Help for new and expecting parents: and with a deal!
by Karen on 8/19/10 | 0 Comment(s)
I am really excited about one of our newest Directory Listings: Birth Day Presence. I’m excited because I’ve gotten to know them over the last 4 years while creating this blog and I think they are part of what makes the Brooklyn birthing community so special. They care a lot about parents- and I’ve seen [...]
New daycare in Park Slope- Daddys
by Karen on 8/11/10 | 1 Comment(s)
I was walking through Park Slope the other day and this sign caught my eye, “Grand Opening of Daddy’s Day Care.” I don’t know when it actually opened, but I had to stop, snap a photo and post the info in case it was as new to you as it was to me. I [...]
Great stroller shade with style
by joy on 8/05/10 | 0 Comment(s)
If there’s one thing we want to protect our babies from in the summer, it’s too much sun, but many stroller canopies don’t offer proper coverage. That’s where the CityShade comes in. Cleverly created by a Brooklyn-based mom, this super stylish yet durable pram shade is a perfect item to splurge on.
The best part is [...]
New family practitioner takes over Dr. Carpenter’s office
by Karen on 8/03/10 | 0 Comment(s)
People always talked about the family doctor Dr. Maggie Carpenter in hushed tones: she was amazing, she hadn’t taken new patients in years, she was so good people were willing to pay 0ut-of-pocket for her for both themselves and their children. Then, last week, one of my friends (J) told me that Dr. Carpenter had [...]
I’m a new parent- where do I meet other new parents?
by Karen on 7/30/10 | 0 Comment(s)
Last Tuesday, I was included on a panel for new parents by Baby Bites Brooklyn (a social and educational support group). The talk was called “Brooklyn Moms Tell All”- and that’s what (I hope!) we did. We talked about when to start searching for a nanny, daycare, how to do a nanny share, find a [...]
Vitamin D: Why you and your kids need it NOW
by Jill on 7/29/10 | 1 Comment(s)
This morning at breakfast, I remembered that the kids and I hadn’t taken our vitamins since before vacation, a week ago. Not really a big deal, though with all the press that vitamin D has gotten lately, I made sure the kids and I took ours today.
What can happen if we don’t have enough of [...]
Red bumps? Our kids have it- you?
by Jill on 7/27/10 | 5 Comment(s)
It’s ridiculously hot in NY today as I type; I’m terrified our electric company is going to break down yet I can’t bring myself to turn down the air conditioner, and my son Baker’s chest and back are COVERED in red bumps — so many red bumps that they run together into a giant red [...]
Recall: Nap Nappy Recliners
by Karen on 7/26/10 | 0 Comment(s)
I always hate to read these recalls- it means some baby or child has been hurt. And, sadly enough in this case it is being investigated that one infant has died and others entrapped by a product called The Nap Nanny.
The Nap Nanny ® is a portable recliner designed for sleeping, resting and playing. The [...]
Eczema: What can be done?
by Karen on 7/22/10 | 0 Comment(s)
Eczema: The rash that itches! By Dr. Hugh Gilgoff
Almost all babies have sensitive skin. We all know to avoid harsh detergents, strong perfumes, and rough fabrics during this period, but what is normal dry skin versus eczema? What can you do to avoid dry skin? And what medicines are safe and effective? Read below [...]
Pregnant? Brooklyn Moms Tell All
by Karen on 7/22/10 | 0 Comment(s)
Are you pregnant or a new parent? There’s a lot to think about: birth options: a doula, midwife, which hospital, postpartum doulas, products, daycare, nannies (how to find them), best pediatricians, lactation consultants and more. Argh- it’s enough to create a minor panic attack.
So, that’s where we come in. I, Chana from babybites Brooklyn and [...]
Questions about nursing? Join this group
by Karen on 7/11/10 | 0 Comment(s)
Do you have some questions about nursing? Breastfeeding circles or support groups are some of the best places to go to get them answered. There have been great reviews about the lactation consultant Andrea Syms-Brown, who leads a nursing support group at GUMBO in Boerum Hill.
If you can’t make her group, there are other groups [...]
How to start a babysitting co-op
by Karen on 7/07/10 | 7 Comment(s)
You might have heard about babysitting cooperatives only recently, but they have actually been around since the 1970’s. Back then, groups of parents figured out that babysitting co-ops were beneficial: a parent would babysit for another family’s child and, in return, they could also get a free night of babysitting from any of the families [...]
Pregnant? New online network has resources for you
by Karen on 6/23/10 | 0 Comment(s)
I have always liked the Choices in Childbirth guide: Guide to a Healthy Birth. Sometimes it was hard to find, but I always treasured it as a real resource for childbirthing and all mom-related needs. I still have mine from 2006, dog-eared and highlighted. (They now have it available online).
I guess I can throw that [...]
Tribeca Pediatrics announces Tribeca Parenting
by Karen on 6/17/10 | 0 Comment(s)
Back in May we wrote about one of our favorite parenting resources, Realbirth,, closing. We got wind that a new entity called Tribeca Parenting was going to open up with some of the former Realbirth teachers. This week we got an email from Tribeca Pediatrics about the launch of Tribeca Parenting. Good luck and great [...]
Postpartum Depression Resources- Brooklyn and National
by Tonya on 6/17/10 | 1 Comment(s)
Postpartum depression is traumatic. It’s even worse when you’re unable to find any help. You can get PPD soon after your baby is born or months and months later. A couple of friends didn’t get it until 6 months post-birth and often women don’t get it until after a couple of months post-birth. That means [...]
Mini or Apartment sized cribs
by Karen on 5/19/10 | 1 Comment(s)
If you live in NY, you know how challenging it can be to carve space out for all the things you would like to have for a baby: a changing table, bookcase, crib! If you are looking for a solution for an apartment-sized crib, we have a couple of solutions for you. Communityplaythings.com has great [...]
Pamper Dry Max: debilitating rashes and the diaper wars
by Karen on 5/19/10 | 0 Comment(s)
According to Z Recommends, who today posted the second part out of their four investigative series, Pampers Dry Max may be giving some children debilitating rashes. Z Recommends started their investigation after they heard talk on parent boards and social networking sites that discussed rashes from PDM that went “far beyond ‘everyday’ diaper rashes that [...]
Realbirth makes the news official
by Karen on 5/17/10 | 0 Comment(s)
We wrote about Realbirth closing almost 2 weeks ago. It was sad news for the devotees of the respected childbirth education center, but as we reported, there is some good news behind it. It seems a new entity is forming where a lot of the Realbirth instructors will be teaching.
Today, Realbirth sent out an official [...]
Friday Freebie: Stroller Strides classes + 1 free class for all readers!
by Karen on 5/14/10 | 13 Comment(s)
Stroller Strides, the #1 Stroller exercise program in the country has come to Brooklyn…and you can win a free month of classes in our giveaway! Stroller Strides works by combining an amazing workout of cardio, strength, flexibility and more. It’s no walk in the park- but you will also have fun. You get to exercise [...]
Pumping: when, how and why
by Karen on 5/12/10 | 0 Comment(s)
I remember when my sister first pulled out her backpack-style breastpump, strapped on her bustier and the pump cups and turned the machine on- all while she was giving me some sisterly advice. To her, it was like nothing was going on…to me, it was like: Woah! what are all those tubes and how is [...]
RealBirth is closing
by Karen on 5/04/10 | 4 Comment(s)
I was totally surprised by the news I heard today that Realbirth, a respected New York resource for pregnancy, childbirth preparation and drop-in supportive activities, is closing. In the last year, they had paired with Tribeca Pediatrics in Williamsburg and Park Slope to bring their classes to Brooklyn.
I tried to call Realbirth multiple times [...]
How much sleep should my child be getting?
by Karen on 5/03/10 | 0 Comment(s)
Here I am again. Up late, exhausted and at wit’s end. I put Willow down to sleep only to find her sitting up in her crib still an hour later. Birch insists on coming down for a “second dinner”- and, while I admit I enjoy his company while I clean the kitchen, I know these [...]
Recalls: Graco and Simplicity Cribs
by Karen on 4/30/10 | 1 Comment(s)
Consumer Reports Guide reported on the 2 major crib recalls that were announced minutes ago: Two major crib recalls were announced today including one that involved the death of a one-year-old Massachusetts boy, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced.
All full-size Simplicity cribs with tubular metal mattress-support frames are being recalled because the frames can bend [...]
Top of the Shop: Green in Bklyn
by Karen on 4/21/10 | 2 Comment(s)
This is the second installment of our new feature called “Top of the Shop”. It’s a weekly look at a shop in Brooklyn and its 2 top selling items and then my favorite 2 top items. I hope that you see some new shops to visit or old shops that you might have forgotten about. [...]
Premier Pediatrics new location- checked out
by Karen on 4/06/10 | 0 Comment(s)
Today I was finally able to check out Premier Pediatrics’ new location at 104-110 4th Avenue at Warren Street in Park Slope. They have been in there for only a week, so there is still some paper on the doors, but they were in full swing when I got there. With 2 waiting rooms (slotted [...]
