The Spring 2018 Issue Of New York Family Baby

Gail Simmons on the cover of the spring 2018 issue of New York Family Baby
Photo by Karen Haberberg Photography. Gail Simmons wears a HATCH Collection jumpsuit and Kate Spade New York ear jackets.

Features

Gail Simmons is Back for Seconds: The “Top Chef” star and NYC mama talks food, family, and baby No. 2

Beyond the Birds & the Bees: Essential info from savvy sex-perts on navigating sex before, during, and after pregnancy

Columns

Events & Offers: A warm welcome to the New York Baby Show, as well as two fab giveaways

Resource Guide: A selective guide to NYC’s best prenatal and parenting resources

Last Word: One mama opens up about what she’s doing differently during her second pregnancy

Pregnancy

Summer of Style: The best warm weather maternity looks—and how to accessorize them

Picking Your Baby’s Birthplace: A Primer: The real deal on birth at a hospital, birth center, or at home

Food Facts: What to eat (and what to avoid) when you’re pregnant and breastfeeding

So, You’re Having Twins: Quick tips for twin parents-to-be from a twin expert

Gender Reveal #Goals: A modern etiquette guide for sharing your baby news on social media

Baby & Toddler

Back To Basics: Dr. Tanya Altmann’s latest book speaks to 150 of new parents’ most common concerns

Go Gourmet with Baby-Led Feeding: In her new book, Jenna Helwig is putting babies in charge of mealtime

5th Tri’s The Charm: The Fifth Trimester founder and former Glamour editor Lauren Smith Brody is helping working moms live their best lives

Co-Parenting Pros: Six keys to a great parenting partnership

Safety First: Critical info—straight from an expert—on installing your car seat correctly

Cute Babies Of Instagram: These cool kids rule on social media

Gear Guides

Heart & Stroll: The 50+ best strollers of the year

Welcome to the Milky Way: The best baby bottles and breast pumps of 2018

Gender Neutral Baby Shower Gifts: These cute picks are sure to satisfy any parent-to-be

Relevant Directory Listings

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Chelsea Piers Summer Sports Camp

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Child's Play NY - Summer Camps

<div style="caret-color: #222222; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Summer 2022</strong> (In-Person Only)</div> <div style="caret-color: #222222; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Child’s Play NY summer camps shine a spotlight on kids’ imagination and creativity. Budding thespians of all levels learn sophisticated theater techniques and are inspired to grow their bravery, imagination, and talents. This award-winning drama program is helmed by vibrant teaching artists using a games-based curriculum that supports collaboration and joy. Weekly themes tap into what kids love most with specific focuses like superheroes, mythology, Harry Potter, musicals, and more. Sessions culminate in a live or virtual showcase of scenes, songs, and original stories. In addition, the program prioritizes safety with plenty of outside activities, a 1:5 teacher to camper ratio, and small groups. <br /><br />Adventure Series | Ages 3-4 in Carroll Gardens | Half Day<br />Players Series | Ages 5-6 in Carroll Gardens and Fort Greene | Full Day<br />Showmakers Series | Ages 7-11 in Brooklyn Heights | Full Day<br />Plus programs at Berkeley Carroll School</div> <div style="caret-color: #222222; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </div> <div style="caret-color: #222222; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Learn more & enroll at <a style="color: #1155cc;" href="http://childsplayny.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">childsplayny.com</a>.</div> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;" data-sheets-value="{" data-sheets-userformat="{"><span id="docs-internal-guid-68bc3f62-7fff-50a4-cf36-4b76efd354e1"></span></span></p>

LIU Summer Sports Camps

<p>This July and August, young athletes will have the chance to participate in week-long athletic camps at Long Island University designed to connect them with NCAA Division I coaches to learn fundamentals and help improve their skills -- all while having fun and making lifelong friends. Camps are open to children entering grades 2-8 at any skill level. Select from 18 camps at one of our two campus locations in Brooklyn or Long Island.</p> <p> </p> <p> Sports include: Baseball, Basketball, Cheer, Dance, Esports, Fencing, Field Hockey, Football, Lacrosse, Marching Band, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Volleyball and Wrestling.</p>