Hot Spots for Chicago Infant
If you’ve recently become a new Chicago parent, congratulations! A new and wonderful journey is about to begin!
Until your bundle of joy blossoms into a bouncy toddler, you may be wondering if there are many places you and your infant can enjoy together. The answer is YES, there are plenty of places in the Chicago area where you can feel comfortable, have fun and interact with your baby, even when the little cutie starts screaming at the top of his or her lungs.
Check out your local park district and your local library. Many hold free or inexpensive events and activities for parents and babies. There are play groups, where you can learn and share nursery rhymes, songs and stories; socializing groups, where you can meet other new parents and their babies; and even exercise groups, like strollerobics and baby yoga.
Sometimes just walking around a mall can be a good way to get out of the house with your baby. The "white noise" combined with the stroller ride can be soothing for some little ones. You can find a list of kid-friendly malls here, with information about family restrooms and nursing areas.
Many of the "hot spots" listed on this site are fun places to take your Chicago infant:
Brookfield Zoo
Bring your stroller for a beautiful walk -- show your baby the Hamill Family Play Zoo.
8400 31st Street
Brookfield, IL 60513
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B.E.S.T. (Breastfeeding Education & Sharing Time)
Great place for newborns!
St. Alexius Medical Center
Fourth Floor Conference Rooms
1555 Barrington Rd.
Hoffman Estates, IL 60160
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Chicago Children's Museum
There are a few exhibits designed for non-walkers.
700 East Grand Ave. (at Navy Pier)
Chicago, IL 60611
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The Chicago Treehouse
Small area for infants; good place for parents with infants & older toddlers who like climbing.
985 South Rand Rd.
Lake Zurich, IL 60047
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The Children's Museum in Oak Lawn
Has a tummy time area for infants to explore.
5100 Museum Drive
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
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Day Frog
Small area for infants; good place for parents with both infants & young children to enjoy.
233 East Erie St., Suite 100
Chicago, IL 60611
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DuPage Children’s Museum
Has three areas that are great for non-walkers!
301 N. Washington Street
Naperville, IL 60540
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Fantasy Kingdom
Has play area for infants, but only one changing table.
1422 N. Kingsbury St.
Chicago, IL 60642
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Kid City
Has small infant area for babies not yet walking.
1837 W. Grand Ave.
Chicago, IL 60622
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Kohl Children’s Museum
Four small play areas designated for infants & three small nursing stations
2100 Patriot Boulevard
Glenview, IL 60026
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Lincoln Park Zoo
Bring your stroller & look at animals with baby -- exhibits here are stroller friendly! (Some of the bathrooms are not.)
2001 North Clark Street
Chicago, IL 60614
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Little Monkey Bizness
Area for non-walkers
4700 Gilbert Ave., Ste. 51
Western Springs, IL 60558
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The Morton Arboretum
Bring your stroller for a beautiful walk -- show your baby a few of the exhibits in the Children's Garden.
4100 Illinois Route 53
Lisle, IL 60532
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Nibbles’ Play Cafe
Meet your friends for lunch; area designated for infant play.
13 Huntington Lane
Wheeling, IL 60090
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Open Gym for Tots
Offers special baby hour
The Community Center, Room 1E
250 E. Wood Street
Palatine, IL 60067
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Schaumburg Community Recreation Center
Tiny Tot Open Play & other park district activities for infants
505 Springinsguth Road
Schaumburg, IL 60194
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The Water Works
Parent/Tot swim is never crowded; good time to take your baby in the water
Schaumburg Community Recreation Center
505 Springinsguth Road
Schaumburg, IL 60194
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