Hello, I truly need an advice, I’m 32 weeks pregnant, my OBGYN delivering only at Lenox Hill Hospital. As much as I like hime, I start doubting about going to Lenox for labor. Not sure if I can find the doctor who accepts my insurance and new patients at Alexandra Cohen , but if I go straight for the labor , without having assigned OBGYN how my experience could be? Anyone delivered at Alexandra Cohen without having an OBGYN please share your experience. Thank you.

Hi - has anyone used the Trvl Lx as their main stroller in the city? I initially wanted the Triv but prefer the ease of folding on the Trvl. Would appreciate any thoughts on suspension, navigating snowy sidewalks etc. TIA!

Hi, what age did your kid stop using strollers altogether? our son is 4 and we occasionally still use the stroller as a backup for long subway trips/walks or bad weather school days (school is 15 min walk away). Our stroller is on our last legs and we’re getting a new stroller for baby due in April- however I want my son to think of it as baby’s stroller not his so he won’t be using it. Tell me your transitioning away from stroller stories!

Does anyone on this sub have a good babysitter/caregiver for their preteens/teens? For religious reasons, must be female.

My 13 YO foster daughter doesn't like to stay home alone at night. Our two go-to sitters are busy. I live in Queens & easily accessible by bus from the subway. I pay between $20 - $22/hour and it's just one kid. She loves attention so someone who will talk with her, watch something together, or do something creative like art or drawing will be great. She's very easy! Listens to adults, goes to bed at 9:30 PM on school nights without issues!

I cannot pay for a service/website subscription and I need someone who's actually good!

Comment or DM if you can help me out! Date is Dec 15th 6 PM - 11/11:30 PM. Thanks!

I am actually in the public middle school application process, and am trying to figure out how where I send my kid affects their high school application chances. There are a number of district middle schools that seem like they would be solid, but the difference between a good and bad high public high school here seems pretty enormous. Some schools are bragging about where their students end up in high school, and what I am trying to figure out is if some schools have better success because their students get better grades or do better on the SHSAT, or if the high schools admission process directly gives an advantage or weight to some people depending on what middle school they are applying from. I see that for the middle school application process, the middle schools that screen by grade don't care where you're coming from--a 4 is a 4 is a 4 regardless of what elementary school it comes from or whether the student is in G & T. Going through the department of ed. websites has not made the answer obvious to me for high school If anyone has experience with this process and knows the answer, I'd appreciate it.

I'm in a part of the city without a driveway but where you need a car to get around. We almost never get a spot by where we live and have to park 3-4 blocks away. How do you transport your kids from home to car when it's cold out? Is coat on, off for the car and then back on the best option? Wrap in a blanket?

I need a few nights to hit the next Marriott status and seeking recommendations for a town nearby (less than 3 hours driving from Queens) to stay with my 2.5 year old toddler. Mostly interested with indoor or Christmas activities. I fly frequently for work so don’t want to fly for this trip. Thank you in advance!

Hi everyone, I’m interested in these lightweight & foldable strollers to accommodate the typical NYC life (lots of sidewalk strolling, parks, stairs, transportation, traveling, etc) and I’m hoping to get more first hand experiences (the good + bad) to help us new parents-to-be decide. These ones come up a lot, and would love to hear what people think:

• Uppababy Minu V2
• Joolz Aer+
• Colugo the One
• Bugaboo Butterfly

We’d prefer this to be our everyday stroller from birth to toddler (and potentially growing into more kiddos down the road) so I’m especially looking for something durable that can withstand all the NYC conditions. Thanks in advance!

Hi all, we're expecting a baby soon so we've been shopping around for a co-op. One of the addresses we're interested in doesn't have a zoned middle school. It's in District 3, however. How does this affect the middle school application process? I don't know much about the process to begin with. I heard it's pretty much a lottery system with priority given to students living in the district of the school? All the other addresses we've looked at had a zoned middle school, but oddly this one doesn't.

Hi all, I am pregnant with my second and just had the first OB visit today. We discussed my delivery of my first which involved less than a minute of shoulder dystocia. Considering I had no other risk factors, meaning no diabetes, not much weight gain(20lbs) and an average sized baby boy (8lbs 3oz), my OB thinks it was highly related to my anatomy and has a high recurrence rate. So she is suggesting and kinda pushing me for a C section.

However, I am afraid of C section and really hope to have a vaginal delivery again.

Any suggestions on what to do? TIA!

Hi everyone! Can anybody recommend some places (indoors or outdoors) that would be good to take pictures of my son for his 2nd birthday? He already had his holidays pictures done but since his birthday is two days before Christmas, I thought I would try and take pictures of him to celebrate him turning 2.

I was thinking of the Museum of Natural History but open to other suggestion in NYC.

Thanks!

My mom is a retired early childhood educator/teacher with homeschooling and private family experience looking for work right now. I'm trying to help her out. She's been a teacher and worked with kids my entire life, and they love her. She's worked with kids of all ages, but newborns to around 8 seem to be her specialty.

I can spend all day being her hype man, or...... you can message me to get her info and see for yourself.

I just moved in NYC and found out i’m pregnant. I’ve heard mixed reviews about every hospital and would like to know your recommendations/experiences.

I'm uploading JPGs and MP4s to myschools.nyc for Additional Materials for Visual Arts, and I'm consistently getting an error ("failed attempt") message. I've tried both Chrome and Firefox, as well as on a Macbook and PC. I have also converted some of my files to PNGs and PDFs at some point. And have even simplified my file naming. Basically trying to remove any user error.

Is anyone else having similar issues? Getting close to December 4th deadline and I have to believe others are uploading this Thanksgiving weekend. Thanks!

Hello! I am a FTM and I was gifted a convertible car seat (Graco Extend2Fit) which is suitable for newborns, and want to use it instead of buying an infant car seat. I am wondering if anyone knows if I’m required to buy an infant car seat to be discharged from the hospital (specifically NYP Lower Manhattan) or may I use the convertible car seat to bring my newborn back? To add, I have a stroller + bassinet attachment too.

Thank you!

Looking for a light stroller well use for our toddler son. Something we can fold and maybe carry on our back or side. We have a vista2 and live in the burbs, but are looking for something subway/nyc walking street friendly. We’ll commute in with a bus as well. I’m assuming we’ll use this rarely but could be nice to have

Totally at a loss for what to do with my 16 month old tomorrow! Seems like he’s too little for most kid’s activities, things are happening during his naptime, or you’re paying $30-$50 for an hour at an indoor playground.

What are other parents doing to keep littles active and entertained in the winter, when it’s not as easy to be outdoors?

As mentioned above looking for a school for my child 5 yrs old , mild autism , we are moving next month from London to nyc We have few options to live in , either lynbrook or queens , can you guide me please ?

Thank you

Happy Thanksgiving! I'm a SVA second year graduate student. I would like to hold a virtual workshop for parents (parents only) this Sunday. I would like to communicate with parents about their views on money education. My thesis is financial literacy education design for children, and I've already interviewed several financial experts and child psychologists, and now I want to know what parents really think. Participants will be compensated $20 for their time (via Zelle). Plz scan the QR code or click the link to join.

My poster!

Hi, wondering if anyone has a recommendstion for private or group Spanish classes for ages 3-5y. Midtown / east side of Manhattan preferred. Open to afterschool or weekend hours. Thank you!

Had baby 1 at 5 star hotel Alex Cohen/Cornell. Switched OB’s to one I love, but he’s w/Mt Sinai UES. Now facing an antepartum stay, admitted 32 wks w/Vasa previa. Super nervous, heard this hospital is not so nice … now I’d be inpatient for cppl wks before c-section at wk 35. Can’t find ANYTHING online about what rooms or what to expect for antepartum ie longer pre birth stay. But also would like to hear about postpartum since I’ll be for that too…Anyone?!?

Thank you !!!

I'm 13 weeks pregnant and trying to switch to an OB or MFM who delivers at New York Presbyterian Alexandra Cohen Hospital. I tried calling Weill Cornell but apparently none of their doctors are accepting patients after 12 weeks. I tried the list of affiliated doctors listed on the ACH website but apparently none of them accept insurance.

Does anyone have advice on how to find a doctor who delivers at ACH and takes insurance? Many thanks!

I’m currently in the process of enrolling in a daycare center to improve my chances of securing a spot when the Universal Pre-K program application opens.

Does the city offer any special programs or assistance that cover part of the costs?

I’m looking for an experience Christmas gift for my son, daughter-in-law and my one year old grandson. Like many New Yorkers they have limited living space so I want to buy an experience instead of a tangible gift. What is a family friendly event that they would enjoy with a one year old that would also allow them to meet other parents with small toddlers?

Any expecting parents due April 2025? I’m a Certified Postpartum Doula available beginning April. (Overnights Only)

I realize this group has parents from all over NYC - I’m willing to travel!

Hi guys, I'm trying to figure out how much is acceptable to pay a nanny for when I go back to work. Does it usually go by hour or salary type? Any range of $$ that is standard? Or how much do they usually charge? We wouldn't expect them to clean or anytime like that, just to watch a 4 month old. Not sure if it makes a difference but it would be M-F, around 8am-5pm Thanks!

FTM, baby coming in January. Our OBGYN from Weill Cornell has recommended some pediatricians but they are all nearly 30 blocks from us (85th st location). We live in Sutton place - should I look for someone closer or plan on Ubering to the doctor all the time with a newborn? I would really like to walk if possible! Or is that an unreasonable expectation? Thank you!

Hi all thank you in advance. I (26) FTM about 30 weeks pregnant at the time of this post, due in early February, was told that my OB who I loved has left on emergency medical leave and can no longer see me and will not be available for L&D l. I am a little stressed especially this being my first time and now having to find a new doctor. The office has offered another attending physician that I did not enjoy( did not have a pleasant experience)and my schedule does not fit with this doctor’s schedule either. I am looking for a new OBGYN. I know late term pregnancy aren’t something many doctors are willing to take on but I would appreciate any suggestions on any OB/gyn recommendations(please provide doctors name). I have Metro plus for health insurance and I am in Queens area and looking for preferably Queens or Nassau office location and hospital. I have car to commute. Thank you again.