Babies in Bloom, a family-owned business dedicated to the education and support of growing families, has announced the opening of their new retail store.

Babies in Bloom will be hosting a Grand Opening Celebration, from 10:00 am - 5:00 pm, Saturday February 28, 2009. The store will be moving from their former spot at 161 Thunder Drive, into their new location, which is located at 1988 Hacienda Drive in Vista, where they will be gaining over four times their original space. Babies in Bloom offers support for families, including prepared childbirth classes, lactation education and consultation, postpartum support and labor doula services.

Upcoming classes include mommy & me yoga, signing with baby, and various parenting education including Happiest Baby on the Block, infant massage, prenatal and postpartum fitness classes, and sibling preparation. Babies in Bloom will also offer several support groups and meetings, including the San Diego Real Diaper Circle and Babywearing San Diego.

The new retail store will offer a wide selection of natural products for mothers, mothers-to-be, baby and family. Some of the items available include: breastfeeding supplies, skin care, slings, cloth diapers, organic clothing, books and wooden toys from companies such as Medela, Earth Mama Angel Baby, Bravado, Motherlove, Zolowear, Hotslings, bumGenius, Bebe au Lait, Plan, Robeez, HABA and many more!

Rochelle McLean began working with families and babies over 20 years ago, and has made her passion a career since 1999. She strives to help each family meet their goals during pregnancy, birth and beyond, lending support and encouragement along the way. Rochelle is a member of the International Lactation Consultant Association (ILCA), La Leche League International, San Diego County Breastfeeding Coalition, Doulas of North America (DONA), Childbirth and Postpartum Professional Association (CAPPA), Lamaze International, International Cesarean Awareness Network (ICAN) and Sidelines National Support Network.

Five percent of the sales made during the grand opening event will be donated to March of Dimes' March for Babies, "because one day all babies will be born healthy." This motto is supported by everything that Babies in Bloom represents and is a charity near and dear to Rochelle McLean.
Demonstrations and give-aways are scheduled throughout the day. Instructors for the various classes will be on hand to meet and sign up families looking for educational courses. The grand opening event is scheduled for Saturday, February 28, 2009 from 10 am - 5 pm. The retail store is located at 1988 Hacienda Drive, Vista, CA 92081. View their website at www.babies-in-bloom.com
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