Shopping: Best Baby Shower Gifts

In need of a creative and unique gift for a spring or summer baby shower? We’ve rounded up a variety of functional (and eye-catching) items that any soon-to-be mother (and her baby-to-be) will love!

Leafcutter Designs' Letters To My Baby
Help a new mom give the gift of memories to treasure forever with Leafcutter Design’s Letters to My Baby book! Sure to be treasured forever, these letter templates, meant to be written and sealed and opened as the child grows up, are complete with a colorful design and phrases that will surely become priceless mementos! $14.25, leafcutterdesigns.com
Lexypexy Sophia Teether
Add some style to teething time! Created from sustainable Maple wood, Lexy Pexy’s Sophia Bag teether (which is designed and made locally in NYC) is also safe from all chemicals and toxins. The Sophia Bag is finished with a trendy, non-splintering design and an easy-to-grab handle (available in other luxurious shapes as well). $24, lexypexy.com
Zoocchini Charlie the Crab Bath Bath Mitt
Spice up bath time with Zoocchini’s colorful Charlie the Crab Bath Mitt! Lined with soft jersey cotton, this orange bath mitt is decorated with bubble-loving Charlie the Crab (available in other smiley animals as well). $11.99, zoocchini.com
Ju-Ju-Be x Hello Kitty BFF Diaper Bag: Tick Tock
Changing diapers on the go is rarely a pleasant task, but there’s now a diaper bag collection on the market with prints so cute, you won’t be able to help but smile. The Ju-Ju-Be x Hello Kitty BFF Diaper Bag in the original Tick Tock pattern is not only wildly adorable, but it also features smart pockets for supplies, a change mat, a messenger strap, handles, and a backpack conversion option. $170, sanrio.com
LeSportsac Baby Multi Bottle Bag
Both functional and fashion-forward, LeSportsac’s Multi-Bottle Bag is a thoughtful gift for the expecting mother in your life! This product is completed with an insulated interior and zipper (to make bottle toting a snap), and comes in several eye-catching patterns. $38, lesportsac.com
Marie Chantal Gold Angel Wing Velour Footie
Dress your little baby as the angel they are with Marie-Chantal’s Gold Angel Wing Footie! Composed of cozy velour, this garment is finished with a sweet pair of gold wings. This luxe product is available for babies up to 24 months old. $89, mariechantal.com
TANE Organics Booties with Ties
Hand-knitted and lined with luxurious alpaca fleece, TANE’s Booties with Ties make the perfect present for any new mom! These walking sock booties are organic and are available in an assortment of shades. $68, taneorganics.com
Rosie Pope Baby 2 pack Pants - Arrow/Tiger Combo
Liven up any little one’s wardrobe with maternity guru Rosie Pope’s Arrow/Tiger Two-Pack Pants! Made from cotton and polyester, these tiny trousers are decorated with adorable tigers and arrows and feature an easy-on drawstring. $16, rosiepope.com
7 A.M. Enfant Nido
Created in collaboration with the Car Seat Lady, 7 A.M.’s (an NYC-based company) Quilted Nido is guaranteed to keep your baby warm and safe while driving. The Nido eliminates any space between the child and the car seat for maximum safety and comes in a variety of colors and sizes! $59, 7amenfant.com
SUN & SEA Holly 4 Piece Layette Set
This four-piece layette set designed by SUN & SEA will ensure that the receiving newborn is dressed in style! Each set contains a cap, long-sleeve top, hooded-blanket, and a pair of adorable booties! This product is available in red, blue, and orange and each is accented with cool animal prints. $60, sun-n-sea-baby.com
Dwell Studios Elephant Mobile
Add a fun, creative piece to your newborn’s nursery with Dwell Studio’s whimsical Elephant Mobile! Perfect for either a boy or girl, this piece is created from serigraphical foil and made in Denmark. $49, dwellstudio.com
Lulujo Whales 2-Pack Whales Muslin Security Blankets
Made with comfortable muslin cotton and lined with silky satin, Lulojo’s Security Blankets makes the perfect gift for any soon-to-be mom! Each packet contains two blankets decorated with colorful whales. $16.99, lulujo.com

Mark Morris Summer Dance Camps

<div dir="ltr" style="font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px; line-height: 1.38; background-color: #ffffff;">Fill your summer with dance, music, and art! The School at the Mark Morris Dance Center&rsquo;s multi-disciplinary camps for all levels provide a full day of activities from dance with live music to visual art. Students will explore a variety of dance styles and techniques, including ballet, modern, hip-hop, jazz, African, and more. Campers will also learn about Mark Morris&rsquo;s choreography and use concepts to create their own dances.&nbsp;Summer camps are for children ages 6 to 12. Teen workshops are offered for teens ages 13 to 18.&nbsp;</div> <div dir="ltr" style="font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px; line-height: 1.38; background-color: #ffffff;">&nbsp;</div> <div dir="ltr" style="font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px; line-height: 1.38; background-color: #ffffff;"> The School at the Mark Morris Dance Center, located in the heart of the Brooklyn Cultural District, is affiliated with the world-renowned Mark Morris Dance Group. Click&nbsp;<a title="https://markmorrisdancegroup.org/dance-center/the-school/dance-camps/summer-camps/?utm_source=BK_Family&amp;utm_medium=Online_camp_guide&amp;utm_campaign=2022" href="https://markmorrisdancegroup.org/dance-center/the-school/dance-camps/summer-camps/?utm_source=BK_Family&amp;utm_medium=Online_camp_guide&amp;utm_campaign=2022" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://markmorrisdancegroup.org/dance-center/the-school/dance-camps/summer-camps/?utm_source%3DBK_Family%26utm_medium%3DOnline_camp_guide%26utm_campaign%3D2022&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1640130755643000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0q9f6xU93Ga6SFvt9_fQT6">here</a>&nbsp;for more information and to register, or email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:[email protected]" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">[email protected]</a>.</div>

Center for Architecture Summer Programs

The Center for Architecture promotes public understanding and appreciation of architecture and design through educational programs for K-12 students and teachers, families, and the general public. Summer Programs give curious kids an opportunity to dive into an architectural topic of interest and test out their own design ideas. Each program explores a different theme through art and building activities, design challenges, guided investigations of architectural examples, and special site visits. Summer Programs are week-long classes, Monday &ndash; Friday, for students entering grades 3-5, 6-8, or 9-12 in Fall 2023. This summer, we are offering programs both in-person at the Center for Architecture and online. Need-based scholarships are available (application deadline May 1). 2023 Programs run June 26 &ndash; August 25. Topics listed below. See website for specific dates, prices, scholarship information, and registration. Grades 3-5 Parks and Playgrounds Treehouses Building Bridges Animal Architecture Architectural Wonders Lunar Living Store Design Dream House Skyscrapers Grades 6-8 Green Island Home Treehouses Digital Design: Lunar Living &ndash; Online Skyscrapers Digital Design: Bridges Public Art and Architecture Survival Architecture Digital Design: Tiny Houses Store Design Grades 9-12 Drawing Architecture &ndash; In-Person Drawing Architecture &ndash; Online Architectural Design Studio (2-week program) Digital Design: City Design &ndash; Online Digital Design: Tiny Houses &ndash; Online Pop-Up Shop Digital Design: House of the Future &nbsp;

Saf-T-Swim

For over 35 years, Saf-T-Swim Swim School has been teaching lifesaving swimming skills throughout Nassau County, Suffolk County, and now Little Neck. The school is proud to be Long Island's #1 swim school and a leader in water safety education. With swim programs for infants as young as 4 months, beginners, and advanced swimmers, Saf-T-Swim offers swimming programs for every age and skill level. Discover why generations of Long Islanders have trusted Saf-T-Swim time and time again with equipping their little ones the essential skill of swimming. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;