Local Store Shopping
Finding the big chain children’s stores is easy. Here is a listing of some smaller, often locally owned specialty 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, 5003 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.
Carytown, 3401 West Cary Street, Richmond, VA 23221 Phone: 804.355.0595
An organic and natural baby and children's store carrying many items ranging from cloth diapering, biodegradable inserts, clothing, toys, bath and skin care products, breast feeding needs, carriers, strollers, high chairs, car seats and much more. They also offer baby and gift registries.
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:
Gayton Crossing Shopping Center, 1383 Gaskins Road, Richmond, VA 23233 Phone: 804.740.0192
Children’s clothing line that carries Mullberribush, Vineyard Vines, Flapdoodles, Sweet Potatoes, Sara’s Prints, and Hartstrings. Markdowns often start at 20% off and increase as the year progresses.
Short Pump Town Center, 11800 West Broad Street, Richmond, VA 23233 Phone: 804.360.5070
Classic styles and beautiful fabrics.
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 bookstore offering special service.
bbgb tales for kids (formerly 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.
Online Options for Books:
Barefoot Books by Beautiful Childhood
At local fund raising events, by request at your location, and online online at www.beautifulchildhood.com Phone: 804.400.4827
Local, mom-owned online shop and traveling bookstore, offering award winning Barefoot Books (independent publisher, not marketed through the large chains), Folkmanis puppets, Putumayo Kid's music, Mudpuppy games, and more! The highest quality, most intelligent books and gifts for children. Great discounts on shipping. Gift registry, baby fundraisers, and shopping services available.
Shoes:
Short Pump Town Center, 11800 West Broad Street, Richmond, VA Phone: 804.285.3473
517-C 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.
Available online only - 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.
LaDiff Kid - Moving to West Broad Village in 2011
125 South 14th Street, Richmond, VA 23219 Phone: 804.648.6210
Functional furniture that is designed for kids.
Kiddie Gear:
Phone: 1.800.518.8068
Tots on the Go is a local 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. 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 their blog for travel tips, product reviews and new kid gear. They even offer rentals!
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.
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.
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.
Mackenzie Grace, monogrammed gifts and more..
11624 West Broad Street (next to Regal Cinema at Short Pump Town Center), Richmond, VA Phone: 804.360.3133.
MacKenzie Grace has kids clothing by Mudpie, Stephen baby, Stephen Joseph, as well as, gifts from Stephen Joseph, Mudpie, Stephen Baby, Scene Weaver, Oakpatch kids, Gift Craft. Vinyl lettering through Heartstrings and Vinylly Yours, as well as, in-store monogramming. They also have monogrammable blanks, such as bibs, and burp cloths, a variety of plush by Douglas, Scene Weaver, and many others. There are not only gifts for children, but gifts for all occasions!
