Maternity Shopping: High (Style) Expectations

Rosie Pope Maternity Kimberly Cinched Dress

Editor’s Note: For more shopping tips, check out “Shop ‘Til You Pop,” an article on local baby retail stores.

It’s not always easy staying chic when you’re pregnant. That’s why New York Family rounded up this list of great maternity stores for any future mom who’s still got it and wants to flaunt it.

Rosie Pope Maternity
Rosie Pope brings sophisticated styles to expecting mothers who don’t want to sacrifice fashion when they start to show. With locations on the Upper East Side, in Tribeca, and in Santa Monica, CA, the store houses flattering pieces that any woman—not just expectant ones—would want to wear (for proof, see Rosie Pope in her own designs in our April cover feature). Also, be sure to check out their collection of diaper bags and nursing bras, as well as the new Rosie Pope Baby line of baby clothes. 1265 Madison Avenue & 55 Warren Street; rosiepope.com

Destination Maternity
Destination Maternity is the home of the world’s leading maternity brands Motherhood Maternity, and A Pea in the Pod. It is a one-stop shop for the most extraordinary selection of maternity fashion, accessories, and everything imaginable for the pregnant woman. The Destination Maternity superstore in Manhattan is the largest maternity apparel store in the world and also contains a learning studio and the Edamame Spa. 575 Madison Avenue; destinationmaternity.com

Bump Brooklyn
For all the Brooklyn mamas, this affordable fashion house boasts over 50 designers. A refined shopping environment defines the store, while the careful selection of stylish clothes is perfect for the urban woman with a bun in the oven. Besides clothes, Bump Brooklyn also carries nursing and transition wear, pampering products, and jewelry. 464 Bergen Street, Brooklyn; bumpbrooklyn.com

Clementine Consignment
When founder Cara Wall couldn’t find any consignment maternity clothes during her pregnancy, she decided to start up this store dedicated to being a high-end boutique option for New York women. 39 Washington Square South; clementineconsignment.com

Mosholu Day Camp

<div>For over 80 years, Mosholu Day Camp has been providing affordable, quality camping to children from all over the Bronx, Manhattan, Rockland &amp; Westchester. Our picturesque facility sits on beautiful Lake Cohasset in Harriman State Park. It offers children a place to develop, experience, and enjoy the nature around them, while taking part in unforgettable outdoor summer activities.</div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div>Mosholu offers campers more, while you pay less. As a camp that focuses on traditional activities our goal is to give children unforgettable experiences and lifelong friendships. The camp has expert staff and top-notch facilities. Mosholu is a safe and nurturing environment filled with exciting activities and adventures for all ages. Director, Mike Halpern brings over 40 years of camping, teaching and childcare experiences and along with an amazing leadership team, built a program that allows campers to learn and thrive.</div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div>The camp provides a nurturing environment where campers have an opportunity to enjoy activities (like music, arts, sports, and special programs), while a special focus is placed on swimming, where campers begin to develop and improve water familiarity and swimming skills take part in row boats, kayaks and an amazing waterpark. The camp has an amazing challenge and ropes course area with a number of challenges including a rock wall, zip line, tree climbing and rope swing. Campers gain independence while supervised by counselors who understand the needs of emerging tween campers.</div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div>Mosholu is a &ldquo;funtastic&rdquo; place where campers make new friends, are creative, focus on sports and arts, and have a positive experience. Counselors are college-aged and older, and are directly supervised by adult professional child care workers who are in tune to the campers' needs. There are tons of inter-camp games and parties, as well as cookouts and a water balloon sling-shot area where campers stay cool and laugh.</div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div>Mosholu Day Camp offers bus service (included in the price) from all over Westchester, Upper Manhattan, The Bronx and Rockland. It is a safe, fun-filled camp where kids grow, make friends, and create lasting memories through exciting adventures and amazing activities&mdash;all at an unbeatable price!</div>

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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial;" data-sheets-value="{" data-sheets-userformat="{">Students 5-18 years old learn Spanish living with Spanish students while having fun at one of our 8 Immersion Summer programs in Spain. Children will make new friends from all over the world, learn languages, play sports and more, all in a supportive, friendly and diverse environment where students open their minds and immerse themselves in the Spanish culture and language.</span></p>

Marks JCH Summer Camp

<p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;" data-sheets-value="{" data-sheets-userformat="{">About Us: Marks JCH of Bensonhurst offers age-appropriate and stimulating experience for all campers. The mission of the JCH is to be a center of community life in Brooklyn, rooted in Jewish values and fostering an inclusive environment. Camp is an embodiment of that mission: it fosters positive relationships, encourages new experiences, and creates lasting friendships where all are welcome. Developed and led by a group of professional instructors, educators, and parents, JCH Camp is a combination of hands-on activities, instructional swim, and exciting trips &ndash; all of which nurture growth and foster child&rsquo;s development. JCH always puts safety of the community first and is looking forward to providing a high-quality camp experience this summer &mdash; out in nature, and off screens. The doors of the &ldquo;J&rdquo; are always open &ndash; please visit JCH website at www.jchcamp.com</span></p>