Below is our comprehensive listing and review of New York City baby stores which we have organized by neighborhood and by category:
UPPER EAST SIDE NYC BABY STORES
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UPPER EAST SIDE NYC BABY FURNITURE
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Pottery Barn Kids - (212) 879-47466 - 1311 SECOND AVENUE (69TH STREET)
This is my favorite nursery bedding pattern from Pottery Barn - French Rose. They also have really cute crib styles...(view store profile)
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Bellini- (212) 517-9233 - 1305 SECOND AVENUE (68TH AND 69th STREET)
They have gorgeous bassinets in their window and really cute...(view store profile)
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Giggle - (212) 249-4249 - 1033 LEXINGTON AVENUE (AT 74TH)
Definitely a staple in the Upper East Side baby scene, this store has all the hip modern...(view store profile)
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Laura Beth's Baby Collection - (212) 717-2559 - 321 E 75TH STREET (2ND & 1ST)
Laura Beth's carries Nettocollection and Nurseryworks furniture....(view store profile)
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UPPER EAST SIDE NYC BABY CLOTHING
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Bonpoint - (212) 879-0900 - 810 MADISON AVENUE (67TH & 68TH)
If you want to shop where celebrities buy their baby clothes, come to Bonpoint. We are already drooling over their...(view store profile)
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La Layette et Plus Ltd. - (212) 688-7072- 170 E 61ST STREET (3RD & LEX)
This lovely shop will cater to your "ladies who lunch" delight... (view store profile)
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The Children's Place - 173 E 86th Street - (212) 831-5100 - 173 E 86TH STREET (3RD & LEX)
This is a no brainer. The Children's Place is a great bargain store...(view store profile)
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Bambini - (212) 717-6742 - 1088 MADISON AVENUE (81ST & 82ND)
This Madison Avenue store specializes in European styles from France and Italy but still manages...(view store profile)
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Catimini - 1125 MADISON AVENUE - (212) 987-0688 (84TH & 85TH)
Catimini is a clothing store for children with a French bohemian flair...(view store profile)
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Lester's Childrens Boutique - (212) 734-9292 -1534 2ND AVENUE (79th & 80th)
Lester's is an Upper East Sidestaple where you will find casual...(view store profile)
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Hippototamus - (212) 249-6182 - 1163 MADISON AVENUE (86TH ST)
Hippotatamus has three locations in NYC, and sells clothing in playful, fun styles at...(view store profile)
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Greenstones - (212) 794-0570 - 1410 2ND AVENUE (73rd & 74th) /(212) 427-1665 - 1184 MADISON AVENUE (86th & 87th)
Greenstones locations on the Upper East Side are great for colorful and unique clothing sets, animal patterned...(view store profile)
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Naturino - (212) 427-0679 - 1184 MADISON AVENUE (86th & 87th) / (212) 794-0570 - 1410 2ND AVENUE (73rd & 74th)
You can expect great service at Naturino, a children's shoe store with Italian styles that houses sizes from newborn to tween...(view store profile)
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Baby Cottons (212) 828-8979 - 1236 MADISON AVENUE (88TH & 89TH)
Baby Cottons has some of the softest onesie pajamas imaginable... (view store profile)
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Small Change - (212) 772-6455 - 1196 LEXINGTON AVENUE (81ST & 82ND)
This children's boutique on Lexington and 81st is small but offers a nice selection of...(view store profile)
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Mish-Mish - (212) 996-6474 - 1435 LEXINGTON AVENUE (93RD & 94TH)
The Israeli brand Mish Mish carries eclectic baby and childwear with cool treatments and patterns...(view store profile)
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Tutti Bambini - (212) 472-4238 - 1480 1ST AVENUE (77TH)
Located on the corner of 77th and 1st Avenue, Tutti Bambini is a real neighborhood staple offering individual customer service...(view store profile)
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Prince & Princess - (212) 879-8989 - 41 E 78TH STREET (MADISON & PARK)
Gorgeous silk dresses abound this children's boutique for your Prince or Princess...(view store profile)
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Magic Windows - (212) 289-0028 - 1186 MADISON AVENUE (87TH STREET)
Just a look into the storefront windows is a testament to this store's namesake...(view store profile)
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Crew Cuts - (212) 348-9803 - 1200 MADISON AVENUE (87TH STREET)
This J Crew children's store is a warm welcome to the posh boutiques on Madison...(view store profile)
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UPPER EAST SIDE NYC MATERNITY CLOTHES
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Destination Maternity - (212) 588-0220 - 28 E 57TH STREET (MADISON)
Destination Maternity is the absolute maternity superstore in Manhattan...(view store profile)
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Veronique Maternity - (212) 831-7800 - 1321 MADISON AVENUE (93RD AND 94TH)
For the real posh NYC maternity experience, visit Veronique Maternity on Madison Avenue where...(view store profile)
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Yummy Mummy - (212) 879-8669 - 1201 LEXINGTON AVENUE (81ST AND 82ND)
This relatively new store for breastfeeding moms has all the supplies you might need for nursing...(view store profile)
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UPPER EAST SIDE NYC BABY SUPER STORES
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Planet Kids (212) 426-2040 - 247 EAST 86TH STREET (2ND AND 3RD)
With both and Upper East Side and Upper West Side location Planet Kids is a great source for the bulk of your baby needs - their stroller selection...(view store profile)
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Buy Buy Baby (917) 344-1555 - 270 SEVENTH AVENUE (25TH AND 26TH)
While not on the Upper East Side, Buy Buy Baby in the west 20s offers the greatest selection of almost every baby need you could think of...(view store profile)
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Babies R Us - (212) 798-9905 - 24-30 UNION SQUARE EAST (15TH AND 16TH STREET)
Located in Union Square, Babies R Us has all the basics and then some... (view store profile)
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UPPER EAST SIDE NYC TOY STORES
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Burlington Antique Toys - (212) 861-9708 - 1082 MADISON AVENUE (81ST & 82ND)
This is not your run of the mill toy store but a very cool shop that has incredible selections of toy soldiers...(view store profile)
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Enchanted Toys - (212) 288-3383 - 1179 LEXINGTON AVENUE (80TH & 81ST)
Enchanted Toys is a truly unique toy store which features rare finds and many European toys and games simply not found elsewhere...(view store profile)
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Game Stop - (212) 423-1844 - 132 E 86TH STREET (LEXINGTON & PARK)
Do you have a gamer on your hands? At some point cute plush, little people and farmer's trucks get replaced by the latest video games and new DS, Playstation or Wii...(view store profile)
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Good Byes - (212) 794-2301- 230 E 78TH STREET (3RD & 2ND)
This jewel of a store is small but adorable and has precious toys and gifts with a focus on...(view store profile)
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Hom Boms - (212) 717-5300 - 1500 1ST AVENUE (78TH & 79TH)
Our personal favorite and nearest local toy store, Hom Boms has a large array of toys, games, puzzles, plush, sporting goods and seasonal finds for your growing family...(view store profile)
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Jan's Hobby Shop - (212) 861-5075 - 1435 LEXINGTON AVENUE (93RD & 94TH)
A hobby shop for collectors of model planes and all the accessories if your little one likes construction...(view store profile)
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Mary Arnold Toys - (212) 744-8510 - 1010 LEXINGTON AVENUE (72ND & 73RD)
This long standing toy store has a great selection of developmental toys and wonderful service...(view store profile)
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New York Doll Hospital - (212) 838-7527 - 787 LEXINGTON AVENUE; 2ND FL (61st & 62nd)
Did your daughter just sever the head of her American Girl doll? I remember when I was a little girl and waited all month for a doll from the Spiegal catalog only to decide her eyelashes needed a trim...(view store profile)
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Promises Fulfilled - (212) 472-1600 - 1592 2ND AVENUE (82ND & 83RD)
Promises Fulfilled is a small little store that really specializes in putting together themed party favors and gift backs and customizing unique gifts... (view store profile)
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State News Toys - (212) 831-8010 - 1243 3RD AVENUE (71ST & 72ND)
This Upper East Side 3rd Avenue location is always packed and a bit on the pricey side...(view store profile)
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The Toy Zone at State News - (212) 831-8010 - 112 E 86TH STREET (LEX & PARK)
See above. This 86th Street location offers much of the same supplies as the State News on 72nd Street, mainly toys, party supplies and knick knacks...(view store profile)
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Tiny Doll House - (212) 744-3719 - 314 E 78TH STREET (2ND & 1ST)
Tiny Doll house offers a huge selection of, you guessed it Doll Houses from the most basic to the most intricate for the avid collector...(view store profile)
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Zittles - (212) 737-2040 - 969 MADISON AVENUE; 3RD FL (75th & 76th)
This is the Toy Section at Zitomer Pharmacy and has a really cute assortment...(view store profile)
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UPPER WEST SIDE NYC BABY STORES
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UPPER WEST SIDE BABY FURNITURE
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Albee Baby - (212) 662-7337 - AMSTERDAM AVENUE (95TH ST)
This Upper West Side baby store has all the necessities you need, including nursery furniture...(view store profile)
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UPPER WEST SIDE BABY CLOTHING
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Bit'z Kids - (212) 724-1415 410 COLUMBUS AVENUE (79TH AND 80TH)
This Japanese based clothing fun center aims to please all members of the family, with an area for kiddies...(view store profile)
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Granny Made - (212) 496-1222 - 467 AMSTERDAM AVENUE (82ND & 83RD)
This adorable children's boutique has a wonderful assortment for the newborn, soft cotton layettes...(view store profile)
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Roam - (212) 721-0155 - 488 AMSTERDAM AVENUE (84TH STREET)
Sock Monkeys, funky bibs, trumpette socks and fashion forward one-sies abound at this Upper West Side boutique...(view store profile)
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C.P.W. Kids - (212) 579-3737 - 495 AMSTERDAM AVENUE (83RD & 84TH)
This is the children's version of the adult label so head on over to dress your little one in great brands like Joe's jeans and hip cottons...(view store profile)
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A Time for Children - (212) 580-8202 - 506 AMSTERDAM AVENUE (85TH STREET)
This wonderful gem of a store has a kind, giving heart. 100% of profit is donated to The Children's Aid Society...(view store profile)
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Karin Alexis - (212) 665-1565 - Broadway (97TH STREET)
This original children's clothing boutique is a hit with local Upper West Siders and for good reason, the designs are unique, hip and totally wearable...(view store profile)
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Z'Baby - (212) 579-BABY - 100 WEST 72ND STREET (COLUMBUS AVENUE)
With both East and West Side locations, Z'Baby is a good neighborhood staple on both sides of the Park with trendy styles for boys and girls and with a wonderful assortment for newborns...(view store profile)
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UPPER WEST SIDE MATERNITY CLOTHES
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Upper Breast Side - (212) 873-2653 - 135 WEST 70TH STREET (BROADWAY AND COLUMBUS)
With a motto of "You bring the breasts, we've got the rest", this unique store focuses on helping nursing moms get all of their gear plus community support...(view store profile)
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UPPER WEST SIDE NYC BABY SUPER STORES
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Planet Kids (212) 362-3931 - 191-193 AMSTERDAM AVENUE (BTW 68TH & 69TH)
With both and Upper East Side and Upper West Side location Planet Kids is a great source for the bulk of your baby needs...(view store profile) _________________________________________________________________________
MIDTOWN NYC BABY STORES
MIDTOWN NYC BABY FURNITURE
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Blue Bench - (212) 644-6097 - 979 THIRD AVENUE (59TH STREET) SUITE 1600
This brother and sister team will help you design and plan your entire nursery or children's bedroom. With unique handmade furniture that is exclusive to Blue Bench (hence not found anywhere else), Susan and Steve Johnson provide top notch custom service and creative design...(view store profile)
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MIDTOWN NYC BABY CLOTHES
Trumpette Skater Johhny Socks
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Spring Flowers - (212) 207-4606- 538 MADISON AVENUE (55TH STREET)
No shortage of beautiful dresses for formal occasions at this midtown boutique with other locations further up Madison on 72nd and 62nd and Third, the Upper East Side set can dress their little ladies accordingly...(view store profile) _________________________________________________________________
Daffy's - (212) 557-4422 - 335 MADISON AVENUE (BETWEEN 43RD AND 44TH STREET)
This Midtown East location of Daffy's is cramped and crowded, but if you are looking for 50% off beautiful Italian baby clothes, you should pop in and take a look. Granted, it's hit or miss, but...(view store profile)
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MIDTOWN NYC TOY STORES
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FAO Baby/Fao Schwarz - (212) 644-9400 - 767 FIFTH AVENUE
What can we say about one of the most well known toy stores in New York City and perhaps the U.S.? The most amazing assortments and displays, and of course the giant sized floor keyboard to jump and play "Chopsticks" like in the 80s movie "Big" with Tom Hanks... (view store profile)
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American Girl Place - (877) 247-5223 - 609 FIFTH AVENUE (49TH STREET)
Everything a little girl could possibly want, the NYC American Girl Place store, has taken care of all the basic needs: there is a little café that serves lunch and dinner fare and afternoon tea! Afternoon tea is $20 per person which beats the St. Regis! There is also a photo studio where your burdgeoning little model can pose for an issue of American Girl magazine with her face on the cover as a souvenire...(view store profile)
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Image Anime - (212) 631-0966 - 242 W 30th St (BTW 7TH AVE & 8TH AVE)
If your little one, or big one is into Japanese toys, Image Anime is the place to hit. Don't be put off by its obscure location (not far from Penn Station and on a block that's not quite unsavory but typical of the 30s wholesaler scene). Image Anime carries collectibles that range from imported Japanese robots to Pokémon puzzles...(view store profile)
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Build-a-Bear - (877) 789-2327 - 565 FIFTH AVENUE (46TH STREET)
This midtown workshop is a teddy bear mecca for little ones. As soon as your babe is old enough to make a few choices, you can take them to create their very own custom stuffed animal. Boys and Girls can select a starter bear from 30 different types. Then decide if they want their bear to talk to sing, and how much stuffing goes inside...(view store profile)
DOWNTOWN NYC BABY STORES
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DOWNTOWN NYC BABY FURNITURE
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Netto Collection - (212) 343-1545 - 270 LAFAYETTE STREET
If you love sleek, modern, sophisticated lines and think your nursery should be one of the coolest rooms in your pad, you will love Netto...(view store profile)
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Giggle - (212) 334-5817 - 120 WOOSTER STREET (BTW PRINCE & SPRING)
This Soho location offers furniture, bedding, strollers, and other baby essentials for the downtown mom. Giggle has a nice assortment of basic onesies with organic threading for those moms sick of the mass produced Gerber and Carter's traditional pieces...(view store profile)
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Schneiders Baby & Teen Furniture - (212) 228-3540 - 41 WEST 25TH STREET
The selection is great and the convenience of having a baby furniture store in the city is appreciated, but there have been a lot of negative reviews for Schneiders...(view store profile)
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Burlington Coat Factory/Baby Depot - (212) 229-1300 - 707 SIXTH AVENUE (23RD STREET)
With a guarantee of beating any other retailer's price, this is a great place to find some baby essentials including cribs, high chairs and strollers. The Baby Depot is on the third floor of Burlington Coat Factory...(view store profile)
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Babesta (Cribz) - (646) 290-5508 - 56 WARREN STREET
The "Cribz" location of this urban cool Tribeca children's shop has baby furniture and accessories from modern companies like Oeuf and Duc Duc. You may need to redecorate the rest of your house to match the hip vibe of the nursery...(view store profile)
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DOWNTOWN NYC BABY CLOTHES
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Babesta (Threads)- (212) 608-4522 - 66 WEST BROADWAY (WARREN ST)
This hip children's boutique has it all for cool babes and their modern parents - toys, clothes, books and accessories can be found at this Tribeca shop...(view store profile)
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Soho Baby (212) 625-8538 - 251 ELIZABETH STREET (PRINCE)
This small but cute store has baby clothes, hooded towels, little plushies and plush horse rockers. They also get a nice assortment of knitted hats for winter...(view store profile)
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Estella - (212) 255-3553 - 493 SIXTH AVENUE, (BTW 12TH & 13TH STREET)
Estella has really grown from small, unknown but high fashion baby boutique to a staple for designers, celebs, and hip moms in the know...(view store profile)
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Trust Fund Baby - (212) 219-3600 - 239 ELIZABETH STREET (BTW HOUSTON AND PRINCE)
With a name like Trust Fund Baby, it's no wonder that this little shop appeals to the NYC set, but the clothing for babes inside is actually reasonably priced and the selections are original...(view store profile)
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Bundle - (212) 982-9465 - 128 THOMPSON
STREET
Bundle is an amazing boutique with a selection of super hip clothes, accessories and gifts for your little one. We love that their inventory changes frequently and there is always a fresh assortment of delights...(view store profile)
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Lucky Wang - (212) 229-2900 - 82 SEVENTH AVENUE (15TH ST) / 799 BROADWAY (11TH ST)
Their Kimono onesies are seriously out of this world and it goes without saying how easy a kimono is to put on a baby (no red face from t-shirts getting stuck over anyone's noggin)...(view store profile)
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Torly Kid - (212) 406-7440 - 51 HUDSON STREET (BTW. DUANE & THOMAS)
Formerly Babelicious, this Tribeca shop has now expanded its range to go all the way through tweens. Hip Manhattan mom Carol Adams has renamed the store after her two daughters Tori and Carly who are getting older now and will soon benefit from the new assortment...(view store profile)
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Children's Place - (212) 529-2201 - 36 EAST 16TH STREET (UNION SQUARE) / 142 DELANCEY STREET
This is a no brainer. The Children's Place is a great bargain store with very cute and relevant styles for your baby and growing child. Check out their regular sales for even greater savings...(view store profile)
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Firefly Children's Boutique - (646) 416-6560 - 224 FRONT STREET (BEEKMAN)
This wonderful boutique has a fabulous assortment of brands (LOVE the Lizzy Loo Onesies) really cute Jelly Cat plushies, and accessories and was awarded Nick's Parent's Picks Awards for best kids clothing store in 2009 for good reason...(view store profile)
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Pink Olive - (212) 780-0036 - 439 EAST 9TH STREET (BTW
1ST AND AVE A)
This very sweet and unique boutique is the Manhattan off-shoot of the original Park Slope store and is a wonderful place to buy higher end soft and luxurious goodies as gifts or for your own little one...(view store profile)
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Pumpkin - (212) 352-0109 - 334 BLEEKER STREET (BTW CHRISTOPHER & W10TH)
This Bleeker Street baby store is a welcome addition to the West Village. Stocked full of cool products, toys and accessories, Pumpkin prides itself on their nontraditional selection...(view store profile)
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Bu & The Duck - (212) 431-9226 - 106 FRANKLIN STREET (BTW W BROADWAY & CHURCH)
This irresistable Tribeca shop is a step back into innocence, simplicity and stunning 1930s inspired children's clothes and toys. The maryjane shoes are a delight with stunning colors...(view store profile)
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Le Petits Chapelais - (212) 625-1023 - 86 THOMPSON STREET (BTW SPRING and PRINCE)
This French children's clothing store is a favorite among the fashion and celebrity set. A business run by two sisters, the clothes are designed in France and are adorable yet practical...(view store profile)
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Yoya - (646) 336-6844 - 636 HUDSON STREET (HORATIO STREET)
This West Village boutique has Netto crib furniture and an assortment of cute and hip baby accessories. Pretty little dresses and basics can be found, along with cloth dolls, books and other little knick knacks...(view store profile)
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Cremebebé - 68 2ND AVENUE(BTW 3RD and 4TH STREET)
Barbara Michelus has a wonderful vision for her baby boutique and that downtown edge permeates the selection Cremebebé carries. We adore their cool, hip onesies...(view store profile) ___________________________________________________________________
DOWNTOWN NYC BABY SUPER STORES
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Little Folks - (212) 982-9669 - 123 EAST 23RD STREET
Not quite a superstore which is a delight, for those sick of dealing with mobs at Buy Buy Baby or Babies R Us. Little Folks carries all of the basic essentials including car seats, strollers, high chairs, bouncy seats and all the like...(view store profile)
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DOWNTOWN NYC TOY STORES
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Just Kidding Around - 60 WEST 15TH STREET (NEAR 6TH AVENUE)
This independent and delightful toy store inspires your little one to be creative at play. With puppets, science and chess games, dress up and unique activity toys, you don't have to worry about bouts of boredom...(view store profile)
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Toy Tokyo - 973-759-0200 - 91 SECOND AVENUE (BTW 5TH & 6TH STREET)
This long standing East Village staple is home to some very cool collectible figures and toys from Japan as well as unique local fare. They also house a really funky designer plush collection...(view store profile)
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Boomerang Toys - (212) 226-7650 - 119 W Broadway ( DUANE & READE)
This toy store located in the financial district is useful for dads who want to grab a little gift for their little one on the way home from work. Books, puzzles, Baby Einstein toys, Leapfrog learning systems, Lamaze developmental toys, wood blocks, balls, train sets, you name it and they've got it...(view store profile)
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Dinosaur Hill Toy Store - (212) 473-5850 - 306 East 9th Street
Stepping into this little gem of a toy store is truly a unique journey with Tibetan puppets, artsy masks, unique wooden blocks mixed in between the standard fare of plush, books and your little one's favorite Sesame friends...(view store profile)
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