Raffle time: “Mom-and-Pop” shops
Posted on September 8, 2009 under Moms' Advice, ParentingWhat is your favorite “Mom-and-Pop” shop? What do they offer that you can’t find at a chain store or online?
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We love Try & Buy Toy Store in Pleasantville (Westchester.) You can try out the toys before you buy, the staff is helpful and it isn’t all that much more expensive than chain toy stores.
I just recently discovered this store Scarsdale Child’s Play in Scarsdale and think it would be considered a mom and pop store…..not 100%. Very cute toys from around the world and free gift wrapping!
I like goodbyes on the UES.
This isn’t a baby/kid store… but I love Gotham Coffe Shop on the UES. Its got great coffee, great pastries from bakeries around the city and friendly workers. My favorite is their Chai tea. YUM!
Stationery & Toy World on w. 72nd street. Nicest family runs it and will help u find anything u need.
A Time for Children on Amsterdam (UWS) – they donate 100% of profits to Children’s Aid Society…have tons of unique clothes, toys and gifts. Also love West Side Kids (toy store) – they have just about something for every age group — great for last minute gifts!
I love Metro Minis on the Upper East Side They have a great selection of baby carriers and the staff is very knowledgeable and super friendly.
Cherry’s pharmacy- they are all so helpful! Such personalized service for children’s products.
the children’s general store on the ues is a great small, well-stocked toystore!
Great clothing store on the UES – IO E TU. Very cute children’s art work, clothing, and accessories.
Though it counts as a splurge to shop there, I love the quality of the well-made items at Bu and the Duck on the UES and in Tribeca. Planet Kids is great for basics when UESers don’t want to schlep to Buy Buy Baby or Babies R’ Us…
I love this store in Englewood, NJ called The Paint Tube. They have every personalized gift you can think of and you can also register for baby gifts there.
Ditto for Stationery and Toy World on 72nd Street. I love them!
Moonsoup on 2nd Ave and E 55th Street has a great selection of toys. Not quite mom and pop, but most Hallmark stores have all of the toy essentials — Melissa & Doug, Legos, KNEX, etc.
Metro Minis, Upper East Side. Very cute hard to find thinks, especially baby carriers!
Little Folks on 23rd Street. Great service. They assembled and delivered our double Phil & Ted on the same day we bought it in the store.
Cherry’s (children’s) Pharmacy on E 66th bw 2nd & 3rd. Not only is the staff friendly and delivery convenient but it’s the only place I could find the nosefrida nasal aspirator.
I like Real Birth on 9th Avenue and 48th Street. The sell the basics strollers, slings, clothing, highchairs, feeding utensils, toys, etc… but they often have more unique brands and gifts that you don’t always find in the chain stores. They also have childbirth preperation classes, moms support groups, baby/toddler classes etc.. They also offer great customer service and support and are welcoming if you just need a place to change your baby while on the go.
I love to shop in local stores and support the neighborhood…living on the UWS, I LOVE to shop at Grannymade and A Time for Children, both have amazing gifts and incredible people running their stores! Happy shopping!