2015-2016 Guide For New & Expectant Parents

The 2015 New York Baby Show; Photo by Patrick MacLeod

For expectant and new parents (with children up to toddler age), New York Family has four very special and helpful resources.

The New York Baby Show: The New York Baby Show is a wonderful family-friendly mega-event for expectant and new parents (and their babies and toddlers) from New York City, the Tri-State area, and beyond, that will take place the weekend of May 14-15, 2016, at Pier 92 in NYC. Explore a mix of top products and services for maternity, baby, and toddler. Sample an inspiring menu of speakers and demonstrations from highly regarded and beloved figures in the world of parenting and pregnancy. Make discoveries, get your questions answered, feel supported and informed, win great raffles, and best of all…enjoy yourself! Plus, don’t miss our Best in Show picks from the 2015 New York Baby Show here. Visit newyorkbabyshow.com to learn more!

Our Weekly Baby Newsletter: We also offer expectant and new parents a wonderful and free weekly e-newsletter filled with info on pre- and post-natal resources, shopping tips, news, and musings—not to mention fabulous giveaways. The newsletter is mostly based on our popular New York Family Baby blog, which is where you can sign up to receive it every week.

New York Family Baby: This magazine is a special bi-annual publication, released in the fall and in the spring, focused solely on the needs and interests of expectant and new parents. The next issue will be released in fall 2015.

Finally, the following directory should also help you address many of your needs as new parents.

BABY & BREASTFEEDING GEAR

Behr’s Superstore

Bellini

Brooklyn Baby World

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Goodnight Room NYC

Metro Minis

NessaLee Baby

New York Baby Shop

Pottery Barn Kids

Rosie Pope Baby

Schneider’s

Sprout San Francisco

Upper Breast Side

Wild Was Mama

Yummy Mummy

BABY PLANNERS & CONCIERGE SERVICES

Cricket’s Circle

King Kidlet

Sissy & Marley

BABY-PROOFING

All-Star Baby Safety

A Plus Child Proofing

Baby Bodyguards

Baby Proofers Plus

Manhattan Child Proofers, Inc.

CHILDCARE

Absolute Best Care

Au Pair Care

Au Pair in America

Barnard Babysitting

Bright Horizons

Care

College & Nanny Tutors

Choice Parenting

Crisford & Co.

EurAupair

Explore + Discover

The Goddard School

Great Aupair

The House of Little People

Irish Echo (for their listings)

The Learning Experience

Lucky Lil’ Darlings

Mom To Moms Advisor

Mommybites

MyManny

Nannies4hire

Nannies of New York

The Nanny League

Penelope’s People

Pinch Sitters Agency

Preschool of America

Preschool of the Arts

Sensible Sitters

Sittercity

Tutor Time

Upper Westside Playgroup

Urban Sitter

Wee Care

DIAPER SERVICES

Diaper Kind

Nature’s Premiere

FERTILITY CLINICS

The Center for Reproductive Medicine and Infertility

New Hope Fertility

NYU Fertility Center

Reproductive Medicine Associates of New York

HOSPITALS & BIRTHING CENTERS

The Brooklyn Birthing Center

Lenox Hill Hospital

Maimonides Medical Center

Mount Sinai Beth Israel Medical Center

Mount Sinai Hospital

Mount Sinai Roosevelt Hospital

Mount Sinai St. Luke’s Hospital Center

New York Methodist

NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center

NewYork-Presbyterian/Lower Manhattan Hospital

NewYork-Presbyterian/Morgan Stanley Children’s Hospital

NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center

NYU Langone Medical Center

INFANT CPR

Baby Be Safe

Little Hearts

MATERNITY CLOTHES

A Pea In The Pod

Belly Dance Maternity

Bump Brooklyn

Clementine Consignment

Destination Maternity

Encore Maternity

FitBump

Madison Rose

Motherhood Maternity

Rosie Pope Maternity

Seraphine

Veronique Maternity

PRE- AND POST-NATAL EDUCATION, FITNESS, AND SUPPORT

92Y

Babies “R” Us

Ancient Song Doula Services

AquaMom

Baby in the Family

Birth Day Presence

BklynBirth

Carriage House Birth

Choices in Childbirth

City Births

Destination Maternity (for their classes)

The JCC Manhattan

Karma Kids Yoga

Lamaze International for Parents

Mama Glow

Mama Views

Manhattan Twins Club

Metropolitan Doula Group

Metro Minis

Mind Over Matter Health & Fitness (MOM)

New York Lactation Consultant Association

Newborn Notions

Northeast Doulas

NYC Dads Group/New Dad Boot Camps

NYC Doula Service

Peace, Love, and Labor

Pregnancy & Parenting

Pregnant New Yorker

Prenatal Yoga Center

Tribeca Parenting

Twiniversity

Urban Wellness Acupuncture

Wild Was Mama

Yummy Mummy

SLEEP CONSULTANTS

The Baby Sleep Whisperer

SPECIAL SERVICES FOR NEW PARENTS

Six Degrees of Mom

weeSpring

Well Rounded NY

Play On! Studios

Play On! Studios offers theater day camps and after-school classes on the UWS that are guaranteed to give kids a summer full of acting, music, and fun they won't soon forget! Young actors will rehearse and perform in a full production, work with professional NYC actors/teaching artists, build up their skills in a nurturing, non-competitive environment and play lots of drama games! Creative Drama Camps are perfect for kids entering grades K-4. Campers will work each week to put on a brand-new show! Each session, they will receive a script, rehearse a production, make a set and costumes, and perform their play. Kids will also play drama games, play outside (weather permitting), and have tons of fun! Musical Theater Camps are aimed at kids entering grades 4-9. In Musical Theater Performance Camp, campers put on a complete musical production in a professional NYC theater! Campers will stretch their skills with drama exercises and games, vocal coaching, field trips, and building a professional set. Our incredible teaching artists and campers come together to put on a truly remarkable show! During the school year, classes are great for beginners or more experienced actors - sing, dance, and put on a play! Whether your child is just starting out, or ready for Broadway, we&rsquo;ve got the class for them. Classes are available for grades PreK-8, after school or on Saturdays! Come play with us. &nbsp;

Buckley Day Camp

At Buckley Day Camp your children will experience a program designed to meet their individual needs.&nbsp; Nursery through kindergarten have a traditional day camp program, while 1st&nbsp;&ndash; 7th&nbsp;graders have an elective based program.8th&nbsp;&amp; 9th&nbsp;graders participate in a camp/travel program and 10th&nbsp;graders can join their CIT&nbsp;program. Swim instruction daily in 4 outdoor heated pools. Door to door transportation provided on air conditioned mini buses. Lunch &amp; snacks provided daily.

Color Me Mine

Color Me Mine Upper West Side proudly stands as a minority woman-owned studio, and we've been an integral part of the Color Me Mine franchise system since 2018! Pottery painting isn't just an activity; it's a captivating and inclusive experience that transcends age and skill levels. At Color Me Mine Upper West Side, we extend a warm invitation to dive into a realm of creativity, self-expression, and connection. Families, friends and teams grow stronger bonds when they create memories together, and at Color Me Mine, we're here to help facilitate those moments. Whether you're seeking a delightful family outing, a unique date night, or a solo adventure, our paint-your-own-pottery studio offers boundless possibilities. Step into our welcoming space in the heart of Lincoln Center and unleash your inner artist. Create unforgettable memories as you craft beautiful ceramic masterpieces to cherish for many years to come. Color Me Mine Upper West Side is also the preferred venue for celebrations of all kinds. Whether you're planning a birthday party, a baby or bridal shower, a team-building event, a gathering for college groups, an enriching field trip, or an adventure with scouts, we've got you covered. Our versatile space and passionate team provides the perfect setting for creating unforgettable memories and fostering creativity in every guest. Join us at Color Me Mine Upper West Side, at 177 Amsterdam Avenue in New York City where every visit promises a fun journey of color, joy, and artistic exploration!