Private Consultations

Due to the amazing response, we extended our promotion:



PRIVATE CONSULTATIONS
In our place or yours!
Whether you are looking for more individualized attention, have special needs, a bag of donated carriers, or just can't make it to our store, we are here to help you!
Let one of our certified babywearing instructors guide you through the difference in babycarriers and slings.
Private, one-on-one consultations are $50 in-store and $100 in home
if scheduled in the month of May. You will also receive a 5% discount on any carriers you purchase. Please contact us to inquire about dates or you can reserve a spot online

You do not need to book a private consultation to purchase a sling/carrier. All our staff knows about babywearing and is happy to help you at any time. The private consultations are available for customers who would like a more personalized experience.

Ju Ju Be Trunkshow

We are finalizing the details but we will be having a Ju Ju Be Trunkshow in May.



Stay tuned for more info here. Sign up for our blog, newsletter or friend us on Facebook and Twitter to stay in the loop.

Stand Up For Women's Health!

Please join women of NYC and around the country who are standing up for Women's Health! All over our country little by little women's health and rights are being tested right now. This weekend join with Planned Parenthood of NYC, Raising Women’s Voices, NARAL Pro-Choice New York, National Advocates for Pregnant Women and other local groups to stand up for the rights of all women to have access to reproductive health services.

Even if you think this won't impact you, likely you have a daughter, sister, niece, friend, or a co-worker to whom access to affordable reproductive health services will be important!

ACT THIS WEEKEND!

Keep up with what is going on thru:

Twitter - Tweet about the rally! Here’s a sample tweet: “Join me and @ppnycaction on Feb 26 as we stand up for women’s health! RSVP today: http://bit.ly/h4ubMk #Feb26 #women”

Facebook - Join the facebook event and invite your friends to join too!

Tumblr - They created a Tumblr where they will be promoting all things rally-related!

Date: Saturday, February 26, 2011
Time: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Address:
Foley Square, Across from the Court House in Lower Manhattan
Between Lafayette St. & Centre St.
New York, NY 10007
United States

If you'd like to attend this event you can RSVP online.

Need to get Fired Up about it, check out:
http://feministing.com/2011/02/16/its-time-to-fucking-rally/

Introducing our new Girasol Colorways Lotus, SoHo and Chelsea

We just received three new Girasol colorways. Of course they all have our signature three stripes. We really proud of them, take a look and order them at our online store or come to our retail location to check them out.

Happy Snow Day!

From all of us at Metro Minis, thank you for supporting us during 2010! We are looking forward to seeing you in the New Year!

Today, as you might have guessed, we closed due to snow conditions. We will also be closed this Saturday and Sunday while we celebrate New Years!

Please enjoy the holidays safely!

NY Times article on Kangaroo Care

We have been recommending Kangaroo care to our customer for years so we were happy to see this article in the NY times today.
Please take a look it is a great piece.


The Human Incubator
http://opinionator.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/12/13/the-human-incubator/?nl=todaysheadlines&emc=ab1

Charlie's Soap Refill Station at Metro Minis!

Do you love the eco-friendly Charlie's Soap? Take your green thumb to the next level by reusing your Charlie's Soap containers!

You can refill your container at our refill station; helping you save money and the environment!

Bring your 2.64 lb (80 loads) Charlie's Soap Laundry Powder and refill it for only $12 (regular price of a new container is $16).

Just another way Metro Minis is helping NYC parents go green!

Return of the Lunchbots!

The Lunchbots have returned to the land of Metro Minis, saving people everywhere from the cursed legion of plastic containers that have plagued the countryside!

In their secret hidden base, at 75th St and Park Ave (near the 6 train), the Lunchbots have organized themselves into a fighting force of stainless steel -- ready to assist with four different sizes and colors!

In their epic campaign to provide eco-friendly lunch containers, the Lunchbots have enlisted a new ally!

Now, with the help if the Children's Stainless Steel Dish Set, the Lunchbots are better than ever!

Create your own team of Lunchbots! All sizes are restocked and ready to assist you!

Free Winter Babywearing Classes Available!

Our Winter Babywearing Class is back!

Just in time for cooler temperatures, NYC's only certified babywearing educators stand ready to teach you the best ways to use your favorite baby carriers while on-the-go during fall and winter months!

The first two FREE classes are scheduled for Oct. 30 at 1pm and Nov. 8 at 2pm!

If you've attended one of our popular Babywearing 101 Classes, you will definitely want to check out this class as well!

Recommend this class to your friends!

Don't let the cooler NYC winter weather slow you down!

Cloth Diaper Photo Contest!

Get your camera and cloth diapers ready, its time for the 2nd Annual Real Diaper Association (RDA) Reusable Cloth Diaper Photo Contest!

Anyone can enter the contest – all you need is a child in cloth diapers and a camera. Entries will be collected from now until November 3rd and there is a special treat for the 12 best photos that are submitted.

What happens to the best 12 photos? They will be used to create the 2011 RDA Cloth Diaper Calendar! And the picture with the highest number of votes will win a Flip UltraHD 2nd generation video camera!

Hmmm….now which diaper should I choose and where should my setting be? The beach maybe? A park? In Metro Minis? A holiday inspired picture? Oh the choices are endless!

Keep your baby warm this Fall/Winter!

Don't let cooler temperatures take away the joy and convenience of babywearing. You can still use your baby carrier when you combine it with cold weather covers.

Made specifically to fit over baby carriers, brands like Kowali, Peekaru, and Ergo have great options for Fall and Winter babywearing.

Fortunately, our free Winter Babywearing Class will be making a reappearance later this year. I will blog the day/time for it as soon as its scheduled.

In the meantime, come into our store and let us show you how to use our many practical and cozy fleece covers!

New research on how to raise kinder children

This probably won't surprise you, but now we have research to back it up.

According to a recent Time article, new studies have shown that babies who are kept closer to their parent and given more positive affection and responsiveness are more likely to grow up into kinder and more intelligent adults.

Babywearing compliments this style of parenting perfectly. Using a wrap or carrier instead of pushing a stroller is always something we've believed to be developmentally healthier for your child. Instead of being pushed two feet in front of you, your baby is right next to you when you're babywearing. And lets be real, dragging a stroller around NYC streets and subways is not something that's very convenient.

This week is International Babywearing Week, through Oct. 12th! Come into our NYC store and mention its babywearing week! We'll tell you our special on baby carriers!