Pregnancy Panache: Best Local Maternity Stores

Seraphine_09 — Seraphine. Photo by Karilyn Sanders.

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It’s not always easy to maintain high style while you’re with child, so we’ve rounded up a list of great local maternity stores!

Bump Brooklyn

For all the Brooklyn mamas, this affordable fashion house—which was founded by two friends in 2007—boasts over 50 designers. A refined shopping environment defines the store, while the careful selection of stylish clothes is perfect for the urban woman with a bun in the oven. Besides clothes, Bump Brooklyn also carries nursing and transition wear, pampering products, and jewelry. 464 Bergen Street, Brooklyn, bumpbrooklyn.com

Clementine Consignment

When founder Cara Wall couldn’t find any consignment maternity clothes during her pregnancy, she decided to start up this store dedicated to being a high-end boutique option for New York women. For a one-of-a-kind look, check out their hand-knit (by Wall’s mother Myrle, who co-owns the store) baby hats, made of cashmerino. 39 Washington Square South, clementineconsignment.com

Destination Maternity

Destination Maternity is the home of the world’s leading maternity brands Motherhood Maternity and A Pea in the Pod—along with celeb collaborations from Dita Von Teese, Jessica Simpson, and Rachel Zoe. The Destination Maternity superstore in Manhattan is the largest maternity apparel store in the world and also contains a learning studio and spa. 575 Madison Avenue, destinationmaternity.com

Rosie Pope Maternity

Rosie Pope brings sophisticated styles to expecting mothers who don’t want to sacrifice fashion when they start to show. With an Upper East Side flagship, Tribeca Lab, and a store in Santa Monica, CA, the store houses flattering pieces that any woman—not just expectant ones—would want to wear. Also, be sure to check out their diaper bags and nursing bras, as well as the Rosie Pope Baby line of baby clothes. 1265 Madison Avenue & 55 Warren Street, rosiepope.com

Seraphine

With their recently opened SoHo store, Sereaphine brings their distinctly European line of super-chic maternity fashion to NYC. Founded by French mother-of-two Cecile Reinaud (for more about her, click HERE), Seraphine’s elegant new store offers plenty of luxe pregnancy essentials along with dreamy special occasion wear designed just for expectant mamas. Oh, and did we mention that Kate Middleton is a noted fan? 464 West Broadway, seraphine.com

Artistree Performing Arts

Join us for the most incredible summer of musical theater at CAMP ARTISTREE!&nbsp; If your child loves performing, then Artistree is the place to be.&nbsp; Each day combines the essential components of putting on a show--acting, singing and dancing--with the fun of a traditional camp atmosphere like games, crafts and time outdoors.&nbsp; It's a camp experience like no other!&nbsp; Preschool Camp runs the weeks of June 14th (Descendants) and 21st (Frozen).&nbsp;&nbsp; We then begin our Summer Show Intensives for both Kids, Grades K-4 (Willy Wonka:&nbsp; July 6-23 and Jungle Book:&nbsp; July 26-August 13) and Tweens/Teens, Grades 5th-10th (Shrek:&nbsp; July 6-23 and Into the Woods:&nbsp; July 26-August 13).&nbsp; Teens and Young Adults have their own show (Rock of Ages--July 6-August 5) which rehearses in the evenings and is performed at Harbor Island Park in conjunction with the Village of Mamaroneck.&nbsp;&nbsp; We end the summer with week-long theater intensives the weeks of August 16, 23 and 30.&nbsp; Mention Westchester Family and get $50 off any camp program!&nbsp; Enroll now at artistreearts.com.&nbsp; We can't wait to spend the summer with you at Camp Artistree!

Friends Academy Summer Camps

<div>Our programs offer engaging and hands-on activities that give children the opportunity to learn, socialize and have lots of fun!</div> The Explorers Program (Age 3 &ndash; Rising Grade 2)&nbsp;includes theme-based activities in addition to daily sports, swim sessions, and&nbsp;two weekly specialty classes. Our specialty classes include learning science, practicing gymnastics, fireless cooking, and more. The Trailblazer Program (Rising Grades 3-8) allows children the opportunity to develop new interests by selecting two different specialty programs of choice each week in addition to campus-wide activities and recreational swim sessions. Specialty classes include cooking, sports, app building, dance, chess, art and much more!

Marks JCH Summer Camp

About Us: Marks JCH of Bensonhurst offers age-appropriate and stimulating experience for all campers. The mission of the JCH is to be a center of community life in Brooklyn, rooted in Jewish values and fostering an inclusive environment. Camp is an embodiment of that mission: it fosters positive relationships, encourages new experiences, and creates lasting friendships where all are welcome. Developed and led by a group of professional instructors, educators, and parents, JCH Camp is a combination of hands-on activities, instructional swim, and exciting trips &ndash; all of which nurture growth and foster child&rsquo;s development. JCH always puts safety of the community first and is looking forward to providing a high-quality camp experience this summer &mdash; out in nature, and off screens. The doors of the &ldquo;J&rdquo; are always open &ndash; please visit JCH website at www.jchcamp.com