New York: Where to Shop: For Children

Little wonder that the Upper East Side is bumper-to-bumper with baby buggies. The neighborhood is packed with children’s boutiques. What moms like best: Ralph Lauren Children (872 Madison Avenue; 212-606-3376; polo.com), Z’Baby & Company (996 Lexington Avenue; 212-472-BABY; www.zbabycompany.com), Prince & Princess (41 E. 78th Street, near Madison Avenue; 212-879-8989; www.princeandprincess.com), Magic Windows (1186 Madison Ave.; 212-289-0028) and Didi’s Children’s Boutique (1196 Madison Ave.; 212-860-4001; from the U.S.: 800-707-8895; www.didis.com).