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Your Guide to All Things Baby in Westfield-Southwick

The baby didn't come with instructions?!? We're here to help with all the baby resources in our area

By Katrina Ulasewich August 17, 2022

Do you have a baby in the house in Westfield-Southwick? Or having one soon? Congratulations! We love babies here at Macaroni KID Westfield-Southwick and remember how much we struggled to find resources in Westfield-Southwick after bringing home baby. So we wanted to help our new Westfield-Southwick parents by creating a list of baby, infant, and parenting resources in  Westfield-Southwick all in one place for you! If you know someone who is expecting or had a baby, please let them know about Macaroni KID Westfield-Southwick and share this list of baby resources in Westfield-Southwick with them!

While Macaroni KID Westfield-Southwick does our best to keep up, please double-check with the Westfield-Southwick business or organization to make sure event details haven't changed. 

Do you know of resources or an upcoming event in  Westfield-Southwick for families with babies? Email us details at mackidwestfieldsouthwic@macaronikid.com and we will add it to this guide or to our Macaroni KID Westfield-Southwick events calendar!



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Connect with other parents in Westfield-Southwick!

Looking to connect with other new parents in Westfield-Southwick for playdates, advice, support ... or just to get out of the house for a few hours? We feel that! Here is a list of groups in Westfield-Southwick where you can meet other new families ... plus information on how to subscribe for free to Macaroni KID Westfield-Southwick the BEST place in Westfield-Southwick to find events for families:


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Play groups! I love them, my kids love them! Here's a few.

https://www.facebook.com/westsplfdcafe

https://www.facebook.com/Westfield-CFCE-Program-1421990141365760

https://www.facebook.com/agawamcfce


Facebook groups!

https://www.facebook.com/groups/132309070215850

https://www.facebook.com/groups/264469586902302

https://www.facebook.com/groups/158925250809699



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Best parks and trails in Westfield-Southwick for strollers

Want to go for a walk but not sure which trails around Westfield-Southwick have the best stroller access? Here are some of our favorite parks and trails in Westfield-Southwick to take baby:


Stanley Park

 Westfield

I love this one because it's so big with so many things to do. Lots of places to walk the baby. Lots of ways to keep older siblings amused. Walk around the duck pond, walk through the field of flowers, go to the playground, or walk along the river.

 

Mitineague park

West Springfield

This is another one that has lots of stroller friendly places to walk. Although I will say it has more hills, that may be something you want for the extra exercise or something you don't want. It also has some nice trails you can follow especially if you baby wear. It has 2 playgrounds. 


School Street Park

Agawam

This one has a nice loop sidewalk that you can walk around on with a stroller. It has 2 playgrounds, one of which is good for older babies and toddlers. It also has a spray park in the summer. 






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Classes for parents and babies in Westfield-Southwick


Wesson Women and Infant

They have a variety of classes, from infant care to keeping baby safe to a free virtual baby's home class.

https://www.baystatehealth.org/services/obgyn/support/childbirth-classes/springfield


Music Together

This is a cute, fun class session.

https://www.greaterspringfieldmusictogether.net/index.aspx


Swim lessons at the YMCA

little ones as young as 6 months can take classes

https://www.westfieldymca.org/programs-0/aquatics/youth-swim-lessons




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Family resources and support services in Westfield-Southwick

WIC

Nutritional Supplemental program for women, infant, and children

https://www.fns.usda.gov/wic


Pathway for parents

https://sites.google.com/ludlowps.org/pathways-for-parents/home?authuser=0