Comments on: Raffle time: “Mom-and-Pop” shops

By: Debra Weisleder

Debra Weisleder — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 19:21:12 +0000

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!

By: Donna Kapral Wadewitz

Donna Kapral Wadewitz — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 15:16:26 +0000

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.

By: Ellen

Ellen — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 00:55:04 +0000

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.

By: Rachel F.

Rachel F. — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 01:37:37 +0000

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.

By: Diane Roach

Diane Roach — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 21:55:21 +0000

Metro Minis, Upper East Side. Very cute hard to find thinks, especially baby carriers!

By: Kelly

Kelly — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 19:17:25 +0000

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.

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 04:12:38 +0000

Ditto for Stationery and Toy World on 72nd Street. I love them!

By: wendy yecies

wendy yecies — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 01:42:03 +0000

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.

By: Elenna

Elenna — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 00:28:29 +0000

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…

By: Colleen

Colleen — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 23:50:04 +0000

Great clothing store on the UES – IO E TU. Very cute children’s art work, clothing, and accessories.