Where to Eat Near the Houston Zoo: Family-Friendly Restaurant Picks
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Quick, family-friendly bites in the zoo or nearby.
Best Sledding Hills in Westchester for Kids
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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.
36 Things To Do With Your Baby in Westchester and the Hudson Valley
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Hey, Westchester and Hudson Valley baby parents: Congratulations on your infant! While parenting a baby will sometimes feel never-ending, you'll blink, and it’ll be gone, so be sure to soak in those snuggles and record all the milestones.
Figuring out what to do with a baby can be a bit daunting, so we’re making it easy by rounding up fun things to do with your infant in both Westchester and the greater Hudson Valley. Pack the diaper bag, grab a snack, strap the baby in the stroller or carrier, and prepare to make memories with these must-do outings before your baby turns one!
Be sure to check out our Westchester Baby Guide for Pregnant and New Parents, which includes our article on the Best Baby Stores in Westchester and the Hudson Valley.
Best Sledding Hills on Long Island for Families
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I've found that sledding hills near me on Long Island are a perfect way to spend a fun-filled snow day with the kids. Below, is a list of some of the best local sledding hills to catch fresh powder and wintertime thrills.
Before sending kids careening down these Long Island sledding hills, always check the area for rocks, sticks, and other hazards. We recommend wearing helmets and proper snow gear for your sledding adventure, too.
Read ahead for all the sledding details before you bundle up your littles for a snowy family adventure. For even more seasonal activities check out our Long Island Kids Winter Fun Guide, with local skiing and snowboarding destinations, ice skating rinks, and more.
36 Things To Do With Your Baby on Long Island
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The first year of a baby's life is full of such memorable firsts, and there's always something new to experience and explore. My family just experienced this for the third and final time, as our youngest recently turned one, and boy, did we try to do and see a lot.
From your baby's first dip of their tiny toes into the ocean–oops, we missed this one–to their first play cafe fun to a first barnyard adventure, there's almost too much to get done in that precious first year.
The photo-worthy moments we've listed below will be plentiful, so be sure to have your phone or camera ready for some great pictures. For more new parenting tips, check out our Baby Guide for New and Expecting Long Island Parents.
Best Sledding Hills in New Jersey for Families
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New Jersey sledding hills are cold, slippery, and ridiculously fun. NJ is home to plenty of perfect sledding hills for all ages, and we've compiled this list of 26 great sledding spots throughout the state. So, once the flakes have flown, it's time to break out your sleds, bundle up (helmets recommended!), and venture out to one of these great local sledding hills in New Jersey.
Don't forget the safety check! Take a minute to make sure your chosen sledding hill isn't too steep or bumpy for your child and that there's enough of a "landing" spot so your little sledder can safely glide to a halt. Avoid spots near ponds and trees, and be sure the sledding hill doesn't end in a street or parking lot. Skip rocky hills, too.
For even more winter fun, bookmark our Guide to Winter Activities for New Jersey Families.
29 Things To Do With Your Baby in New Jersey
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Welcome to year one! You’re officially “in it”—and even though you’ll have quite a few occasions in which you’ll want time to fly by, like those first few nights your infant sleeps in a crib for the first time, the baby time will be over in a flash. So, on top of all the daily snuggle fests and snapshots of milestones, do your best to make the most of these first months with fun activities and family outings.
We’ve rounded up some of the best things to do with your infant, from a trip to a park or playground to a visit to one of Jersey's themed eateries to practice eating those solids.
Read on for more than two dozen things to do in New Jersey with your baby!
Best Sledding Hills in NYC
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When the flakes fly, the sledding hills in New York City really come to life. Families flock to these local sledding spots spread across Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and Staten Island for wintertime fun with the kids. In compiling our list of the best sledding hills in NYC, we asked our readers, family, and Mommy Poppins writers and editors for their top recommendations for sledding hills citywide.
Looking for more snowy day activities? Read our roundup of snow day boredom busters, and bookmark our NYC Kids Guide to Winter Fun for more seasonal activities.
30 Things To Do with Your Baby in NYC
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The whole "New York City is a terrible place to raise babies" argument never seems to die, but as a mom of three raised-in-NYC children, I disagree. Yes, it can be a nuisance to find subway stations with working elevators and contend with tiny spaces and noisy neighbors. Still, there are so many enriching experiences to share with your New York City baby that it's worth muddling through the inconveniences.
So, stock your diaper bag, strap your infant into a stroller or carrier, and enjoy some of these 30 things to do in NYC with your baby. Be sure to bookmark our NYC Baby Guide for all of our top tips and picks for making the most of NYC with a little one in tow.
30 Things To Do with Your Baby in Chicago
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Start your urban parenting journey with these fun outings.
