Oh Baby: Possible Baby Boom Sets Babymoon Getaways into High Gear

Online, July 16, 2013 (Newswire.com) - The busiest month for baby births in the U.S. last year was August. As such, several New Jersey bed and breakfasts are prepping for a possible repeat this year with a pre (or-post) baby getaway, also known as a babymoon.

Whether a couple is welcoming their first or their third child, some time away before the baby gives parents-to-be a chance to unwind and reconnect on an intimate, non-baby planning level. It's a time to leave concerns over future pediatricians and school applications at the door and check in for some grown up time together.

With this in mind, several members of the Preferred Inns of New Jersey Bed & Breakfast Association are offering parents-to-be some much needed time for R&R at B&Bs across New Jersey. The Garden State is within easy reach to travelers from New York, Connecticut, Philadelphia, and even those within New Jersey, who want to getaway, yet stay close to home and near their preferred hospitals.

So, as the countdown continues... below are some New Jersey bed and breakfasts with some popular babymoon getaways:

Bond Before Baby: Perched high above the scenic Delaware River in Stockton, New Jersey, The Wolvertonn Inn offers a romantic 18th Century storybook escape for prospective parents, complete with rolling hills and grazing sheep. Located on 10 park-like acres and surrounded by 300 acres of preserved farmland and forest, the inn feels a world away though it's just five minutes from the shops and attractions of New Hope, PA and Lambertville, NJ. The inn's babymoon package includes a handful of sinfully rich chocolate truffles, fragrant candles, body lotion, and a signature Woolverton Inn plush lamb stuffed animal. ($65 plus room cost and 7% NJ sales tax; 6 Woolverton Road, Stockton, NJ 08559; www.wolvertoninn.com)

Last Hoorah: Nestled in Stanhope, New Jersey, within the beautiful Skylands Region, is the Whistling Swann Inn. This restored turn-of-the-century Victorian bed and breakfast welcomes expectant parents with a chilled bottle of sparkling cider, chocolate covered strawberries, and fresh flowers. The inn's babymoon package includes a 30-minute in-room prenatal massage for mom and a stork bag filled with goodies. Dad also receives a 30-minute in-room Swedish massage. ($189 plus room cost; 110 Main Street, Stanhope, NJ 07874; www.whistlingswaninn.com)

Babymoon Escape: Arrive to Cedars and Beeches Bed & Breakfast in Long Branch, New Jersey, and check in to a luxurious room with French windows, private bath, porcelain tub, and king-sized bed. On the agenda... a gentle and therapeutic Prenatal massage for mom-to-be and a choice between Swedish or Deep Tissue massage for dad. In the evening, take a leisurely stroll along the beach or dine Pier Village. The NJ Repertory Company also offers a wide variety of theatrical performances throughout the year; guests of Cedars & Beeches receive a 25% discount on tickets booked through this package. (Rates start at $415 per couple depending on season; 247 Cedar Avenue, Long Branch, NJ 07740; www.cedarsandbeeches.com)

Mom-to-Be Getaway: Built in 1885, the historic Federal style home and carriage house was once better known as the Mott homestead, one of the original farms in Vernon, New Jersey. The inn's covered porch offers seasonally breathtaking views of seasonal view of Vernon Valley and the Pochuck Mountain. The babymoon package includes overnight accommodations in a carriage house suite with fireplace and Jacuzzi tub, an in-room hour-long massage for two (subject to availability) with a neo-natal massage for mom. Fresh flowers and chocolate-covered strawberries also included. Homemade cookies, specialty teas, and round-the-clock coffee/espresso should help ease those late night cravings; rocking chairs and board games provide quiet comfort. ($264 plus suite cost based on double occupancy. Limited availability/not valid holiday periods. 217 State RT 94, Vernon, NJ 07462; www.alpinehausbb.com)

Baby's Comin': Surprise your loved one with a romantic getaway for two at the Sand Castle Bed & Breakfast in Barnegat Light, New Jersey! Enjoy non-alcoholic wine, half a dozen chocolate covered strawberries, romantic music, dim lighting, gourmet breakfast the next day, and some alone time to celebrate your upcoming arrival. A card with your personal message and rose will greet your loved one (48 hours notice required). Come sunset, watch the sun go down on the bay from our roof deck, stroll along the beach, or walk hand-in-hand along the sand dunes. Complimentary evening sweets, table games, literary and film library add to your onsite festivities. ($50 plus room cost; 710 Bayview Avenue, Barnegat Light, NJ 08006; http://www.sandcastlelbi.com)

Baby on a Mission: The sweeping porch and veranda, a mere block from the Atlantic Ocean, are enough to make the most weary soon-to-be parents perk up and take notice. The Western-inspired, The Mission Inn, in Cape Mary, New Jersey, does just that. Babymooners receive a complimentary gift bag containing wonderful goodies for both expectant parents and for the new baby, which includes a pickle jar for salty late night cravings. The friendly staff will also help you arrange relaxing massages and even send you home with massage instructions for DIY-style. (1117 New Jersey Avenue, Cape May, NJ 08204; www.missioninn.net)

Countdown to Baby: On a quiet, residential, tree lined street, just two blocks from the beach at the quiet southern end of the boardwalk in Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey, is the Tower Cottage Bed & Breakfast. The inn offers a luxurious one night getaway for expectant parents. The babymoon package includes a gourmet breakfast, welcome fruit and cheese platter, sparkling cider, and a lovely bouquet of flowers. A $50 gift certificate may be used nearby toward dinner or a pre-natal gentle, rejuvenating, massage. Of course, there's a special gift for baby upon your departure. ($425 plus local and state taxes; Tower Suite not included in package; 203 Forman Avenue Point Pleasant Beach, NJ 08742; www.thetowercottage.com)