as part of the purchase price of the diapers.  Tiny Tots does not carry compostable training pants.

Lactation and Breastfeeding


La Leche League

La Leche League has an excellent FAQ and website, as well as local mothers' groups in San Francisco.

Avent

Avent makes a lovely breast friendly pump system. I used the handheld, manual pump and recommend it highly for occasional pumping. They now have single and double electronic pumps.

Medela

Medela makes a powerful, reliable electronic pump. Almost every baby store carries Medela parts and accessories, making it easy to maintain.

Hygeia

Hygeia is a relative newcomer to the breastpump market, but its reusable pump fills a huge need.  Medela pumps are single user only, but Hygeia pumps can be passed on safely.  Comparable in price and very effective, Hygeia is a superb pump choice.