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Being a new parent is tough, but a uniquely rewarding experience. From handling basic baby care to understanding child development, new parents need the most essential information in a concise and easy-to-understand format.

And it’s not just about the baby. Expectant parents need to know their birthing options to decide what kind of birth experience they want. New parents need ideas and resources to meet their postpartum needs and get comfortable in their new roles as parents. There’s a lot to deal with. All new parents can use a little friendly advice. From coping strategies, tips for baby (and self) care, parenting information and local resources, we are here to help you.

Our April issue of Birmingham Parent will provide parents with essential information on common pregnancy questions, birthing, feeding the baby, sleep issues, baby safety, family adjustments, childcare and more. This resource provides the best advice for parents and their new baby. Don’t miss this opportunity to reach our readers!

 
APRIL 07 Issue

 

 

BABY & ME DIRECTORY

A special advertising section

 

CARDS & INVITATIONS

 

· Sir Speedy Printing

205-988-0021

3075 John Hawkins Pkwy., Suite N, Hoover, AL 35244

www.sirspeedy.com/hoover

sshoover@bellsouth.net

We are a fast service print and copy shop that can provide you with all your printing and copying needs. We also do advertising specialties.

 

CHILDCARE, PRESCHOOLS AND AFTER SCHOOL CARE

 

· The Child Development Center of First United Methodist Church, Birmingham

205-251-6059

518 N. 19th St, Birmingham, AL 35203

www.faithhappens.org

fumcdcbh@bellsouth.net

Degreed teachers provide developmentally appropriate learning activities and environments for children 6 weeks-5 years using The Creative Curriculum (Dodge, et al.). Parent visits welcome anytime.

 

· Covenant Classical School

205-989-8668

25 Southlake Lane, Hoover, AL 35244

www.covenantclassical.com

 

· The Goddard School

205-981-8080

400 Corporate Pkwy., Hoover, AL 35242

www.goddardschool.com

Whether gently holding infants, encouraging toddlers to share, or providing preschoolers with enriching activities, we support the healthy development of children 6 wks – 6 yrs.

· Little Footprints Day School

2512 Rocky Ridge Road, Suite 108, Vestavia Hills, AL 35243

205-824-9898

Childcare & Preschool for children 6 wks-12 years. Offering art, music, pre-reading and more. Christian environment. Located in the heart of Vestavia next to Café Iz.

 

· Odyssey Early Schools

205-991-0039 Inverness

104 Heatherbrooke Park Dr., Birmingham, AL 35242

205-988-8829 Trace Crossings

401 Emery Drive, Hoover, AL 35244

www.odysseyearlyschool.com

Odyssey offers education-based preschool programs with licensed teachers with four-year degrees, the finest facilities and Internet video monitoring free for all families.

 

CLASSES

 

· Alabama Dance Academy

205-978-6830

3221 Old Columbiana Road

Hoover, AL 35226

www.aladance.com

info@aladance.com

Dance instruction for children ages 3-18 in ballet, pointe, jazz, lyrical and hip hop.

 

· Birmingham Ballet

205-979-9492

2198 Columbiana Road, Vestavia, AL 35216

www.birminghamballet.com

Young Ballerina Camp - Ages 3 – 4 June 23-27, July 14-18, and August 11-15/$75 per session.  Daily dance instruction with creative exploration of classic ballet stories.

 

· Birmingham-Southern Conservatory of Fine and Performing Arts

205-226-4960

www.bsc.edu

Box 549033, Birmingham, AL 35254

Summer term begins June 9. Music Alive Camp, Theatre Arts Camp, Kindermusik Adventures Camps. Private lessons available in piano, voice, violin, guitar and band.

 

· Children’s Dance Foundation

205-870-0073

1715 27th Court S., Birmingham, AL 35209

www.childrensdancefoundation.org

Not-for-profit dance education organization. Share music and movement together in weekly class. Variety of classes for toddlers-adult.

 

· Fun Factory

6251 Park South Drive

Bessemer, Al 35022

205-428-6684

parties@bouncingparties.com

www.funfactoryfun.com

 

· Gymboree Play & Music

205-995-4434

250 Doug Baker Blvd. Suite 500 (Village at Lee Branch)

www.gymboreeclasses.com

playandmusic@bellsouth.net

Classes for children 0-5. Drop-off classes for 3-5 year olds. Infant massage. Music and art classes working on physical, cognitive, emotional and creative development.

 

· Head Over Heels Gymnastics

205-981-2720

500 Caldwell Trace Park, Birmingham, AL 35242

www.headoverheelsgyms.com

craig@headoverheelsgyms.com

From 2-year-olds in their first ‘parent-child’ class to elementary students in the silver starz program, we offer a progressive approach to learning gymnastics.

 

· SportsBlast Shelby County

205-980-1701

19220 Hwy. 280 E., Birmingham, AL 35242

www.sportsblastsc.com

info@sportsblastsc.com

We offer parties and kids classes starting at age 3. We are Alabama’s largest youth indoor sports facility.

 

CLOTHING & LAYETTE

 

· Applause Dancewear

871-7837

1629 Oxmoor Road, Homewood, AL 35208

A retail dancewear store catering to the needs of dancers from toddler to adult plus sizes. Beautiful leotards, skirts and tights.

 

· Lollipop Lane

205-910-0411

Oneonta, Alabama

www.lollipopln.com

Made to order custom clothing for your sweetie. One of a kind, high quality unique collection for girls 3m-14 and boys 3m-8.

 

· Strasburg Children

205-425-5611 Watermark Place

4500 Katies Way, Suite 629, Bessemer, AL 35022

205-879-8212 Brookwood Village

733 Brookwood Village, Birmingham, AL 35209

www.strasburgchildren.com

A children’s clothing boutique known for quality, design and hand-sewn details. Our garments are suited for any occasion, casual to formal.

 

DENTISTS

· Pediatric and Adolescent Dentistry/Dr. Thomas

205-982-0112

5346 Stadium Trace Parkway Suite 108

Hoover, AL 35244

www.alpediatricdentistry.com

pedadolescent@bellsouth.net

Kids love us, parents trust us! Treating children, not just their teeth, for a lifetime of healthy smiles.

 

· Lauri M. Williams, D.M.D. Pediatric Dentistry

205-664-2130

219 North First Street, Alabaster, AL  35007

Quality and caring pediatric services for children ages 2 and older. We also treat children with special needs.

 

 

 

EDUCATIONAL TOYS, GIFTS & BOOKS

 

· Books-A -Million
205-979-3046 Hoover Commons

205-870-0213 Brookwood Village

205-995-5181 Brook Highland Plaza

205-942-4220 Wildwood

205-661-9177 Trussville

205-663-9017 Alabaster

205-849-3862

www.booksamillion.com

 

· LifeWay Christian Stores

205-403-0459 Riverchase Promenade

204-408-0536 Off Hwy. 280

205-655-9116 Trussville

www.lifewaystores.com

Great gifts for everyone in the family- books, Bibles, music, movies, children’s items, assorted gifts and home décor! Biblical solutions for life!

 

· Possibility Thinker, Inc./P.T. Character Dolls

866-361-7907

www.ptthinker.com

marlene@ptthinker.com

P.T. (Possibility Thinker) has detachable heart with a special message. Choose from 40 different messages. PT reminds us we’re each special and unique. More items.

 

ENTERTAINMENT & PARTIES

 

· BirthdaysinBirmingham.com

www.BirthdaysinBirmingham.com

Website dedicated to what is available in the Birmingham area for parties, from party places to supplies to entertainment and more.

 

· Jump Zone

205-987-7004

161 Commerce Court, Pelham, AL 35124

www.jumpzoneparty.com

Fun birthday parties, huge indoor inflatables, private party rooms, free invitations, free paper products. Group discounts available.

 

· Pump It Up - Pelham

205-663-4646

2724 Chandalar Place Dr., Pelham, AL 35124

Pump It Up – Trussville

205-661-5557

4623 Coleman Road, Trussville, AL 35173

www.pumpitupparty.com

New rotation, kids play in both arenas – same price – twice the fun.

 

FERTILITY

 

· ART Fertility Program of Alabama

205-870-9784

2006 Brookwood Medical Center Dr., Suite 508, Birmingham, AL 35209

www.artprogramAL.com

artprogram2006@aol.com

Board-certified specialists providing fertility care for more than 20 years. Cost-effective, state-of-the-art treatments are designed to achieve the highest possible chance to have a baby.

 

 

HOSPITALS & CLINICS

 

· Alabama Allergy & Asthma Center

205-422-3553

10 Old Montgomery Hwy., Homewood, AL 35209 and

7181 Cahaba Valley Road, Inverness, AL 35242

www.alabamaallergy.com

hcombs@alabamaallergy.com

Allergy & Asthma care for adults, kids and infants. Specializing in skin problems, food allergy, asthma and hay fever, drug and seasonal pet allergies.

 

· Children’s Hospital

205-939-9100

1600 Seventh Ave. S., Birmingham, AL 35233

www.chsys.org

Children’s Hospital is the only free-standing pediatric hospital in Alabama dedicated solely to the treatment of children, and one of only about 45 freestanding acute care pediatric hospitals in the U.S.

 

· South Trace Pediatrics

Jeff Malone, MD

205-985-9424

www.southtrace.com

Pediatrics with a personal touch. Offices of Drs. Amy Albert, Marshall Crowther and Jeff Malone. Pediatric and adolescent medicine. See website for details.

 

· Trinity Medical Center

205-592-1000

800 Montclair Road, Birmingham, AL 35213

www.trinitymedicalonline.com

Trinity Medical Center is a full service, tertiary care hospital. Its Women’s Center includes labor and delivery, post-partum care and a Level III NICU. The hospital also has a Women’s Health Boutique with unique products and services for women.

 

 

PHOTOGRAPHY & PHOTO SERVICES

 

· Fairytale Fotography

205-620-1101

511 Creekside Court

Helena, AL 35080

www.fairytalefotography.com

info@fairytalefotography.com

Fairytale Fotography is Central Alabama’s Premier Baby and Children’s fine art and elaborate fantasy portraiture studio.

 

· precious memories, created by Amanda

205-985-0886

3736 Lorna Road, River Oaks Village, Hoover, AL 35216

Amanda captures your children relaxed and happy at play. Amanda portrays the individual, personal glimpses that are distinctive to you and your child. Birmingham Parent cover photographer.

 

THERAPY/SPECIAL NEEDS

 

· Birmingham Hyperbaric Oxygen, LLC

205-980-0123

200 Riverhills Business Park, Suite 260

Birmingham, AL  35242

www.birminghamhbot.com

Provides pure oxygen under pressure to promote healing and speed recovery.  Now treating Autism, CP, near-drowning and other brain disorders.  Ages 3 and up.

 

 

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