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

Soho Kids' Stores: Cool Clothes, Quirky Toys, Children's Books & High-Tech Workshops

Soho is famous for its high-end shopping. And even though its highest profile children's shop, the...

Tribeca Kids' Stores: Best Toy Shops and Children's Boutiques

We continue our month-long focus on Tribeca with a roundup of our favorite places to shop with kids...

Williamsburg Shopping for Kids: Children's Boutiques, Toy Stores and Bookshops

[UPDATED: December 1, 2012] Williamsburg is one of NYC's funkiest and fun neighborhoods, so...

Chelsea Shopping for NYC Kids: Toy Stores, Children's Boutiques and Bookshops

[UPDATED: December 1, 2012] For our final post about visiting Chelsea with kids, we're taking...

New Toy Stores in Manhattan and Brooklyn 2012

Our NYC Shopping Local Gift Guide is chock-full of great places to find cool kids' items, from...

Brooklyn Kids' Stores: Toy Shops and Children's Boutiques in Dumbo

For our final Dumbo post this month, we're sharing our favorite stores for kids in the area.

Harlem Shopping for Kids: Toy Stores, Children's Boutiques and Gift Shops

[UPDATED: December 1, 2012] We continue our month-long focus on Harlem with a look at shopping...

East Village Kids' Stores: Best Toy Shops, Children's Boutiques and Other Family Shopping

We continue our month-long focus on the East Village with a look at the best places to shop with...

Brooklyn Toy Stores: Best Toy Shopping in Park Slope

[UPDATED: December 1, 2012] We continue our focus on Park Slope this month with a look at toy...

Two New Toy Stores Open in Park Slope: Norman & Jules and Little Things Toy Store Too

When we published our Park Slope Kids Guide earlier this year, we included a post about all of the...

Tiny You in Queens: Popular Sunnyside Kids' Boutique Opens New Long Island City Location

As a lifelong Queens resident with a toddler and a preschooler at home, Tiny You in Sunnyside has...

Lockwood in Astoria: A Brand-new Lifestyle Shop with Lots of Cool Stuff for Kids

While we don't write a ton of posts about shopping in NYC—we're all about things to do, not buy—we...

Sunnyside & Woodside Kids' Stores: Best Toy Shops, Children's Boutiques & Thrift Stores

We continue our month-long focus on Sunnyside and Woodside with a look at the best stores for kids...

NYC Toy Stores for Special Needs Children

As anyone who's gone toy shopping in NYC knows, the choices are endless. For parents of children...

NYC Toy Stores: Best Toy Shopping on the Upper West Side

As we mentioned last week, Mommy Poppins' neighborhood of the month is the Upper West Side. We...

NYC's Flying Tiger Offers Fun, Affordable Household & Kid-Friendly Wares

Kids (and parents, too) will go crazy for Flying Tiger, the new ultra-affordable Danish design...

Something Different

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

Model trains, planes, cars, and more for the maker in your family.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

Brooklyn Superhero Supply Co.: Park Slope's Caped Crusader Emporium and Secret Writing Center

[UPDATED: December 1, 2012] Next week, our month-long spotlight on Park Slope will come to an endREAD MORE

Something Old

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 Shops

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

We found nearly a dozen local retailers selling great maternity clothes, plus postpartum gear like...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

Experience Shopping: Chains Worth Checking Out

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 Can Play for Free at These New York City Stores

Kids can let loose (and get some energy out) in these toy-filled spots.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

Archives

Emergency Childcare Options During the Coronavirus Outbreak

If you're stuck with work and kids, these emergency ideas might help.READ MORE

Essex Market With Kids: Specialty Shops, International Eats and Treats

Enjoy a taste of the LES at this jam-packed foodie destination. READ MORE

The Best Children's Bookstores in NYC

We love to get lost in the stacks at these kid-friendly bookshops. READ MORE

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NYU Needs Children of All Abilities in Important Autism Language Study

This study aims to help support communication for those with autism spectrum disorder.READ MORE

Kids Can Play for Free at These New York City Stores

Kids can let loose (and get some energy out) in these toy-filled spots.READ MORE

9 Best Bunk Beds for Kids and Toddlers

Our editors and readers weigh in on their favorite bunk beds for kids.READ MORE