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Oct 25, 2012

Disney's California Adventure Baby Care Center





After this summer's opening of Cars Land, the Baby Care Center in DCA got an upgrade. First Aid and the Baby Care Center were once housed together as Cars Land was under construction.  You may now find the First Aid at the Front Entrance of the park right next to the Chamber of Commerce (Guest Relations/Information Center)
Sign in and you have access to free bandages, aspirin and other minor over the counter items. A registered nurse is on the premises during regular park hours. If you are a migraine sufferer, the wide open echo space is not a recommended area to help alleviate your pain and discomfort. There are a few lonley benches towards the entrance and an area near the Mad T Party ( this area is not active until later in the day) Try the Animators Academy (Hollywood Land) which is nice and cool and quieter than out in the sun. You might also try to get to Disney's Grand Californian to sit in one of many mission style chairs over by the Grand Fireplace.


The Baby Care Center is not as big as some of the Baby Centers in Walt Disney World but space is tight here in Anaheim. As you walk into the center you are greeted by a cast member who is more than willing to help. The front area is specifically for the Lost Children which has a television  so that children can calm down and maybe watch their favorite character. Children under the age of 10 will be escorted to the Baby Care Center. Children 10 and older may leave a written message here or at Guest Relations.

Unfortunately because of the tight space and there is one Family Companion Restroom, it is really hard to let your children run around while you cool down and relax. The Baby Care Center has limited breast feeding stations and they are working on glider/rocking chairs for mothers who need to rock their little bundles of joy. For parents of older children who are ready for the highchair, you have access to a Hot/Cold Water dispenser and microwave. If you forgot anything there is a limited list of supplies that you may purchase - Cash Only!










As of now there are only 6 diaper changing stations and they are working on re-configuring the room to fit another breastfeeding station and one more diaper station. I really consider this a feeding room and a relief station only. If you really need an area for relaxing, or a place for your little one to nap for a minute, this is not the place. The Baby Care Centers can see about 1000 kids a day at peak season. Your best bet is to go back to your hotel or resort and then come back later. In Walt Disney World this is a little harder to do with the Disney transportation system being so large and that many guests are not staying on property so you have a little more slack to relax in the centers. Although I am very happy to have a little space to have breastfeed and care for my little ones, these centers are 100% better than some others.