Health Partners

St. Vincent’s East Women’s Health Expo

St. Vincent’s East Women’s Health Expo

St. Vincent’s East  is hosting a FREE Women’s Health Expo on May 11, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. St. Vincent’s will have a wide-range of information available for women of all ages, including heart health, preparing for a baby, and breast health. In addition, you’ll have the opportunity to tour their NEW Birth Suites, [...]

Brookwood Women’s Medical Center

Brookwood Women’s Medical Center

Brookwood’s new Women’s Medical Center offers state-of-the-art medicine and comforting amenities. Gone are the days when expectant mothers had no choice but to give birth in a sterile, uninspiring room not dissimilar to a laboratory. In December, Birmingham saw the opening of a women’s medical center that is not only state-of-the-art but also artistic. The [...]

The History of Children’s of Alabama

The History of Children’s of Alabama

It began in 1911 with 12 beds in an Episcopal church parish house, and 100 years later has become one of the premier pediatric hospitals in the country. For proof, consider that in May, ten of Children’s Hospital’s pediatric specialty services were ranked among the top 50 in the country in U.S. News & World [...]

Mobile Mom Alert

Harlem Globetrotters Special Ticket Discount Offer

Harlem Globetrotters Special Ticket Discount Offer

The world famous Harlem Globetrotters are taking child participation and fun to a whole new level when they come to Pete Hanna Center in Birmingham on Sunday, March 17, 2013, at 4:00 p.m. For the first time ever, during the Globetrotters’ 2013 “You Write the Rules” World Tour, fans will decide the rules for the [...]

Special Discount to Disney Live! Mickey’s Music Festival

Special Discount to Disney Live! Mickey’s Music Festival

See Mickey Mouse and his friends live in action on March 8-9th at the BJCC Concert Hall in Birmingham, Alabama. Mickey Mouse and friends rock the world with the stars from The Little Mermaid, Aladdin and Disney/Pixar’s Toy Story in their new touring show Disney Live! Mickey’s Music Festival. Disney hits are remixed to the [...]

Day Out with Thomas Ticket Promo Code

Day Out with Thomas Ticket Promo Code

 Your preschoolers can see their favorite tank engine come to life at the Day Out With Thomas: The GO GO Thomas Tour 2013.  Thomas the Tank Engine is visiting the Heart of the Dixie Railroad museum on April 12th, 13th, 14th, 20th, and 21st 2013. Little engineers and their families are invited to take a 25 [...]

Places to go with Kids

Spring Break Camp Round-Up 2013

Spring Break Camp Round-Up 2013

Spring break is almost here! A list of fun spring break camps for your children are listed below. March 18 – 22 March 26 – 28 Ruffner Mountain 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Ages 5-10 Members $30, Non Members $40 per day Ruffner Mountain Spring Break Camp is available for one day or multiple days. [...]

Day Out with Thomas Ticket Promo Code

Day Out with Thomas Ticket Promo Code

 Your preschoolers can see their favorite tank engine come to life at the Day Out With Thomas: The GO GO Thomas Tour 2013.  Thomas the Tank Engine is visiting the Heart of the Dixie Railroad museum on April 12th, 13th, 14th, 20th, and 21st 2013. Little engineers and their families are invited to take a 25 [...]

Groundhog Day at Birmingham Zoo

Groundhog Day at Birmingham Zoo

The Birmingham Zoo’s groundhog, Birmingham Bill, is set to make his prediction on February 2, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. Will he see his shadow or predict six more weeks of winter? This Saturday you and your children can join in the activities at 9:30 a.m. Hot chocolate and coffee will be provided while you play [...]

Family Travel

SafetyTat Allows You to Keep Track

SafetyTat Allows You to Keep Track

More than 78 million families visit water parks every year. Hitting a water park with kids can be enough to make a mom panic. SafetyTat is a temporary tattoo that helps to keep children connected to their parents. The tattoo reads “If Lost, Please Call” and lists a mobile phone number. They are super easy [...]

Baby Travel Gear

Baby Travel Gear

Baby B’Air  The FAA-approved Baby B’Air Flight Vest is a safety solution for lap held children while traveling in an airplane. The Baby B’Air secures infants safely to their parent. The Baby B’Air is worn by the infant like a vest. Constructed of 100% cotton and comfortable to wear for baby, the Baby B’Air is [...]

Visit Chattanooga

Visit Chattanooga

Nestled in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, Chattanooga, Tennessee, just a couple of hours’ drive away from most cities in Alabama, is a perfect family get-away offering a plethora of fun and affordable activities for parents and children. To investigate, we sent our roving nine-year-old reporter Holland to Chattanooga during spring break. ACCOMMODATIONS The [...]

Parent's Choice Awards

Kidz Closet & More

Kidz Closet & More

Profile: Kidz Closet & More Category: #1 Consignment Store 2011 KAROL LEGGETT started sewing custom children’s clothes for Kidz Closet, located in Vestavia Hills, before buying the shop in 2007 and changing the name to Kidz Closet & More. In addition to a large variety of consignment clothes for children of all ages, the shop [...]

Sikes Children’s Shoes

Sikes Children’s Shoes

Profile: Sikes Shoes, Frank Youngs Category: #1 – Best Children’s Shoe Store Because the pace of change seems ever to increase in the modern age, the few institutions that manage to endure become even more beloved. That’s certainly the case with Sikes Children’s Shoes in Homewood. Owner Frank Youngs has been with Sikes selling children’s [...]

Once Upon a Time

Once Upon a Time

Since opening in 1996, the shop has become a Crestline institution, the go-to destination for customers others in search of classic, specialty children’s clothing, linens, furniture, and accessories, as well as nursery design. Co-owner Linda Mayer Flaherty laughs as she says, “At the time [the shop opened], I often joked about my children not being [...]

Event Picks

Salsa Showdown

Salsa Showdown

Join Alabama Baby & Child at the Salsa Showdown on Saturday, May 25th from 2pm-6pm at Avondale Brewing Co. Salsa Showdown is a fundraising competition hosted by the Sidewalk Film Festival Young Professionals Organization. Local restaurants and catering companies compete to determine who offers the best salsa, guacamole, queso and specialty dip. All proceeds benefit [...]

Celebrate Hoover Day!

Celebrate Hoover Day!

Celebrate Hoover Day is scheduled for May 4 at 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at the Veterans Park on Valleydale. The event is FREE to the public and great for families and children of all ages. A Veterans Memorial Plaza Dedication Ceremony with Iwo Jima re-enactment will start the event at 10:00 a.m. Activities for kids [...]

Imagination Festival at the Magic City Art Connection

Imagination Festival at the Magic City Art Connection

The Imagination Festival sponsored by Regions Bank will take place during The Magic City Art Connection April 26-28 at Linn Park from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.   Artists will lead over 25 FREE workshops for children. Other activities include the EyeBeam art and architecture project, a Backyard Productions Stage featuring cultural dance performances, and the  Imagine That Parades. Parents [...]

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Capturing Couture Camera Case

Capturing Couture Camera Case

| May 7, 2013

Photographer moms enjoy telling stories through the lens of their camera but now they are able to express their creativity and personality through Capturing Couture’s line of ultra-chic camera accessories. This sleek line of camera bags (MSRP $179-$199) features lush exterior tapestry patterns and intricate prints. Each bag has a variety of pockets and fully [...]

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| April 22, 2013

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Babywearing 411

| April 22, 2013

Spring is here which means many of us are out and about enjoying the great outdoors. For parents of infants and toddlers this often means opting for a baby carrier or sling instead of strollers for walking, hiking, and general hands free activities. Whatever your reason for using a baby carrier or sling please check [...]

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