everything baby and mom in ottawa and gatineau

Expecting a baby? Just had a baby? Looking for maternity, prenatal, baby or parent resources in Ottawa? Kids Ottawa has loads of resources to help you and your family as you make way for baby.

Browse our local directory of nearly 2,700 resources to find local sources for:

• services, support and pre natal classes
• breastfeeding resources
• maternity clothing
• baby clothing
• diaper services and supplies
• infant to preschooler programs
• drop-ins and playgroups
• furniture, decor and baby equipment
• and much more!

tips for parents

Canadian Mothercraft of Ottawa-Carleton in Westboro offers childbirth education classes and infant / child CPR on a regular basis. Check out the KidsOttawa calendar or visit Mothercraft's website for details.

Trying to be earth friendly? Check out Go Green Baby, a Toronto-based online resource with product reviews and lots of tips for parents trying to go green. Kids Ottawa's own directory lists Ottawa-based green businesses.

Going on holiday to warmer climes? Check out this great article on Beach Travel While Pregnant.

fun stuff

Looking for a new indoor destination with your little one?

Check out Tubes & Jujubes, the region's newest indoor amusement centre, with tubes, slides and toddler playparks.

news for parents

Did you know that Boomerang Kids has expanded to Kanata and Orleans?

Would you like to hear about new childcare options in Ottawa and Gatineau?

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on the calendar

Just for You and Your Preschooler, Canadian Children's Museum, Friday mornings

The Midwifery Option, 17 April

Maternity Matinee at Hush Little Baby, 20 April

Dental Health for Children, Ontario Early Years workshop, 2 May

Fathers Matter conference, 9 May

Infant Information Day - South Fallingbrook Community Centre, 30 May

newest resources in ottawa

With the ongoing explosion of retail businesses for babies and young children, it seems we're always running to catch up! We update the directory regularly and also share updates here and in our parent newsletter. Don't miss out!

Here are some of the newest businesses on the baby and mom scene:

• Windhorse Yoga, pre-natal and baby yoga (Westboro)
• Making Music Meaningful (5 Ottawa locations)
• Lilou Organics (Richmond and online)
• Shalom Baby Ottawa (Westboro)

online resources

New web-based boutiques devoted to Canadian baby clothes and accessories, often with fashions for mom too, also keep cropping up. A number of these are Ottawa-based.

• A Mother's Touch, cloth diapers and eco-friendly products
• New & Green Baby Co., online cloth diaper store
• Changes with Style Consignment, children's and maternity clothing
• You Name It Baby!, personalized gifts for babies and toddlers
• Haute Mama, nursing wear and accessories, maternity clothes - visits can be arranged by appointment