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Belly Dance Maternity
548 Hudson near Perry
212-645-3640

This store has a great variety and not too expensive. The best selection of maternity jeans anywhere! They know which brand is right for your body type. The saleswomen couldn’t be more helpful. The changing rooms are busy with a huge mirror so be prepared to show off your bump!
-Karen

Boing Boing
204 Sixth Avenue
718-398-0251
Open M-F:11-7, Sa-Su:10-6.

Boing Boing is my favorite local shop because they have packed an amazing amount of really helpful items into a small space. Karen has done a great job picking merchandise. I went there every other day when my baby was first born for pumping supplies, bras, clothes, books, etc.
-Rachel

Boing
461 7th Avenue (between Winsdor and 16th Street)
718 840-5880

I know there has been some grumbling about this store in yahoo user groups (all to do with the salespeople)- I think this place is a terrific asset. They have a variety of nursing supplies, bottles, nursing bras and slings. Sometimes I have had a saleswoman or two that wasn’t really knowledgeable, but, as of late, that seems to have been remedied and I would highly recommend this neighborhood store. (Plus they have great maternity tees.)
-Karen

Bump
http://www.bumpbrooklyn.com/
464 Bergen Street
Brooklyn, NY 11217
718-638-1960
Tues-Sat 11-7
Sun 12-6

Finally we got a good maternity store in Brooklyn! I just visited this elegant store and was impressed by the varied selection of sexy and comfy nursing bras and nursing/sleeping wear. I wish they had been around when I was first nursing. Also, they had beautiful, breezy summer blouses and delicate summer dresses. Nice tanks and tees too. The atmosphere was very soothing, with chairs, books, creams and even a selection of slings for your partner to try on while you try on some clothes. The prices are standard for maternity wear.UPDATE: Being pregnant the second time around I went back to visit Bump. The saleswomen were so helpful and fun. They entertained Birch the entire time I tried on clothes: playing peekaboo and drawing. Meanwhile they swept in and out of my dressing room with suggestions, new sizes and helpful practical advice. I found a lot of great things here- there yummy tshirts and tanks were on sale at a great price and they had a lot of staples I found helpful. The jeans were awesome- great styles to choose from.
-Karen

Destination Maternity
575 Madison Avenue
New York, NY 10022 (The Corner of Madison Avenue and 57th Street)
212-588-0220
Plus includes the Edamame Spa and Learning Studio

I usually don’t find a ton here as the saleswomen aren’t as hands-on as some of the aforementioned boutiques. Also, I am not crazy about the harshly lit atmosphere, the constant presence of male security guards and workers- it made it uncomfortable. The clothes are fine, but nothing too special. The only reason I would visit this store for is bathing suits: they have a wide selection.
-Karen

Jane’s Exchange
191 E. 3rd St
New York, NY (btw. Aves A and B)
212-677-0380
This is the largest children’s and maternity’s consignment shop in NYC. There is a play area so you can shop while your children play.

Liz Lange Madison
at 76th
212-879-2191

A Pea In The Pod At Macys at 34th Street
151 West 34th Street
New York, NY 10001

This Pea in the Pod store is really “hands-on”. They offer you a glass of water and wonderful attention. It is a small space with a small selection- but they have a lot of stuff on sale.
-Gretchen

Still Hip
www.stillhipbrooklyn.com
[email protected]
283 Grand Ave (btw. Lafayette and Greene)
Brooklyn, NY (Clinton Hill)
718-398-0008
Tuesday – Saturday 10am – 6pm
Sunday 11am – 6pm
At Still Hip shoppers will find a wide variety of children’s clothing, gear, shoes, books, and toys, as well as great deals on maternity clothes for mom’s to be. But aside from a commitment to provide local parents with affordable quality items and live up to to the adage: “waste not want not” Still Hip helps connect local families by hosting classes in a fresh, friendly, open, and inviting atmosphere. The fall lineup includes: Music for Aardvarks, Private Picassos art classes, Let’s Dance Brooklyn, Sign-a-Song, Musica Para Mi, Music Together, and RoboFun.

The store feels fresh and bright with richly painted chocolate and blue walls and large light-filled windows. There are shelves and racks full of great finds of second-hand items identified with cleverly designed labels. You wouldn’t guess this is a second-hand shop. Everything feels considered and lovely. You can find shoes, hats, clothes, jackets, toys, books, crib bedding, strollers, slings, maternity and more. They have a play space where classes are held and when not thus occupied is a play space for children of shopping parents. I left Birch there while I looked around- and he couldn’t have been happier in the play space full of gleeful other toddlers banging away on drums and tapping on tambourines.
-Karen

It has to be Still Hip. I am very lucky in that I live only a few blocks from this gem, but it is well worth travelling to if you live further afield! They have a wonderful selection of used kids clothes (in great condition and great prices) as well as all the other things you might need for your baby/child. I have got a carrier, bouncy chair, diapers, books, toys and even ‘rented’ a car seat. Still Hip also has a space that they open up for baby groups which means that it is also a great place for socialising – especially during these cold winter months. Check out their website for classes and events they regularly hold as well. Phew, such a lot for a little store!

-Ruth

We are a huge fan of Still Hip! We live really close and love going there to trade in clothes for another size/season! And we love going there for playgroup, art class, music class and the owners are really nice!
-Deena

I love Still Hip. It’s so satisfying to comb through their racks and find just what you were looking for without having to pay retail for it. I also love taking the clothes that no longer fit my daughter and getting store credit. It feels like there’s this big bunch of kids stuff floating around, and you can just reach out and grab what you need to get rid of what you no longer need that someone else will get a lot of use out of. Haven’t checked out their classes yet, but it’s a great neighborhood resource.
-Kate

… can’t beat the deals on great stuff, and I love that I can have my kids play in there while I’m shopping without getting lost or into stuff. Love it!
-Bethany

another fan of Still Hip! Love going there to trade in clothes for another size/season! And we appreciate all that the owners do for the neighborhood!
-Jen

Veronique Maternity
1321 Madison Ave at 93rd
212-831-7800