TriBeCa Hit S'Kid Row

Just a few years ago Tribeca was a bit of a wasteland, especially when in came to shopping for children. But in the last couple of years the neighborhood has become one of the most popular places to live for families (due in large part to the strength of it's public schools and lofty, family-sized apartments) and children's stores and venues are popping up everywhere.

The epicenter of this maelstrom seems to have landed on Duane and Reade Streets between West Broadway and Church where you'll find MiniMasters, the JCP Downtown, Washington Market School, and Whipper Snippers all on the same physical block with Kidville and Tribeca Treats just across the street on Duane.

Within a five block radius you will also find:

Babesta —Cool threads and more for babies, toddlers and kids from Ramones shirts to Duc Duc digs.

Babylicious - Baby toys, gifts and clothing

Blue Bench - Bring your designer to this cool furniture stores or just drop by to see their great collection of toys and books.

Boomerang Toys - This store is packed with toys and games from baby through tweens.

Bu and the Duck - Unique, precious clothing for little ones.

Church Street School for Music and Art - Music lessons plus movement and art classes for preschoolers

Koh's Kids- 311 Greenwich St, (212) 791-6915 - Clothing for kids for baby and kids.

The Park Preschool - All day preschool.

Shoofly - The neighborhoods only children's shoe store also sells funky hats, accessories and toys.

Tribeca Girls - Hip clothes for girls 2-14.

Zaba Kids - High end fashion for little kids.

And of course Washington Market Park , the heart of Tribeca's family community.

Newly opened: Nili Lotan Kids 188 Duane St. (212) 431-7713