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06.25.08, 10:09 AM General Topics
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We, on a major budget, will be visiting NYC for the weekend of the 4th with our 14/15 month old.. We plan on being in Manhattan for most of the 4th and 5th, but are staying in Jersey.. Where are the best spots in the city to attend to 14/15 month old needs, e.g. quiet places to hang for 1-2 hour naps; restaurants that won't freak with cheerio droppings and occasional screams; places with comfortable, clean changing rooms -- NY mothers, what are your secrets for long days out with baby in Manhattan (& Brooklyn too..) Thanks. [ Reply | Watch | Flag ]
General Topics 06.25.08, 10:09 AM Flag
 

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where in Brooklyn will you be? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 10:11 AM Flag
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We probably won't get to Brooklyn, but I'm curious to check out Park Slope.. Also.. the New Prospect Cafe used to be a haunt of ours (is it still there)? If I'm not mistaken, that's not far from the Museum/Pratt Bookstore/Botanical Gardens, right? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 10:39 AM Flag
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any playground will do and they are everywhere. go to the central park zoo they have a nice cafe. downtown head over to water park on Jane St. and the westside hwy. bring sunscreen and bathing suit. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 10:12 AM Flag
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nyc is very child friendly you'll be fine. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 10:14 AM Flag
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Be careful of the hot sun and the hot subway stations. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 10:16 AM Flag
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at that age i would do the met or moma when dc is napping - will be nice and cool. tons of playgrounds. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 10:17 AM Flag
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they said tight budget i think they're looking for free stuff [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 10:17 AM Flag
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np isn't part of the museum of natural history free or cheap? That might work [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 10:22 AM Flag
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many are pay what you want. though the met limits when you can bring strolelrs into the museum [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 10:24 AM Flag
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the met is pay what you wish, as is the natural history museum, altho you can't get into special exhibits without paying full price. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 10:24 AM Flag
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Well.. it's NY, so even on a budget we're going to have to spend something, we're just hoping to minimize it.. Thanks for the suggestions of the Met and MOMA -- Most valuable are suggestions for "pit-stops" .. where baby can wind down and be changed, where we can take a breather.. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 10:28 AM Flag
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Any shady spot in Central Park is great for that. There are also public bathrooms with changing tables at the Time Warner Center at 59th St & B'way (southwest corner of Central Park). The museums also have changing tables in their bathrooms. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 10:30 AM Flag
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i agree with pps. nyc is very child friendly. if you're concerned about restaurants, just look for one with other children in it. you will find many, many, many that are fine with kids. new yorkers traditionally eat out more with their children than in any other city i have visited. comfortable clean changing rooms are another matter. space is very tight here, so even the most well-meaning places might not have this. but you can go into buybuybaby or babiesrus or toysrus. it just depends where you will be. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 10:18 AM Flag
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(OP:) Thanks folks so far for the responses.. We will be planning in the following week, but the answer so far to "where" is "everywhere/don't know"... I would like to hit the Strand, wife craves Golden Unicorn, I think we both have eyes on the Museum of Natural History.. We won't hit everything on our wishlist in two days, nor should we try to with a 14/15 month old, so.. your suggestions will certainly inform our itinerary -- did I say thanks yet? Again, thanks so much..! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 10:23 AM Flag
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Do you have a stroller that is easy to carry up & down stairs? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 10:24 AM Flag
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most likely are bringing the Volo (did I just say that?).. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 10:30 AM Flag
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Good choice. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 10:31 AM Flag
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you and dc (at that age) might enjoy MoMA more than AMNH more. and the food there is MUCH better than at AMNH. you can do AMNH when dc is older the next time you visit. Brooklyn Heights promenade is worth a visit and near several great playgrounds with swings for little ones. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 10:26 AM Flag
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You are planning to do too much in 2 days with your dc. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 10:53 AM Flag
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