A map of places to take a baby under one

The Totally Tots room is built for pre-walkers: soft climbers, water table, sand play.

Go right at opening on weekdays — quietest hour for babies. Stroller parking inside.

Bucket swings and a shaded tot area, steps from the Children's Museum.

Pair a morning at the museum with lunch on the benches here.

Warm indoor pool with parent-and-baby swim hours all winter.

Membership is inexpensive; check the posted family swim schedule before you go.

Free baby lap-sit story time with songs, bubbles and rhymes.

Arrive 10 minutes early — the baby session fills up fastest.

Tiny neighborhood coffee bar with sidewalk seating that fits a stroller.

Grab a coffee and walk east along Franklin Ave for a nap-inducing loop.

Big shaded playground with a separate fenced toddler section.

Sprinklers run in summer — bring a towel and a change of clothes.

Flat wide paths, endless shade, and the Discovery Garden lawn for tummy time.

Free Friday mornings and winter weekdays. Strollers welcome everywhere.

Cool, quiet, echo-friendly galleries — babies love the big bright rooms.

Excellent family restrooms and a lobby cafe. Front-carrier is easier than a stroller upstairs.

Small, walkable loop — sea lions and barnyard animals hold a baby's attention.

Under 3 is free. Do the whole thing in 45 minutes before the nap window closes.

Garden, carousel and grass right next to each other — a gentle first outing.

The carousel takes babies on a caregiver's lap.

Saturday market with easy stroller lanes and soft fruit for new eaters.

Go before 10am, then roll into Prospect Park for a nap on the move.

Padded baby classes (music, movement) for the pre-walking crowd.

Trial classes are the cheapest way to test whether your baby loves it.

Swing Valley has infant bucket swings with a harbor breeze and huge views.

Very little shade at midday — hat, water, and an early start.

Smooth waterfront promenade, fog fountain and a shaded tot area.

Easiest stroller-friendly walk in north Brooklyn; food stands on site.