Acknowledgments | p. 7 |
Introduction | p. 9 |
From Obstetric Care to Childbirth | p. 11 |
The Birth Attendant | p. 12 |
Obstetricians | |
Midwives | |
Doulas | |
The Birth Place | p. 15 |
Hospitals | |
Birthing Centers | |
Childbirth Methods | p. 17 |
The Lamaze Method | |
The Bradley Method | |
Birthing From Within | |
Hypnobirthing | |
Childbirth Educators, Classes, and Other Resources | p. 18 |
Finding A Pediatrician | p. 22 |
Taking Care of Yourself | p. 25 |
Yoga | p. 26 |
Massage | p. 29 |
Nutrition and Fitness | p. 31 |
Maternity Clothes | p. 33 |
Stores | p. 34 |
Over the Bridge and to the Outlet | p. 38 |
Adjusting to New Matherhood | p. 39 |
Breastfeeding | p. 40 |
Lactation Consultants | |
Pumping | |
New Mommy/New Parent Groups | p. 44 |
Diaper Services | p. 46 |
Finding Childcare | p. 47 |
Day-care Centers | |
Nannies & Baby-sitters | |
Entertainment for Kids and Parents | p. 51 |
Mommy and Me Classes and Programs | p. 52 |
Playgrounds | p. 60 |
Prospect Park Playgrounds | |
Neighborhood Playgrounds | |
Public Libraries | p. 63 |
Indoor Play Spaces | p. 64 |
Happy Hour and Movie Matinees | p. 67 |
After-Preschool Activities | p. 71 |
The Arts | p. 72 |
Dance and Movement | p. 73 |
Music | p. 74 |
Sports/Karate | p. 75 |
Yoga | p. 76 |
Kid-Friendly Restaurants | p. 77 |
Neighborhood Restaurants | p. 78 |
Chains | p. 86 |
Coffee Shops/Cafes | p. 87 |
Prepared Food | p. 89 |
A Few Words on Rest Rooms | p. 90 |
Family Outings | p. 93 |
Parks and Beaches | p. 94 |
Prospect Park | |
Coney Island | |
Museums and Gardens | p. 97 |
Amusement Parks | p. 99 |
Cinema and Theater | p. 100 |
Concerts, Happy Hours, Film Festivals, Baseball Games, and Other Special Events | p. 101 |
The Big Firsts | p. 105 |
Birth Announcements and Invitations | p. 106 |
Birthday Parties | p. 108 |
Party Tips | |
Party Places | |
Entertainment | |
Birthday Cakes | |
Haircuts | p. 118 |
Shoes | p. 119 |
Photographers | p. 121 |
A Word About Preschools | p. 123 |
Baby Furniture and Accessaries | p. 125 |
What You Need | p. 126 |
Bassinets/Moses Basket | |
Co-Sleepers | |
Cribs | |
Changing Tables | |
Boppy/My Breast Friend | |
Glider/Rocking Chair | |
Humidifier | |
Carriages/Strollers | |
The Sling | |
Baby Carriers | |
Backpacks | |
Infant Carriers, Car Seats, the Sit 'n' Stroll | |
Baby Swings | |
Bouncy Seats | |
ExerSaucers | |
High Chairs | |
Booster Seats/Hook-on Seats and Portable High Chairs | |
Bathtubs/Bath Seats | |
Portable Cribs/Playpens | |
Baby Monitors | |
Diaper Bags | |
Diaper Pails | |
Stores | p. 137 |
Superstores | |
Specialty Stores | |
Baby and Toddler Clothes | p. 143 |
Shopping Tips | p. 144 |
A Realistic Layette | p. 145 |
Stores | p. 147 |
Malls | p. 156 |
Outlets | p. 158 |
Toys, Toys, Toys | p. 159 |
Age-Appropriate Toys | p. 160 |
Toy Stores | p. 161 |
Books and Music | p. 165 |
Books for Kids | p. 166 |
Bookstores | p. 167 |
Books for Parents | p. 169 |
Music | p. 170 |
Website Directary | p. 173 |
Index | p. 178 |
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