Luncheons

Luncheons

Scroll down for details on the following upcoming luncheons:

  • Thursday, Feb. 16 — 2nd Time Moms Luncheon

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New Moms Luncheon Multipack Discount

Moms, don’t forget that we offer a Luncheon Multipack Discount, so that its easier for you to attend multiple luncheons while you’re on your maternity leave.

  • prepay for any 2 luncheons — pay only $60 (you save $10-$20)
  • prepay for any 3 luncheons — pay only $75 (you save $30-$45)

Here’s how it works. Purchase the package of your choice and email us to let us know which luncheons you want to attend, as they are posted.  Its that easy.

*Discount package expires 12m from date of purchase, is non-transferable, and cannot be combined with any other entry-related discounts.

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2nd Time Moms Luncheon

His little bro on the right just gave him the fire truck. :)

  • Place: Da Nonna Rosa, 140 7th Ave, Park Slope
  • Date & Time:  Thursday, Feb. 16th, 12:00-2:00 PM
  • Cost: $33 in advance, $40 at the door (please RSVP if you plan to pay at the door)
  • RSVP: chana@babybites.com

If you are either pregnant with your #2 OR have just given birth to your #2, we hope you will join us for this special 2nd Time Moms Luncheon, where we will have not one, but two experienced moms of two offering tips, advice, and support, and answering all of your questions relating to this big transition…with a focus of our time dedicated to your sleep/sharing a room questions (because we know that’s a topic that is of concern to many parents).

Rachel Cedar who runs You Plus Two Parenting, a company dedicated to helping moms transition from 1 to 2 will be co-facilitating this discussion along with Chana Balk, who runs babybites Brooklyn and Move It Momma.

Come with your baby (#2′s only — sorry, the toddlers/preschoolers are not invited this time) and your questions — we’ll start the conversation by going around the room, hearing the questions/topics on YOUR mind.

Plus . . . enjoy a delicious lunch, get some quality time with your #2, meet other second time moms, and get to vent about how you’re supposed to stay up all night with a newborn and then be ready for a 2 year old at 6 am (argh!!!).

We look forward to seeing you there!

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Past Events:

We repeat our topics every 2-4 months or so; below are some past events so that you can see what will be coming up again in the future.  As always, let us know what YOU want to learn more about, and we’ll do our best to make it happen.

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Baby Food 101 — A Brunch With MMMunch

  • Has your baby recently started solids (or is soon about to)?
  • Are you interested in learning more about baby nutrition?
  • Want to know how to make great baby food?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, then we hope you will join us for Baby Food 101 — a Weekend Brunch With Mmmunch!

Yes, moms who are back to work, we have finally put together a weekend event so that you too can participate.

Moms and dads of babies 1 and under are invited to this special weekend seminar, where the wonderful nutritional experts from MMMunch will discuss everything you want to know about feeding your baby, including:

  • making baby food
  • why and when to choose organic
  • fresh ingredients v. processed — why it matters
  • tips on raising a healthy/good eater
  • and more!

MMMunch can also offer nutrition tips to moms who are trying to lose the baby weight and who simply seek to incorporate better eating habits for the whole family (not just baby).

The folks from Happy Baby Food will also be on hand, offering yummy baby food samples for parents and babies to try. Every parent will take home a copy of their nutrition guide and recipes. One lucky mom will also take home a copy of HAPPYBABY: The Organic Guide to Baby’s First 24 Months.

Bagels and fruit will be served. Babies are welcome. We hope you can join us.

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Childcare 101 — the Lowdown on Nannies & Daycare

As a new mom, one of the biggest challenges you face is finding the right childcare situation for your family.

babybites Brooklyn understands this challenge well and is thrilled to be hosting this very special luncheon for new (and expectant) moms, where you will learn everything you want to know about nannies and daycare.

We will have a Brooklyn mom of 2, who has had experience with both a nanny and daycare, as well as Sharon Tepper, the founder of BrownStone Nannies, telling you the ins and outs of both options:

  • the real pros and cons to each
  • what to consider when determining which is best for your family (things you may not have thought about)
  • resources for finding the best nannies and daycares in your neighborhood
  • nanny interview and hiring tips
  • and more!

We will leave ample time for Q and A.

If you are planning to go back to work and are at all confused about your childcare options, we hope you will join us.

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Going Back to Work — If, When & How

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When you were pregnant, you had it all figured out — you would take 3 months off, then find a great childcare arrangement and then return to your job.  Now, here you are with your baby, and everything isn’t as clear as it once was.  Maybe you are not sure whether you want to go back at all, or maybe you have already gone back and are questioning your decision.  Maybe you can’t wait to go back, but have no idea how you’re going to balance it all.

Going back to work after the birth of your child is a uniquely challenging experience. All sorts of conflicting questions may be running through your head — How can I leave my baby? Will he know that I am the mommy if I’m not around all the time? How will I balance everything? If I have the option to stay home, should I? These are just a few of the questions facing so many moms today.

We are thrilled to be hosting Going Back To Work — If, When & How, where Rebecca Rodskog of Rodskog Change Consulting, an unbelievably inspiring life coach, will discuss all of these topics and help you figure it out.  She will help you make the decision that is best/right for you and your family, and offer practical tips for moving foward.

We will poll the room so that we are sure to cover the specific topics that you are dealing with.  We encourage any working moms who are grappling with these issues to take a long lunch break and join us, including expectant moms.

We will also have an experienced and knowledgeable Brooklyn mom of two in attendance to answer your going back to work questions relating specifically to your childcare situation — whether its helping you figure out if daycare or a nanny is best for your family, or answering your questions about how to find a nanny or a daycare in your area, or how to best transition to your specific childcare situation when you go back to work, we’ll have answers and hopefully help to alleviate some of your concerns.

One lucky mom will take home the Boon Frog Pod!

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Starting Solids

  • Is your baby about to start solids or in the process of starting solids?
  • Are you a little bit confused about when, how to start, what to expect and even what to offer your baby?
  • Are you curious to learn more about when you can introduce specific foods, and which foods you should avoid?
  • Are you simply looking for healthy and wholesome ideas for foods to feed your baby?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, then we hope you will join us for this fun and informative new moms luncheon. Registered Dietitian, Amy Shapiro of AWS Nutrition will share her knowledge and experience about starting solids and providing healthy meals for your little ones (recipes are included!). Of course, there will also be plenty of time for your questions.

In addition, a representative from Happy Baby Food will be on hand to offer moms and (solid-eating) babies some yummy samples of their delicious premium organic baby food.  Plus, every mom will take home a copy of their nutrition guide, and one lucky baby will take home a certificate for free Happy Baby Food!

And, one lucky mom will also take home a beautiful onesie from Magnificent Baby.  If you haven’t seen their clothing yet, you mustcheck them out — they use a magnetic closure system for their baby clothes, which makes dressing baby so much easier.

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Raising A Bilingual Child & Special Music Sampler With Musica Para Mi

Whether you are hoping to raise a bilingual child, thinking about introducing your baby to a new language, or just looking for a fun afternoon with baby, this is the luncheon for you!

Graciela Carriqui, Founder of Musica Para Mi will briefly discuss raising a bilingual child here in Brooklyn, and answer all of your questions on this topic, including:

  • when to introduce a second language
  • whether your child will experience speech delays as a result of being exposed to two or more languages
  • best methods for learning a second language
  • the merits of raising a bilingual child if both parents only speak English
  • best Brooklyn resources for raising a bilingual child
  • and more!

After the discussion, Graciela will do a mini sampler of Musica Para Mi for moms and babies to enjoy!

Come join us for this special luncheon to meet other moms, enjoy a delicious meal, learn about language and your baby, and hear some great music!

Everyone in attendance will get a special discount on the Spring Musica Para Mi class! (Classes are offered in Park Slope, Prospect Heights, Clinton Hill, Cobble Hill, Boerum Hill, Bed Stuy & Brooklyn Heights).

We look forward to seeing you and your babies there!

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Sleep!

Congratulations! Your baby has arrived. Unfortunately, he or she probably does not share your passion for uninterrupted nighttime sleep.

Come join at this New Moms Luncheon, where the wonderful sleep experts from Dream Team Baby will teach you everything you want to know to help your baby develop great sleeping habits, and will answer all your sleep questions.

Topics will include:

  • tricks for setting up a nursery to encourage better sleep
  • which sleep products are worth buying
  • why babies need sleep and how much they need as they grow
  • how to avoid common sleep mistakes new parents make
  • ways to make sleep teaching easier on the entire family
  • strategies for getting yourself better sleep



One lucky mom will take home an adorable pair of pedipeds for baby!

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Ask The Pediatrician

As new moms, we always have questions about our babies’ health and development.  Join us for this special new moms luncheon with Dr. Edward Kulich of KidsHouseCalls.com who will answer ALL the questions your may have relating to your little one’s health and well being — from sleep to fever to developmental milestones, this luncheon will cover it all.

One lucky mom will take home an oop-sees bib shirt!

Dr. Kulich is Board Certified by the American Board of Pediatrics, has been elected a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics, and the American Academy of Home Care Physicians. Dr Kulich is the current president of theAmerican Academy of Concierge Pediatricians.

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Babywearing 101

Are you confused by the multiple babywearing options out there?  Want to know how to properly wear that sling or wrap that you got as a gift but have been afraid to use since the baby was born?  Interested in learning what babywearing options are best for you and your baby, now and as your little one gets bigger?

If so, then we hope you will join us for this special luncheon, where Megan Davidson and Piper Harrell, local doulas, babywearing educators and mothers, will teach you everything you want to know about babywearing.

With so many options on the market, Megan and Piper will offer a hands-on demonstration to help you to pick a carrier that will work for your body (and for your partner’s), or teach you how to better use carriers you might already have (please bring your carriers along!).

A wide variety of baby carriers, including wraps, pouches and ring slings, and soft-structured carriers will be demonstrated and available for you to try on.  Megan and Piper will help you to build your skills and confidence for wearing your newborn, infant, toddler or child!

Expectant moms welcome too!

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Developmental Milestones

Your child is going through so many physical and mental changes. Although no two babies grow at the same rate, experts agree there are typical signs of development.

Join us for this informative and fun New Moms luncheon, where Dr. Rachel Frank of Slope Pediatrics will tell you everything you want to know about your baby’s motor, sensory, thinking, language, and social skills during the first year of life.

Dr. Frank will leave plenty of time to answer all the questions you may have (including relating to sleep — every new mom’s favorite topic of conversation).

One lucky mom will take home a baby deedee — an amazing new baby duvet sleeping bag that features clever shoulder snaps that make it easy to put baby in the sleep nest, even when asleep.

Every mom will take home a small gift from Boon.



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How to Have a Well Rested Family

Everyone told you to enjoy your sleep before your baby arrived, but now that your baby is here you are first understanding what they meant.  Parenting is a very difficult job, made almost impossible to do well and to enjoy when your whole family is sleep deprived.  Please join Dr. Whitney Roban of SLEEP-EEZ KIDZ to learn everything you need to know about children’s sleep so that your family can get the sleep you all need and deserve.  There will be ample time for Q&A at the luncheon.
Topics to be discussed include:
  • How much sleep children need as they grow
  • Age appropriate sleep schedules and routines
  • How to avoid the need to sleep train later on
  • The key aspects to raising a good sleeper
  • Summary of sleep training techniques
  • How to successfully sleep train your child
  • Why sleep is so important

Come out to enjoy a delicious lunch, meet and connect with other new moms, and learn valuable lessons from the amazing Dr. Roban (she’s wonderful!).  We look forward to seeing you and your babies there!

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From Partner to Parent — Maintaining the Connection With Your Spouse After Baby Arrives


Congrats on the birth of your baby!  You and your partner are thrilled to finally have that beautiful bundle of joy in your arms. Though there is a whole new bond between mom and dad after baby enters the world, there are also very real and new stresses on a relationship, and the sleep deprivation only makes things even harder.

At this New Moms Luncheon, psychotherapist Dr. Dana Dorfman will facilitate a conversation to help the moms in attendance learn how to stay connected with your partner, strengthen your friendship and intimacy, and manage your relationship stress during this challenging — and also amazing — stage of your lives.  Dr. Dorfman is great — warm, funny, and real.  This should be a great luncheon and we hope you and your baby can join us!

One lucky mommy will take home a special “romance gift set” fromBabeland valued at $140!

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Raising A Good Sleeper

Now that the reality of sleep deprivation that comes with a new baby has set in, it’s time to start learning how to instill healthy sleep habits. When babies sleep well, so does the whole family.

Dr. Janet Kennedy of NYC Sleep Doctor will teach you the fundamentals of raising a good sleeper from birth and answer your questions about this all-important issue!

Topics will include:

  • the basics of infant sleep patterns
  • how to make sure your child is well rested
  • how to help your child learn to put herself to sleep
  • how to avoid excessive crying
  • how to address sleep problems as they arise
  • and more!

Come to meet new moms, enjoy a delicious meal with your baby in a nice restaurant, and learn a ton on this oh-so-important topic!  We look forward to seeing you and your babies there!