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NYC Parenting Groups: Meet Local Moms and Dads Online and IRL
Meet up with other parents, swap kid gear, and connect with your neighborhood through local groups.
Take your city baby to Rockaway Beach. All you need is a MetroCard and a sense of adventure.
20 Things To Do With NYC Babies Before They Turn 1
Stock your diaper bag, strap your infant in, and try these 20 things before toddlerdom hits.
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Baby and Me Music Classes Around NYC
These destinations will get your toddler bopping to the beat while introducing him or her to the...
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25 Good-to-Know Tips for New Parents in New York City
Pro tips for new parents navigating NYC for the first time with baby.
First Birthday Parties: Manhattan Spots to Celebrate Your Tot
Indoors or outdoors, NYC has plenty of extra special places for your 1-year-old's birthday...
Postpartum Support Resources for New Moms in New York City
Don't be afraid to ask for help! Find NYC-based breastfeeding support, parent groups, sleep...
12 Surprisingly Fun Places in NYC to Hang with Your Baby
When you just can't hit the local park or museum again, try these fun spots.
Prepare in advance for your caregiver interview with key questions about expectations, fit, and experience.
How to Get the Most Out of a Nanny or Babysitter Interview
Top interview questions to help you find your own Mary Poppins...
5 Baby Gear Essentials for a Small One Bedroom Apartment
Check out these must-have space savers for tiny apartment living with baby.
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Indoor Play Spaces With Weekend Hours for NYC Kids
These NYC play areas offer weekend hours so working parents can enjoy playtime, too.
Best Indoor Play Spots for Toddlers and Preschoolers in Manhattan
From museums to play spaces and more, toddlers will love these indoor destinations in Manhattan.
Teachers that are fully engaged in play make kids and parents happy. Photo via Bigstock
How to Pick a Daycare That You Actually Love
Your guide to finding the right daycare for your child, from parents and educators who have been...
Prenatal Massage: 7 Top Spots for Moms in Manhattan
We've found great massage options for NYC mamas hoofing it all over town and up those subway...
Guide to Kids' Birthday Parties in NYC
Discover the best places for children's birthday parties in New York & throw a kids' party to...
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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...
Pediatric ERs in NYC: Best Emergency Rooms for Kids in Manhattan
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21 Signs You Have a NYC Toddler
New York City kids aren't like other children.
Indoor Play Spaces & Fun Zones in NYC
Where to go and what to do when it's too hot, too cold or too rainy to go to the park.
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12 Baby Registry Lifesavers for New York City Parents
We have the essentials new parents need to survive with a newborn in the city.
10 Postnatal Workout Classes for NYC Moms
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A great pediatrician makes the frequent baby checkups a breeze.
Questions to Consider Before Picking a Pediatrician
Read on for 13 top questions to consider before choosing your child's doctor.
At Good Day Play Cafe, parents and caregivers can sit back in the cafe at still keep an eye on their kiddos in the play space. Photo by Louise Trapasso
Play Cafes in Brooklyn and Queens
Enjoy your caffeine jolt and a nosh while the kids play.
A Stroller for Every NYC Lifestyle: Walk-ups, Budget, Doubles
Here's what you need to consider when buying that essential urban stroller.
6 Favorite Brooklyn Prenatal Massage Spots
With the aches and pains of pregnancy still vivid in our minds, we rounded up six of our favorite...
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37 Things To Do in NYC This Winter with Your Toddler (Beyond Another Storytime)
Keep your little one (and yourself) entertained with boredom-busting winter to-dos.
The Pop Ups bring summertime music, dancing, and fun to Hudson RiverKids. Photo courtesy of the event
Free Outdoor Kids Music Concerts in NYC This Summer
The music's playing all summer long! Find the best series around the city.
Take the ferry (free at certain times) to Governors Island for family activities all summer. Photo by Matt Nighswander
50 Free Things To Do with Toddlers This Summer in NYC
Bookmark this list of free events and fun ideas for your toddler this summer in NYC.
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Postpartum Support Resources for New Moms in New York City
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How to Pick a Daycare That You Actually Love
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Where to find a private place to nurse in NYC
Where Nursing Moms Can Find Private Lactation Rooms in NYC
Spots all around the city to rest and feed your baby.READ MORE 
Prepare in advance for your caregiver interview with key questions about expectations, fit, and experience.
How to Get the Most Out of a Nanny or Babysitter Interview
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A great pediatrician makes the frequent baby checkups a breeze.
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Baby Safety: Top NYC Babyproofing Companies
We've rounded up the top babyproofing services operating throughout the city,READ MORE 

Mom Hacks NYC

A Stroller for Every NYC Lifestyle: Walk-ups, Budget, Doubles
Here's what you need to consider when buying that essential urban stroller.READ MORE 
5 Baby Gear Essentials for a Small One Bedroom Apartment
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Up with the Sun? 21 Early Morning Spots to Entertain NYC Toddlers
In the city that never sleeps (just like parents!), here's where to play, explore, and get coffee...READ MORE 
12 Easy DIY Sensory Activities to Entertain Babies
Raid the cabinets! They'll be captivated by these everyday household items.READ MORE 
Birthing Centers in NYC: Where to Find Them
Get the lowdown on NYC centers, including a water birth option. READ MORE 
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Budget-Friendly Play Spaces for NYC Kids That Charge $13 or Less
These no-commitment play spots city wide won't break the bank.READ MORE 

Baby Classes & Family Activities

Mommy and Me Swim Classes in New York City for Babies and Tots
Get your little one used to the water with these baby and tot swim classes.READ MORE 
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Best Toddler Playgrounds in Lower Manhattan
Your climbing, digging, sliding, sprinkler-obsessed toddler will love these tot lots.READ MORE 
Find a Baby CPR Class for Parents and Caregivers in NYC
We've rounded up our top picks for infant CPR and first-aid classes around the city.READ MORE 
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Our Favorite Toddler Playgrounds in Brooklyn
Check out the best playgrounds for tots in Brooklyn. READ MORE 
12 Surprisingly Fun Places in NYC to Hang with Your Baby
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PROnatal fitness lets you spend time with your baby while working up a sweat.
Cool Mommy and Me Exercise Classes in NYC
Get strong, make friends, and bond with your little one at these fitness classes around NYC.READ MORE 

Sanity-Saving Services

NYC Car Services with Car Seats for Babies and Kids
These car services will make sure even the littlest passengers ride safely.READ MORE 
12 Baby Registry Lifesavers for New York City Parents
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Some NYC movie theaters host special screenings just for new parents with babies.
Where to See a Movie with a Baby in NYC
No one will "Shh" you at these movie screenings just for new parents with babies.READ MORE 
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Indoor Play Spaces & Fun Zones in NYC
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How to Hire a Baby Night Nurse for Your Newborn
Night nurses help sleep-deprived parents with feeding, diapering, and even sleep training.READ MORE 
Cloth Diaper Services, Classes and Tryouts for NYC Families
We've got the details on cloth diapering services and support throughout NYC.READ MORE 

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The Best Indoor Play Spaces for Long Island Toddlers
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Houston is home to some of the best cake bakeries around.READ MORE 
Boston Baby and Toddler Swim Lessons (Where Parents Don't Need to Get in the Pool!)
Secretly wish you could take the "parent" out of parent-child swim lessons? READ MORE 
9 Stroller-friendly Hiking Trails for LA Parents To Hike with Toddlers
Some of us prefer hiking without someone on our back—and that's OK.READ MORE 
10 Creative Tooth Fairy Ideas Kids Love
From teeny tiny notes to little glitter footsteps, these easy ideas make fairy magic feel real.READ MORE 
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