https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Mon, 29 Jun 2026 19:26:15 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/things-to-do-with-a-toddler-in-nyc-in-february#post-1379414 Mon, 27 Jan 2014 16:46:13 +0000 LindsayInNY 1379414@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@kjpugs: Awww, that's exciting that she's coming home! I've been following her blog a bit :) Definitely let me know if you'll be headed this way because I will be sure to come into the city to see/meet you!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/things-to-do-with-a-toddler-in-nyc-in-february#post-1379383 Mon, 27 Jan 2014 16:28:52 +0000 kjpugs 1379383@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@LindsayInNY: NJ bound! Not sure if our plans include NYC yet :) My sister is taking a 2 week vacay from the peace corps so my mom is flying us in- so I'll be mostly focused on spending time with her! She hasn't met Effie yet!!! You know I will let you know if I head to NYC :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/things-to-do-with-a-toddler-in-nyc-in-february#post-1379359 Mon, 27 Jan 2014 16:16:17 +0000 LindsayInNY 1379359@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@kjpugs: Ummm, excuse me! You will be NYC-bound that weekend??? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/things-to-do-with-a-toddler-in-nyc-in-february#post-1379323 Mon, 27 Jan 2014 16:04:39 +0000 SAHM0811 1379323@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mediagirl: no prob! have fun... hope the weather isn't too bad when you go! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/things-to-do-with-a-toddler-in-nyc-in-february#post-1379294 Mon, 27 Jan 2014 15:53:17 +0000 Ms.SK 1379294@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't know what week you are going but Sesame Street Live is going to be playing at the Theater at Madison Square Garden and there are Groupon discounts. Shows are at 10:30, 2 and 5:30 so you may be able to make the early show before work.<br /> NYC hotel rooms are notoriously small, you may want to call around. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/things-to-do-with-a-toddler-in-nyc-in-february#post-1379232 Mon, 27 Jan 2014 15:35:11 +0000 mediagirl 1379232@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@SAHM0811: thank you so much for all of the suggestions!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/things-to-do-with-a-toddler-in-nyc-in-february#post-1379178 Mon, 27 Jan 2014 15:20:21 +0000 SAHM0811 1379178@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>CMOM is great for toddlers. Cafe Lalo (in the movie You've Got Mail) is across the street. Since CMOM doesn't allow food, go there for lunch, but just leave your stroller checked in at museum since the cafe doesn't allow strollers. </p> <p>Toys R Us - the Ferris wheel inside is so huge</p> <p>Check out the Big Piano at FAO Schwartz</p> <p>MoMA -Not many tourists know there's a kids' room called The Material Lab.... very interactive for toddlers. There's digital painting, a light box, books, toys and usually a craft project going on. You'll have to ask how to get there since it's on a different side as the main entrance. Cafe on the 2nd floor is great and try have Trip Trapps for high chairs. Monet's Water Lillies and Van Gogh's Starry Night should still be there.</p> <p>Central Park - if it's not too cold.... The CP Zoo is nice and compact and the Tisch Children's Zoo is really fun for toddlers. You could also take her to see Belvedere Castle. There's also just exploring and finding the big playgrounds or going on a horse-and-carriage ride.</p> <p>See the Gazillion Bubble Show. </p> <p>Eat at Shake Shack! Just try to go at an off-peak time to avoid the wait. The theater district location is very busy (well, they all are), but it is indoors and close to Times Square.</p> <p>Rockefeller Center &amp; 5th Ave... lots of shopping and restaurants. See where they tape the Today Show (or go early and check it out during taping yourself). Top of the Rock will give you a fun elevator ride and a gorgeous city view/photo op.</p> <p>If I think of more things, I'll post... It's been a while since we've been. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/things-to-do-with-a-toddler-in-nyc-in-february#post-1379157 Mon, 27 Jan 2014 15:10:13 +0000 mediagirl 1379157@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Bee: thanks for that link, we'll definitely check it out. Yeah, now I'm starting to dwell on our lack of protective clothing for our kiddo! We southerners with door to door transport don't even do gloves. :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/things-to-do-with-a-toddler-in-nyc-in-february#post-1379148 Mon, 27 Jan 2014 15:07:58 +0000 mediagirl 1379148@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@locavore_mama: that kids museum looks pretty cool. We have a membership to our local kids museum that gets us reciprocal membership to CMOM. We're definitely going to check that out! Thank you! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/things-to-do-with-a-toddler-in-nyc-in-february#post-1379147 Mon, 27 Jan 2014 15:07:50 +0000 Mrs. Bee 1379147@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We've been going to a ton of museums because it's been so cold. We just went to the Natural History Museum, and the kids were in love. The butterfly exhibit is amazing and it's interesting for parents too!</p> <p>I haven't been to the Children's Museum in Manhattan, but it's supposed to be great.</p> <p>There will be a farmer's market in Union Square on Saturdays and there's lots in that area. Shopping, eating, Barnes and Noble, playground. Madison Square Park is not too far away where you can grab a Shake Shack.</p> <p>I think it will be pretty cold then since it's been such a cold/snowy winter already, so indoor things are probably your best bet!</p> <p>This is a great site to check out:</p> <p><a href="http://mommypoppins.com/" rel="nofollow">http://mommypoppins.com/</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/things-to-do-with-a-toddler-in-nyc-in-february#post-1379140 Mon, 27 Jan 2014 15:05:34 +0000 Trailmix 1379140@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Children's Museum of Manhattan...it's amazing for children, even very young ones! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/things-to-do-with-a-toddler-in-nyc-in-february#post-1379107 Mon, 27 Jan 2014 14:48:07 +0000 regberadaisy 1379107@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Toys R us Times Square! imho way more awesome than FAO Schwarz<br /> <a href="http://www.toysrusinc.com/about-us/times-square/" rel="nofollow">http://www.toysrusinc.com/about-us/times-square/</a></p> <p>Dylan's Candy Bar!<br /> <a href="http://www.dylanscandybar.com/" rel="nofollow">http://www.dylanscandybar.com/</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.cmom.org/" rel="nofollow">http://www.cmom.org/</a> ? not sure if it's age appropriate?</p> <p>And I can't believe I'm going to suggest this. But we took my ILs to Carmine's in the Theater District years back. And the food was actually pretty decent. Bonus points walking distance for you! :)</p> <p>ETA: maybe check before you go?<br /> <a href="http://www.timeout.com/new-york-kids" rel="nofollow">http://www.timeout.com/new-york-kids</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/things-to-do-with-a-toddler-in-nyc-in-february#post-1378143 Mon, 27 Jan 2014 10:16:38 +0000 bpcmarj 1378143@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mediagirl: hope for a big bathroom to stick the PNP in!! Or, one of those rooms with a sink area outside the bathroom. Honestly, P slept so well at my Mom's at Thanksgiving with the PNP next to our bed. We would come in and out of the room and she didn't flinch. It was pretty incredible. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/things-to-do-with-a-toddler-in-nyc-in-february#post-1378140 Mon, 27 Jan 2014 10:15:33 +0000 mediagirl 1378140@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@bpcmarj: I'm so nervous about the sleeping situation. Tiny hotel room...toddler who goes to sleep at 6:30pm...me getting in after midnight. Should be interesting... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/things-to-do-with-a-toddler-in-nyc-in-february#post-1378119 Mon, 27 Jan 2014 10:08:26 +0000 kjpugs 1378119@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Ummm what weekend? Like, when I'll be there the 7-11th? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/things-to-do-with-a-toddler-in-nyc-in-february#post-1378117 Mon, 27 Jan 2014 10:07:16 +0000 bpcmarj 1378117@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have no suggestions, but I hope you have so much fun. I have never been and I really want to take P one of these days! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/things-to-do-with-a-toddler-in-nyc-in-february#post-1378080 Mon, 27 Jan 2014 09:51:59 +0000 mediagirl 1378080@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We're going to NYC in February for a long weekend. I'll be working in the evenings but we'll have all day to go out and see sights and do things. What should we do while we're there? </p>