November 2, 2009

Bloom Yoga Studio Kids Chicago

Munchkins do down dog at a parent’s side at this sleek den of Zen, thanks to regularly scheduled mom and baby classes.

  Ravenswood, Services, First-Time Moms, Healthy

June 1, 2009

Bubbles Academy Kids Chicago

What do you get when a kids’ video content creator and a child development specialist start a business? This wholly interactive play space, offering classes (yoga, cooking, music), camps, and special events (pajama parties, zoo outings). Parents-only workshops cover everything from navigating preschools to CPR training.

  Lincoln Park, Fun, Birthday Parties, Dance

May 4, 2009

Belly Dance Maternity Kids Chicago

This maternity shop delivers the mother lode. Look for fashions from Michael Stars, Juicy, Japanese Weekend, and more. Baby lines (KissyKissy, Dante Beatrix, Jellycat) keep you coming back after the bump.

  Bucktown, Fashion, First-Time Moms, Infants

November 17, 2008

Flourish Studios Kids Chicago

Need a support system? Check out this health/wellness studio for regular classes on everything from CPR training to first-time parenting. A new moms group meets weekly, and anyone’s welcome.

  Lakeview, Services, First-Time Moms, Mom's Treat

May 27, 2008

Art & Soul Kids Chicago

No run-of-the-mill art classes here: Art & Soul is a wellness center revolving around creativity. Run by therapists, it hosts individual, family, and group sessions combining art and play for treatment of issues ranging from anxiety to bereavement.

  Andersonville, Services, Crafty, Educational

April 14, 2008

Kickin' Kids Chicago

Owner Trudy Robinson scours European labels, stocking fashion-forward maternity and baby clothing in her small but well-edited shop. Healthy living is also a focus: She arranges fitness walks and exercise classes.

  Roscoe Village, Fashion, Educational, First-Time Moms

April 14, 2008

Preggers Kids Chicago

The Mag Mile maternity boutique has more cooking than just fashions for moms-to-be. Look for “push presents” (personalized baby nameplate necklaces, snakeskin diaper bags), nursery art, skin care products, and lots more.

  Magnificent Mile, Fashion, Boys, First-Time Moms

April 14, 2008

Be By Baby Kids Chicago

A gem in the attachment parenting community, the boutique doesn’t just sell slings and breastfeeding supplies — its owners and consultants go out of their way to teach you to use them. Moms of multiples find support in the weekly twins and triplets playgroup.

  Lakeview, Fashion, First-Time Moms, Infants

September 14, 2006

Krista K Maternity + Baby Kids Chicago

When Krista Kaur-Meyers’s women’s boutique, Krista K, became a hit, she opened this maternity and baby shop a few doors down. The focus is on fashion, giving expectant moms access to brands like Paige Denim, Maternal America, and Butter by Nadia.

  Lakeview, Fashion, First-Time Moms, Infants