NYC Local Shopping Guide for Kids: Toy Stores, Children's Clothing, Boutiques | MommyPoppins - Things to do with Kids

Gifts That Give Back: NYC Retailers That Donate to Charity

Have you ever looked at a kid's birthday party haul and wondered what kind of message it sends? All...READ MORE

Hobby Shops for NYC Kids: Model Trains, Planes, and Robots

Just like authentic New York soda fountains and ma-and-pa stores, old-fashioned hobby shops are...READ MORE

NYC Kids' Eyeglasses: Where to Find Children's Eyewear in New York City

[UPDATED: December 1, 2012] Shopping for kids' eyeglasses isn't like shopping for clothes...READ MORE

NYC Kids' Clothes: Boys' Suits & Formal Wear Shops

It's one of those annoying double standards you deal with as a parent: While fancy dresses seem...READ MORE

Shopping for Handmade in New York City

[UPDATED: December 1, 2012] There are many benefits to buying handmade goods this holiday...READ MORE

Vintage Shopping with Tweens in New York City

Dressing with style in one of the most fashionable cities in the world is a tough thing to do...READ MORE

5 Secondhand Clothing Stores to Outfit NYC Kids

As parents, we do a fair amount of shopping for our kids, always in search of a good bargain for...READ MORE

Where to Swap Baby and Kid Clothes and Toys in NYC

Clothing and toy swaps are such a New York City necessity. Buying brand-new clothes and toys...READ MORE

Baby Boutiques in Williamsburg, Brooklyn

[UPDATED: December 1, 2012] When you think of Williamsburg you may think more about hipsters and...READ MORE

Baby Shopping on the Upper East Side: 5 Stores for Baby Gear, Furniture and Nursing Supplies

[UPDATED: December 1, 2012] For the final post of our month-long focus on the Upper East Side...READ MORE

Baby Carrier Cover-Ups: What to Get and Where to Buy Winter Babywearing Solutions

[UPDATED: December 1, 2012] Not too long ago we covered How to Choose and Use a Baby Carrier in...READ MORE

NYC Maternity Stores: Where to Find Pregnancy and Nursing Gear

For pregnant mamas, dressing that bump often means loading up on cheap Target and Old Navy gear.READ MORE

NYC Stroller Repair: Where to Get Your Stroller Fixed in New York City

If you've got a baby or toddler in NYC, chances are you have a stroller (or two or three). When my...READ MORE

Enjoy Hands-on Building Fun at the Brand-new Flatiron Lego Store

Four years ago, my Lego-loving son and I attended the opening of Manhattan's first-ever Lego Store...READ MORE

The New Disney Store in Times Square, Magic Right Around the Corner

If your kids love Pixar movies or beg to play dress up all day, it's time to plan a trip to the new...READ MORE

Lego Store in Rockefeller Center: Must-See New York City Megastore

Until I visited the new Lego Store that opened up in Rockefeller Center last week I never realized...READ MORE

Scholastic Store Extreme Makeover

Sadly the Scholastic Store closed in January 2015. In my opinion the Scholastic Store in SoHo is...READ MORE

Kids Play for Free at These New York City Stores

Looking for a new winter play destination? With a shiny new FAO Schwarz filled with delights and an...READ MORE

Make Your Own Toys in NYC: Where Kids Can Build Muppets, Cars, Stuffed Animals & Dolls

Unfortunately FAO Schwarz closed in July 2015; we're looking into whether the make-your-own-toy...READ MORE

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CAMP Store and Play Space in Flatiron Launches New Toy Lab Theme for Holidays

Much more than a toy store, CAMP is an interactive play zone for kids with a new theme each season.READ MORE

Wegmans Comes to Brooklyn: 3 Things to Love about NYC's Newest Grocery Megastore

What makes the new Wegmans in Brooklyn worth a visit? A native New Yorker breaks it down.READ MORE

Disney and Saks Team up for Magical Frozen 2 Holiday Display

Get ready for a Frozen winter wonderland coming to the Big Apple! READ MORE

Disney Opens Mini Shops Inside Target - And Moms & Kids Rejoiced

These Disney pop-ups make shopping with kids almost magical.READ MORE

Get Your Tickets Now for Edge, the New Observation Deck at Hudson Yards

Tickets are on sale now for NYC's newest—and highest—outdoor observation deck.READ MORE

American Dream Amusement Park, Ice Rink Open Today in NJ

It's opening weekend of the long-awaited NJ entertainment complex.READ MORE