Local Stores
Finding the big chain children’s stores is easy. Here is a listing of some smaller, often locally owned shops, that are really worth a look.
Clothing and Toys:
1517-C Parham Road, Richmond, VA 23229 Phone: 804.285.0482 (in the Fresh Market Shopping Center)
This store is 9,500 square feet of clothing, toys, shoes, baby gifts, room accessories, and christening clothing. There is a play area for little ones to enjoy while you shop. You can find almost anything you’re looking for here, including tons of hair bows.
River Road Shopping Center II, 5027 Huguenot Road, Richmond, VA 23226 Phone: 804.282.0141
This store sells furniture, room décor, bedding, books, music, videos, toys, personalized items, clothing, artwork, and gifts for babies to school aged kids. They have a play area for children and offer a gift registry.
Courthouse Crossing (next to Romp n' Roll, Firehouse Subs), 11533 Busy Street, Richmond, VA 23236 Phone: 804.464.2749
At B. B. Lullaby great care and time has been taken to ensure that the items they provide in their boutique are only the highest quality, safest and best for your family. Having just moved into a larger space, that includes a children’s play area, allows B. B. Lullaby to increase it’s inventory of hand picked items including, the very best lines of clothing, strollers, car seats, toys, bags, bath products and lotions. Many of the items B.B. Lullaby carries are not available anywhere else in Richmond and many are used by some of the hottest Hollywood stars. You could say that they brought a little bit of Hollywood to Richmond!
Strictly Toys:
A wonderful toy store that offers all kinds of fun and educational toys for children. Many toys are out and accessible for kids to try out while parents shop. They even offer free gift wrap!
· Stony Point Shopping Center, 3038 Stony Point Rd, Richmond, VA 23235 Phone: 804.272.2391
· Gayton Crossing Shopping Center, 1340 Gaskins Rd, Richmond, VA 23238 Phone: 804.741.5611
Libbie and Grove Avenues, 5812 Grove Avenue, Richmond, VA 23226 Phone: 804.288.8444
This store prides itself on knowing its entire inventory and can be very helpful when you are trying to decide between options. They offer “best recommendations” categorized by price and age of child and carry an extensive Playmobil line.
5811 Patterson Avenue, Richmond, VA 23226-2536 Phone: 804. 288.4475
Open since 1966 - The Toy Center is Virginia's oldest toy store.
Carytown, 3005 W. Cary Street, Richmond, VA 23221 Phone: 804.353.8991
World of Mirth is considered Richmond’s most unusual toy store. They offer gifts and toys for kids of all ages including a unique mix of specialty toys, baby items, novelties, and Paul Frank products.
Short Pump Town Center, 11800 West Broad Street, Richmond, VA 23233 Phone: 804.364.9668
KidKaDoo carries all kinds of kids toys, and is located inside the main plaza at Short Pump Mall.
Strictly Clothing:
Children’s clothing line that carries Mullberribush, Vineyard Vines, Flapdoodles, Sweet Potatoes, Sara’s Prints, and Hartstrings.
· Gayton Crossing, 1383 Gaskins Road, Richmond, VA 23233 Phone: 804.740.0192
· Huguenot Village Shopping Center, 2033 Huguenot Road, Richmond, VA 23235 Phone: 804.272.5010
CWD Kids Outlet
Gayton Crossing, 1338 Gaskins Rd, Richmond, VA 23233 Phone: 804.740.0192
Carries the previous season’s clothing and accessories at a discount. Markdowns often start at 20% off and increase as the year progresses.
• Carytown, 3463 W Cary Street, Richmond, VA 23220 Phone: 804.340.1700
• Short Pump, West Broad Village Shopping Center, 2226 Old Brick Road, Glen Allen,
VA 23060 Phone: 804.360.7006
Marbles, is located at It's Hip to be Round! This is a boutique for hip kids. Smaller, quality clothes, at a reasonable price. They’ve hand-picked clothes from Appaman, Claesen's, Tea Collection, and lots more ... brands you won't find in the big boxes, or even anywhere else in Richmond. No frills, lace or store logos here.
Short Pump Town Center, 11800 West Broad Street, Richmond, VA 23233 Phone: 804.360.5070
Classic styles and beautiful fabrics.
Sofia Bean offers soft cotton baby clothes, blankets, and matching accessories for sizes newborn to 12 months. Check out the adorable gift boxes – you can even build your own – which make them perfect for baby showers.
MiNi is an online children’s boutique filled with unique clothing, gifts, and accessories for babies and tots designed by independent designers and artists.
Customized children’s clothes – classic and fashionable, but yet durable.
Special Occasion Clothing:
Short Pump Town Center, 11800 West Broad Street, Richmond, VA 23233 Phone: 804.364.0008
Special Occasion and Christening Clothing.
Milby’s
Stony Point Shopping Center, 3016 Stony Point Road, Richmond, VA 23235 Phone: 804.330.8158
Unique gifts and children’s clothing, including wedding, first communion, smocked, and christening outfits.
Children’s Bookstores: Small independent bookstores offering specialized selections.
Narnia Bookstore
3100 Kensington Avenue, Richmond, VA 23221 Phone: 804.353.5675
A very cozy store that carries, books, audio tapes, and CDs for children.
Shoes:
Short Pump Town Center, 11800 West Broad Street, Richmond, VA Phone: 804.285.3473
1532 Parham Road, Richmond, VA 23229 Phone: 804.285.0482
Short Pump Town Center, 11800 West Broad Street, Richmond, VA 23233 Phone: 804.364.6900
· Regency Square Mall, 1420 Parham Road, Richmond, VA 23229 Phone: 804.754.8005
· Chesterfield Towne Center, 11500 Midlothian Turnpike, Richmond, VA 23235 Phone: 804.897.5397
Online Options for Shoes:
Preschoolians - Preschoolians.com carries very durable soft shoes (or baby slippers) for children - you can even design your own.
Zappos - Zappos.com carries mens, womens and childrens shoes – thousands of brands. Get free shipping both ways!
Livie and Luca - More soft soled shoes.
Furnishings for Children’s Rooms:
The goal of Posh Tots is to create a room that is a special place for a child to grow, play, learn, and dream in a way that reflects a child’s personality and interests. Check out the designer rooms online.
9011 W. Broad Street, Richmond, VA 23294 Phone: 804.747.6777
Beautiful baby to teen furniture and accessories.
1201 Mall Drive, Richmond, VA 23235 (across from Chesterfield Towne Center) Phone: 804.379.0987 Affordable nursery to teen furniture.
Carytown, 3115 West Cary Street, Richmond, VA 23221 Phone: 804.355.3512
Carey Burke Carpets carries lively carpeting for children’s rooms.
125 South 14th Street, Richmond, VA 23219 Phone: 804.648.6210
Functional furniture that is designed for kids.
Kiddie Gear:
13541 East Boundary Road, Midlothian 23112. Phone: 804.647.8602.
Tots on the Go is an online store that brings you the finest in quality strollers and travel baby products. They carry top brand name items such as the innovative Phil and Teds Sports buggy, baby backpack carriers, high end diaper bags and great travel gear. Tots on the Go’s by appointment only, showroom offers buyers the opportunity to see-feel and touch products first-hand. Current brands include Phil and Teds, Valco, Micralite, Silver Cross, BOB Gear, Strollometer, JL Childress, Carry You, PortaMEe Baby Carriers, Red Castle Sport Carrier, Lascal, DadGear, Fleurville, JJ Cole, and so much more. Check out the TotsOnTheGo.TV on their blog for travel tips, product reviews and new kid gear.
Weebsworld - Hip Gear for Cool Babies
Short Pump Crossing Center, 11537 W. Broad St. Richmond VA 23233 Phone: 804.360.2406
Weebsworld carries the largest assortment of premium Strollers in the USA including: Travel strollers, jogging strollers, Reversible strollers, Prams, newborn stroller systems, and Umbrella strollers. They have the only indoor stroller test track in the United states-complete with a stroller weigh scale. Weebsworld also carries Car Seats, High Chairs, High Chair Accessories, Booster Seats, Baby Carriers, Backpack Baby Carriers, Stroller accessories, Diaper bags, Stroller Muffs, Portable Cribs, Car Seat Muffs and gifts.
Courthouse Crossing (next to Romp n' Roll, Firehouse Subs), 11533 Busy Street, Richmond, VA 23236 Phone: 804.464.2749
At B. B. Lullaby great care and time has been taken to ensure that the items they provide in their boutique are only the highest quality, safest and best for your family. Having just moved into a larger space, that includes a children’s play area, allows B. B. Lullaby to increase it’s inventory of hand picked items including, the very best lines of clothing, strollers, car seats, toys, bags, bath products and lotions. Many of the items B.B. Lullaby carries are not available anywhere else in Richmond and many are used by some of the hottest Hollywood stars. You could say that they brought a little bit of Hollywood to Richmond!
Specialty:
The Shoppes at Westgate, 11759 West Broad Street, Richmond, VA 23233 Phone: 804.364.2971
If you are looking for a personalized gift, this is the place. Babystuff and Kids 2 carries hand painted and personalized children’s items, wall art, picture frames, furniture, and toys. They even have a play area for kids.
Carytown, 3457 W. Cary Street Richmond, VA 23221 Phone: 804.204.1545
Two floors of artist and collector dolls, teddy bears, tin toys, plush animals, puppets, doll furniture and accessories. See the website for a listing of the lines they carry.
11632 Busy Street Richmond, VA 23236 Phone: 804.379.7995
The Toy Shoppe is a family-owned business that sells collectible dolls and bears in all price ranges.
Located inside The Shops at 5807, 5807 Patterson Avenue, Richmond, VA
23226 Phone: 804.288.5807
MonkeyGrass carries environmentally friendly products for the whole
family, and many children's
products and toys. The local shop has BPA free Green to Grow baby
bottles, Sigg reusable
bottles, lead free toys by GreenToys, Plan Toys, and fun and funky
organic cotton baby/ toddler clothes and organic cotton stuffed animals.
MonkeyGrass also has an extensive online shop-
visit their website at
www.monkeygrassonline.com.
Hanover Square South, 7225 Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville, VA 23111 Phone: 804.746.KAMP
At Kamp Kreatures kids can stuff and build their very own puppets or animals! Parents and educators will find many puppetry and educational toys. There are also live puppet shows, craft and activity days, and awesome birthday parties.
Allergy Apparel was founded by a local Richmond Mom whose son had severe nut allergies. The shirts and hoodies are functional, and educational and perfect for school, special occasions, birthday parties, visits to extended family, or if you need to remind a babysitter about allergy issues. Clothing can now be found in Whole Foods in Short Pump.
