Any suggestions on the best baby store....

[door knob solitaire]

Need to pick up a gift card today...any suggestions on which most prefer? The recepient is country western to the hilt-the baby probably has his own spurs already...so shi shi boutique is out. Just the major generic chains.

Any suggestion on your experience would be appreciated. §

 

[Tacori E-ring]

Babie''s R US has everything and they are everywhere. For onlines stores I like BabyCenterStore.com

 

[Tacori E-ring]

Uncommongoods.com has baby socks that look like cowboy boots (boy and girl version). That would be adorable if you want to get a gift instead of a GC. Someone gave me the mary jane version and I think they are so cute.

 

[LitigatorChick]

Kids always need clothes - what about a gift card from BabyGap?

 

[snowflakeluvr]

i actually bought dh''s co-worker''s first grandchild her "first" cowgirl hat and denim dress from gymboree last year...it was adorable!

 

[door knob solitaire]

Thanks everyone! I really appreciate your input.

Yes Tacori those socks are absolutely precious! I have never been to uncommongoods. It is really rockin!

Thanks LC and Flakey...great ideas!

 

[MichelleCarmen]

If you''re thinking of a clothing store gift card, Gymboree is by far the best for basic clothes. Most of my boys'' clothes come from there and they hold up VERY well.

 

[somethingshiny]

Well, I''m pretty "country western" too. And I would suggest either Baby Depot (which are inside Burlington Coat Factory- if you have them) or Target. At least if the recipient can''t find boots in the right color or a small enough belt buckle, they can still buy diapers.

 

[pennquaker09]

BabyGap, Gymboree, Babies R Us, or Target

 

[Tacori E-ring]

Old Navy has the cutest baby clothes too if you wanted to buy an outfit. I just love them. Just PLEASE don''t buy anything 3-6 months. EVERYONE buys 3-6. Tessa has got probably 40 3-6 month outfits

Uncommon goods does have cool stuff. I think some children''s books are always a nice gift too.

 

[MichelleCarmen]

Yep, 6-9 months and 12-18 are to great sizes. Most of the stuff I got at my shower were those sizes and they got lots of wear. Old Navy is ideal for jeans. My younger son still wears that brand at age 5 and I get most of the jeans on sale for $10!

 

[LitigatorChick]

I agree: 12-18 months is great. It is a little surprise in the closet down the road, and by that age, they actually stay in clothes longer than a week!!

Also, shoes are great. I love baby pumas (my little man is on his third pair).

 

[Mara]

Target for sure on all the basics! i am not a fan of babies r'us as the ones i tend to go into seem so ratty and played out. at least Targets are typically clean and organized pretty well. whenever i am getting 'basic' baby stuff i head to Target (and typically spend way too much). they even have a great selection of clothes for the kiddies and toys. if i have to shop babies r'us i just do it online through amazon so i never have to go into the stores!

other than that i love going into boutiques but that's not quite 'basic'. babystyle.com has some cute stuff too...but again not super basic.

 

[Independent Gal]

Saw the thread title and thought "You mean, you can just buy them? What a relief!"

 

[lumpkin]

I love Target for kids clothing, toys and accessories. They have some of the cutest baby girl things, and there''s always a big selection. Gymboree is great for clothes. They wear better than anything and will last through several children, so they can be worth a little extra money even though the kids outgrow them so fast. I actually got some gently used Gymboree clothing from a friend and both the boys wore them, then I resold them to a kids resale store. They were still in great shape -- they are just really well made with good, sturdy fabric. (Of course, that was about 8 years ago -- I''m ASSUMING they are still well made....

)

 

[butterfly 17]

Baby''s r us and buybuy baby.

I find that baby''s r us carries everthing you need and things you didn''t think you needed or didn''t even know existed. They also have a good return/exchange policy with or without a receipt.

I got two different nursery lamps at my shower and 4 diaper genies and didn''t need them and wasn''t sure where they were bought. I brought it to babies r us and told them I thought they may have been purchased there, but did not have a receipt. They scanned everything, accepted everything and then gave me a gift card for the full amount, which I used to buy diapers

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[MichelleCarmen]

Date: 1/18/2008 2:22:13 PM
Author: lumpkin
ymboree is great for clothes. They wear better than anything and will last through several children, so they can be worth a little extra money even though the kids outgrow them so fast. I actually got some gently used Gymboree clothing from a friend and both the boys wore them, then I resold them to a kids resale store. They were still in great shape -- they are just really well made with good, sturdy fabric. (Of course, that was about 8 years ago -- I''m ASSUMING they are still well made....

)

Yep, Gymboree clothes are very well made and the fabric is thick. The worst I''ve found (personally) is Target clothing. I purchased a few summer shirts for both boys and they got holes in them after only a few wears! I''m willing to pay double for kids'' clothes that hold up. Old Navy shirts are suprising well made too for the money.

 

[door knob solitaire]

You know this board is the BESTEST in the world. Who knew I would get so many fabulous replies. I am sure it will continue to help other readers! Thanks again.

INDY...yes, I also need to know about those

stores. We don''t have one yet, and frankly it would be a lot easier if I could go in a store say on isle 12 and pick out a good sturdy one. So do you know about any of those stores? Just kidding. There are so many in need of good homes, I am sure when the time is right...we can go anywhere to get us one! As long as AJoPitt doesn''t snatch them all up...I am sure I can find one somewhere!! But isle 12 would sure be convenient.