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The Strong Start Project was created to support new and expecting families by providing thoughtfully packed diaper bags filled with essential items for both mom and baby.
Each bag includes practical necessities to help ease the transition into parenthood and offer support during the early days after birth. These bags are distributed through trusted community partners and healthcare connections to families who may be experiencing financial hardship or simply need a little extra support.
Our goal is to ensure every parent feels supported, prepared, and cared for—because no family should feel alone during such an important time.
If you are interested in donating items, please click our Amazon Wish List to help support families in need.
Ayla & Co diaper bag ($229 Value)
Whether you’re preparing for your first baby or adding another little one to your growing family, we know how meaningful this season of waiting and preparation can be. Amid the planning and excitement, it’s just as important to pause, rest, and celebrate this special chapter. Stop by the Cultural Care Au Pair booth to learn more about how we support families and enter our raffle for a chance to win a $300 hotel gift certificate — the perfect excuse to enjoy a relaxing “babymoon” before your newest arrival makes their debut.
Raffle Basket:
$250 off Registration for Body Ready Birth Workshop ($333) or Empowered Birth Immersive Childbirth Preparation Experience ($575)
Body Ready Birth: A 4hr body mechanics and movements for birth workshop based on the Body Ready Method
- Learn pelvic mechanics and how to work with your body to facilitate birth
- Practice effective birthing positions and hands-on techniques with your partner
Empowered Birth: A full-day, One-of-a-kind, intimate, hands-on, immersive childbirth preparation experience to ready your mind, heart and relationship for your sacred rite of passage
Relax, Release & Restore 1 hour Spinning Babies bodywork session ($150 value)
HAPP Diaper Bag full of some of our Baby and Mom Essentials. We will also be including a copy of our Infant Care Handbook. This is a total value of $300
free evaluation valued at $285
A copy of I'll Tell You When You're Older complete journal, a copy of the book The New Parents Guide to Surviving the First Eight Weeks, and a subscription for you and your partner to the Need To Know Parent, a course that tells you what you need to know as you prepare for new parenthood, delivered to you based on your due date and role so that you can focus on the things that matter and stop stress googling. ($120 VALUE)
Book Basket (Value $125)
Pre Baby Bootcamp event or Veteran Bootcamp (if a seasoned parent) and a Vista + Aria travel system from Uppa Baby ($1700 value)
"New Parent and baby essentials" basket valued at $300
Waived registration fee ($200) if a family enrolls. Valid at Middleton, Saugus or Charlestown locations only
Butterfly Swaddle and one Essentials set - $120 value
$50 gift certificate to PaperPie
A copy of Mommy Milestones Journal
New Family Discount of 10% off for 3 months, along with a Bright Horizons hand bag
One (1) free hour for a benefits consulting working session ($385 value).
- Have questions about applying for employment benefits and/or the Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical leave program?
- Returning to work and looking for guidance around a modified schedule, role, or environment that supports your lactation/pumping needs?
- Having trouble getting an answer from your insurance provider or third party benefits administrator?
We’re employment lawyers, moms, and benefits consultants who work with families across Massachusetts around applying for benefits, planning employment leave, and adjusting to returning to work after leave. Add a lawyer to your team and feel more confident in advocating for yourself during this milestone!
Tummy time basket with tummy time toys, $25 off a playgroup at Stork Ready, printed tummy time guide (total value $125)
Postpartum Wellness Bundle ($500 Value)
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Participation in one Motherhood Circle 8-week session
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One session of reiki/sound bath
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Postpartum care basket
(4) $50 Gift Cards
$ 100 gift certificate to Littles Lounge
$500 Savings Certificate
This certificate entitles new host families to a $500 program fee discount on a 12-month contract with Au Pair in America
Initial Baby Reflux Consultation ($150 Value)
5 Play Pass $80 Value
Uppababy Minu V3 (499.99 Value)
Seatsnugz Size Large (74.95 Value)
The “Tiny Voyager” Kit Giveaway — a Calpak convertible mini diaper bag filled with all the essentials for outings with your tiny voyager. (Value $200)