Child Care Resource & Referral
Child Care Resource & Referral (CCRR)
Your community's best source of child care information & resources. Supporting families and child care providers in BC.
1-888-338-6622 (toll-free)
Children's Programs
Aquaventures Swim Centre
"A Vancouver swimstation since 1984!" Tropical warm water and excellent teachers make every lesson an aqua-adventure!
604-736-7946
BrightStars Program
Enrich your life with the BrightStars Program and let your child blossom. Learn dance, music and movement in this highly energetic and caring program. Classes held in Kitsilano, Yaletown & Dunbar from 1 - 13 years old. Please call Miss Jordan at 604-662-8554 or email info@brightstars.ca
604-662-8554
Gymboree Play & Music
Our locations:
Vanc & North Shore: 604-739-1190
Email: vancouverbc@gymboreeclasses.com
Coquitlam/Tri-Cities: 604-945-4967
Email: coquitlambc@gymboreeclasses.com
Award-winning play, music, arts and baby signs classes for newborns to 5-year-olds.
Kuddles Early Infant Stimulation
Through organized play and learn programs, we provide an environment that fosters the strengthening of physical, social and cognitive skills in order to maximize and develop your baby's endless possibilities.
1182 Welch St, North Vancouver
604-729-6538
Music Together Phoenix Song
Fun-filled classes develop music competence through songs, chants, fingerplays, creative movement, dance, instrument
play. Research-based curriculum with playful activities.
604-327-5165
Circumcision
Pollock Clinics
Dr. Pollock is a pioneer in North America in developing a virtually bloodless and painless 40-second procedure for infant circumcision. Dr. Pollock has safely performed over 28,000 circumcisions (from newborn to six months) with an extremely low complication rate.
604-717-6200
Coaching
MOMCOACH
Love yourself as a mom. Supporting new moms in the transition to motherhood. One-on-one phone coaching. Momcoach Renewal Groups. Indoor and outdoor personal training. Andrea Welling, BA, MA.
andrea@momcoach.ca
604-513-8976
Diapers
Comfy Rumps Diaper Services
At ComfyRumps.com, we strive to offer quality eco-friendly, health-conscious diapers at very affordable prices. Visit us online to view our products, promotions and information.
604-719-2366
Happy Nappy Cloth Diaper Service
Happy Nappy is the new way to cloth diaper your child. Happy Nappy diapers are just as convenient and absorbent as other diaperese, and best of all, Happy Nappy is cost-effective and environmentally friendly.
langley@happynappy.ca
604-539-8322
Fitness
Runners and Booties
Runners and Booties Fitness offers specially designed fitness classes for mom and baby since 2005. Come try our new program Salsa Babies and Salsa Tots.
778-285-6265
Food - Nutrition
Corinne Eisler, RD, Pediatric Nutritionist
Corinne is a registered dietitian and pediatric nutrition expert that can help you with your child's nutrition or feeding issues, and she will help you and your child to be a confident happy eater!
Recipes to the Rescue
Recipes to the Rescue is a free newsletter for the everyday cook adding inspiration to the routine of daily cooking. Simple recipes full of fresh seasonal foods. To receive the free seasonal newsletter, go to www.recipestotherescue.ca
Vitamin K Consulting
Helping parents have fast, easy, healthy meals that both you and your kids will enjoy! Introducing solids, picky eaters, meal planning, grocery store tours & kitchen essentials.
604-506-0399
Health Services
Hypnomammas
Offering Hypnomammas: complete childbirth education & hypnosis at their best! Hypnosis for fertility, pregnancy, birth and beyond. Enjoy your babyŐs birth!
604-375-8831
Midwives
Bloom Community Midwives
care-experience, pregnancy, birth and the newborn stage with knowledge, confidence and joy.
#408 - 1033 Davie St, Vancouver
604-609-3550
Department of Midwives at BC Women's & St. Paul's Hospitals
Learn more about the supportive and comprehensive care offered by the midwives of BC Women's and St. Paul's Hospitals at www.midwivesinvancouver.ca. Our services are covered by your Care Card, and we are pleased to deliver in either hospital or in your own home.
The Midwifery Group
Registered midwives providing comprehensive maternity care covered by your Care Card, with delivery at BC Women's, St Paul's and homebirth.
3980 Main St, at King Edward, Vancouver
604-877-7766
Parent & Tot Programs
Movies for Mommies
The Rio Theatre, 1660 East Broadway (at the Commercial Skytrain station), Vancouver
Photographers
Bopomo Pictures
Bopomo offers a modern and fresh approach to studio photography combining convenience, fun and affordability with high-quality photography. Session fees only $29.95!
604-678-1411 (Vancouver) or 778-294-0711 (Surrey)
2631 West Broadway, Vancouver or 110 - 15745 Croydon Drive, Surrey
Bliss Photographic
Natural family photography. Available in studio or on location to capture the moments and people you love. Gift certificates available. Please visit website for more information.
Eclipse Photography
Award-winning, with 20 years of experience, photographer Kimberly Mara, owner of Eclipse Photography, specializes in maternity, newborns & family portraiture. B/W and colour. Open 6 days a week. In studio or on location. Her North Vancouver Studio is 600 sq ft with all the amenities available including makeup, change room / baby room, fridge, microwave & washroom.
604-984-7427
eclipsephotography@shaw.ca
End of the Road Photography
Now open in Langley. Specializing in maternity, newborn and children's photography. Offering you a fun and economical way of capturing precious moments in your childŐs life. Call or email
604-317-5561
Jane Photo
The hottest photo studio in Vancouver! When parents want maternity and newborn art, they turn to Jane Photo. Find out why everyone is talking. In-studio, on-location, or at your home. Fresh, fun, fabulous
Just Arrived Photography
Share the joy. Just Arrived Photography portrait sessions start at $45. Specializing in maternity, newborns, children and family photography. Please call us to book your session or for more info, visit our website.
604-736-1212
Kia Porter Photography
Capturing fun, capturing chaos...capturing life! Candid portraiture in colour or black & white. On location or in the comfort of your own home. Digital negatives always included!
604-787-4236
Nomayne McIntosh Photography
Nomayne wants to capture your lifeŐs story: the smiles and tears, the quiet and chaos. Check out her journalistic style at nomayne.com
604-868-8687
Raw Photographic Arts
"Capturing lifeŐs raw moments." Raw Photographic Arts provides an intimate, comfortable & welcoming studio environment for their clients who need some extra care and pampering.
604-834-8824
Studio 2 Photography
The North Shore's fun and modern studio. We specialize in creating beautifully designed digital albums. Experienced, in-studio/on-location. Baby plan, families, pets & children. LetŐs have fun!
604-990-4301, Tamara
Twist Photography
Photography with a modern twist! Natural light photographer in the Fraser Valley specializing in maternity, baby, child and family photography.
Jessica Cochrane
604-790-8416
Veridamo Photography
We are looking for children to participate in the 2nd annual ŇKids of VancouverÓ coffee table book. Proceeds go directly to local food bank childrenŐs programs.
604-910-7020
Prenatal Classes
Belly to Baby Prenatal Education
Belly to Baby is a comprehensive course that empowers and equips women and their birth partners with knowledge and confidence for their impending birth. Weekend and private courses are available. Canada's 1st retailer for the Dunstan Baby Language (as seen on the Oprah Winfrey Show). Obstetrical TENS machine rentals (decrease labour pain without using medication).
604-469-2698
bellytobaby@shaw.ca
Little Buds Prenatals
Our team of RNs provide private and group classes designed to empower you and your partner to have an informed choice in your birth and postpartum period. Obstetric TENS machine rentals.
604-767-7121
Realtor
Barry Berg, RE/MAX Real Estate Services
Need more space for your growing family? Whether you're thinking of buying or selling, Barry's experience in the real estate industry can help. Contact Barry for a free home evaluation or to get a free market snapshot.
604-263-2823
barry@barryberg.ca
Retailers
Active Baby
With the largest selection of active, outdoor and green products for newborn to 4, ACTIVE BABY is a destination of active families at its Capilano Mall location on the North Shore, and online.
604-986-8977
Along Comes A Baby
Along Comes A Baby is 6000 sq ft of moms' paradise. We have what moms want! Bum Genius, Phil & Ted's, Graco, Peg Perego, Ergo, Peanut Shell, Medela, Avent & more. Take exit 258 go east 1-1/2 blocks on L behind I-Hop.
436 W. Bakerview St., 104, Bellingham, WA
360-671-5523
Baby On Board
Baby On Board sells strollers by Peg Perego, BOB, Maclaren, Mountain Buggy, Bugaboo, Baby Jogger, Valco Baby and Britax. We carry a carefully selected assortment of the finest baby products plus a complete assortment of care products. At Richmond Ctr Mall in Richmond nr The Bay, 604-273-0884, and at Sunwood Square Mall in Coquitlam, 778-285-8282.
Beetling Design Corporation
We manufacture very unique and dramatic 3D wall sculpture dcor for childrenŐs spaces. Our products transform rooms, inspire a childŐs imagination and encourage a lifetime of learning. Visit us!
105 - 2131 Hartley Ave, Coquitlam
604-525-6777
The Bike Zone
We are a full sales and service bike shop. We carry a wide selection of quality bicycles, parts, clothing and accessories for all ages, riding levels and styles.
102 - 15420 Fraser Highway, Surrey
604-538-0969
Boomers and Echoes Kids & Maternity
The North Shore's largest selection of new and quality consigned, newborn to size 8 and maternity and nursing wear. Furniture, carseats and strollers. Now renting breast pumps. Carseat technicians on staff. Organic mattresses in!
1985 Lonsdale, North Vancouver
604-984-6163
EIO! - A Kid's Store
3404 Cambie Street, Vancouver
604-873-4543
Forever Yours Lingerie
Specializes in personal bra fittings (B - K) and lingerie for women of all sizes. We carry a great selection of nursing bras by such brands as: Cake, Hot Milk, Anita, Fancee Free & many more.
20460 Fraser Highway, Langley
604-532-1933
Hip Baby
Playful, colourful, modern and always thoughtful. Organic clothing and toys, meal time and bath time from newborn to six. And the largest in-store selection of cloth diapers in Vancouver.
2110 W 4th Ave, Vancouver, Kitsilano
604-736-8020
Jack & Lola
Top brands, inspired products, locally made goods and an extensive selection of items from companies who are doing their part to protect babies' futures. A natural modern baby destination.
135 West 1st St, North Vancouver
778-340-5525
Just Imagine Fun Clothing Inc.
Canada's best costumes and dancewear for kids since 1988. Fine formals, gowns and suits for your children's special events.
Open every day.
2 locations:
- 3060 W Broadway, Vanc (Kitsilano)
- Kids Market, Granville Is, Vanc
Kids Market
Endlessly fun and fascinating stores! 28 unique shops and services for kids and kids-at-heart. Fashion, toys, games, costumes and more. KidsŐ hair salon, play area and arcade. Open daily, 10 am - 6 pm.
1496 Cartwright St, Granville Island, Vancouver, BC
604-689-8447
Kinderel
Kinderel bamboo basics for babies, bamboo fabrics for mommies. Sustainable, locally made, organic sleep sacks and much more for kids with style. Visit us online or call.
778-323-BABY (2229)
Lovey's Body Products Inc.
At Lovey's Body Products Inc., we want to rid the world of nasty chemicals, so we produced Lovey's Tushi Wash, the natural alternative to baby wipes. No parabens, sulfates, zinc or petroleumŃonly naturally sourced ingredients
604-762-7425
Odette Alfaro Handcrafted Jewelry
Unique hand-stamped jewelry tags. Personalized pendants, rings and bracelets. Celebrate your love with one-of-a-kind piece of jewelry. For pricing and designs, visit www.odettealfaro.com
Pacific Basket Company
Creative gift giving at its finest.
201 - 15 Braid St, New Westminster
604-522-0246
order@pacificbasketco.com
Pebble
The lifestyle store for kids 0-6 years. At Pebble, youŐll find a unique selection of toys, clothing, bedding, bath & feeding products. Visit us at: 2675 Arbutus St (at W 11th), Vancouver, or shop online at www.pebblebaby.com
604-568-6923
Room for Two
Room for Two is your best pre and post birth resource centre. Along with maternity and nursing wear, breastfeeding items such as bras and pumps are our specialty. Owner, Lorena, is a 20-year experienced doula and childbirth educator.
1409 Commercial Dr, Vancouver
604-255-0508
Stuck On You
Stuck On You has launched its fabulous designer collection! Gorgeous back packs, pencil cases, library bags and more. Plus of course, don't forget your labels! Labels that stay stuck making it easy to label all your childŐs belongings
Ty and Lumi Organics
Formerly Snug as a Bug, Ty and Lumi Organics combines modern graphic prints with vibrant colours. Our new exclusive prints are designed, printed and more locally. For the well-being of your baby and the planet, go organic!
Wee Piggies & Paws
Wee Piggies & Paws...because they grow up so fast! Beautiful shadow boxes, lifecast statues & keepsake ornaments of your child's hands & feet. Custom-framed. Must be seen to be believed! Visit www.weepiggies.com today!
Safety
Kids in the Bach
We are certified child passenger safety educators who provide mobile child car seat inspection and education services to people trying to install and use child car seats.
childsafety@kidsintheback.org
Sleep Consultants
Hushababy Consulting
Teach your baby/child to sleep through the night and take great naps! Professional and dedicated to providing the best, prompt service to your family. Baby sleeping manuals also available for your convenience.
Support Services
Monarch House Autism Centre
Offering an interdisciplinary approach to treating individuals with ASD.
3185 Willingdon Green, Burnaby
604-205-9204
Ultrasounds - 3D & 4D
My 3D Ultrasound
The ultrasound specialists at Greig Associates are proud to offer their expertise and care to the exciting field of 3D/4D ultrasound. Giving the opportunity to see your unborn baby the very first time.
604-267-3DUS (3387)
Som Visao Spa
Som Visao Spa is Vancouver's premier destination for 3D/4D ultrasound and post-partum body restoration, offering a wide range of prenatal and postpartum treatments to balance your body and mind.
8 - 3195 Granville Street, Vancouver
604-732-9901
Urbanbaby & Toddler Magazine, 2010
Tel: 604.420.8760 • Email: info@urbanbaby.ca
