babycito

babycito is a free, inclusive online community dedicated to connecting parents with trusted, local family support service providers. We’re a one-stop shop providing the families of Northern VA the following services:

1. Directory of Providers: Browse our pre-screened providers to quickly and easily find trusted, local support.
2. Registry & Gifting:
   1. Service Registry: Create a cash fund registry for the services you need and want (e.g., doula, night nurse, lactation consultant, newborn photographer, etc.).
   2. Birthday Experience Registry: Tired of all the physical gifts that come with kids’ birthdays?  Who has the space?!  With babycito, you can create an experience/activity registry for your child’s birthday.  Friends and family can contribute to things like Taekwondo or ballet lessons, sessions at an indoor play place or trampoline park, tickets to the movies, and so much more!
   3. One-time Gift Giving: Give a one-time gift of service to a parent or family who could use support.
3. Education: FREE Service Guide and FREE service consultations to help you find specific providers, learn about available services, get support with your service registry, and ask questions.

We believe that all constellations of families should be empowered with knowledge and resources to access the services they need.  Our core values are: 

1. Inclusion: We serve all constellations of families and include a variety of providers to meet each family’s unique needs.
2. Education: We provide a service guide as well as service planning consultations so families are aware of what’s available and are prepared when they need support.
3. Access: Our cash fund registry offers families the option to register for services, providing them with greater access to services thanks to contributions from friends and family.