Local Baby Stores
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| Below is a list of local baby and children’s stores including the store address, phone number, website, if any, category of items sold, and whether the sales clerks are usually helpful. I have also provided information about toys not made in China. |
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Kinder Haus
Address: 1200 N Fillmore, Arlington, Va
Phone number: (703)527-5929
Website: www.kinderhaus.com
Sells: toys and clothes
Toys not Made in China: Yes. The store recently added more toys not made in China. However, many of these toys are for older children. They also sell Melissa and Doug products which, although, manufactured in China, are independently tested by the company for lead.
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One Two Kangeroo Toys
Address: 4022 28th Street South Arlington
Phone number: (703) 845-9099
Website: NO
Sells: toys
Toys not Made in China: A few. Some from Germany and the U.S.
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Tree Top Kids
Address: 4510 Lee Highway Arlington and 7505 Leesburg Pike
Phone number: (703) 469-2090 and (703) 356-0088
Website: www.treetopkids.com
Sells: Clothes, books and toys
Toys not Made in China: A few. Some are made in Europe.
Sales Help: Mixed-Depends on day and sales help.
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Nina’s Closet
Address: 1017 King Street Old Town, Alexandria
Phone number: (703) 548-3411
Website: No
Sells: clothes and some toys
Toys not Made in China: No, but they said they are looking to find some to sell.
Sales Help: I have consistently had wonderful customer service when I have been to the store.
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Dawn Price Baby
Address: 3112 M Street Washington D.C.
Phone number: (202) 333-3939
Website: www.dawnpricebaby.com
Sells: designer baby clothes, gifts, strollers and accesories
Toys not Made in China: A few.
Sales Help: Helpful
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The Right Start
Address: 11658 Plaza American Drive Reston.
Phone number: (703) 464-8320
Website: www.rightstart.com
Sells: High-end brands of toys, feeding accesories, strollers, car seats, bathing supplies, safety equipment, books, and more.
Toys not Made in China: Very few.
Sales Help: Very helpful. If you buy your car seat from The Right Start, they will install it for you.
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Bratt Décor
Address: 7505 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church
Phone number: 1-(888)-24-bratt / (703)-448-6833
Website: http://brattdecor.com
Sells: High end items for baby nursery and gift items.
Toys not Made in China: Yes
Sales Help:
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Cradle and Crayon
Address: Reston Town Center, 11913 Freedom Drive Reston, VA
Phone number: (703)-437-0900
Website: www.cradleandcrayon.com
Sells: High-end baby and children’s clothes, nursery decorations, furniture, select strollers, select car seats, maternity clothes, gifts.
Toys not Made in China: Yes, Habba toys and other brands such as Melissa and Doug which are made in China but the company oversees the manufacturing process and tests the toys.
Sales Help: Some are friendlier than others.
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Wren and Divine
Address: 6645 Old Dominion Drive Maclean, Va
Phone number: (703) 356- WREN (9736)
Website: http://brattdecor.com
Sells: Toys, clothes and high end nursery furniture
Toys not Made in China: Yes, a few
Sales Help: Very good
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Monday’s Child
Address: 218 North Lee Street Old Town Alexandria
Phone number: (703) 548-3505
Website: http://mondayschildofalexandria.com
Sells:
Toys not Made in China:
Sales Help:
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Great Beginnings
Address: 18501 North Frederick Avenue Gaithersburg, MD
Phone number: (301) 417-9702
Website: http://greatbeginningsonline.com
Sells: Furniture, strollers, gear and toys
Toys not Made in China: No. The store employee told me that the toys they sell are lead free, but could not tell me how she knew that information.
Sales Help: Yes, if you approach the help first, they are very informative. Store gets very busy on Saturdays. Not open Sundays.
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Babies “R” Us
Address: 218 North Lee Street Old Town Alexandria
Phone number: (703) 548-3505
Website: http://babiesrus.com
Sells: gear, bath supplies, bedding, toys, food etc
Toys not Made in China: No
Sales Help: Mixed. Depends on the clerk.
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Toys R Us
Address: 5521 Leesburg Pike, Bailey’s Crossroads
Phone number: (703) 820-2428
Website: http://toysrus.com
Sells: Toys
Toys not Made in China: No
Sales Help: No
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Buy Buy Baby
Address: 6398 Springfield Plaza Springfield, VA 22150
Phone number: (703) 923-9797
Website: http://buybuybaby.com
Sells: Just about everything for baby, toys, clothes, safety gear, and bottles.
Toys not Made in China: No
Sales Help: Helpful
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Go Bananas!
Address: Bramble Town Center, 42395 Ryan Road Unit #122 Ashburn, Virginia 20148
Phone number: (703)327-1900
Website: http://gobananastoys.com
Sells: toys
Toys not Made in China: small selection
Sales Help: Helpful
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Child’s Play
Address: Congressional Plaza 1661 Rockville Pike Rockville, MD 20852
Phone number: (301)-230-9040
Website: http://www.barstonschildsplay.com
Sells: toys
Toys not Made in China: Some; for example, the Haba block sets–painted blocks with bells and other surprises inside, made in Germany. These toys can be are pricey.
Sales Help: Fairly helpful, though very busy. They will make suggestions if you explain what your baby is interested in.
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Tugooh Toys
Address: 4823 Bethesda Avenue Bethesda, MD 20814
Phone number: (301) 654-2412
Sells: toys
Toys not Made in China: Yes
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