Places to Go with Babies and Toddlers in North County San Diego

As a new mom you are constantly on the look out for places that entertain your baby and toddler. And that get you out of the house. Having just moved to Oceanside a few months before Lyra was born I was really was at a loss as were to go with her during my maternity leave. I could not find any good resources out there on the web so I decided to start a page on my blog that highlight some of my experiences places to go with babies and toddlers in North County San Diego.

Here are a few of the places we have visited from birth to 15 months. We always wish there were more. I really wanted a fun coffee shop with a play room for infants while on maternity leave. Maybe a future career in the making?

Baby Needs
Babies in Bloom - This place was great support for me during my pregnancy and post. I took prenatal yoga and tried my best to go 1-2 times a week. It was a great time to relax and stretch. After Lyra was born I went to Lactation Lounge 1-2 times a week for two months straight. It helped me find out the about baby techniques that work, meet new mom's like myself, and give me a place to go twice a week. Without those weekly meetings I would have struggled even more with the sleepless nights and stressful time breast feeding. It was there that I learned Lyra was tongue tied and lip tied which was causing her not to take in enough milk.

Fun Places
Kidville, Carlsbad- Behind the Carlsbad Westfield Mall is a little place just for kids. We have only had the opportunity to visit here once but Lyra loved it as a baby. There was a separate area just for babies with a slide, balls to sit in, things to climb on, and toys to use to stand up on. We can't wait to go back as a toddler. We had to buy a bag of the plastic balls from Target after this trip.

Get Air Trampoline,Vista- Lyra went before she could walk. She loved holding and throwing the balls while kids jumped on the trampoline behind her.  Parents are good about watching the bigger kids (3-5 year olds). I can't wait to take her now that she can walk.

Museums
Escondido Children's Museum- Lyra has been here twice. Absolutely love this place particularly the lego building fountain and bubbles. There is a large inside and outside area with everything you can think of for toddlers to 10. Best ages I think are 10 months to five years. Especially great was that educators and their families were free the month of April.

Restaurants
1. Carlsbad Clam Jumper- Provides, for free, a plastic mat and baby plate with mandarin oranges, apply sauce, crackers, and cheese.

Beaches
Buccaneers Beach- Lyra has only been to one North County beach. Going to the beach with a baby is A lot of work. Especially by yourself. We went as a family to the beach which was a lot of fun however the older kids were disappointed by the quick visit due to a cranky baby. This beach is easy because the parking, beach, and bathrooms are all easy to access.