Barcelona Mum

Dentist - Dr Nicholas Jones

Dr Nicholas Jones is a fully qualified Dentist in Sitges and Barcelona
607332335

Comments:
"Nick is based mainly in Barcelona but comes to Sitges once a week. He is fantastic - very personable and great advice - phoned him yesterday about my one year old boy who had chipped his teeth in a fall and he gave practical advice over the phone - would highly recommend him " (RL)

Recommended by Rebecca Laidlaw

Au pair world

Online worldwide search agency for au pairs 
49 5603917817 support@aupairworld.net www.aupairworld.net

Comments: 
"I have great experience with the site and the au pairs we had so far. It is very easy to sign in and receive messages from serious girls or boys. You can write your requests in your profile so there often is already a kind of match." (IVB)
 

Recommended by Ingeborg van Bavel

English Speaking Paediatrician - Maria Dolores Terradas

Highly recommended English-speaking paediatrician with office located 20 minutes off south end of Diagonal 
Via Internacional 1, Fontpineda (Pallejà). 651 747 664

Comments: 
"I have moved around a lot, and she is definitely the best pediatrican I have even had - tremendously helpful, personable and very accessible. She even makes house calls"(AL)

Recommended by Amy Lanham

Paediatrician Mª Dolores Terradas, MD

Mª Dolores is a pediatrician fluent in English. Born in Barcelona she graduated from medical school and finished her Pediatric Residency here, then did a 2 years fellowship in Houston (USA) and a 1 year fellowship in Sydney (Australia). The office is located just outside the South end of Barcelona, at a short 20 min drive, and just about the same distance from Sant Cugat and from Castelldefels. 
Consultorio Médico Fontpineda, Via Internacional 1, Pallejà 651747664

Comments:
Mª Dolores can empathize with the problems of mums in a foreign country as her son was born in Australia and her daughter, although born in Barcelona, lived abroad until the age of 3. The office is a beautiful place in the middle of nature, there is plenty of free parking space and patients should not expect crowded waiting rooms or long waiting lists, as it is a recently opened office. She also does some home calls.

Click here to read an interview with Mª Dolores Terradas

Recommended by Susana

Homeopath - Rosa Mas Prunés

Based in Barcelona & Montseny Rosa Mas Prunés comes highly recommended. Her practice also has a collection of pratictioners specialising in lots of things like accupunture 
Calle Dr santponç 80 bxos, Barcelona 08030 - 93 346 8201
or Germana Assumpta 1, 1r , Arbucies (Monteny)17401 - 972 860779 93www.centrenaturisaintegral.com

Comments: 
"Personally I have not had much luck with the CAP health system. It seems every time your child is sick, they prescribe antibiotics, nevermind if the problem is infact a virus....and in my opinion antibiotics should be a last result for children, as they can really damage their natural immune system. However,  I have recently had both my children visit a homeopath (Rosa Mas Prunés).  She is very reasonably priced, and works miracles. Luc my oldest was hospitilised last year with chronic stomach pains, and traditional medicine/scans etc was drawing blanks. A friend recommended Rosa (as she cured her sons Asthma)  who just looked in his eyes (Iriolodgy) & cured him with homepathic medicine. Amazing - he is a different child, and he loves going to the doctors (no horrible examinations/injections), and is more than happy to take the medicine.  He has even refused chocolate on several occassions, as this helps him too!  My other son Nico, had really horrible & dry itchy skin on his stomach & back. So I took him to see her, and without knowing what was wrong, she looked in his eyes...and described the problem, and his character etc perfectly. She described him homeopathic medicine, which he loves taking - just like his brother, and there has been a huge improvement in his skin over the last week. Seeing the improvement our kids have shown, has made even my husband -  a natural medicine cynic, become a convert" (CD)
 

Recommended by clare doane

English/German/Spanish speaking Paediatrician

Dr.Thorsten Faust, Pediatrician, Teknon Hospital, speaks English, German & Spanish. Comes recommended by many.
Teknon Hospital, Consultorios Vilana –Desp.129, Vilana 12, 933933129 www.pediatrafaust.com.
 

Recommended by Julie Haselmayer

La Leche League

Spanish/Catalan breastfeeding arm of this established support group in Barcelona. Advice and encouragement given on all aspects of breastfeeding and also a good way to meet other mums in similar situations. See baby & toddler section for English-speaking group on Monday afternoon.
To speak to a qualified advisor go to www.laligadelaleche.es/grupos_de_apoyo/index.htm
 

Recommended by Zoe Koumbouzi

Tender Loving Canguros

International nanny & babysitting agency for a one-off occasion or for a set period of time. All references provided.
Contact Lucie Bloor 647605989,info@tlcanguros.com  www.tlcanguros.com

Comments:
 "TLC found me a fantastic nanny who is exactly what I was looking for.
I went back to work after just 4 weeks so I needed someone with good references & experience with small babies. I also wanted someone  happy, gentle and enthusiastic about playing with my son !
TLC sent me several nannys to interview and I am very pleased with the person I chose. I go to work feeling confident about leaving him with her for 6 hours a day" (LP)
 

Recommended by Lara Pennington

My English Au Pair

Recently launched english-speaking au pair & babysitting search agency for families in Barcelona & Castelldefels 
658093979 or 677475532  info@myenglishaupair.com www.myenglishaupair.com
 

Recommended by Carrie Frais

Support group for mothers - Grup Gemma

Catalan support group for pregnant women and mothers. There are also very interesting articles online.
Meetings are held in Central Barcelona every Tuesday between 11 and 1pm.
Centro Cívico Sagrada Familia, Calle Mallorca, 425, 433 3º - Sala 3 BIS consulta@grupgemma.org, www.grupgemma.org
 

Recommended by Carrie Frais

Barcelona Asistencial

Reasonably priced night nurse agency offering to care for your baby at night and give general advice on looking after a newborn.
Calle Sant Gervasi de Cassoles 95 934172728 contacto@barcelonaasistencial.es www.barcelona-asistencial.es

Recommended by Tamara Weil

Yoga & Holistic Therapies Barcelona

Centre for Yoga and holistic therapies including post-natal care, acupuncture, massage and Reiki. There are various contact numbers depending on the kind of treatment you would like.
Calle Aribau 61 www.anahata-bcn.com

Comments:
Vinyasa Yoga
Corita: 60565738, yoga@anahata-bcn.com
Therapeutic Massage and Holistic Therapies
Maya: 691 220326, acupunturaquanyin@yahoo.es
Pilar: 665639993, pirulomba@hotmail.com
Suzy: 605066177, suzy@soma-sana.com

Recommended by Collage Barcelona

Marta Corominas - Doula & Bach flower specialist

Doula and Bach flower therapist specializing in treating mums and children. Using natural and hand-made cosmetic products, the company also makes eco-friendly products.
Contact Marta Corominas 933172175 and 635514947
 

Recommended by Carrie Frais

German & English dentist for children

Highly recommended centrally located dentist practice. Monday to Friday 10am-8pm
Dental Clinic Center, Paseo de Gracia 8-10, 2º 2ª, 934121695 www.DentalClinicCenter.com   
 

Recommended by Tine Schulz

Children´s dentist

English-speaking children´s (and adult´s) dentist in Diagonal Mar
Dental Clinic Vilallonga, Calle Calvet, 15 pral. 1ª - 932096121 www.clinicavilallonga.com/clinicadental/eng/home.htm

Recommended by BCN Tots

Home hairdressers

If you cannot find the time or haven´t got the inclination to get the children to the hairdressers, Lisa Ind will make life a lot easier for you by visiting your home. Professionally trained at Trevor Sorbie in London, her rates are reasonable and she´ll also cut Mum and Dad´s hair whilst she´s at it.

692027888  lisaind@hotmail.com (Lisa P Ind)

Recommended by Carrie Frais

Barcelona Libraries

Most local libraries have excellent children´s sections. Books are well thumbed so don´t always to find the book totally intact! Free to join (and you don´t need a photo). You can borrow books, magazines, CDs and DVDs including the popular series 'Baby Einstein'.
For your nearest library go to www.bcn.cat/biblioteques

Comments:
You can also usually get up to half an hour free internet access and libraries are a great source of information for local children´s events

Recommended by BCN Tots

Pharmacies

Need something urgently for your baby?
To find out where your nearest pharmacy is and the opening hours www.farmaciesdeguardia.com

Recommended by BCN Tots

Baby Massage - AEMI

AEMI is the association for baby massage in Spain and offers various courses throughout the year.  
Calle Santa Ursula, 8, 934204667 aemi@telefonica.net, www.masajeinfantilaemi.org 

Recommended by Lou Melotte

Getting around Barcelona by Bus

Getting around the city by bus if far more preferable than the metro, given the paucity of lifts at the stations. Most buses have a special area to park your buggy and passengers are normally very helpful giving you a hand getting on and off.
 www.tmb.net/en_US/home.jsp (in English)

Recommended by BCN Tots

Party Time - Bouncy Castles for Hire

Barcelona Bounce, owned by Amanda Duval, offer a variety of bouncy castles for hire for birthdays and special occasions
606308711 enquiries@barcelonabounce.com www.barcelonabounce.com

Comments:
Great fun at birthday parties. A selection of bouncy castles, including large slides and castles. Negates the need for Mum and Dad to run around entertaining 15 little ones! Children will entertain themselves for hours on these novelty bouncy castles and tire themselves out in the process. Barcelona Bounce deliver, set up and remove the bouncy castles all in one day. They do charge delivery if over 25km from them (Vilasar de Dalt, Maresme)

Recommended by Rebecca Laidlaw

Child Benefit

If you are resident in Catalonia, new mums are now entitled to 2500 euros from the Catalan government. It can be a bit of hassle to apply and the phone lines are very busy. You can also apply online if you have done so before.
900300500 secretariafamilies.benestar@gencat.net

Recommended by Carrie Frais

Health Insurance - AME

Excellent value Barcelona-based health insurance company for all the family. You need to have been a member for 6 months before you can get cover for pregnancy and birth. All scans and appointments are covered as is the birth, including Caesarians.
Calle Valencia 106-8 Baixos, 932265966 ame@ameasistencia.com  . 

Recommended by Lara Pennington

Online forum for mums in Spain - Baby Centre

This popular website not only has a wealth of information for any new mum, it now has an online forum in English dedicated to mums living in Spain http://boards.babycentre.co.uk/n/pfx/forum.aspx?webtag=bcUKParSpain&_requestid=1056765

Recommended by BCN Tots