Mommy FTW

Last year I did a post about the FREE CPR classes that  Brooklyn Hospital (121 Dekalb Avenue) offers, and it still remains one of the most googled posts.  So, I decided to check up on the schedule and make sure my info was still up to date.  Sure enough, they still offer this great resource.

Free Courses in Infant and child Resuscitation (CPR), Car Seat Safety, Choking. First Aid: Burns, Lacerations, Falls, and Poisonings. Class is offered every other Thursday.  Check the website for the schedule of classes.

The Brooklyn Hospital Center
121 Dekalb Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11201
Pediatric Conference Room
5th Floor Hospital Building

Space is limited.
Please call of email to schedule a class: 718.250.8525 or tam9043@nyp.org

Who: Parents and care takers are invited to this free infant CPR training and certification run by board certified pediatric critical care specialists and specially trained pediatric hospitalists.

Why: According to the American Heart Association, “Every new parent should have the peace of mind of knowing they’re prepared to save their infant’s life.” The organization recommends that all parents and those who take care of children should learn infant and child CPR.

The Pediatrics Department of The Brooklyn Hospital Center offers free infant CPR training and certification to expectant parents to help teach infant safety and prepare parents for emergencies.

the Brooklyn Hospital Center

Take advantage of this amazing free resource! If you’re not local to Fort Greene, check with your local hospital to see if they offer something similar. You might be surprised!

One of the most popular playgrounds in Fort Greene is the small playground located in Fort Greene Park near the intersection of DeKalb Ave and Washington Park.  Although it can be fun to visit this playground because you are practically guaranteed to run into someone you know, it certainly has its downsides : It’s crowded, and in the summer, ridiculously hot (there is no shade whatsoever to speak of).  There’s not a lot of play equipment, and the swings (only 4 of them) face directly into the sun at pretty much all hours.  A lot of people think this is the only playground in Fort Greene Park, and have never ventured over to the large and lovely one on the opposite corner of the park (at Myrtle and St. Edwards St.)

This playground, called New Fort Greene  / Fort Greene Park Playground is HUGE!  In 1995 almost $1.2 million was spent on its renovation – and it shows!  Built in the shape of a fort, it has lots of levels, slides, and other obstacles to explore.  There’s 8 baby swings, and a separate baby/toddler playground.  The ground is lined with those soft rubber pads, which is great for early walkers.  There is also a nice water feature, and bathrooms.  It has great shade no matter what hour of the day.  Also, the playground is almost always pretty empty.  Often when I tell people about New Fort Greene, they seem concerned that it might not be safe.  While I wouldn’t play there in the evenings, I think during the day it’s perfectly safe – I myself have never felt uncomfortable there.  Just be sure to keep an eye on your belongings (which, I would recommend you do at any neighborhood playground).

If you’re tired of the crowds at the other playground in Fort Greene Park, or need to escape the summer heat, consider checking out New Fort Greene.  It will be a fun adventure for your little one!

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Cameron loves to swing.  So yesterday while we were out and about in the afternoon we stopped at Camel Park (at the corner of Carlton and Dekalb in Fort Greene) for an impromptu ride on the swings – but they were all wet from the morning’s rain storms.  Usually I have a cloth with me for dealing with such occasions, but I hadn’t planned ahead this time.  I thought to myself… what do I have with me that is absorbent?  Duh, a diaper!

Mom Genius At Work!

Swinging Happily

So next time you are out and you need something to dry off a wet swing, try using a diaper.  It worked like a charm!

UPDATE: Due to rain the stoop sales will be tomorrow, Sunday!

Assuming it doesn’t rain on Saturday there is a huge stoop sale event going on in Fort Greene organized by the Carlton / Willoughby block association.  So far there are 17 stoops participating on Carlton Ave between Myrtle and Dekalb, but usually people join in on the day-of.  If you are looking for gently used kids clothes and toys, or just something fun to do outside with your kids, check it out.  I will be out there with Cameron selling a few items… and I am sure we will check out what everyone else has too!  Here’s the flyer:

Come find some bargains!

My favorite park in the Fort Greene neighborhood is “Camel Park” on Dekalb between Carlton and Adelphi.  It’s got great baby swings in the shade, and a nice sprinkler.  Cameron loves it!

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Cameron has decided that he is most interested in eating whatever I’m eating, and has been pretty sassy about eating the pureed foods I was used to giving him.  So, per Celia’s suggestion I tried giving him veggie burger patties.  He LOVES them, and they make a nice lunch for me as well.  I’ve been giving him Dr. Praeger’s, although I might try a few brands to see what his preference is.  I get mine from Fresh Direct, but I’ve been told they have them at Elly’s Market on Dekalb, and at Fairway for the adventuresome types!

Yes, that’s right, FREE!  I’ve seen posts on Fort Greene Babies and other places about Infant CPR classes, but none of them have been Free.  A friend told me that at Brooklyn Hospital (121 Dekalb Avenue) they offer this class, and sure enough on their website is all the information:

Free Courses in Infant and child Resuscitation (CPR), Car Seat Safety, Choking. First Aid: Burns, Lacerations, Falls, and Poisonings. Every Thursday at 6:00 pm — Beginning February 2009.

The Brooklyn Hospital Center
121 Dekalb Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11201
Pediatric Conference Room
5th Floor Hospital Building
(Light refreshments will be served)

Space is limited.
RSVP: 718.250.8525 or tam9043@nyp.org

Who: Parents and care takers are invited to this free infant CPR training and certification run by board certified pediatric critical care specialists and specially trained pediatric hospitalists.

Why: According to the American Heart Association, “Every new parent should have the peace of mind of knowing they’re prepared to save their infant’s life.” The organization recommends that all parents and those who take care of children should learn infant and child CPR.

The Pediatrics Department of The Brooklyn Hospital Center offers free infant CPR training and certification to expectant parents to help teach infant safety and prepare parents for emergencies.

the Brooklyn Hospital Center

Take advantage of this amazing free resource!  If you’re not local to Fort Greene, check with your local hospital to see if they offer something similar.  You might be surprised!  Take that 50$ you saved and put it in Junior’s college fund.  Or get a pedicure…. your choice!

Yum Yum Mum Mum

I first heard about baby Mum Mum from a mommy friend, Celia.  I recently bought some at Elly’s Market on Dekalb (for the locals).  Cameron LOVES them!  And I love watching him eat them because he can easily hold them and feed himself.  Here is a link to Amazon which also has the mum mums.  I promise your baby will think they are yum yum!