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Baby Nurses/Post-Partum Doulas
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Baby Nurses/Post-Partum Doulas :: Westside

Babies Advantage
310.850.8880
babiesadvantage.com
Notes: She offers home visits or telephone consultations; works as a
post-partum doula (showing how to feed your baby, cord care and more)
and a lactation consultant. Serves the LA area or Santa Barbara


Soft Slumber
Kathleen Sullivan
310.276.1605
softslumbers.com

Urma
urmachildcare@yahoo.com


Baby Nurses/Post-Partum Doulas :: Silverlake/Los Feliz

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Baby Nurses/Post-Partum Doulas :: San Fernando Valley

The Chapman Family Center
Director of Postpartum Services—Karin Auger
310.439.2129
Chapmanfamilycenter.com

Buckingham Nannies
13737 Ventura Blvd.
Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
818.784.6504
buckinghamnannies.com
Notes: Buckingham nannies is an award-winning nanny agency, placing both live-out and live-in nannies for full-time and part-time positions. They are the recipient of Los Angeles Magazine's "Best of L.A." award

Nannies Etc.
19625 Ventura Blvd. #200
Tarzana, CA. 91356
818.342.5454
nanniesetc.com
Notes: Provide wonderful, nurturing baby nurses


Baby Nurses/Post-Partum Doulas :: Hollywood/West Hollywood

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Mommy & Me Classes
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Mommy & Me :: Westside

Donna Holloran
BabyGroup
310.285.3135

babygroupvideo.com


Jill Spivack
Sleepy Planet

11645 Wilshire Blvd. Ste. 1100

Los Angeles, CA  90025

310.573.9474

sleepyplanet.com
Notes: An amazing Mommy & Me class that gives you knowledge on
each stage of your baby's life up to 12 months

The Nanny School LA
11870 Santa Monica Blvd

Los Angeles,CA  90025

310.979.0967
thenannyschool.net

Notes: Offers Mommy & Me classes (one of the owners is Nanny Stella
from the show Nanny 911

The Maple Counseling Center
9107 Wilshire Blvd.
Beverly Hills, CA  90210
310.271.9999
Notes: Offering classes such as Mindful Parenting for expectant or new parents


Mommy & Me :: Silverlake/Los Feliz

La La Ling
1810 North Vermont
Los Angeles, CA  90027
323.664.4400
lalaling.com


Mommy & Me :: San Fernando Valley

Baby's First Class
14368 Ventura Boulevard

Sherman Oaks, CA 91423

818.501.BABY
Notes:  For newborn to 18 months. Babies First Class is taught by Jackie Rosenberg, OTR, child development specialist. Children play in an environment filled with sensory and motor experiences while parents are led in a discussion by Jackie. There is also a class offered for second time mothers dealing with issues such as sibling rivalry, jealousy and anger


Mommy & Me :: Hollywood/West Hollywood

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Parks & Playgrounds
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Parks & Playgrounds :: Westside
Aidan’s Place
1350 S. Sepulveda Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90025
Notes: Everyone raves about this place.  It’s a Universally Accessible Playground
(for children with disabilities) with all kinds of fun equipment to climb on


Ocean Park Playground
2400 block of Barnard Way at Ocean Park
Santa Monica, CA
Notes: What’s better than letting your little one swing and play in the sand
with beautiful views of the Pacific Ocean? Bring towels and hit the beach
afterwards or take a stroll on the boardwalk.


Santa Monica Pier
200 Santa Monica
Santa Monica, CA  90401
www.santamonica.com
Notes: A fun place to take a stroll, look at the sites and ride the merry-go-round.

Douglas Park
1155 Chelsea Ave
Santa Monica  90403
Notes: Check out the ducks in the pond and freely roaming around the grounds--kids love it!
Stop by the Whole Foods down the street and bring a picnic.


Parks & Playgrounds :: Silverlake/Los Feliz

Griffith Park
4730 Crystal Springs Drive
Los Angeles, CA  90027
323.913.4688
laparks.org
Notes: A great place to stroll around—the L.A. Zoo is there, a carousel, pony rides
and Shane’s Inspiration (a fun park for kids to play)


Los  Angeles Zoo
5333 Zoo Drive
Los Angeles, CA  90027
323.644.4200
lazoo.org


Parks & Playgrounds :: San Fernando Valley

Van Nuys/Sherman Oaks Recreation Center
14201 Huston St.
Sherman Oaks, CA. 91423
818.783.5121
gocitykids.com
Notes: Very big, offers tons of classes and leagues, toddler sandbox with safety swings, smaller slides, and plenty of shade.

Lake Balboa/Anthony C. Beilenson Park
6300 Balboa Blvd.
Van Nuys, CA. 91406
818.756.9743
laparks.org
Notes: 80 acre park with huge 27 acre lake in the middle. Great walking path for babies in strollers with beautiful cherry blossom trees.


Parks & Playgrounds :: Hollywood/West Hollywood

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Gyms, Play Areas, Classes
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Gyms, Play Areas, Classes :: Westside
FUNdamentals of Music and Movement
10469 Santa Monica Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90025
310.398.2500
fundamentalscenter.com
Notes: A refreshing change of pace from gymnasiums

Kidnasium
808 Wilshire Blvd
Santa Monica, CA  90401
310.395.6700
kidnasium.com
Notes: Clean and well-run, this place is perfect for little ones to run around
and have fun (for kids 6 months to 7 years)

SmART Space
12958 Washington Blvd
Los Angeles, CA  90066
310.827.2458
smartspacela.com
Notes: Encouraging imagination, art and music. Check their website for a variety of
classes offered

Gymboree
Westside Pavilion Mall
10800 West Pico Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90064
310.470.7780
gymboree.com
Notes: Offers a variety of classes such as Gymboree (starting at 0 -6 months),
Art, Yoga Fun and Baby Signs

Moosica
Electric Lodge
1416 Electric Avenue
Venice, CA  90291
310.306.1854
electriclodge.org
Notes: Multicultural music and dance for newborns to 4 years old. 
Bring the stroller and take a walk along Abbot Kinney Blvd (it's one street over)
after class--stop by Stroh's Deli for a sandwich or snack

My Creative Kids
11301 W. Olympic Blvd., #110
Los Angeles, CA 90064
310.473.6090
mycreativekids.com

Creative Space
11916 W. Pico Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90064
310.231.7600
creativespaceusa.com

Music Together of Santa Monica
Various locations
Santa Monica, CA
310.396.4436
Notes: Suchi, the teacher, is wonderful with the kids; lots of singing and
playing with instrument


Gyms, Play Areas, Classes :: Silverlake/Los Feliz

RIE (Resources for Infant Educarers
1550 Murry Circle
Los Angeles, CA 90026
323.663.5330
rie.org

Notes: A specific style of parenting that is about observing and respecting your child;
Not for everyone, but some people really love it


Gyms, Play Areas, Classes :: San Fernando Valley

Piano Play
14237 Ventura Blvd
Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
818.789.6110
pianoplaymusic.com

Notes: Offers great music classes

My Gym
Plaza De Oro_
17175-B Ventura Blvd.
Encino, CA 91316
818.385.0888
my-gym.com


Kids Gym USA
12526 Riverside Dr.
Valley Village, CA. 91607
818.762.5437
     
Kids Gym USA
5520 Crebs Ave.
Tarzana, CA. 91356
818.343.1120

Notes: After circle time, babies play on equipment, climb through tunnels, and work on walking with the help of special toys


Gyms, Play Areas, Classes :: Hollywood/West Hollywood

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Nannies (Agencies, Resources, etc.)
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Nannies :: Westside
A Woman’s Touch
Simone
310.459.8868
Notes: Simone is fantastic and finds a nanny that fits into exactly what your
family is looking for
 

Nannies Unlimited Agency
321 S. Beverly Dr., #J

Beverly Hills, CA  90212

310.551.0303


The Grapevine LA
269 S. Beverly Drive, Suite 438
Beverly Hills CA 90202
310.601.7442
thegrapevinela.com
Notes: Not only can they find you a nanny, if you’re looking for a chef or
estate manager, they can help you with that too!


Yahoo! Group: Nanny Exchange LA
nannyexchangeLA
Notes: This group offers a forum for people to post the need for a nanny or
information on nannies that are looking for families


Family First LA
2118 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 1099
Santa Monica CA 90403
310.276.5844
familyfirstla.com
Notes: Family First provides referrals for professional and experienced nannies,
childcare providers, newborn care, and other domestic staff to keep your
newly busy home running smoothly


Nannies :: Silverlake/Los Feliz

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Nannies :: San Fernando Valley

The Grapevine
Caroline Bassett
310.601.7442
www.thegrapevinela.com
Notes: The Grapevine does thorough, personalized background checks and interviews. Also, Caroline is very hands on in the process of finding you just the right fit

Buckingham Nannies
13737 Ventura Blvd.
Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
818.784.6504
www.buckinghamnannies.com
Notes: Buckingham nannies is an award-winning nanny agency established in 1988 to provide Los Angeles and Ventura counties with the finest, English speaking professional nannies and domestic help. Placing both live-out and live-in nannies for full-time and part-time positions, Buckingham Nannies enjoys the highest reputation for integrity with families and nannies. We are the proud recipient of Los Angeles Magazine's "Best of L.A." award

Nannies Etc.
19625 Ventura Blvd. #200
Tarzana, CA. 91356
818.342.5454
www.nanniesetc.com
Notes: Provide wonderful, nurturing nannies


Nannies :: Hollywood/West Hollywood

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