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Baby Gifts / Boutique
Kel’s BabyCakes
The ultimate “multi-tasking” gift. Parents
delight in finding all the goodies hidden inside.
Most orders ship within 48 hours. 770-380-5119.
www.kelsbabycakes.com
Euro Boutique
European fashion for your stylish kids. Online store
offering high-quality washable linen outfits,
dresses, pants and more. 678-393-0997.
www.theEuroBoutique.com.
Pink Crocodile
A children’s boutique. We carry children’s designer
clothing, diaper bags, custom bedding, newborn and
premie clothing and baby gifts.
5330 Brookside Dr, Acworth. 770-424-1702.
www.pinkcrocodile.com.
Childbirth Classes/Prenatal
American College of Nurse-Midwives
Listing of nurse-midwives in your area.
www.midwife.org.
Birthwise
Classes in childbirth preparation, breastfeeding,
infant care, massage, new moms group and more. 404-619-1773.
Bradley Method
Classes in the father-coached Bradley method of
natural childbirth. 800-423-2397.
Emory Health Connection
Referral number for prenatal classes at Emory, Grady
and Crawford Long. 404-778-7777.
Georgia Birth Network
Referral, support and education for birthing
families and childbirth professionals. 678-264-4944.
www.gabirthnetwork.com.
Health Call
Offers prenatal and CPR classes. 404/770-541-1111.
International Childbirth Education Association
Offers books on prenatal care, breastfeeding and
other childbirth topics.
800-624-4934.
Marvelous Multiples
Prenatal classes for expectant parents of multiples.
770-242-2750
Many metro area hospitals offer a wide range of
childbirth classes. Call the following facilities
for
more information:
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DeKalb Medical Center at Decatur 404-501-9355
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DeKalb Medical Center at Hillandale 404-501-9355
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Grady Memorial Hospital 404-616-4307
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Henry Medical Ctr. 770-389-2200
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Northside Hospital 404-851-8000
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North Fulton Regional Hospital 770-751-2687
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Piedmont Hospital 404-605-5000
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Rockdale Medical Center 770-918-3000
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Southern Regional Women’s Center 770-991-8200
Parent Education
American Academy of Pediatrics
Enclose a SASE legal envelope for a list of free
helpful pamphlets on parenting topics. Call for
referral to an Academy member pediatrician.
P.O. Box 927, Elk Grove Village, IL 60009-0927. 847-228-5005.
American Red Cross
Along with other classes in safety, offers classes
in infant CPR. 404-876-3302.
Atlanta Outreach
Offers one to one in-home parent support and
education. Sector of Georgia Council on Child Abuse.
404-870-6565.
County Extension Services
Call for information on childcare and nutrition.
Clayton: 770-473-5450
Cobb: 770-528-4090
DeKalb: 404-298-4080
Fulton: 404-730-7000
Gwinnett: 678-377-4010
North Fulton: 770-551-7670
South Fulton: 404-762-4077
Depression After Delivery
Will send out an information package and refer
parents to local support group. 800-944-4773.
Families First
Provides parenting education, adoption, foster care,
counseling and homes for low-income mothers.
Sliding-scale cost based on income. 404-541-2228.
First Steps/Healthy Families
Volunteers work with expectant and new parents
to provide free support, education and referrals in
a hospital or clinic setting. Sector of Prevent
Child
Abuse Georgia. 404-870-6565.
Greater Atlanta Healthcare Network
Offers phyician referals, sets up classes in
prepared childbirth, CPR, siblings and more.
Dunwoody,
Eastside, Northlake, Parkway, West Paces. 800-265-8624.
Northside Hospital Mothers First
1000 Johnson Ferry Rd., Atlanta. 404-845-5555.
Parents and Partners
Classes for expectant and new parents. 770-352-0029.
Parent-Infant Resource Center
Georgia State University provides educational videos
for parents. 1-800-405-8942.
PreCare for Babies
Prenatal education and baby resources. 770-451-5501.
Prevent Child Abuse Georgia
Offers one to one in-home parent support and
education. Sector of Georgia Council on Child Abuse.
404-870-6565.
United Way First Call for Help
Database of parenting programs, classes and support
groups around Atlanta. 404-614-1000.
Visiting Nurse Health System
Help for mom at home: assessment of mom/baby at
home, help for high-risk pregnancies and infants;
special equipment such as apnea monitors.
Cost: $86-$150/visit. 770-454-0900.
WellStar Cobb Hospital 770-732-5120
WellStar Kennestone Hospital 770-956-7827
Offers classes for siblings, childbirth preparation,
breastfeeding and more.
Women’s Resource Center
Provides shelter for battered women and children.
Free. 404-688-9436.
Safety
Auto Safety Hotline
Provides information on infant car seats. 800-424-9393.
Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program
404-463-3754
EPA’s Safe Drinking Water Hotline
404-656-5660
Georgia Council on Child Abuse
Offers crisis counseling and referrals on child
abuse and child welfare issues. Mon.-Fri., 8 a.m.-8
p.m. 404-870-6565.
Georgia Poison Center
Emergency help for poisoning. Also information on
common household poisons.
404-616-9000.
800-222-1222. TDD Emergency, 404-616-9287.
Education line,
404-616-9235.
Home Safety Solutions
181 14th St., Suite 500, Atlanta, GA 30309. 404-601-3100.
March of Dimes
404-350-9800
Prepare First
Family Safety. 404-314-3500.
SAFE KIDS of Georgia
Offers “How To Protect Your Child From Injury” with
tips on how to prevent choking, poisoning, burns,
falls and other injuries in your house. 404-929-8686.
Safe Ride News
Publication about child passenger safety. 206-364-5696.
www.saferidenews.com.
Safe Start Inc.
770-831-3023
Super Safe Tots
Is your tot super safe? We can assess your home
and professionally install child safety equipment
all in one day. 404-321-5400. www.supersafetots.com.
Toy Safety Hotline
800-851-9955
Unique Perspective
Childcare and safety
consulting agency. Pediatric registered nurse to
assist with babyproofing, new baby home transition,
babysitter training. Hablamos español. 770-414-8257.
www.uniquechildcare.net
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Information on safety standards for cribs, toys and
other children’s accessories.
800-638-2772.
Special Needs
Adaptive Learning Center for Infants and Children
404-843-1893
Auditory Verbal Center
404-815-4321
Babies Can’t Wait Program
Early intervention program for birth to 3 years that
evaluates for delays in development. 770-451-5484
or 800-229-2038.
Center for Visually Impaired
Combination of home/center sessions for
vision-impaired children and their parents. 404-875-9011.
Down Syndrome Association of Atlanta
Support, educational and social programs related to
Down syndrome.
404-320-3233.
Elaine Clark Center
770-458-3251
Families of Children Under Stress (FOCUS)
Offers support to families with children with
special needs. Includes support groups, workshops,
Saturday respite care, camps and family activities.
770-234-9111.
Georgia Council for Hearing Impaired
Counseling/advocacy & information & referral service
for the deaf & hard of hearing citizens
of Georgia and their significant others.
404-292-5312.
Georgia Parent Infant Network for Educational
Services
Information and assistance to parents of
hearing, visually- and sensory-impaired and
multi-handicapped children. 404-298-4882.
GA Learning Resources Center
Lending library that includes equipment,
videos and adaptive toys. Publishes directory
of services for special needs preschoolers. 404-352-2697.
Hi Hope Service Center
Offers a stimulation program for mentally
disabled children. 770-963-8694.
Lekotek of Georgia
Resource center for families that have children
with disabilities. Also has toy lending library.
Serves children from infancy to 8 years. 404-633-3430.
Metro Atlanta Respite and Developmental Services
Short-term day care and respite for mentally/developmentally disabled children. 404-691-5570.
Metro West GLRS
Provides resources to parents and teachers; lending
library; referral service. 404-352-2697.
National Reye’s Syndrome Foundation
Booklet and newsletter about Reye’s Syndrome. 800-233-7393.
Parent to Parent of Georgia
Offers support for parents of children with special
needs. Also provides special needs database. 770-451-5484.
Pediatric Services of America
Pediatric home healthcare for medically fragile
children including apnea monitoring, phototherapy
and nursing care. 770-321-6600.
Support Groups
Atlanta Triplets and More
770-645-2930
Cobb Parents of Multiples
770-924-1474
Conyers Mothers of Multiples Club
770-754-5067
DeKalb Co. Autism Support Group
770-419-4000
Gwinnett Mothers of Multiples Club
770-449-3848
Intown Atlanta Parents of Multiples Club
www.intownatlantapomc.org
info@intownatlantapomc.org
Marvelous Multiples
770-242-2750
Mocha Moms
770-493-4499
Modern Mom
310-443-4232. www.modernmom.com.
MOMS Club
Support for stay-at-home moms.
More than 20 area groups.
www.momsclub.org.
Mothers & More
Mothers’ group meets to discuss work and family
issues. 770-326-6176.
Mothers of Preschoolers Intl.
800-929-1287. www.mops.org.
Multiple Blessings
770-477-2629
North Fulton Mothers of Multiples Club
770-552-4283
North Metro Mothers of Multiples
678-445-0017.
www.northmetromultiples.org.
Parent Talk
770-541-1111
Parents Without Partners
Support group for single parents and their children.
770-471-2801.
Post-Partum Support International
Support group for women experiencing mood disorders
during and after pregnancy. 770-352-0029.
www.postpartum.net.
www.parentsandpartners.com.
SHARE Atlanta
For parents who have experienced a miscarriage,
stillbirth or infant death. 770-928-9603.
Southern Crescent Multiple Blessings
770-477-2629
Southside Mothers of Twins Club
770-632-0002
Stepfamily Support Group
770-261-1767
First Candle/SIDS Alliance
Provides referrals to local support groups and
up-to-date information. 800-221-7437.
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