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Adventist Hospital Breastfeeding Support Group
ALMH - 5101 S Willow Springs Rd
La Grange, IL 60525
This program is designed to support moms and tehir babies during the first 3 months of breastfeeding. A certified lactation consultant meets with the group to provide information, answer questions and check to see how mom and baby are doing. Babies will be weighted each session. This is a FREE program for those mothers delivering at any Adventist Hospital. Please enter through the South Pavilion entrance of Adventist La Grange Memorial Hospital. Room is located on the right hand side as you enter the building. Meets EVERY TUESDAY (holidays excepted) from 10:30 to 11:30 am.
American SIDS Institute
509 Augusta Drive
Marietta, GA 30067
(770) 426-8746 or (800) 232-SIDS
Arab American Family Services
9044 S. Octavia
Bridgeview, IL 60455
(708) 599-AAFS(2237)
Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
AAFS is an Illinois 501(c) 3 social service organization dedicated to empowering and enhancing the lives of the Arab American community through educational programs and services. Case management department is designed to strengthen families by assisting them access services. Under this program our goals are to educate the community on information related to public aid benefits and WIC and assist them in the process of obtaining these services if they are in need.
Central DuPage Hospital - Child Car Seat Safety
25 N. Winfield
Winfield, IL 60190
(630) 933-4CDH
An estimated 95 percent of car seats nationwide are not used correctly. Attend this one hour class and learn about car seats, boosters, tethers, the new LATCH system, and common mistakes that put children at risk. Cost: Free
Central DuPage Hospital - Infant Care
25 N Winfield Road
Winfield, IL 60190
(630) 933-4CDH
New parents and parents-to-be learn the basics of infant care. This class is important to expectant parents, adoptive parents, and even grandparents. Cost: $35/ couple
Edward Health and Fitness Center/ Seven Bridges - Infant Massage
6600 S. Route 53
Woodridge, IL 60517
(630) 527-6363
A certified message therapist will teach this two-hour session. The goal of the class is to teach the methods of infant massage and to bolster the parent-infant relationship through bonding, positive touch, and respect. The infant must be 3 weeks to 9 months old. Cost: $30/ couple
Edward Hospital - Baby Care
801 S. Washington Street
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 527-6363
Learn baby care basics for newborns (up to 6 weeks old). Topics include diapering, feeding, burping, bathing, dressing, crying, sleeping, and more. Location: Education Center. Cost: $75/couple
Edward Hospital - Breastfeeding Support Group
801 S. Washington Street
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 527-7685
This is a free support group for any breastfeeding mom, led by a certified Lactation Counselor. Bring your breastfeeding baby and join other moms for support and to have questions answered. No registration required. Meets the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month 11:45am-12:30pm.
Edward Hospital - Cradle Talk Support Group
801 S. Washington Street
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 527-3957
A support group for new parents. Please call for more information.
Edward Hospital - Infant and Child Safety
801 S. Washington Street
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 527-6363
This free online class is designed for parents-to-be, new parents, or grandparents to learn how to "baby-proof" their home and property, tips on how to know when and who to call for emergency assistance, and a review of car seat safety for toddlers and older children. Click on "Register Online" to register and you will receive an email within 2 working days with the registration code.
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