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.

The Hamptons season officially kicks off this weekend, and whether you’re mooching, renting, or chillin’ at your own lovely beach pad, here are our picks for this summer’s best family offerings.

New York summers would be way more delightful if we all had easy access to decent swimming pools. But fantasies aside, there is one interesting alternative to over-crowded public pools: hotels. Surprisingly, even some of the fanciest ones in town welcome kids at their pools.

UK cult brand Mamas & Papas is bringing its sleek line of strollers, carriers, and baby gear to the U.S. this summer. Brand reps brought the goods to New York last week for a preview, and boy did we take note.