Newborn and Postpartum Guide 2024 - North Houston Moms

With so many baby products on the market and local resources, how do you decide what you actually need for your little one? Introducing the Newborn & Postpartum Guide – a trustworthy resource created by experienced moms, for moms.

 

Thank you to our sponsor, Natural Balance Counseling! They offer supportive and personalized mental health counseling for parents in all walks of life. 

 

Whether you’re a first-time parent or a seasoned pro, the Newborn & Postpartum Guide takes the guesswork out of building your baby registry. You’ll find mom-tested and baby-approved recommendations for everything from nursery necessities to feeding your baby. We’ve even added some amazing local businesses interested in helping make this transition easier for you. 

 
Almost a decade ago, Asya Geller of Greenwich Moms started a portion of this resource to share her favorite baby essentials with friends. Since then, it’s been updated and perfected by moms across our network. Refer to it, make your picks, and get ready to welcome your bundle of joy with confidence. Then be sure to pass it along to the next mama-to-be! 
This story originally appeared on The Local Moms Network.

Natural Balance Counseling offers supportive and personalized mental health counseling for parents in all walks of life. Our clinicians are highly trained to provide top-quality care through empathetic and empowered tools and interventions. All new clients are offered a free consultation to be matched with the counselor who is the best fit for them!

Natural Balance Counseling

832-390-0109

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FIT4MOM is the nation’s leading prenatal and postnatal fitness program, providing fitness classes and a network of moms to support every stage of motherhood. From pregnancy, through postpartum and beyond, our fitness and wellness programs help make moms strong in body, mind, and spirit. Your first class is free!

FIT4MOM The Woodlands

832-299-4949

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Mama Care Complete is a membership to help busy moms repair their core through quick, educational workouts, access healthy meal plans the whole family can enjoy, and learn mindful techniques to remain calm in the storm. We talk about birth prep, postnatal recovery, why do we pee when we jump, and more! We also get to introduce professional speakers to you educating us on everything from traveling with our kids, pelvic floor therapy, and how to get your kiddo to sleep! Use code ILOVEME to receive your lifetime membership of $19.99 a month!

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Kellye Skaer is an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant & Founder of Milk&Mom. At Milk&Mom, we support families with breast and bottle feeding. We love seeing you reach your goals, empowering you to have healthy, happy, feeding relationships with your babies, and embracing parenting with joy & confidence! You can verify insurance & book appointments directly at www.milkandmom.com.

Milk&Mom

Home Visits in The Woodlands & surrounding areas

Virtual Visits nationwide

Office Visits at The Addice Birth & Wellness Center

8845 Six Pines Dr #150, The Woodlands, TX 77380

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Newby Nurturing Lactation & Postpartum Support is Expert Overnight Postpartum Doula Care in Houston & Surrounding Areas, helping you enter motherhood with confidence. Owned by Katie Newby, a Licensed Nurse, Certified Breastfeeding Specialist, and Postpartum Doula with fifteen years of infant care experience. 

Newby Nurturing Lactation & Postpartum Support

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Tiny Bee Therapy specializes in pediatric physical therapy with a focus on Dynamic Movement Intervention (DMI) intensives. Dr. Ashley, Board Certified in Pediatrics with over 16 years of experience, sees children with a range of diagnoses including developmental delay, torticollis/plagiocephaly, cerebral palsy, genetic conditions, and more. Tiny Bee is unique compared to other therapy centers as we provide personalized intensive therapy programs designed to help children achieve their best motor skills in the shortest amount of time. Contact us today to learn how we can support your child’s development journey!

Tiny Bee Therapy

936-648-0309

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If your infant is having trouble latching or nursing, they may have a tongue or lip tie. In addition to speaking with a lactation consultant, it might be time to consider an evaluation with a pediatric dentist. If the infant’s oral tissue is tethered or “too tight”, a laser frenectomy can quickly and safely release the tension to make nursing more comfortable for both mom and baby. Dr. Jon and his team at Wheeler Pediatric Dentistry are well educated and equipped to help baby and mom in these situations. Dr. Jon’s kind and gentle bedside manner sets him apart from others. And when your little one is ready for his or her first checkup, Wheeler PD does that too! Learn more about infant and pediatric tongue and lip ties here.

Wheeler Pediatric Dentistry

281-681-9880

6707 Sterling Ridge Dr. Suite F

The Woodlands, TX 77382

Blue Fish Pediatrics The Woodlands

Dr. Caleb Choe & Dr. Claudia Hong

920 Medical Plaza Dr #530, Shenandoah, TX 77380; (832) 562-2009

 

Children’s Specialty Care Clinic

Magnolia Location:

18602 Farm to Market Rd 1488 #700, Magnolia, TX 77354; (281) 252-0013

Waller Location:

31302 FM 2920 Suite G, Waller, TX 77484; (936) 931-3448

 

Forest Pediatrics

Dr. Murray Fershtman & Dr. Trecia Elahee White

The Woodlands Location:

3115 College Park Dr Ste 104, The Woodlands, TX 77384; (936) 321-5030

Montgomery Location: 

18059 Hwy 105 West, Number 130, MontgomeryTX 77356; (936) 582-5620

 

Lake Area Pediatrics

Dr. Murray Fershtman & Holly Hard, P.A.

18059 Hwy 105 W Suite 130, Montgomery, TX 77356; (936) 582-5620

 

Northside Pediatrics Associates

Dr. Faweya

15210 Interstate 45 S #110, Conroe, TX 7738; (936) 270-8655

 

Over The Moon Pediatrics

Dr. Michelle Suhendra

17189 Interstate 45 South, Suite 235, The Woodlands, TX 77385; (832) 539-7532

 

STEP Pediatrics

Dr. Joan Purcell, Dr. Ryan Kozak, Dr. Amanda Chavez, & Dr. Asmi Alam

4800 W Panther Creek Dr # 100, The Woodlands, TX 77381; (281) 364-8600

 

Texas Children’s Pediatrics

Conroe Location:

Dr. Charles McPherson, Dr. Marjorie Quarles, Dr. Katherine Taxis, Dr. Melissa Prihoda, & Dr. Portia Moore

404 River Pointe Dr Ste 100, Conroe, TX 77304; (936) 756-8108

Medical Plaza Location:

Dr. Sareen Farooq, Dr. Abbas Kapasi, Dr. Richard Vadala, Dr. Swati Pande, & Dr. Ashley Patterson

1011 Medical Plaza Dr Suite 220, The Woodlands, TX 77380; (281) 296-9119

Sterling Ridge Location: 

Dr. Susan O’Neil, Dr. Susan Parkerson, Dr. Anu McDonald, Dr. Tracie Butler, & Dr. Natali Mattern Muehe

6707 Sterling Ridge Dr Suite A, The Woodlands, TX 77382; (281) 296-2656

 

Alden Bridge Pediatric Dentistry

3759 FM 1488 #125, The Woodlands, TX 77384; (832) 521-9024

 

Conroe Pediatric Dentistry

2247 N Loop 336 W A, Conroe, TX 77304; (936) 756-0659

 

Enchanted Forest Pediatric Dentistry

17450 St Lukes Way #260, The Woodlands, TX 77384; (936) 231-8705

 

Growing Great Grins

1001 Medical Plaza Dr #350, Spring, TX 77380; (281) 336-8836

 

Kacher Pediatric Dentistry

4223 Research Forest Dr # 500, Spring, TX 77381; (281) 292-9791

Magic Molars Pediatric Dentistry

13650 Farm to Market Rd 1488 Ste 400, Magnolia, TX 77354; (281) 203-0887

My Kid’s Dentist & Orthodontics

3600 Farm to Market Rd 1488 Ste 90, Conroe, TX 77384; (936) 271-5437

 

Northwest Kids Dental

27326 Robinson Rd #108, Oak Ridge North, TX 77385; (281) 584-3052

 

Stagecoach Children’s Dental Center

32931 Decker Prairie Rd, Magnolia, TX 77355; (281) 259-5444

 

Wheeler Pediatric Dentistry

6707 Sterling Ridge Dr Suite F, The Woodlands, TX 77382

Office Phone: 281-681-9880

Office Texting Number: 844-919-5175

 

Woodforest Pediatric Dentistry

514 Honea Egypt Rd #200, Magnolia, TX 77354

(936) 271-3339

 

Woodlands Pediatric Dentistry

4850 W Panther Creek Dr #102, The Woodlands, TX 77381

(281) 292-4242

Dr. Kendra Pratt, Orthodontist

10110 Woodlands Pkwy #600, The Woodlands, TX 77382; (281) 367-0050

 

EM My Orthodontist

2257 N Loop 336 W #120, Conroe, TX 77304; (936) 588-9303

 

Farley Orthodontics

8000 Research Forest Dr Suite 150, The Woodlands, TX 77382; (281) 292-4272

 

Hughes & Cozad Orthodontics

10393 Kuykendahl Rd, The Woodlands, TX 77382; (281) 681-1118

 

Hunter Family Orthodontics

6704 Sterling Ridge Dr Ste B, The Woodlands, TX 77382; (281) 298-0000

 

Leiker Orthodontics

Woodlands Location:

4000 S Panther Creek Dr, The Woodlands, TX 77381; (346) 380-2061

Conroe Location:

1003 Longmire Rd. Conroe, TX 77304; (936) 756-1386

 

Mardaga Orthodontics

4850 W Panther Creek Dr #108, The Woodlands, TX 77381; (281) 367-7775

 

Middleton Orthodontics

18926 Freeport Dr, Montgomery, TX 77356; (936) 582-7700

 

My Kid’s Dentist & Orthodontics

3600 Farm to Market Rd 1488 Ste 90, Conroe, TX 77384; (936) 271-5437

 

Showtime Orthodontic Arts

7901 Research Forest Dr #1100, The Woodlands, TX 77382; (832) 663-9191

 

Woodlands Village Braces

4775 W. Panther Creek Dr. Suite 470, Spring, TX 77381; (832) 795-5665

Bluebonnet Therapy Services, PLLC

Amber Reese, M.A. CCC-SLP
Owner & Speech-Language Pathologist

990 Village Square Dr., Suite G-300, Tomball, TX 77375, 832-510-9240

Unique Therapy

Ms. Alicia
Owner & Speech-Language Pathologist

506 Honea Egypt Rd., Magnolia, TX 77354, 281-798-6775
17774 Cypress Rosehill Rd. Ste. 320, Cypress, TX 77429

Tiny Bee Pediatric Therapy

Dr. Ashley Whitten
tinybeetherapy.com
936-648-0309

Love View 3D/4D Ultrasound Studio

32222 Tamina Rd, Magnolia, TX 77354; (936) 524-9737

 

Stork Vision The Woodlands

256 Ed English Dr Bldg 4, Ste E, Shenandoah, TX 77385; (713) 540-0511

 

Ultrasound-Services

9595 Six Pines Dr Suite 8210, The Woodlands, TX 77380; (832) 437-8860

Bliss Women’s Wellness & Birth Center

14157 Horseshoe Bend, Conroe, TX 77384; (936) 271-4902

 

Family Centered Midwifery-Paula Davis

Conroe, TX; (832) 723-8752

 

Little Love Midwifery Services

Montgomery, TX; (318) 562-0199

 

Motherly Transitions

(713) 562-0105

 

Nativiti Family Birth Center & Women’s Health Associates

26614 Oak Ridge Dr, Spring, TX 77380; (281) 296-2333

 

New Dawn Birth Services

(405) 829-1086; [email protected]

Serving Conroe, New Waverly, Huntsville, & Surrounding areas

 

the addice birth center

8845 Six Pines Dr #150, Shenandoah, TX 77380; (713) 907-0740

 

The Growing Nest Doula Services

(832) 353-9958; [email protected]

 

Woodlands Midwife | Lisa Rutledge

(832) 978-4577; [email protected]

Service The Woodlands, Spring, Conroe, Magnolia & surrounding areas

CONROE:

Children’s Universe of Lake Conroe

14545 TX-105 Suite C, Conroe, TX 77304; (936) 447-2852

Infant through PreK, School Aged Program/Before & After school care, Summer Program

 

Glenwood Private School

912 W Lewis St, Conroe, TX 77301; (936) 756-1223

Infant through 2nd grade

 

Kids ‘R’ Kids Learning Academy

100 Kids-R-Kids Dr, Conroe, TX 77304; (936) 756-7575

Infants through Kindergarten, Before & After school care, Summer program

 

Primrose School of Conroe

1011 Longmire Rd, Conroe, TX 77304; (936) 756-8100

Infant through Kindergarten, Before & After school, Summer Program

 

MAGNOLIA:

Children’s Universe of Magnolia

32915 FM2978, Magnolia, TX 77354; (281) 252-3742

Infants – School Aged Programs, Summer Camps

 

FishCreek Kids Academy

1011 Honea Egypt Rd, Magnolia, TX 77354; (281) 259-3474

Infants – School Aged Programs, Before & After School, Summer Camps

 

The Academy Kids Club

5620 Farm to Market Rd 1488, Magnolia, TX 77354; (936) 321-8458

Infants – Preschool, Private Kindergarten, Before & After School, Summer Programs

 

The Goddard School of Magnolia

9307 Farm to Market Rd 1488, Magnolia, TX 77354; (281) 845-2400

Infants – School Aged Programs, Before & After Schools, Summer Programs

 

MONTGOMERY:

ABC Academy

18916 Freeport Dr, Montgomery, TX 77356; (936) 448-2223

Infants – PreK

 

Children’s Lighthouse Montgomery – Woodforest

2183 Woodforest Pkwy N, Montgomery, TX 77316; (936) 588-8999

Infants – School Aged Programs, Before & After Care, Summer Programs

 

Kiddie Academy of Woodforest

740 Fish Creek Thoroughfare, Montgomery, TX 77316; (936) 447-5437

Infants – School Aged Programs, Private kingergarten, Summer Programs, Before & after school

 

Montgomery Little Bears

10636 Commerce Row, Montgomery, TX 77356; (936) 582-1234

Infant – PreK, Private preschool & childcare, Bilingual, Before school & after school, Summer programs

 

THE WOODLANDS:

Adventure Kids Playcare

2400 FM 1488, Suite 900 The Woodlands, TX 77384; (936) 271-2259

Drop-in hourly childcare for children 6 weeks to 12 years old. 

 

Brighton Academy

Panther Creek

10400 Gosling Rd, Spring, TX 77381; (281) 465-4111

Infant through PreK

Indian Springs

10801 Falconwing Dr. The Woodlands, TX 77381; (281) 465-4111

Infant through PreK, Before & After school care for SHSU Charter School

 

Childrens Lighthouse The Woodlands – Creekside

5585 Creekside Forest Dr, The Woodlands, TX 77389; (832) 698-2735

Infants through PreK, Before & After school care, Summer program

 

Creme de la Creme

2350 Research Forest Dr, The Woodlands, TX 77381; (832) 415-3378

Infants through Kindergarten, After school care, Summer program

 

Forest Crossing KinderCare

9005 Forest Crossing Dr, The Woodlands, TX 77381; (281) 296-2966

Infant through PreK, After school care, Summer program

 

Kids ‘R’ Kids Learning Academy of the Woodlands

320 Valley Wood Dr, The Woodlands, TX 77380; (281) 362-9222

Infant through PreK, Before & After school care, Summer program

 

Little Sunshine’s Playhouse and Preschool

8030 Branch Crossing Dr, The Woodlands, TX 77382; (281) 419-4400

Infant through PreK, Full & Part time options, Summer program

 

Oakhurst Drive KinderCare

24717 Oakhurst Dr, Spring, TX 77386; (281) 363-4819

Infant through PreK, Before & After school care, Summer program

 

Paddington British Private School

2010 Sawdust Rd, The Woodlands, TX 77380; (281) 292-0654

Infants through 2nd Grade, Summer program

 

Primrose School of The Woodlands

Sterling Ridge

6909 Lake Woodlands Dr, The Woodlands, TX 77382; (281) 681-3500

College Park

6403 College Park Dr, The Woodlands, TX 77384; (936) 321-5900

Infant through Kindergarten, After school care, Summer program

 

Stepping Stones Child Care

10601 Falconwing Dr, The Woodlands, TX 77381; (281) 298-5838

Infant through Kindergarten, Before & After school care, Summer program

 

The Woodlands Montessori

1201 Many Pines Rd, The Woodlands, TX 77380; (281) 363-9600

18 months through Kindergarten, Summer program

 

The Woodlands Young Learners Academy

1500 Woodstead Ct, Spring, TX 77380; (832) 257-3563

Infant through PreK, Before & After school care, ABA therapy, Summer program

CONROE:

First Baptist Academy

(936) 756-6622

One year old through PreK, Monday through Thursdays, Summers off

 

First United Methodist Day

First Methodist Conroe Church

4308 W Davis St, Conroe, TX 77304; (936) 494-1840

One year olds through PreK, 9am-2:30pm, Monday – Thursdays, Extended hours available, Summers Off

 

Grace Crossing Academy

Grace Crossing Church

105 Farm to Market Rd 1488, Conroe, TX 77384; (936) 442-5790

Infants through PreK, Full time & part time, Summer Programs

 

Grace Lutheran School

Grace Lutheran Church

13123 TX-105, Conroe, TX 77304; (936) 588-1944

Infant through Kindergarten, Summer Program, Full time & Part time

 

Promise Land Learning Center

13229 TX-105, Conroe, TX 77304; (936) 588-3400

Infant through PreK, Before & After school care, Summer program

 

West Conroe Academy

West Conroe Baptist Church

1855 Longmire Rd., Conroe, TX 77304; (936) 760-1911

6 Months through Kindergarten, Monday through Thursdays 9am-2:30pm, Summers Off

 

MAGNOLIA:

Little Lambs Of Grace

31101 FM2978, Magnolia, TX 77354; (281) 259-2691

6 months – PreK, Full Time & Part Time options, Before & After School

 

Magnolia’s First Baptist Church Kingdom Critters

18525 N 6th St, Magnolia, TX 77353; (281) 356-8543

Tuesdays & Thursdays 9am-2pm (Summer 9am-1pm), children born on or before 8/31/20

 

Wildwood Christian Academy

Wildwood United Methodist Church

8911 Farm to Market Rd 1488, Magnolia, TX 77354; (832) 934-0200

Ages 2, 3, & 4

 

MONTGOMERY:

First Montgomery Kids Academy

First Montgomery Baptist Church

20423 Eva St, Montgomery, TX 77356; (936) 203-4836

Monday – Thursday 8:45am – 3pm, Starting at 18 months, Summers off

 

Lone Star Christian Academy

780 Clepper Dr Ste 300, Montgomery, TX 77356; (936) 449-8021

Infant – PreK5, Before & After School, Full time & part time options

 

Tomorrow’s Promise Preschool

Montgomery United Methodist Church

22548 TX-105, Montgomery, TX 77356; (936) 597-6862

Monday – Thursday 9am – 2pm, Starting at 18 months, Summers off

 

THE WOODLANDS:

Children’s Education Center

@ Christ Church United Methodist

6363 Research Forest Dr, The Woodlands, TX 77381; (936) 273-2030

Includes Christ Church Preschool (partial day program, Summers off, 5 months through PreK) & The Climbing Tree (full day program, year round, 6 weeks through PreK)

 

Crossroads MDO

Crossroads Baptist Church

5000 College Park Dr, The Woodlands, TX 77384; (936) 273-5683

One year olds through PreK, Tuesday & Thursdays 9am-2pm

 

First Kids Academy

The Woodlands First Baptist Church

11801 Grogans Mill Rd, The Woodlands, TX 77380; (281) 367-4317

Infants through PreK, Full time & MDO hours, Summers off

 

God’s Kids Preschool

The Woodlands Christian Church

1202 N Millbend Dr, Spring, TX 77380; (281) 367-7139

Toddlers through PreK, Tuesday – Fridays 9am-2pm, Summers off

 

Good Shepard Learning Center

Good Shepard Lutheran Church

9191 Cochrans Crossing Dr, The Woodlands, TX 77381; (936) 273-2080

18 months through PreK, 8:30-2:30 (half day avail.), Summers off

 

Living Word Lutheran School

Living Word Lutheran Church

9500 N Panther Creek Dr, The Woodlands, TX 77381; (281) 363-2628

15 months through PreK, Monday-Friday 8:30am-2:30pm, Summers off

 

Spirit of Joy! Preschool

Spirit of Joy! Lutheran Church

7550 Crownridge Dr, The Woodlands, TX; (936) 271-0893

18 months through PreK, 2 day to 4 day options, Before & After school care, Summer programs

 

The Early Learning Program

of The Woodlands Community Presbyterian Church

4881 W Panther Creek Dr, The Woodlands, TX 77381; (281) 363-2040

18 months through PreK, 1 day to 4 day options, Summers off

 

The Woodlands Methodist School

The Woodlands United Methodist Church

2200 Lake Woodlands Dr, The Woodlands, TX 77380; (281) 297-5959

18 months through 8th grade

 

Trinity Episcopal Day School

Trinity Episcopal Church

3901 S Panther Creek Dr, The Woodlands, TX 77381; (281) 367-5148

Toddlers through PreK, 2 day to 5 day options, 8:45am-2pm, Summers off

diapering

Diapers. They’re not glamorous, but they may just be the only item a parent truly needs when the baby is born. These products make it as painless as possible.

Diapers 

  • Coterie (Arguably the most important item on this list, they’re incredibly absorbent, soft-as-cashmere and basically blow-out proof! Use code TLMNGuide2024 for 20% off first-time orders!)
  • Pampers
  • Kirkland Signature Diapers

Wipes

Changing Pad Liners

Changing Pad and Covers 

Diaper Pail, Bag refills, and Deodorizers 

Diaper Cream 

Portable Diaper Changing Pad

feeding your baby

Whether you’re nursing, pumping or formula feeding, the accessories that accompany feeding your baby can be confusing! Here are some of the must haves to make life a little easier. 

Nursing Pillow

Nursing Cover 

Breast Pump and Replacement Parts (check with your health insurance provider for information on free pumps!)

Breast Milk Storage Bags 

Burp Cloths

Bottle Brushes 

Bottle Soap

Bottles 

Bottle Drying Rack  

Bottle Accessories

starting solids feeding baby

While starting solid foods may not be a priority when your baby is first born, you’ll need to introduce them around 4-6 months. To prepare, consider these helpful items.

High Chairs

Bibs

Plates/Bowls/Utensils/Cups 

Baby Food Prep

baby bedding and sleep

People love to tell expecting parents to sleep when the baby sleeps, but that’s a lot easier said than done! Below you’ll find our favorite sleep products from necessities like bassinets and crib sheets, to helpful accessories like white noise machines.

Bassinets/Mattress Covers/Sheets

Swaddles

Sleep Sacks (Check for different weights and sizes)

Crib Mattress 

Crib Sheets

Portable Crib and sheets 

Sound Machine

Baby Monitor 

baby travel

Whether you’re heading to the grocery store, a weekend at the grandparents, or on a two-week vacation, traveling with baby can be exhausting. Here are the items that make transporting your bundle of joy a breeze.

Stroller (and corresponding travel bag)

Car Seat 

Wagon 

Stroller Accessories 

  • Stroller Fan
  • Snack Tray – stroller specific 
  • Cup holder – stroller specific 

Stroller Caddy

Stroller Mittens  

Stroller Sleeping Bag 

Baby Carrier

Mirror for Car Seat (one for each car)

Diaper Bag

baby bath
baby health and safety
baby toys and entertainment

From lounging to playing, leisure time with baby is the best! 

Baby Containers 

Jumper 

Play Mats/Gyms

Toys

baby clothes

While teeny tiny baby clothes are adorable, they’re oftentimes unrealistic. Focus on getting the essentials to keep your newborn comfortable during those first few months.

White Long-Sleeved Onesies 

Zipper PJs

 

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