If you’re wondering where to purchase those essential items needed for new babies or an adorable present for that lucky toddler in your life, we’ve got some of the best places to go in Boston. If there’s something you need – from clothes and toys to books and games – look no further than these tried-and-true shops around town.
Check out our top picks below:
CouCou
Where: 24 Union Park Street, Boston, MA 02118
Hours:Monday – Wednesday 10:30 AM – 5:30 PM | Thursday – Saturday 10:30 AM – 6 PM | Sunday Closed
CouCou offers a wide range of baby supplies, many things for children aged 0-12, toys, apparel, crafts, books, homewares, fashion, jewelry, and presents imported from all over the planet!
Baby Koo
Where: 1239 Washington Street, West Newton, MA
Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday: 1 PM-5 PM | Thursday: 1 PM-5 PM | Saturday & Evenings – By Appointment Only | Sunday, Monday: Closed
Baby Koo is an awesome and unique baby store. Why unique? It offers green, organic, safe, and eco-friendly nursery and baby products!
You can find a variety of nursery furniture, strollers, car seats, and select toys, as well as clothing and baby gear.
Magic Beans
Where: 361 Huron Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02138
Hours: Monday: 10 AM-4 PM | Tuesday-Saturday: 10 AM-5 PM | Sunday: 11 AM-5 PM
You can find a Magic Beans store in Cambridge, Boston, Brookline, and Wellesley and it also ships nationwide!
The store carries a parent-tested selection of baby gear and toys for all ages.
Tadpole
Where: 358 Clarendon Street Boston, Massachusetts5
Tadpole is a trusted neighborhood store for new and experienced parents alike!
Here, you will find the best brands in the baby world, including Oeuf, Bloom, Monte Design, and Spot On Square Furniture. You will also find the best in clothing, toys, and gear!
Janie and Jack
Where: 800 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02116
Janie and Jack sell clothes with a modern twist on classics for kids.
They offer sizes from newborn to 18. You will find clothes that last, with signature fabrics, one-of-a-kind prints, and thoughtful touches.
Kodomo
Where: 579 Tremont Street Boston, Massachusetts
Kodomo means ‘’child’’ in Japanese and this store offers a showcase of clothing and accessories that kids and parents alike can love, because they look right, feel right, and are right.
You will find playful and stylish clothes, shoes, and accessories for babies, kids, and tweens.
The Blue Bunny
Where: 577 High St, Dedham, MA 02026
Hours: Bookstore: Monday – Saturday: 9 AM – 6 PM | Sunday: 9 AM – 4 PM | Coffee: Monday – Friday: 6:30 AM – 6 PM | Saturday: 7 AM – 6 PM | Sunday: 7 AM– 4 PM
The Blue Bunny was founded by New York Times bestselling author/illustrator Peter H. Reynolds.
This lovely bookstore offers quality children’s books, toys, storytimes and events, and an amazing cafe.
An Unlikely Story
Where: 111 South St Plainville, Massachusetts
Hours: 10 AM – 6 PM Monday – Wednesday | 10 AM – 7 PM Thursday | 10 AM – 6 PM Friday & Saturday | 10 AM – 5 PM Sunday | Café: 10 AM – 4:30 PM daily | Kitchen: 10 AM-3 PM daily
An Unlike Story is a favorite when it comes to bookstores for children!
The shelves are packed with kid-friendly options and the place features huge event space for the many activities and kid-friendly events they offer monthly. The store also boasts a café serving drinks, sandwiches, and salads.
Harvard COOP for Kids
Where: 652 Hammond St, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
Dates:Monday – Saturday: 10 AM- 6 PM | Sundays: 12 PM– 6 PM
Harvard Coop is a huge bookstore that has a lower level where you will find Coop Kids.
Coop Kids is a great collection of children’s books that offers two storytimes a week! Kids and their caregivers can be introduced into a world of new voices and favorite classics by the Coop booksellers!
If your kids love storytimes and books, make sure to take a look at our list of Boston’s 10 Best Libraries and Storytime for Kids!
