When it comes to caring for a baby, it truly takes a village—and here, our readers share the best of theirs. Thousands of parents voted in our 2025 Best for Moms & Babies survey, sharing their favorite services, businesses and necessities in Dallas-Fort Worth for moms and babies. From hospitals and birthing centers to child care centers and photographers, these are places, classes and people our readers say are top-notch.
Best Birthing Center
Fort Worth Birthing & Wellness Center
Offering a relaxed, home-like setting for birth but just blocks away from two hospitals, Fort Worth Birthing & Wellness Center is the only freestanding birth center in the heart of the city’s medical district, and the only to offer comprehensive certified nurse-midwifery care. Moms-to-be appreciate continuous monitoring through labor, where mobility, nutrition, birth preferences and family inclusion are encouraged.
Personalized care continues after birth, when moms receive on-site lactation support, 2- and 6-week in-center postpartum visits and a 24 to 48-hour in-home visit. The center also offers classes in childbirth, infant care and pregnancy nutrition.
1401 Henderson St., Fort Worth; 817/878-2737, fwbirthingcenter.com
Runner-up: Allen Midwifery & Family Wellness
Best Child Care Center for Infants
Xplor Preschool & School Age
With seven locations across Dallas-Fort Worth, Xplor provides children ages 6 weeks through pre-K with high-quality, personalized early childhood care and education. In their infant program, babies are nurtured, celebrated and engaged by teachers who know what a crucial time of development the first year of life is. They’re taught baby sign language, helping them communicate their needs before they can verbalize them, and at the preschool level, curriculum goes beyond academics to include social-emotional skills and positive classroom behaviors and learning through play.
Multiple locations; xplorpreschool.com
Runner-up: Kiddie Academy, multiple locations
Best Sleep Specialist
Newborn Nightingales – Melissa O’Neill
Stepping in to make those early days (and nights) with a new baby easier, Newborn Nightingales brings restful nights and peaceful days to families. Their nurses and care teams work magic through the night, giving parents the support they need. And through expert consultations and daytime doula support, they guide families through everything from feeding challenges to sleep schedules. Parents with newborns, multiples or preemies find exactly the help they need, backed by a team that truly gets it.
Dallas-Fort Worth area; newbornnightingales.com
Runner-up: Babymoon Concierge – Cheryl Abrams, Dallas-Fort Worth area
Best Hospital to Have a Baby in Collin County
Medical City Plano
Every mom-to-be deserves the royal treatment at Medical City Plano, where all standard postpartum suites are plush and hotel-like, and upgraded suites feature memory foam beds, luxury baths and separate bedrooms and lounge areas with a kitchenette for guests. Here, moms can choose traditional and natural pain relief options—from an epidural to aromatherapy—as well as their preferred delivery method. After birth, enjoy onsite breastfeeding and lactation support and a gourmet meal for Mom and Dad. Medical City Plano also offers award-winning childbirth classes and a Level IV NICU in case your baby needs extra care.
3901 W. 15th St., Plano; 972/596-6800, medicalcityplano.com
Runner-up: Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Plano
Best Hospital to Have a Baby in Dallas County
Medical City Dallas
Delivering more than 5,000 babies each year with hotel-style labor and delivery rooms, premier suites, mother/baby rooms and luxury perks, Medical City Dallas earned our readers’ vote five years in a row. This hospital offers award-winning childbirth classes, a choice of delivery methods, traditional and natural pain relief options, a chef-prepared celebratory meal and 24/7 lactation support, among other benefits. Additionally, Medical City Dallas is the only North Texas hospital with a full-service children’s hospital, a Level IV maternal designation, and a Level IV NICU (the highest level available) with an adult hospital on the same campus.
7777 Forest Ln., Dallas; 972/566-7000, medicalcityhospital.com
Runner-up: Baylor University Hospital, Dallas
Best Hospital to Have a Baby in Tarrant County
Baylor Scott & White All Saints Medical Center – Fort Worth
As the only dedicated women’s hospital in Fort Worth, Andrews Women’s Hospital at Baylor Scott & White is the premier advanced-care facility for women and children in Tarrant County, delivering over 6,000 babies annually. With a 63-bed neonatal intensive care unit and extensive pre and post-natal services, the Level IV (the highest designation there is) maternal care center sets the standard for mother and child care before, during, and after delivery. Ensuring every parent feels supported, the hospital offers a wide variety of classes and support groups before and after birth, comfortable rooms, family spaces and a customizable experience—from your food to your birth plan.
1400 8th Ave., Fort Worth; 817/926-2544, bswhealth.com
Runner-up: Medical City Arlington
Best Hospital to Have a Baby in Denton County
Medical City Lewisville
Safe, inclusive and supportive of birthing preferences and unique delivery needs, this hospital offers high-quality care and accommodations. Here, patients have access to award-winning childbirth classes, high-risk pregnancy services, breastfeeding support, on-site lactation consulting, a breast milk bank, cord blood donation and more. Plus, the hospital is Level III maternal designation and has a newly renovated Level III NICU. Comfort is top-of-mind too, with luxury postpartum suites available and chef-prepared celebratory meals.
500 W. Main St., Lewisville; 469/370-2000, medicalcitylewisville.com
Runner-up: Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Denton
Best Mommy & Me Class
The Little Gym
A child-centric philosophy is what sets The Little Gym apart. Here, classes are designed to meet children where they are, progressing at their own pace, and building both physical and emotional confidence. Each lesson is carefully crafted to encourage creativity and exploration while promoting safety and inclusivity. It’s a place where children can discover their inner potential, whether they’re perfecting a cartwheel or simply learning to follow directions in a group setting.
Multiple locations, thelittlegym.com
Runner-up: Gymboree, multiple locations
Best Children’s Resale Store
Once Upon a Child
Because they grow so fast, it makes perfect sense to shop secondhand for clothes that your littles are guaranteed to go through at lightning speed. At Once Upon a Child, parents shop for top name brands, finding high-quality, gently used children’s clothes, shoes, and baby gear at a fraction of the cost of buying new. And providing a convenient way to recycle at their eight locations in DFW, they pay cash on the spot for items your kiddos have outgrown.
Multiple locations, onceuponachild.com
Runner-up: Kid to Kid, multiple locations
Best Children’s Boutique
Baby Bliss
From adorable clothing to nursery gear, care necessities, toys, strollers and more, Baby Bliss is a one-stop-shop for all your baby needs. This upscale boutique has all your everyday essentials but also offers unique finds that you won’t come across at a big-box store: think handwoven Moses basket bassinets, stylish vegan-leather diaper bags and organic Texas-adorned onesies.
6721 Snider Plaza, Dallas; 469/232-9420, shopbabybliss.com
Runner-up: Collins & Conley, Fort Worth
Best Babysitting/Nanny Service
Mom’s Best Friend
When it comes to leaving you little in another’s care, parents need peace of mind knowing their children are in the best hands. For more than three decades, Mom’s Best Friend has been a trusted partner in child care, helping DFW moms and dads simplify their search to find the right fit. Their fully vetted nannies, newborn care specialists and sitters provide reliable care, tailored to meet a family’s unique needs. From occasional date-night sitters to full-time nanny positions, every placement is rooted in excellence, trust and professionalism.
Dallas-Fort Worth area; 972/446-0500, momsbestfriend.com
Runner-up: Hello! Nanny, Dallas
Best Infant Swim Class
Emler Swim School
For more than five decades, Emler Swim School has been teaching children to be safer and more confident in the water. At their 10 locations across Dallas-Fort Worth, Emler’s proven curriculum focuses on safety, fun and skill development. Offering year-round lessons in heated indoor pools, Emler provides programs for all ages—from infant water acclimation to advanced swim skills. Instructors ensure every lesson is personalized and positive, creating a nurturing environment where kids thrive.
Multiple locations; 855/232-2006, emlerswimschool.com
Runner-up: Jim Montgomery Swim School, Dallas
Best Maternity/Infant Photographer
Dani Adams-Barry Photography
As a photographer, Adams-Barry is all about “the gritty joy,” striving to capture those in between moments, snuggles, raw emotions and magic. A mom herself, she knows how quickly children grow up, and feels called to capture and preserve authentic memories with breathtaking photography. She offers mommy & me sessions, mini sessions, portraits, family retreats and even photography workshops for moms, helping you learn to capture all the special moments yourself.
Dallas-Fort Worth area; 214/802-5601, daniadamsbarryphotography.com
Runner-up: April Tungate Photography, Fort Worth
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