http://strollertraffic.com/new-york/ City Moms. Expert Advice. en tara@strollertraffic.com Copyright 2010 2010-07-30T02:23:29+00:00 http://strollertraffic.com/new-york/articles-new-york/article/gimme-a-break/ http://strollertraffic.com/new-york/articles-new-york/article/gimme-a-break/#When:01:23:29Z Imagine if Groupon always featured stuff moms would dig. That’s the idea behind Gaggle of Chicks, a new website that will offer New York moms daily deals on everything from children’s classes to beauty products.

]]> Current Traffic, Fashion-Decor 2010-07-30T01:23:29+00:00 http://strollertraffic.com/new-york/scout-scoop-new-york/article/watch-your-back-tylenol/ http://strollertraffic.com/new-york/scout-scoop-new-york/article/watch-your-back-tylenol/#When:12:08:28Z Triaminic has introduced a new liquid “Fever Reducer Pain Reliever” in two flavors (Bubble Gum and Grape), for kids ages 2 and up—to compete directly with Children’s Tylenol. For now (until Tylenol sorts out its whole recall debacle), Triaminic is the only branded over-the-counter version of liquid acetominiphin. $6.99 at most major drug stores.

]]> Toddler, News 2010-07-29T12:08:28+00:00 http://strollertraffic.com/new-york/articles-new-york/article/lesson-learned/ http://strollertraffic.com/new-york/articles-new-york/article/lesson-learned/#When:15:14:32Z The City’s new-mom community suffered a major blow when educational center Realbirth canceled all of its classes and closed up shop at the end of June. Fortunately Tribeca Pediatrics founder Dr. Michel Cohen was quick to scoop up the program’s best teachers and establish a new parent resource of his own: Tribeca Parenting.

]]> Current Traffic, Health-Safety 2010-07-26T15:14:32+00:00 http://strollertraffic.com/new-york/scout-scoop-new-york/article/recall-alert-nap-nanny/ http://strollertraffic.com/new-york/scout-scoop-new-york/article/recall-alert-nap-nanny/#When:13:39:34Z The CPSC has recalled the portable “Nap Nanny” infant recliner, in response to 22 cases of infants falling over the side—including one 4-month-old in a crib, who suffocated. The Nap Nanny is not intended to be used in cribs, but still . . . . Read more about the recall at washingtonpost.com.

]]> Baby, News 2010-07-26T13:39:34+00:00 http://strollertraffic.com/new-york/articles-new-york/article/fruit-of-the-month/ http://strollertraffic.com/new-york/articles-new-york/article/fruit-of-the-month/#When:12:30:44Z Fruizo is the new FroYo. Well, not yet—but we’re calling it now. A new store called Peeled is slated to open on the Upper East Side mid-August, introducing a new kind of frozen treat: soft-serve fruit.

]]> Current Traffic, Playtime-Meals 2010-07-22T12:30:44+00:00 http://strollertraffic.com/new-york/articles-new-york/article/pass-it-on/ http://strollertraffic.com/new-york/articles-new-york/article/pass-it-on/#When:16:15:47Z Clearing the apartment of outgrown baby stuff is one of life’s most liberating experiences. Unfortunately, most of the city’s thrift shops—Housing Works included—do not accept baby gear or clothes. So unless you’ve got a friend or relative willing to take every last toy, bouncy, and diaper off your hands, consider reaching out to one of these charities in need of gently used baby and toddler items.

]]> Current Traffic, Travel-Gear 2010-07-19T16:15:47+00:00 http://strollertraffic.com/new-york/articles-new-york/article/hoot-sweet-hoots/ http://strollertraffic.com/new-york/articles-new-york/article/hoot-sweet-hoots/#When:18:04:30Z Earlier this year, we stated that giraffes are the new owl. And they are. But owls aren’t totally over yet—they continue to pop up in nursery design and kid-fashion details everywhere we look.

]]> Current Traffic, Fashion-Decor 2010-07-15T18:04:30+00:00 http://strollertraffic.com/new-york/scout-scoop-new-york/article/even-the-drop-side-cribs-from-pbk-are-sketchy/ http://strollertraffic.com/new-york/scout-scoop-new-york/article/even-the-drop-side-cribs-from-pbk-are-sketchy/#When:00:48:16Z Drop-side crib recalls are par for the course these days, but today’s big news was a voluntary recall of 82,000 cribs by Pottery Barn Kids. No wonder the CPSC has voted to basically ban the sale of all drop-side cribs, a measure that will likely go into effect next year.

]]> Baby, News 2010-07-15T00:48:16+00:00 http://strollertraffic.com/new-york/articles-new-york/article/get-it-together/ http://strollertraffic.com/new-york/articles-new-york/article/get-it-together/#When:16:29:18Z Moms who belong to the cool downtown mothers’ group Bowery Babes have a rep for hosting the best playgroups in the City.The original group, BB1—babies born in 2006—was founded by Melissa Errico. “The goal with playgroups is to foster real relationships and friendships,” says Errico. Here, her tips on hosting successful group get-togethers.

]]> Current Traffic, Playtime-Meals 2010-07-12T16:29:18+00:00 http://strollertraffic.com/new-york/scout-scoop-new-york/article/the-perfect-little-diaper-cover/ http://strollertraffic.com/new-york/scout-scoop-new-york/article/the-perfect-little-diaper-cover/#When:14:42:04Z American Apparel has just introduced super-basic, bloomer-inspired diaper covers made from organic cotton in three colors: natural, ultraviolet, and dijon. $8 at americanapparel.com.

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