The Scholastic Store
557 Broadway (Spring & Prince)
Stroller entrance at 130 Mercer Street
212.343.6166
www.store.scholastic.com
Scholastic offers 6,200 square feet of retail space dedicated to a fun learning and shopping experience. It offers a huge array of all the Scholastic products such as Harry Potter, Clifford the Big Red Dog, Captain Underpants and I Spy. Call ahead to get a schedule of upcoming special events, workshops, and story times.
Evolution
120 Spring St (@ Greene St)
212.343.1114
theevolutionstore.com
Evolution sells unique natural history collectibles usually seen only in museums. If your offspring have a pressing need for tarantula fangs or an interest in Venus Fly Traps, scientific whims are satisfied with a visit to this emporium. Skulls, bugs under glass, fossils, and shells are a few of the interesting items you’ll find. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable and the bug candy is a definite must!
Giggle
120 Wooster (Spring & Prince)
212.334.5817
www.giggle.com
The Giggle store boasts the best in baby items; all your must-have baby products are pre-sorted to include only the most healthy, stylish and innovative products available. Giggle’s selection offers the latest strollers, furniture and bedding to toys, baby care, and more.
Shoofly
42 Hudson St (Duane & Reade)
212.406.3270
www.shooflynyc.com
Downtown’s favorite shoe store boasts the largest selection of imported shoes in the country. Quality and style go hand in hand for newborns and first-time walkers through adolescents. They carry up to a women’s size 9 so Mom is not left out. A favorite haunt of celebrities, royalty, and neighbors alike.
Bu and the Duck
106 Franklin St (West Broadway & Church)
212.431.9226
www.buandtheduck.com
Inspired by vintage 1930’s American styling, owner and designer Susan Lane has created a nostalgic clothing and accessory line for infants and children. Irresistible striped cotton jersey dresses and rompers are perfect gifts for both girls and boys. Some items may be pricey but are definitely heirloom quality