City Baby Brooklyn

by LOWENSTEIN, ALISON

• ISBN13: 9780789313447
• ISBN10: 0789313448
• Format: Trade Paper
• Copyright: 2005-09-20
• Publisher: Universe

Summary

A baby boom has hit Brooklyn, and the borough known as a cool Manhattan alternative is getting in the family way! No longer do Brooklyn babies have to be born, fed, and clothed on the island of Manhattan.

Author Biography

Alison Lowenstein is a freelance writer, a native New Yorker, and a long-time Brooklyn resident and mom.

Table of Contents

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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