A Mom’s Guide to Infancy in Westchester County

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Bringing home an infant is the start of a new adventure whether it’s your first born or fifth. Each day is filled with so many exciting new things, and just when you think you’ve got them figured out they change yet again. Getting in to a routine seems impossible, but we promise that you will start to feel like yourself again…some day. But, have no fear! We’re here to help you find all of the best services and resources in and around Westchester to help you through the early days with your new baby.

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MUSIC TOGETHER® AT MUSIC ON HUDSON

Each week in Music Together classes at Music On Hudson, babies, toddlers, pre-schoolers, and the grown-ups who love them gather for 45 minutes of fun-filled family music time. Your teacher will lead music activities ranging from lullabies to full-on jam sessions (with child-friendly instruments, of course). It’s so much fun that you won’t realize how much learning is taking place! Classes encourage natural, family-style learning, with everyone participating, on their own level. Your tuition includes a download of the award-winning music used in class, an illustrated songbook and other resources.

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BABY FOOD

Fresh Bellies

Fresh Bellies is creating a new generation of healthy, adventurous eaters starting with a baby’s very first bite! They are changing the way kids eat from the onset by never masking vegetables with sweet fruit and tastefully seasoning with herbs and spices.

Happy Family

They’re parents, too. That’s why their delicious, premium organic foods always offer the best possible nutrition for growing babies, toddlers and kids.

Smushed Organics

Smushed Organics is a weekly subscription service that creates fresh organic baby and toddler meals every week and delivers to your door every Friday – skip a week, change packages, or cancel at anytime!

SKIN CARE

Babo Botanicals

They believe in the power of plants. Pure and clean ingredients will nourish your family inside and out.

Shea Moisture

Shea Moisture is natural, organic, sustainably-produced goodness. Made with love for you and your body.

CLOTHING, TOY & GIFT SHOPS

&JAMES

159 Katonah Avenue, Katonah

&JAMES is a boutique clothing store serving the needs of Westchester, NY, Fairfield County, CT, and beyond. &JAMES is the perfect destination to find a gift for any special occasion; from baby gifts, to birthdays, to Communion dresses.

Adrian East

ADRIAN EAST specializes in tasteful, well-made clothing for babies, boys and girls. Simple, elegant, sweet and always understated, they believe that less is more.

Hip Kid

77 S Greeley Ave, Chappaqua

Hip, current children’s clothing, toys and accessories that support the hip-kid concept of opting for kind and mindful choices when making purchases.

Katie Rose

(914) 365-7216

Katie Rose is an upscale clothing line in Westchester, New York, offering beautiful baby clothes, including designer dresses, gowns, and accessories. Their line has been exclusive to boutiques and specialty baby stores, but now they’re making it available online.

Little Rags and Riches

384A Main Street, Armonk

Luxury and European children’s clothes and footwear boutique carrying Monnalisa, Nikolia, Chloe, Caroline Bosmans and more.

Miller’s

335 Mamaroneck Avenue, Mamaroneck

Miller’s has an outrageous selection of the best toys, bikes, clothing, shoes and play equipment for your kids.

Penny and Ting

At Penny & Ting you will find children’s gifts – carefully selected in the ideal of raising great human beings. They look to ensure the highest quality in their selection, with an eye toward aesthetics, design and joy.

Wyatt Lily

One Chase Road, Scarsdale

This children’s boutique has one goal: outstanding customer service at affordable prices. They love personal shopping over the phone for clothing and have an award-winning gift selection (they ship!).

PHOTOGRAPHERS

Jo Bryan Photography

Jo’s goal with newborn/baby sessions is to create a relaxed, calm atmosphere in her natural light studio or in your home setting. It’s important that everyone is happy and comfortable. She allows up to 3 hours for your session so she can work with your baby’s mood and schedule.

A. Fatouros Photography

From capturing Mommy’s glow to tiny toes, their bump to baby service lets you remember your whole journey into motherhood. You feel like the day that your baby will arrive cannot get here soon enough and then, before you know it, your pregnancy experience is over.

Emma Reisman

As a professional newborn, children and family photographer, Emma’s goal is to create artistic and treasured photographs of you and your family. She likes to think she’s your storyteller for this moment in your family’s life.

Erin Wik Photography

Erin is a Hudson Valley based Lifestyle Photographer, specializing in child and family portraiture. Born and raised in the Hudson Valley, she knows all of the nooks and crannies of this majestic place, and has found true joy in capturing happy couples, individuals and families in this world she’s always called home.

BABY & ME CLASSES

Library Storytimes

Check with your location public library for more information and schedules.

My Gym

43 Livingstone Ave, Rivertowns Square, Dobbs Ferry
1030 West Boston Post Road, Mamaroneck
249 West Rte. 59, Nanuet
42 Triangle Center North, Yorktown Heights

The youngest My Gym students begin their first visual, audial and spatial exploration as precious Little Bundles while their parents are guided through a program designed to carefully introduce music and movement in a variety of fun ways. Baby exercises, songs, dances, infant-safe rides, unique swings, and many other parent & me adventures await the infant-parent team.

Want to be a part of our 2018 Guide to Infancy in Westchester County?

We want to show our readers all the great infant services available right here in the Westchester County area. Partnering with us allows your business greater visibility with a large targeted market of local families. Email Leah at [email protected] to get started!