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January/February 2012

Your new baby: Becoming a parent in NYC

Things to Do
We help you figure out everything from where to lose the baby weight to where to find a babysitter on two hours' notice. 
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Indoor $20 playdate ideas

Things to Do
Take your child (and his friend!) on one of these three inexpensive outings.
<b>Brooklyn Flea</b>

Mommy and Me classes in NYC

Classes & Camps
Five city spots for new parents to bond with their brood.
<p><b>Eastside Westside Music Together</b></p>

Baby-friendly restaurants in NYC

Eating
Four New York City restaurants to enjoy as a new family. 
<p><b>Fetch</b></p>

Best parenting groups in NYC

Family Life
Seven places for parents to get the lowdown on NYC child-rearing.
<p>Astoria Moms Meetup Group</p>

Best strollers for NYC babies

Eating + Shopping
Hit the streets in style with these city-friendly strollers.
<p><b>Bugaboo Donkey</b><br>Ideal for the growing family, the stroller converts from a pram to a full-size double stroller. <i>$1,200–$1,500; at <a target="_blank" href="http://giggle.com">giggle.com</a>.</i></p>

Best first birthday parties in NYC

Birthday Parties
Five spots to ring in your baby's inagural year. 
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Baby-friendly playgrounds in NYC

Things to Do
Three playgrounds that even the smallest explorers can enjoy.
<p>Playground for all Children, Queens</p>

Best babysitting agencies in NYC

Guides + Resources
Date night is back thanks to these babysitting agencies.
<p>Metropolitan Sitters</p>

Best postnatal fitness classes in NYC

Classes & Camps
Lose the baby weight at one of these six fitness classes for new moms.
<p>Shape-Up with Baby</p>

Best NYC classes for new moms

Classes & Camps
Learn tips and tricks for caring for your new baby at one of these how-to classes.
<p>Kids at Work</p>

Family Portrait: The Siler-Essapen Family

Family Life
Brooke Siler, the owner of re:AB Pilates, talks about life in the city with her husband and their two sons.
<p>Siler Family Portrait</p>

Five drop-in museum art workshops for NYC kids

Things to Do
Drop in to these museum art workshops for hands-on winter fun—no reservations required.
<p>Workshops at MoMA</p>

Two new NYC museums

Museums & Sights
Get pumped for these new museums opening in 2012.
<p>Museum for African Art</p>

The best stage shows for kids in January and February

Arts + Entertainment
Mark your calendars for these family-friendly productions.
<p>Dutch Theater Series at the New Vic: Hands Up</p>

Broadway basics

Arts + Entertainment
Two ways to introduce budding theater fans to the Great White Way
<p>Broadway Playhouse</p>

Best stores for NYC babies

Eating + Shopping
Find everything you need to take care of your new addition at these city stores. 
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Chinese New Year events for NYC kids

Things to Do
Ring in the Lunar New Year with these festive offerings.
<p>Lunar New Year</p>

BAMkids Film Festival 2012

Arts + Entertainment
Introduce children to films from all over the world at BAMkids.
<p>Star Talers</p>

Celebrate Valentine's Day with kids in NYC

Things to Do
Make the most of Valentine’s Day with these heartfelt offerings.
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Seven creative books for kids

Staying In
These page-turners aren’t just for reading.
<p>"The Complete Magician: Everything You Need to Put On a Show" by Joshua Jay</p>

Kid confidential: Luna, 8, and Sola, 5, Carroll Gardens

Family Life
Two young Brooklynites chat about cats, books and Toys Time.
<p>Luna and Sola</p>

Winter concerts for NYC kids

Movies, Music & Stage
 Seven can’t-miss kids’ concerts happening in January and February.
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Four up-and-coming bands for kids

Movies, Music & Stage
Kid-friendly bands to watch for in 2012.
<p>Tim and the Space Cadets</p>

Things to do with kids over the mid-winter break

Things to Do
Great ways to keep kids entertained in NYC.
<p>NY Transit Museum</p>

Eight best soups in NYC

Eating
Keep the chill at bay with one of these warm liquid meals. 
<p>Chicken Polenta Soup at Mae Mae Cafe</p>

Five cooking schools for NYC kids

Eating
Mini-chefs get creative at these city-based programs. 
<p>Institute of Culinary Education</p>
 
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