Eye Witness News was here today and interviewed Joanna.

Musical Storytime is a 45-minute weekly class for children ages 10 months to 4 years, with a parent or other caregiver. Classes are led by Pearl Port, storyteller and specialist in children's literature, along with Mirela Chitiu, professional music teacher.

Free Sample Class ~ March 11th at 3:30pm
6 Consecutive Weeks ~ March 18th through April 22nd
Thursdays ~ 3:30p

Sing-a-longs, stories, movement, puppets and songs... Each week enjoy a musical journey through song and story.

Pearl and Mirela delight children by reading stories along with their own songs from around the world, all played on the guitar. They choose books filled with humorous tales, animal adventures, fantasy, stories of seasons, families, friendships and much more... all inspire and ignite your child's imagination.

A treasure trove of children's literature and song, fun to hear, sing and read along.

Within every story is a song!

At Musical Storytime, your children:

• Learn new stories, songs, movements and fingerplays.
• Discover wonderful picture books to expand their imagination and language development.
• Explore their creativity and rhythm...

... while singing along to the guitar and making new friends in an interactive and fun-filled musical storytime!

For a quality experience for all the maximum number of participants is ten and the minimum number is five. If the minimum is not reached within 48 hours before the start of the first day, the event will be canceled and paid registrants will receive a full refund. After payment is received there are no refunds for the classes. If for any reason class must be canceled by us it will be rescheduled.  No refunds for missed session(s.) However, you can send a friend in your place on the day you cannot attend. Please make arrangements and let us know in advance so we can welcome your friend.

Musical Storytime is a 45-minute weekly class for children ages 10 months to 4 years, with a parent or other caregiver. Classes are led by Pearl Port, storyteller and specialist in children's literature, along with Mirela Chitiu, professional music teacher.

Free Sample Class ~ March 11th at 3:30pm
6 Consecutive Weeks ~ March 18th through April 22nd
Thursdays ~ 3:30p

Sing-a-longs, stories, movement, puppets and songs... Each week enjoy a musical journey through song and story.

Pearl and Mirela delight children by reading stories along with their own songs from around the world, all played on the guitar. They choose books filled with humorous tales, animal adventures, fantasy, stories of seasons, families, friendships and much more... all inspire and ignite your child's imagination.

A treasure trove of children's literature and song, fun to hear, sing and read along.

Within every story is a song!

At Musical Storytime, your children:

• Learn new stories, songs, movements and fingerplays.
• Discover wonderful picture books to expand their imagination and language development.
• Explore their creativity and rhythm...

... while singing along to the guitar and making new friends in an interactive and fun-filled musical storytime!

For a quality experience for all the maximum number of participants is ten and the minimum number is five. If the minimum is not reached within 48 hours before the start of the first day, the event will be canceled and paid registrants will receive a full refund. After payment is received there are no refunds for the classes. If for any reason class must be canceled by us it will be rescheduled.  No refunds for missed session(s.) However, you can send a friend in your place on the day you cannot attend. Please make arrangements and let us know in advance so we can welcome your friend.

Our first shot for our video podcast took place on Sunday.
Stay tuned the first babywearing podcast will be up in March.

Sing-a-longs, stories, movement, puppets and songs...

Each week, ENJOY a musical journey through song and story.

Pearl and Mirela delight children by reading stories along with their own songs from around the world, all played on the guitar. They choose books filled with humorous tales, animal adventures, fantasy, stories of seasons, families, friendships and much more… all inspire and ignite your child’s imagination.

A treasure-trove of children’s literature and song, fun to hear, sing and read-a-long.
Within every story is a song!

At Musical Storytime Your Children:

Learn new stories, songs, movements, and fingerplays.
Discover wonderful picture books to expand their imagination and language development.
Explore their creativity and rhythm.

All while singing along to the guitar and making new friends in an interactive and fun-filled musical storytime!

For children ages 18 months to 4 years. (With a parent or caregiver.) Classes led by Pearl Port, storyteller and specialist in children’s literature, along with Mirela Chitiu, professional music teacher.

To register and for further information, please eMail us. Registering will be shortly placed on our shopping cart

Metro Minis

821 Park Avenue

New York, NY 10021

(212) 313-9600

Slings in the City member Zakia posted this on Facebook, and we couldn't resist a chance to share it here! Enjoy!!

I have been becoming a big fan of Chico Bags Those reusable bags are coming in fun styles and designs. So this year Chicobag came up with the ingenious idea to wrap holiday gifts in one of their chico bags. Video below. If you come to Metro Minis we have tons of Vitae bags and Limited Edition Snowman Chico bags. Regular price is 8.99 but if you buy something in our retail location and get it giftwrapped you can get a Chicobag gift wrap for only 6 dollars.

The Babyhawk Mei Tai is one of our bestsellers. NBC San Diego just ran a little story about the business.
Check it out below

Before founding MetroMinis, our very own Bianca Fehn founded Slings in the City to bring babywearing information and help to New York City. For the past several years, SITC has been holding monthly meetings to give free babywearing help to anyone interested. Come check out a meeting! Here's what you can expect:

• Babies. And some toddlers and older kids too!
• Slings, carriers, wraps, mei tais, pouches etc. galore.
• Personal attention and help from experienced parents. We'll help you find the right carrier and position for your body and your baby.
• A friendly place to socialize, meet other parents, and discuss life with a babe.

The meetings are typically casual and free-form, and adapted to the participants. Sometimes there is a special focus, such as back carries, but there is always time to help anyone with other needs. You can try on the carriers provided at the meeting, and bring your own. Meetings are free and open to anyone interested in babywearing. We hope to see you there!

SITC Manhattan next meets on Saturday, November 21 from 3-5 at Metro Minis (75th & Park)

SITC Brooklyn next meets on Sunday, November 22 from 2-4 at Amy Takemoto's home in Bay Ridge. Please e-mail lbrundage [at] gmail.com for the address.

When it comes to babywearing, we all have our favorites. I have a strong preference for woven wraps, with mei tais coming in second. When my daughter was younger, I never really felt comfortable in a soft-structured carrier, even though many of my friends preferred them.

On a whim the other day, I pulled out my bEco Butterfly, and it was great! My three year old liked stepping in and letting me pull her on like a backpack. It distributed the weight really well, and differently than my still-comfy wraps do. I was able to do all of me errands with her in the bEco and we were both happy. If you have a carrier in your stash that is languishing, give it another try!

Mei Tais are carriers of Chinese origin. There are numerous brands, all with slight modifications to the same basic design. The mei tai I reach for most often is my Kozy. This is one workhorse of a carrier! There are also some adorable new prints coming out. Mei tais can be worn on the front or on the back, and are made of sturdy material like twill or canvas. This photo shows a Kozy with it's plain side out. The other side is covered with a vibrant fabric. The design of a mei tai means that there are innumerable stylistic choices and combinations of fabric--like my bright pink Babyhawk!


The mei tai is easy to learn, easy to put on, and snuggly enough for infants, but supportive enough for toddlers. They are also fantastic for getting comfortable with back carries. I also found that it was my easiest carrier to nurse in.

Right now, my three year old is asking for a lot of up and down, and I like tying my Kozy up around my waist so it's always ready to go. I'm finding that I am still quite comfortable, and it is a very quick on-and-off process--something to be grateful for with a wiggly kid!

Learn more about mei tais at our Babywearing 101 class.

Great new color for this season. Cranberry! Yummy. I just ordered one for myself and its awesome.
Also all Mama Jackets for the 2009/2010 season have now a thicker insert piece. It makes it more cozy for you and your little one.
Generally the Mama Jacket is selling out quick especially size small and medium so get yours soon.

It's International Babywearing Week! Time to celebrate, spread the word, and revel in the fluff.

This week I am thinking of my several friends who have had babies in September, and how much fun it has been to introduce them to the world of babywearing, and to see the immediate positive impact it has in their lives. I'm also grateful that I can wear my three year old on our commute, and enjoy some extra cuddles with her, even as she grows more independent from me. Babywearing has been such a beneficial part of our family life since her birth, and I am excited to International Babywearing Week to sing its praises.

So tell us... how are YOU celebrating babywearing this week?

Are you pregnant, or a new parent? Want to see what carriers might work for you and your child, or learn new carries and chat with other babywearing caregivers? Anyone and everyone is welcome, from those brand new to carrying a child to those who have been wearing for years. Need help wearing your newborn or toddler? There's sure to be someone who can help or give advice.

This month's Manhattan babywearing meeting will be held at Metro Minis, from 3-5pm.

In addition, there will be a meeting in Jersey City on the 26th, at 10am. Details can be found on the Slings in the City forum.

Hope to see you there!

This month's meeting of the Brooklyn chapter of Slings in the City will meet on August 19 from 2-4 pm at Brooklyn Yoga. Brooklyn Yoga is located at 474 Smith Street.
Slings in the City provides free babywearing support throughout the NYC area. All are welcome to come learn about babywearing, try on carriers, and swap tips and tricks.

A wrap swing for older children

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