https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Wed, 08 Apr 2026 11:26:08 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/nyc-in-march#post-1318962 Sat, 04 Jan 2014 07:40:34 +0000 Bookish 1318962@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@QueensBee: awesome!! Tons of good advice! The transit museum sounds really cool. I'll have to think on the car seat.. We're flying out of JFK so we might do the airtrain/public transport...but if not then car seat it is. </p> <p>@Mrs. Sketchbook: haha I like the ideas! I think it'd be nice to sit on our butts for a bit and get driven around! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/nyc-in-march#post-1318837 Sat, 04 Jan 2014 00:54:50 +0000 fancyfunction 1318837@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Sketchbook: I used to attend mass there when I was in college/living in the city and completely took it for granted. It's a beautiful place. :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/nyc-in-march#post-1318833 Sat, 04 Jan 2014 00:53:42 +0000 fancyfunction 1318833@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Have fun! No real advice but definitely try to hit up a bunch of different neighborhoods if you can - maybe venture to Brooklyn and Queens. I second the recco on Levain - amazing cookies! The NY Historical Society has a children's museum inside. If you have time/can swing it with the baby, try to take a walking tour of a neighborhood you'd like to discover. Big Onion has a lot of great tours - some include food stops. NYC can be a very family-friendly place - enjoy. :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/nyc-in-march#post-1318706 Fri, 03 Jan 2014 22:56:00 +0000 Mrs. Sketchbook 1318706@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@sunny: we attended Easter mass at ST. Pat's and it was fantastic! The hats and everything were so fun. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/nyc-in-march#post-1318703 Fri, 03 Jan 2014 22:52:19 +0000 Mrs. Sketchbook 1318703@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I did an internship in NYC in college, so when I went back with my family (4 kids, 2 parents) as a vacation I was ready to 'inform' them about everything that one 'should' do. They didn't take my advice and I actually had a lot of fun doing touristy things! If the weather is good I would suggest the open air double bus or the water taxi. I know that sounds lame! Both are a good way to get outdoors and see a lot of the city without having to walk the whole time. Plus with a baby that age it would be good to ride along with two free hands let the scenery come to you. We went in March and the weather was cool but still ok on the water I would just put baby in a carrier well bundled up. Also I think top of the rock is more fun than the Empire State Building and definitely easier to navigate! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/nyc-in-march#post-1318692 Fri, 03 Jan 2014 22:36:42 +0000 QueensBee 1318692@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>How exciting! I live in NYC and just returned from a trip to Florida yesterday with our 9 month old, so I'm going to try to combine both experiences to give you some tips!</p> <p>In no particular order...</p> <p>1. I know it's a lot of stuff but I would probably bring a car seat, umbrella stroller, and ergo. My logic is this: when we tried to get a car service with a car seat to take us to the airport, the cheapest estimate I could find was $130 for a one way trip! Yikes! And, we literally live in Queens, only about 15 minutes from Laguardia so it's not as though it's a long drive. With that in mind, we decided to take the car seat and the airline didn't charge us for it. It's a lot to carry but I didn't feel comfortable taking a cab without one and I also didn't want to pay $260. Plus, I figured it was easier to lug a car seat than to try to get all our bags around via public transportation. </p> <p>If you want to rent a stroller while here to cut back on your stuff, here is a link I found with some local rental spots:<br /> <a href="http://mommypoppins.com/newyorkcitykids/nyc-stroller-rental-car-seats-cribs-baby-equipment-gear" rel="nofollow">http://mommypoppins.com/newyorkcitykids/nyc-stroller-rental-car-seats-cribs-baby-equipment-gear</a></p> <p>Our LO happens to love the Ergo and that's his preferred mode of travel so that's why I would need it. But, if yours is a happy traveler and napper in the stroller then you can probably leave it at home. </p> <p>2. Be sure to bring plenty of snacks on the plane! Our flight was delayed by one hour once we were already on board and we were able to keep LO entertained for a bit of that by feeding him puffs and MumMums. Random little toys and rattles definitely helped as well!</p> <p>3. When in NYC, my favorite thing to do is just explore new and interesting neighborhoods. Personal favorites are Williamsburg, Chinatown, the Lower East Side, and the West Village. If the weather cooperates, there is nothing lovelier than a stroll in Central Park on a warm day!</p> <p>4. I love the Guggenheim and the Met (I work across the street!) but if you want some museum experiences other than art, the Tenement Museum, the Intrepid, and the Transit Museum (in Brooklyn) are all amazing as well. Note, the Tenement Museum is only available through tours that must be reserved in advance. </p> <p>5. For classic NYC skyline photos, walk over the Brooklyn Bridge to the Promenade in Brooklyn Heights. There is a beautiful carousel in the park there that might be fun too. </p> <p>I see there is already great advice given by other Bees. Have so much fun!!! :happy: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/nyc-in-march#post-1318599 Fri, 03 Jan 2014 21:39:29 +0000 SeptMomma12 1318599@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Bookish: Perfect. There's a great thin crust pizza place at 31st and Lexington, called Vezzo. You can both eat good takeout:) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/nyc-in-march#post-1318552 Fri, 03 Jan 2014 21:21:59 +0000 Beehive 1318552@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Sounds like a great trip! </p> <p>-Any tips on keeping a 9 month old happy on a plane?<br /> We have had luck with lots of snacks and using random objects as new and exciting toys - hits include plastic cups from the flight attendants, styrofoam cups, coffee stirs, things like that.</p> <p>-Tips on adjusting for the time change? (we're coming from Central time zone)<br /> Since it's only an hour difference, I wouldn't adjust at all. Just keep your same schedule from home and shift forward an hour.</p> <p>-Is bringing a car seat for the cab something I should consider, or should I try and stick to public transportation?<br /> Are you flying in to LGA or JFK? As it's your DH's first trip to NY and your first vacation with your LO I would strongly recommend taking a taxi from the airport, and you should use a carseat if you do. Is your LO still in an infant carseat? Do you have a carseat attachment on your stroller? If so that would be the easiest way to go - then you can wheel the carseat around the airport, and leave it in the hotel if you choose to walk / use public transport when you're in the city.</p> <p>-Bring a PnP or use hotel crib?<br /> I'd call the hotel and ask if they have cribs to use, and ask what they are - hotels I've seen have had their own PnPs that they use as cribs, and they're fine.</p> <p>-Umbrella stroller or carrier? Both?<br /> Definitely bring a stroller if you're going to be doing a lot of walking. A carrier might be useful if you love using a carrier, but it's probably not necessary if you and your DH can lift the stroller up and down subway stairs.</p> <p>-Any restaurant recommendations in the area we are staying in?<br /> I'm not familiar with many restaurants in that area, though this is a fantastic website for restaurant reviews and recommendations, which you can browse by neighborhood and price point: <a href="http://nymag.com/restaurants/" rel="nofollow">http://nymag.com/restaurants/</a></p> <p>You are right on the 6 subway line, though, which is fantastic - I'd suggest exploring along that line. Union Square/14th Street is a couple stops downtown (and within walking distance) - they have a fun farmer's market in the park each weekend; Astor Place is one more stop down and you can see Washington Square Park and walk around Greenwich Village from there; go one more stop downtown to Bleecker St. station and wander around the little boutiques and great cafes in Soho and Nolita. (You can tell I'm personally partial to downtown Manhattan, but previous posters' recommendations for uptown places are great too!)</p> <p>Let me know if you need any other tips or ideas. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/nyc-in-march#post-1318547 Fri, 03 Jan 2014 21:17:06 +0000 Bookish 1318547@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@SeptMomma12: omg you read my mind. I loveee sushi! Glad to hear they have takeout, cuz DH is not a sushi fan. I'll get him a pizza ;) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/nyc-in-march#post-1318544 Fri, 03 Jan 2014 21:14:30 +0000 SeptMomma12 1318544@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I second all three food recommendations from @sunny. Also, if you like sushi, you are near my absolute favorite sushi restaurant - Sushi Sen-Nin, on 33rd St between Park and Madison. It's a bit pricey but totally worth it, even if you just do takeout.</p> <p>If you are flying JetBlue, you're most likely going to go into JFK. It's possible to take the AirTrain from JFK to the Long Island Railroad, directly into Penn Station. It's definitely a bit of a hike, but that would eliminate the need for a car seat. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/nyc-in-march#post-1318533 Fri, 03 Jan 2014 21:08:02 +0000 Bookish 1318533@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@babyjmama: hehehe oh hush you ;)</p> <p>@sunny: thanks for all the advice! I think I'll bring along our little umbrella stroller since I can gate check it for free. Might as well have it and the the carrier just in case! It is an hour time difference, so maybe we will just keep the same schedule...her bedtime ranges 30 minutes every day anyways! I'm not sure what time we are getting in yet, but I may look up the subway route. </p> <p>@mrsbookworm: thank you! I'm glad to hear the met is doable, that's definitely on my list. I had the best tuna salad sandwich of of my life in NYC when I was like 12, so I'm glad there's a good sandwich shop by where I'll be! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/nyc-in-march#post-1318522 Fri, 03 Jan 2014 21:03:39 +0000 Trailmix 1318522@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Depending on which airport you arrive into, you may have to take a cab. If you don't want to bring the car seat, you can try a car service and see if they will provide one. Once you're in Manhattan, you won't need the car seat, it's just getting to/from the airport that's annoying. We just flew to Florida and used our stroller with the car seat adapters, is that an option?<br /> Places I'd recommend- The Highline, Children's Museum of Manhattan, walking the Brooklyn Bridge, shopping in Soho...<br /> I would just use the hotel crib and bring your own sheet, but that's me, some might prefer not to.<br /> I looooove love love the brunch at Barking Dog, which is right by where you're staying. They have the best biscuits! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/nyc-in-march#post-1318515 Fri, 03 Jan 2014 20:58:01 +0000 doodlepoodle 1318515@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Bookish: I can offer zero advice as I've a) never flown with J and b) haven't been to NYC. I just wanted to say HAHAHA because your poor hub has noooooo idea what he's gotten himself into :silly: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/nyc-in-march#post-1318513 Fri, 03 Jan 2014 20:56:23 +0000 sunny 1318513@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would definitely recommend baby wearing if you are planning to take transit! But I would also bring a lightweight umbrella stroller if your baby is heavy since there is a lot of walking if you want to sight see. </p> <p>I loved visiting the Met and the Guggenheim. I also really liked walking through Central Park. Times Square is interesting but it's all tourists. Still interesting to see once though! I also loved seeing St Patricks cathedral, the New York public library (inside and out!) and Rock plaza which are all near each other in midtown. On a clear day you can see the Statue of Liberty from the Wall Street area. And I would definitely cross the Brooklyn bridge on foot. I loved that! It's busy with lots of cyclists. You can walk one way and subway back. </p> <p>If you're into macarons, Laduree is near the Guggenheim on the UES. Levain bakery has delicious chocolate Chip cookies on the UWS. I really liked brunch at Beauty &amp; Essex in lower manhattan. </p> <p>Is central time 1 hr difference from eastern? If so, I'd just keep my baby on the same schedule! I've done that before and it was great. </p> <p>What time do you arrive? I am always antsy when I arrive in a new city at night so I would just take a cab. But if you a arrive early you could attempt to take the subway. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/nyc-in-march#post-1318480 Fri, 03 Jan 2014 20:31:23 +0000 mrsbookworm 1318480@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm no help with the flying tips, but I would skip the car seat and just use public transportation. You can baby wear or bring an umbrella stroller and just use the subway/bus. I think the car seat would be a pain to drag around with you.</p> <p>You're really close to the 2nd Ave Deli. If you haven't had deli in NYC, you definitely should!</p> <p>If the weather is nice, I would walk around Central Park, maybe go to the zoo. The Met is definitely doable if you're baby-wearing. I also love walking on the High Line. Hope this helps! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/nyc-in-march#post-1318469 Fri, 03 Jan 2014 20:22:02 +0000 Bookish 1318469@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Shameless bump? :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/nyc-in-march#post-1318199 Fri, 03 Jan 2014 17:23:08 +0000 Bookish 1318199@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've got DH 90% convinced that we should go to NYC for Spring Break. Woo! It's actually a huge deal that he agreed to this because he's always said that NYC was too intimidating for him. I'm so excited!</p> <p>This is our first family trip, and DH, LO and I will be flying together, with her as a lap infant, on most likely JetBlue airlines. It looks like the plane is a 2-seat row, which is awesome. I'm looking to stay at the Affinia Dumont which is on E 34th St., in a suite with a full kitchen. We'll be staying for 4 nights.</p> <p>So here are some questions for you NYC/travel bees! </p> <p>-Any tips on keeping a 9 month old happy on a plane?<br /> -Tips on adjusting for the time change? (we're coming from Central time zone)<br /> -Is bringing a car seat for the cab something I should consider, or should I try and stick to public transportation?<br /> -Bring a PnP or use hotel crib?<br /> -Umbrella stroller or carrier? Both?<br /> -Any restaurant recommendations in the area we are staying in?<br /> -I've been to NY once before, but I'd like to hear *your* must-see destinations, as well as any experience you have at them while toting a baby around! </p> <p>Help a bee out :) </p>