Austin Baby Guru
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Austin Baby Guru Blog provides resources and advice for new and expecting parents. Find Newborn Care classes, services like Doula Training, Post Partum Care, and tips on parenting. Austin Baby Guru specializes in early parenting support and offers Doula services to support your family through the transition of bringing your new baby home.
Austin Baby Guru
1y ago
Edited (5/9/2022) Due to COVID-19 many groups are still meeting virtually. We all need support sometimes. Local moms’ groups are a great way to build community and know that you are not alone! This is a sampling of the local groups available. Black Mamas ATX
Black Mamas ATX is a group for Black mothers in Travis County to share resources with one another to improve postpartum outcomes and lower the mortality rate among Black mothers.
Come meet Sister Doulas and other mothers in a safe environment to discuss our experiences and offer advice.
Bosom Buddies
Lactation support group!! Turn Mo ..read more
Austin Baby Guru
1y ago
As you’ve undoubtedly found already, going out and about with a baby in tow can be anything but relaxing! However, if you choose your destinations wisely, you’ll find many places around town that welcome parents and their small children.
You can explore the great outdoors, get a cuppa something refreshing, and introduce your little one to fun, age-appropriate activities and other children and parents, too.
Aim for fitness…
Stroller Strides
fit4mom.com
Austin has locations all over –from Sunset Valley to Pflugerville.
Emler Swim School
emlerswimschool.com
Free Bathtime Babies course fro ..read more
Austin Baby Guru
1y ago
Preparing siblings for a new baby helps smooth the transition for the whole family
This wonderful class is led by our fantastic doula Mia Mendoza.
This is a class is for children (ages 3-7) who will soon welcome a new baby into the family.
In this interactive class designed to help ease older siblings into their new role as a big brother/big sister, your children will enjoy reading books about new babies, role play, and discussion about their role as a super sibling. Parents are provided a space to ask questions and get guidance on how to best support their children in the changes ahead and in ..read more
Austin Baby Guru
1y ago
Hey, it’s almost Summertime! Are you ready to beat the heat while keeping your kiddos entertained?
If this is your first Summer in Texas, you’ll find out quickly that Summer is really more of an indoor time–because you need air conditioning in order to not melt!
That said, Austin has many great spaces to have fun with your little ones–both indoor and out.
Here’s some of our favorite ideas:
Indoor/outdoor play spaces
The LittleLand Play Gym is a play area for kids in northwest Austin.
The Hive Austin is located in the far south and has a supervised play area (parents must be on-premises); co-w ..read more
Austin Baby Guru
1y ago
Overnight doulas generally work an eight hour shift, 1-5 nights a week. We can provide 7 nights a week care with advanced notice, though you will work with multiple doulas. An overnight doula allows the family to get the sleep that they need. Our overnight doulas receive advanced training in infant sleep needs in addition to the standard training in infant care, breastfeeding, and family support.
Your overnight doula usually works 10-6am or 11-7am; extra hours may be arranged.
We believe that new parents need support in order to get enough sleep in the early ..read more
Austin Baby Guru
1y ago
Austin Baby Guru is known for providing families with skilled, experienced, comprehensive, caring support after the arrival of a new baby.
Our team also offers popular classes that support early parenting. Our doulas focus on postpartum care. When an Austin Baby Guru doula is working in your home, you will be the priority. Your doula will not be on call for births while working with you.
Austin Baby Guru doulas bring a variety of skills and experience to the job with them.
Among the doulas we work with, there are over thirty years experience supporting growing families, training as an R.N ..read more
Austin Baby Guru
1y ago
(Austin Baby Guru recommends these local and internet resources to help your family get off to a comfortable start. General help
Team Mom Squad our Moms can do shopping and in home meal prep (among other things).
Prepared Food Service
Snap Kitchen
Dinner Elf (in home meal prep)
Rose Rooted Mother organic meal prep and delivery service
Grocery Delivery
Instacart
HEB
Sleep Training (for babies over 4-6 months!)
KRISTEN LUCAS
Ciarra Morgan
In-Home Baby Proofing
Infant House Austin
Austin Baby Proofing
Acupuncturists
Light Family Acupuncture
Allie Goodwin – Lotus ..read more