Philly Baby Guide
Your guide to those precious nine months and beyond in Philadelphia.
Presented by Family Focus Media
Whether you’re expecting your first baby or growing your Philadelphia family, the Philly Baby Guide is your go-to resource for everything you need during pregnancy, birth, and those unforgettable early months.
What You’ll Find in the Philly Baby Guide
Choosing the best maternity care in Philadelphia is one of the first big decisions you’ll make — and exciting new options are on the way, with a midwife-led birth center coming to Germantown set to expand your choices. Browse our roundup of pregnancy and parenting support resources so you never have to navigate new parenthood alone.
New moms looking to make friends and get out of the house will appreciate Nesting House in South Philly, where you can buy and sell gently used baby gear and find community support. Smart shoppers can also explore Philadelphia’s best local baby gear shops, and when the nights get long, Philly sleep consultants are here to help.
You’ve Found Your Village: The Philly Family Community
This Philly Baby Guide and Philadelphia Family are published by a team of local women to connect families raising their kids in Philly with resources, events, and each other. Our High Five email newsletters arrive every Thursday with our latest stories and the best weekend events for families. Connect with @PhillyFamilyMag on Instagram and through our Philly Family Community Facebook group to find friends and trusted referrals.
The organizations below make this work possible. By partnering with local businesses and nonprofits through our Marketing Services and Membership programs, Family Focus Media fosters connections that help families thrive.
The Aspen Grove School supports the Philadelphia Family Community. Learn why nature-based learning matters for Philadelphia’s children.
Philly Baby Guide Stories
Explore our collection of Philly baby and new parent stories featuring trusted local resources, expert guidance, and community support across Philadelphia and the surrounding region. From finding the best maternity care and connecting with postpartum doulas to discovering local baby gear shops, lactation support, and sleep consultants — these stories offer practical advice and local recommendations to help your growing family feel confident, connected, and cared for at every stage.
Philadelphia's first new birth center in 40 years is coming to Germantown. Learn how the Philadelphia Midwife Collective is bringing non-hospital, midwife-led care to the city
Where you decide to welcome your newborn is an important decision. Choose the best maternity care in Philadelphia with this guide
Don't go it alone — support is out there for expecting and new parents
The Philly library system is so much more than books — it’s a free, fun destination for the whole family. Discover story times, hands-on events, unique collections, and how to make the most of your library card
This list of the best Philadelphia playgrounds makes it easy to find where to go next
The Aspen Grove School brings urban nature based learning and Reggio-inspired education to the heart of Philadelphia
New parents in Philly can buy and sell gently used baby gear, and find community support and guidance at their new Queen Village location
Be prepared for all things baby with these local shops
Philadelphia-area sleep consultants can help solve your nighttime woes with baby.
"I just left the country for the first time with my five and nine year old a few months ago. 'Pack your patience!'“ ~ Nina Olive
For parents facing the joys and trials of having two children under two, the journey is filled with unique moments of growth, love, and learning.
This Philadelphia Baby Guide was created to help you find and connect with some of the many local businesses and experts that can help you tackle those needs and the bumpy BEAUTIFUL road ahead.
These Members support the Philly Baby Guide
Why Trust Philadelphia Family Members?
Our Philly Baby Guide Member directory features carefully vetted local businesses and nonprofit organizations serving Philadelphia families and aligned with Family Focus Media’s core values. From postpartum doulas and lactation consultants to newborn photographers and sleep specialists, each Member has been recommended by parents in our community and maintains high standards of service. These Members support our Baby Guide and the Philadelphia Family Community.
How You Can Help Your Fellow Philly Parents
Have you worked with any of our Members? You can help other families benefit from your experience by sharing an endorsement on their Profile Page. SHOW YOUR SUPPORT WITH A 5-STAR REVIEW. You can also recommend a resource that local parents should know — we’ll consider them for coverage and invite them to join.
After the Stork
After the Stork has been Philadelphia's premier postpartum doula agency since 2006. They provide day…
Born With Love Doulas
Born With Love Doulas provides doula care to the Greater Philadelphia area's new and expecting parents.
Connected Doulas
Connected Doulas is a full service doula agency in Greater Philadelphia offering birth and postpartum…
Crescent Lactation Care, LLC
Crescent Lactation Care, LLC offers lactation consults, support groups, prenatal classes and weaning sessions.
First Notes Baby-Toddler Music Classes
First Notes music classes are led by talented, caring musicians who develop each child's musical…
How to Doula This (Day and Night Doula)
How to Doula This provides childbirth classes, newborn care education, postpartum overnight support, doula services,…
Jessica Catherine Photography
Jessica Catherine Photography is a boutique newborn, baby, and maternity portrait studio specializing in in-home…
Little Angel Sleep Solutions
Ria Savoy is a highly trained Newborn Care Specialist (NCS), certified birth and postpartum doula,…
MBR Nanny Network
A boutique nanny agency catering to Philadelphia, Greater Philadelphia and South Jersey.
Melissa Joy Photography
Melissa Joy Photography specializes in family & newborn photography & is renowned for capturing bright,…
Pelvio Physical Therapy
Pelvio Physical Therapy provides rehabilitative and preventative pelvic floor physical therapy to those in Philadelphia…
Philadelphia Couples Therapy
Philadelphia Couples Therapy (PCT) is a couples therapy practice of doctoral-level clinicians offering couples, individual,…
Safer Babies
Safer Babies is the leading child proofing expert in the Philadelphia region, with 23 years…
The Aspen Grove School
The Aspen Grove School is a nature-based, Reggio-inspired program, dedicated to preserving and nurturing the magic and…
Veronika Paluch Photography
Veronika Paluch photographs young families and babies with an authentic and joy-filled approach.
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