Shopping

With all the out-of-town trips this summer, you’ve hardly noticed that the neighborhood is changing.

Dimples Baby popped up among a strip of stores on Avenue U, with a neighborhood-appropriate selection of gear, diaper bags and toys from Netto Collection, Orbit Baby, Jeeto and Boon. Founded by two moms (and what isn’t these days?) the boutique has a special area dedicated to play, with plasma TV and imported toys to occupy the kids while you browse.

Good thing you’ll be staying in town more often.

Open Mon.-Thurs. 10:30am-5:30pm, Fri. 10:30am-1:30pm, Sun. by appointment (closed Sat.). 361 Avenue U, Brooklyn, 718-449-2229, dimplesbaby.com.

Unwilling to have the same pram as the rest of the city’s stroller-pushing pedestrians, you want the latest buggy in babyland.

Maclaren’s Soho store is introducing its newest limited edition line featuring the designs of Mina Perhonen, the house headed by forward-thinking Japanese designer Akira Minagawa. The stroller is based on Maclaren’s popular Quest, and boasts a signature butterfly embellished print in navy and white for boys, and fuchsia and turquoise for girls (inspired by the Perhonen’s Finnish nomenclature).

Get it now, while you still have a leg up on your friends in Fort Lee.

Open Mon.-Sat. 10am-6pm, Sun. 12-6pm. 150 Wooster St. (bet. Houston & Prince), 212-677-2700, maclarenbaby.com.

As curator of your home’s artwork, you’re looking for something inspired — not insipid — for your child’s room.

Check out Charmingwall, a West Village gallery with an online seleciton of enchanted animation. Kid-friendly prints from artists like Dan May, Daria Tessler and Wendy Crabb come on photo-quality paper, and offer a nice alternative to the usual juvenile motifs (here, birds and fairies take a more imaginative turn).

It just might spark a whole new look.

Available at charmingwall.com.

You finally scored an invite to your chic city neighbor’s fab Hamptons house (or hey, maybe you have one of your own, no judgment). You’re ditching town ASAP to head East, but what to bring the hostess who has everything?

Try the new haute couture haven Bellhaus, which brings fabulousity and exclusivity to a whole new level. OK, you won’t have time to order a bespoke creation before sunset cocktails, but pick up giftable candles, fragrance, skincare or books for your happy weekend home (and tell Junior not to touch — anything).

Actually, get one of each — just in case the kid spills or (gasp) breaks something. You want to be invited back next month.

Open Mon.-Sat. 11am-8pm, Sun. 12-6pm. 328 Montauk Highway, Wainscott, 631-537-5050, bellhaus.net.

Each time you venture outside your 5-block radius there’s a new boutique to be seen. Below is a roundup of some of the season’s new shops to explore, no matter what your “type.”

For Prepsters: The new Lilly Pulitzer store, located in a limestone row house on the UES — the first of its kind in the 212.
1020 Madison Ave. (bet. 78th & 79th St.), 212-744-4620.

For Francophiles: Petit Bateau’s revamped Madison Avenue flagship that features vignettes from daily family life, baby bath included.
1094 Madison Ave. at 82nd St., 212-988-8884.

For Beauty Junkies: The first NYC outpost of Bluemercury gives Sephora a run for its money — check out the booty for new moms and babies.
2305 Broadway at 83rd St., 212-799-0500.

For Old-Schoolers: After touring the studio at the South Street Seaport’s Little Airplane Productions, stop by the general store for classic kids’ toys.
207 Front St. (bet. Beekman & Fulton St.), 212-965-8999.

For Ladies Who Luxe: Roses and orchids mix well with Hermes scarf pillows and cashmere throws in the West Village at Grove New York.
617 Hudson St., 212-673-8300.

Once upon a time, you kissed a few frogs. And now that there’s a new addition to the kingdom, a few fairy tale-worthy items are in order.

Swiss native Jackie Wenger Heinsohn’s New York-based designs are intended for “princesses of all ages.” So pamper your pretty babe with hand-appliquéd cotton onesies featuring butterflies, dragons and city squirrels. Mom may find happily ever after among the selection of glass bead bracelets, silver buckle belts and silk scarves.

And you won’t have to travel to a faraway land.

Available at jackieheinsohn.com.

This Weekend: Celebrate spring.

Do
Luke’s Rock ‘N Stroll
Join First Candle’s family-friendly 5K fun walk to raise awareness of SIDS. Stay for live music from Mr. Ray and Princess Katie & Racer Steve.
When: Sat. 5/3 (rain date 5/4), 7:30am; $25/Adults, $15/Kids.
Where: Pier 46 at Hudson River Park, West St. at Charles St., firstcandle.org.

See
Princess Phooey
Take a journey with a rebellious princess, a collection of hilarious chambermaids and stable boys, and a handsome prince.
When: Saturdays and Sundays through 5/18, 2pm & 4pm; $18/Adults, $8/Kids.
Where: TADA! Theater, 15 West 28th St. (bet. Broadway & 5th Ave.,), second floor, 212-252-1619, tadatheater.com.

Hear
Suzi Shelton
Catch this kiddie singer’s tunes about sleeping lions, slithering snakes and jellyfish.
When: Sat. 5/3, 11am; All ages; $25.
Where: Symphony Space, 2537 Broadway at 95th St., 212-864-5400, symphonyspace.org.

Shop
Kidini
Stock up on children’s designers and Mother’s Day gifts at up to 80-percent off.
When: Through Fri. 5/2, Thurs. 9:30am-6:45pm, Fri. 9:30am-5pm.
Where: Nancy Ney Studio, 620 Broadway (bet. Bleeker & Houston), Suite 2R, 917-653-3643.

Corduroy Kid
Local kids will model the latest looks at this trunk show featuring designers like Oeuf and Wonderboy. Little shoppers can enjoy crafts and snacks.
When: Sun. 5/4, 3:30-5pm; Free.
Where: 388 Atlantic Ave. (bet. Hoyt & Bond), Brooklyn, corduroykid.com.

If you had a dollar for every onesie with a “clever” saying spotted on any given day, you could buy a new Bugaboo. That “Got Milk?” tee stopped being funny circa 2005.

Bowery Baby wracked their brains for some new adages to add to the local stroller set. Now, their online shop boasts more than 20 expressions, printed on cotton onesies and T-shirts, that display your baby’s real inner thoughts (Chill with this alphabet thing; OPEC Rules!).

If you think you can do better, create your own witty phrase – the site offers custom options for parents with the gift of prose. Because no one knows your irreverent kid like you do.

Available online at bowerybaby.com.

A world traveler and chic city dweller – and she’s not even out of diapers.Before heading on your next urban escapade, click on over to Via Maris NYC, a site filled with imported baby goods like lambswool blankets, cotton kaftans, travel pouches with cute digital images and mother-to-be jewels. Curated by a French expat living in NYC, the eclectic offerings have a decidedly European flair – even the baby bibs proclaim “Je suis une merveille” (I am a marvel).

There’s something for you too – Geisha clutches, Brooklyn Bridge pillows, metallic gym bags. If you’re going to be seen with such a stylish tot, you’ve got to look good.

Available online at viamarisnyc.com.