Our Favorite Local Businesses for New Families
Small Business Saturday is just around the corner. Doulas of Raleigh has a few local businesses to recommend to your new family to make life just a bit easier. Shop local, ya’ll! Check out our favorites below:
For great food check out Dish to Door by Donovan’s Dish . @dishtodoor offers ready-to-eat, prepared meals by the folks @dononvansdish. Caring for a newborn means limited sleep for new parents and lots of baby laundry. You don’t have time to make healthy yummy meals so order a few meals from Dish to Door. They will deliver meals straight to your front door.
Marbles Kids Museum is a great resource for those cold, winter days with your toddler. If you’ve been cooped up at home with your newborn, your toddler-and you-may be getting a little stir-crazy. Wear the baby while you let your toddler play at this downtown Raleigh museum. Marbles is a wonderful place for children to enjoy imaginative play and explore new concepts. @marblesraleigh
Bumble Brews Play Cafe has locations in both Raleigh and Cary. @bumblebrews is a play-cafe, play-place, and a real cafe for Mom and Dad. If you are bleary-eyed from those nights of no sleep, load the family in the car and head to Bumble Brews. You can enjoy your caffeine in relative peace while your newborn sleeps and your toddler plays in the play area.
Davis Family Chiro and Whole Family Chiro are both great chiropractic offices in the Triangle. @davischironc is located in N Raleigh and is owned by Dr. Alisha Davis. @wholefamilycary is located in Cary and is owned by Dr. Debra Bell. Both Dr. Davis and Dr. Bell and trained in pediatric chiropractic care. If your newborn is extra fussy, seems stiff from birth, or is not having regular bowel movements, give one of these offices a call to schedule an appointment. Get an adjustment for Mom and Dad, too!
The Better Boob is our go to business for infant feeding support. Owner Courtney and her team of IBCLCs can help you meet your feeding goals and troubleshoot any breastfeeding issues. @thebetterboob accepts most insurance.
Cottage Baby Boutique Voted Raleigh’s Best Children’s Clothing Store in 2025, @cottagebabyboutique offers beautiful baby and children’s clothing that is ethically produced, hypoallergenic, and organically sourced.
Little Oak Collective has locations in Raleigh and Wake Forest. This consigment store offers gently-used infant and children’s clothes, toys, books, and baby gear. @littleoakcollective_raleighis designed to support families at every stage while operating in eco-friendly ways.
If you are looking for classes you can take with your baby, toddler, and preschooler, we recommend checking out The Bunny Hive in downtown Raleigh. TBH offers age appropriate classes and activties for infants to age 5. You can also host your child’s birthday party here. Participating in these classes is a great way to promote your child’s cognitive and socal development while also giving you opportunities to connect with other parents in the area. @thebunnyhiveraleigh