The early days of new baby life are a whirlwind of wonder and exhaustion, a magical time filled with snuggles, smiles, and spit-up. But those days are often also a blur of monotony as you battle wake windows and cycle through seemingly endless rounds of eat-play-sleep. The best cure? Get outside and explore your favorite city with brand new eyes! 

When you’re ready to venture out of the house and explore Philadelphia with your new human in tow, we’re here with parent-tested picks for the best baby-friendly activities and spots locally. Whether you’re looking for the best indoor play place for infants or you want to join an activity where you can meet other parents and babies, Philly has plenty to offer for kids under one.

Quick, family-friendly bites in the zoo or nearby.

When we were kids, birthday parties meant our parents claimed a picnic table in a park, had us pin a tail on a donkey, passed out goodies and cake, and called it a day. These days, while it can be hard not to fall into the habit of planning an elaborate party for your kid, complete with a theme, balloon arches, top-notch entertainment, and custom cakes, if you're looking for cheap party rentals in Dallas-Fort Worth, they do exist!

I'll be totally honest — when my kids were little, I went into full Pinterest mode and planned elaborate themed parties. But, as they got older and life got more expensive (ahem, looking at you club soccer and competitive dance company fees), I realized that I didn't need to spend so much for the kids to have fun. That's when we started looking at places like roller skating rinks, arcades, even just going to the mall and letting the kids wander the bookstore and their favorite shops before hitting the food court.

It's totally possible to throw an amazing but budget-friendly birthday party for kids in DFW. You just need to know where to look. I've compiled some of my favorite party rental spots from all over the metroplex, so take a look and get planning!

Situated in northern Fulton County, the City of Roswell is a picturesque Atlanta suburb made for kids and families. With great schools, gorgeous parks, awesome community and city events, kid-friendly restaurants, and fun attractions, Roswell is a must-visit with kids. Keep reading as Mommy Poppins takes you on a tour of beloved Roswell with kids.

Check out 41 things to do in Roswell, focusing on kid-friendly places to eat, stay, shop, and be entertained!

Want to have an epic snow day with kids? Break out the sleds and head to one of the many amazing places to go sledding near DC! The best sledding hills range from iconic landmarks to neighborhood parks and schools. There are also great sledding spots for kids of all ages, from gentle slopes for younger children to thrilling runs for older kids and teens. 

Here are the best places to go sledding in DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia with kids. Our DC Winter Activities Guide has even more fun ways to spend a snow day, from snow tubing near DC to snow games for kids beyond sledding. 

When the flakes fly, visions of sledding hills fill kids' heads, and all they can think of is bundling up and getting outside for some snow day fun. If your family's plans include sledding, consider heading to one of these popular sledding hills in Westchester County. We've also got a separate post with top picks for sledding hills in the Hudson Valley in case you want to make your wintery adventure a daycation, plus some helpful tips for keeping little ones safe while they sled.

Be sure to check our Guide to Winter Fun in Westchester and our Boredom Busters Guide for more ideas to keep kids busy on cold winter days.