Baby Guide for New and Expecting Long Island Parents

Congratulations! You're raising a baby on Long Island! We hope our guide to pregnancy and the baby years can help give you a little guidance and support as you travel down the road to parenthood, whether this is your first baby or your eighth.

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Shop in-store or opt for curated home delivery from Sag Harbor's Little Red Planet. Photo courtesy of the store
Best Baby Boutiques for Cool Baby Clothes on Long Island
Long Island has a lot to offer to new parents. Photo via Bigstock
19 Things to Know as a New or Expecting Parent on Long Island
Babies can crawl all around the Junior Jet Club play area at the Cradle of Aviation Museum.
36 Things To Do With Your Baby on Long Island
Zumbini, offered Islandwide, is a Zumba-type class for moms, dads, and little ones.
Top Mommy-and-Me Baby Classes on Long Island
Once Upon a Treetop's interactive city is designed for toddlers and preschoolers. Photo by Gina Massaro
Top Indoor Playgrounds and Play Spaces for Toddlers and Preschoolers on Long Island
Winter, spring, summer, or fall, Belmont Lake State Park offers a delightful stroll with baby.
15 Great Stroller-Friendly Park Walks on Long Island

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Jones Beach Energy and Nature Center's interactive exhibits are free. Photo by Gina Massaro
14 Free Things To Do Indoors on Long Island: Free Places To Play Indoors on Cold and Rainy Days
Best Spots for a First Birthday Party on Long Island
Babies 2 and younger can pet the goats, alpacas, and ponies for free at Fink’s Country Farm.
12 Free Places to Play on Long Island with Babies and Toddlers
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New Breastfeeding Centers Offer Support to Long Island Moms
Draw on the tables at the Social Play Haus. Photo by Jaime Sumersille
Long Island Cafes With Kids' Play Spaces
Mommy And Me Music Classes On Long Island
Need-to-Know Info
Walking, talking, grabbing, holding, smiling, laughing... it's all coming. But when? Photo by Tatiana Syrikova, via Pexels
Developmental Milestones for Babies in the First Year
A great pediatrician makes the frequent baby checkups a breeze.
Questions to Consider Before Picking a Pediatrician
Prepare in advance for your caregiver interview with key questions about expectations, fit, and experience.
How to Get the Most Out of a Nanny or Babysitter Interview
Mommy-and-me classes are a great way to make friends with fellow parents on Long Island.
Where to Meet Other New Moms on Long Island
12 Easy DIY Sensory Activities to Entertain Babies
LI Preschool & School Guide

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