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Welcome to the CPMC BabySteps™ Forums!
Start a dialogue with your community. Share tips and tricks, arrange playgroups, discuss topics important to you, or just vent!
This is a great spot for families to swap advice, tell their story, and come together to build a strong citywide parent network.
Local parents share many of the same questions and concerns so please take the time to help others by posting what works for you!For posting etiquette please read our Community Guidelines.
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Child Care
Meet parents and start a babysitting co-op group, chat about daycare, preschool, and more.

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We are now enrolling and have immediate openings for children ages 12 months-kindergarten.
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We are now enrolling and have immediate openings for children ages 2.5-kindergarten.
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Hi. I have a 2 month old son and I am looking to find child care - preferably nanny share - for him from beginning February. Anyone knows any families that might be interested? or where to look for them? Anyone with suggestions as to where to find a nanny - with good recommendations?
We live on Ashbury street at WallerRead More »
Best of the City
Great places to go, things to do, new discoveries. What are your top activities? List them here.

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I teach prenatal and postpartum yoga at St. Luke's Hospital on Saturdays. Classes are free for folks who've had their babies at CPMC or St. Luke's.
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Seesaw is a modern and cozy unique hybrid space. It's a cafe, it's a boutique, it's a play studio! It's a concept that takes a little getting used to. Kids love it but it's also parent-friendly. Ahhh to relax and enjoy a perfect cup of coffee while catching up on a play date, attending an international story time, or shopping for a unique children's toys and books. It's worth checking out definitely.
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This interactive site has tens of thousands of family activities for kids here in the San Francisco Bay Area. The goal was not only to provide one place for moms/dads to
look for what's out there, but to quickly narrow down the options and find
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Expecting
A gathering place for pregnant moms and expecting dads. Whether you are expecting, or a mentor-mom looking to share, discuss here!

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MAMAS Healthy Pregnancy Classes - Enrolling Until March 9th!
by MAMAS Healthy Pregnancy Study on Feb 24, 2011
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Greetings the MAMAS Study (CPMC & UCSF) ~
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Does anyone know anything about donating baby's cord blood to a public bank when I deliver at CPMC? I'm not finding easy information on this so far. I'm wondering if anyone out there has done it.
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The Root and The Branch an acupuncture and holistic health clinic welcomes Dr. Oded Herbsman of Child's Light Pediatrics. In his lecture, Dr. Herbsman will discuss alternative vaccines and the best options for keeping our children healthy. FREE, full-size HAPPYBABY products will be available for all attendees. We will also raffle off a HAPPYBABY tote bag with over $150 of products.
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Baby Talk
Whether your baby has just arrived or your toddler has started walking, chat here about sleep habits, feeding, health, and development.

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Ask the Safety Guy: I have a newborn; where and when should I begin my babyproofing?
by Dana on Jul 23, 2010
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It is not too early to start making your home safer for both you and your baby. You are right to recognize that you have several months before your baby becomes mobile enough to get into a lot of trouble, but here are several issues you may want to address right away.
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Dr. Kim Mulvihill is doing a story on this issue for Channel 5 today (May 6). Apparently, the Consumer Product Safety Commission is investigating and is collecting information from parents. If anyone whose child has this issue can talk to Dr. Kim for her tv report today, please call 415-760-1200 or email producer Sandy Lee at smlee@kpix.cbs.com. Thanks in advancel!!
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Ask The Safety Guy: Should I Install a Fence or a Cover to make my pool safe for my kids?
by Dana on May 04, 2010
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Ask The Safety Guy
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Recommend It!
Helpful health article or website? Fantastic product? Delicious recipe? Share your favorites here.

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Sign up today for your Holiday Portrait Mini-Session:
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Hi ladies,
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Now that your little baby is maturing into a spirited toddler some of the challenges of being a parent are probably changing for you. Come share at Toddler Talk!
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Everything Else
A general discussion on everything parenting.

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if you know of anyone in San Fran Bay Area, please share!
Need research participants.
Who:
Parents of children ages 6-12 and parent and child play video games.
Where:
San Francisco Bay Area
When:
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday September 12-14
How:
Call 972-977-7911. Tell them you're calling about the video game study. They'll ask you a few questions to see if you qualify.
Payment:
$150-$500 depending on the type of session
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Is there anyone out there interested in a neighborhood mommy play group? Please let me know!
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Hi Everyone,
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