Kids New York - March 16, 2009

Womb to Grow

2009 Maternity Guide

Congratulations! You’re in the gestational game.

A few of our best bets and new finds to get you (and baby) through the next year.

First Trimester: Bloom and Glow
You’re going to be wearing the same three pieces of clothing for the next nine months, so invest wisely. Stock up on basics like J Brand Love Story jeans (Belly Dance Maternity, 548 Hudson Street; 212-645-3640) and perfectly simple 3  Dots tees (Veronique,1321 Madison Avenue; 212-831-7800) that will look swell as you do the same.

Second Trimester: Bump It Up
Put spring in your step with a colorful Johnny Was embroidered cotton sundress (think beach cover-up next year). Pair it with comfy bright yellow Jacynthe ballerina flats by Repetto (both at Capucine, 20 Harrison Street; 212-219-4030).

Third Trimester: the Final Countdown
Since you’ll be in nesting overdrive, score a silky soft layette by Victoria Christmas (Estella, 493 Sixth Avenue; 212-255-3553). The French-based line is made from chemical- and pesticide-free Japanese cotton. Buy Peruvian cotton bibs and burp cloths (Babycottons, 1236 Madison Avenue; 212-828-8979) to protect the aforementioned layette, and a personalized ecospun fleece blanket to keep baby warm.

Hot stuff, Mom, hot stuff. 

DANCE
Savion Glover: Solo in Time
What: The master of tap amazes with moves set to live flamenco music.
Why: Hoof it on over.
When: Tues. & Wed., 7:30 p.m.; Thurs. & Fri., 8 p.m.; Sat., 2 & 8 p.m.; Sun., 2 & 7:30 p.m.
Where: The Joyce Theater, 175 Eighth Ave., at 19th St. Tickets online at telecharge.com or call 212-242-0800.

CHOW
Sweetiepie’s After-School Special
What: Kids 12 and under will love mini burgers, silver dollar pancakes, and ice cream cone trios. Parents will love that it’s just $9.95.
Why: It’s prix fixe for peewees.
When: Tues.-Fri., 2:30-6:30 p.m.
Where: Sweetiepie, 19 Greenwich Ave., b/t W. 10th & Christopher Sts. (212-337-3333).

HEAR
Music for Aardvarks
What: Family-friendly tunes about everything from Alphabet City to riding the taxi.
Why: Your kids are street smart.
When: Sun., 10-11 a.m.
Where: Jewish Community Center, 334 Amsterdam Ave., at 76th St. Tickets online at jccmanhattan.org or call 646-505-4444.