• Arlington PTO Thrift Shop
  Basement of the Fox Library at 175 Mass. Ave., at the corner of Mass Ave and Cleveland Street in East Arlington. The shop is brimming with gently-used clothing for all ages, toys, books, housewares, and more. All proceeds to benefit Arlington's nine public schools through the parent/teacher organizations. Please come and shop! Donations of items are welcome too. For more information, please contact: info@ptothriftshop.com (781) 483-3433.



• Building 19
  154 Cambridge Street Burlington (781) 272-1919
  Most of us associate this store with bargain-basement finds, and kids clothing and accessories is no exception.  They have a designer area that sells samples from merchandise representatives and you can have that expensive imported look at no price!!  Big catch is that your child must be that exact sample size!  They also have mass quantities of clothing, shoes and books at low, low prices.  Be ready to dig and get your hands dirty!  Good place to find fun socks, underwear, and pajamas.  They don’t carry a broad range of sizes in every item – whatever they find at closeout prices is what they offer to you.  Mostly closeout and past season merchandise.  Also great resource for children’s paper goods and coloring books.



• Carter’s
  550 Arsenal St., Watertown Mall, Watertown, MA, (617) 924-7251 “Birth to Bus Philosophy - We create products for children from newborn up to age 6. Our product line includes layette, sleepwear, play clothes and licensed accessories.” They are also stores at the factory outlets in Kittery, Maine, Sagamore, MA and Wrentham, MA.



• Chamberi Shoes
  364 Cambridge Road Woburn (781) 938-4107
  Beautiful imported shoes from Spain.  There is usually always something on sale.  Prices vary from $19.99 to $50.00.   Very kid-friendly atmosphere and this is a great store if you’re looking for a unique shoe or boot for your child.  Also has selection for men and women.



• The Children's Orchard
  446 Boston St., Billerica, MA, (978) 671-0008
  807 Boylston St., Brookline, MA, (617) 277-3006
  139 Endicott St., Danvers, MA, (978) 777-3355
  "America's Finest resale/retail boutiques, featuring brand-name, top quality, gently used and new Kid's clothing, toys, furniture, equipment, books and accessories!"



• Frida Bee (no website)
  360 Huron Ave. Cambridge, MA, 02138 (617) 547-1145
  It's a small business selling "gently used" clothing for kids under 7 and maternity clothes. They also sell toys, car seats and shoes.



• Global Thrift Store (no website)
  322 Moody Street Waltham (781) 891-5577 (near Construction Site Toy Store)
  A true thrift store to rummage through for unbelievable finds.  Most kids clothing is $1.49.  Stretch your dollar and have fun looking for the ultimate bargain.



• The Green Planet (no website)
  22 Lincoln Rd, Newton (617) 332-7841
  Two floors of items for natural living often found only in catalogs or on the Internet, including clothing, toys, cleaning products and gardening supplies.



• H&M
  Downtown Crossing, 350 Washington Street Boston (617) 482-7001
  South Shore Plaza, 250 Granite Street Braintree (781) 794-9935
  Great style for low prices from this Swedish company.  They also carry adult clothes and maternity clothes.  



• Kohl's
  3850 Mystic Valley Pkwy, Meadowglen Mall Medford, MA (781) 395-6001
  150 Lexington St., Burlington, MA (781) 229-6494
  425 Washington St., Woburn (781) 376-1222
  Brand name clothing and toys for infants, toddlers, and boys and girls. Great shopping carts with a seat built in saves you from lugging your own stroller out of the car. They also carry adult clothing and household goods so you can get more than one errand done at one store.



• Liena’s (no website>
  45B Church Street, Winchester, MA (781) 721-2210 Wonderfully, gently used, brand name clothing. Ralph Lauren, Gymboree, Oilily, Sweet Potatoes, BabyGap, Hanna Andersson, Lands’ End. Sizes 0-8T. Shoes, strollers, toys, and children’s books. Appointment only for resale.
Liena's offers a 10% discount to AFC members on all purchases over $20.00


• Little Steps (no website)
  831 Main Street Winchester (781) 721-9060
  "Footwear for growing feet."  This shop carries classic kids’ styles, plus all that is needed for soccer and dance (shoes and practice wear).



• Marshall's
  160 Great Road Rear Bedford (781) 270-1750
  34 Cambridge Street Burlington (781)270-5899
  Again, great brands at great prices.  Similar brands and quality as TJ Maxx.  You can often find same merchandise in different sizes and colors. 



• Michelson's Shoes
  1780 Massachusetts Ave Lexington Center (781) 862-1034
  "Your family shoe store with more service – selection – sizes."



• Old Navy
  9 Mystic View Road, Gateway Plaza Everett (617) 387-1419
  3850 Mystic Valley Parkway, Meadow Glen Mall Medford (781) 393-0697
  485 Arsenal Street, Arsenal Mall Watertown (617) 926-0098
  100 Cambridgeside Place, Cambrideside Mall Cambridge (617) 577-0073
  43 Middlesex Turnpike, Middlesex Commons Mall (near Expo) Burlington (781) 229-0996
  Clothing and accessories from infant to adults.  Great prices and fun clothing.  Similar to Gap, but less expensive and larger selection.  Sale prices are unbeatable.  Great place to shop for fashion trends without paying designer prices.



• Pedals Resale
  364 Trapelo Rd., Belmont
  (617) 489-0609
  Resale shop of gently used childrens and maternity clothing. Singalongs, craft club, scrapbook club and more offered at the store.



• Pink Dolly (no website)
  8 Medford Street Arlington (781) 646-7811
  Gently worn clothing and shoes for newborns to size 12.  Also shoes, toys, accessories, and maternity clothing.  Prices range from $1 socks to $20 for imported clothing, with brands from Osh Kosh to Catimini.  Usually has a good selection of used strollers, books, excersaucers and highchairs. If you’re on the selling end of merchandise, they work by appointment.



• Rugged Bear
  297 Great Road, Great Road Shopping Plaza Bedford (781) 275-9199 (near Home Goods)
  401 Nagog Square Acton (978) 263-8580
  If you’re looking for outerwear for kids, try here!  They carry all sorts of fleece jackets, spring and fall weight jackets, snowsuits, rain gear, boots and clothing.  They have good prices and good quality.  Columbia and Cherry Tree are among their brands.  They also have their own label.  Nice boys’ clothing - Wes and Willy and Flapdoodle.  Great Rugged Bear brand corduroys for kids at decent prices.  They also have a great sale and clearance area.  Their pajamas are also very nice quality.  Similar items to what you find in catalogs such as LL Bean and Lands End Kids.



• Saturdays Child (no website)
  1762 Massachusetts Ave Cambridge (617) 661-6402
  Beautiful clothing for all ages.  Imports as well as domestic lines. Imports include: Kenzo, Baby Mini, Newi Man, Petit Bateau and more.   Gorgeous accessories to match.  Shoes also available.  They also have unique baby gifts.  If you’re shopping for exclusive clothing, this boutique is the place to go. 



• Target
  550 Arsenal Street Watertown (617) 924-6574
  180 Somerville Avenue Somerville (617) 776-4036
  101 Commerce Way Woburn (781) 904-0002
  1 Mystic View Road Everett (617) 420-0000
  If you’re looking for inexpensive, cute and decent quality children’s shoes, clothing, and toys, Target has it.  They "knock- off" designer prints and styles at unbelievable prices!  From layette to women/men’s clothing, they have Cherokee, character brands, Osh Kosh, and other brands.  Full price items range from $5 and up.  When items are on sale and clearance, they’re $1.99 and up!!  Cute prints for girls and great stripes and printed clothing for boys.  They have everything from sippy cups to sleeping bags.  Really great items for children who are outgrowing things every season!!



• TJ Maxx
  198 Alewife Parkway Cambridge (617) 492-8500
  846 Lexington Street Waltham (781) 893-2968
  702 The Fellsway Medford (781) 393-0027
  275 Great Road, Bedford (781) 275-8864
  296 Mishawum Road Woburn (781) 376-0013       (TJ Maxx and More)
  Great prices, great brand names.  Great finds, especially if you have the time to dig through racks of clothing.  You can find infant through size 14, domestic brands as well as imported lines of clothing.  Also, shoes, books, toys and accessories.



• Toys R Us/ Babies R Us/Kids R Us
  Fresh Pond Parkway Cambridge (617) 576-8697
  366 Cambridge Street Woburn (781) 935-7654
  630 Fellsway Medford (781) 396-6885
  Various other locations throughout the area.  Great resource for Osh Kosh and character brand names.  Great for pajamas, underwear and outerwear.  Great deals during sales and clearance; a 20%-off coupon through the mail is often available.  Great baby through 24 month sizes, especially Carter sleepers and basics.  Older children love the characters on the tee shirts and legging sets.  Great boy basics -jeans, tees, and sweatshirts.
  
• Three Little Birds
  1205 Mass Ave., Arlington, (781) 648-1160
  A children's resale shop to buy and sell kids clothing, strollers and more.


The Burlington Mall
75 Middlesex Turnpike Burlington (781) 272-8667
Children-related stores, in alphabetical order: 

• Baby Gap and Gap Kids
  Gap Kids Burlington Mall, Burlington (781) 273-0550
  Baby Gap Burlington Mall, Burlington (781) 221-6711
  Baby Gap & Gap Kids Cambridgeside Mall, Cambridge (617) 494-9386
  Gap Kids 613 Massachusetts Ave, Central Square, Cambridge (617) 864-7111
  Gap Kids 15 Brattle Street Cambridge (617) 864-9077
  The store that started the jeans craze in adults also has kids clothing.  Fun and trendy along with basics.  Fashionable and durable in babies to size 16. 



• The Children's Place
  Burlington Mall Road Burlington (781) 229-6678
  Decent prices for decent quality.  This store has infant rompers to size 14.  Fashionable and funky, but also has basic jeans and sweat suits.  They have great "Monster Sales" with huge markdowns.



• Disney Store (800) 328-0368
  75 Middlesex Turnpike Burlington (781) 229-7766
  In addition to all the Disney character items, they have clothing that children love to wear.  Princesses and Aliens abound on all items from underwear to dress up.  Children love the characters and colors of this store.



• Filene’s, Macy’s, Lord & Taylor
  Filene's
  Filene’s, Burlington Mall, Burlington (781) 272-3800
  75 Leonard Street Belmont (617) 484-3800
  
  Macy's
  Macy’s, Burlington Mall, Burlington (781) 272-6000
  
  Lord and Taylor
  Lord & Taylor, Burlington Mall, Burlington (781) 273-1461
  
  These department stores carry layette basics to pre-teen sizing from designer wear to their own labels.  Shoes also available in some stores.  Wide price ranges.  Great clearance racks, especially when combined with the 10-20% off coupons!



• Gymboree
  1 Burlington Mall, Burlington (781) 272-0967
  Fun and fashion-forward clothing, some shoes, and accessories. They have their own label.  Great baby items and sizing up to 7 years.  They have a constant sale rack and frequent sales with up to 30% off on sale prices. 



• Sears
  1100 Middlesex Turnpike Burlington (781) 320-5125
  A great resource that many of us forget.  They now carry Lands End clothing and shoes.  Always has great durable clothing at low prices.  Good boys’ selection from button-down shirts and trousers to jeans and fun character wear.  They have baby accessories and basics as well as strollers, car seats and toys.  Great basics -underwear, tights, and accessories.  Sears Kidvantage gives incentives and clothing "warranty."



• Stride Rite
  95 Mall Road, Burlington Mall, Burlington  (781) 272-7994
  Great shoes from pre-walking to grown up styles. 



• Talbot Kids
  1125 Burlington Mall Burlington  (781) 270-9500
  Classic children’s wear from infant to pre-teen.  Prices can be higher, but they have great sales.  Also, great boys’ resource for dressy occasions.

• Du Pareil au Meme
  Fun, stylish and bright colored child wear and foot wear from France for sizes 0-14. Click on the British flag for English translation.



• Eastern Mountain Sports (EMS)
  (888) 463-6367
  91 Middlesex Turnpike Burlington (781) 229-9797
  145 Great Road Acton (978) 263-4151
  1 Brattle Square Cambridge (617) 864-1540
  "Dependable outdoor gear, clothing, and people since 1967."



• Ecobaby Organics Inc.
  (800) 596-7450
  A full selection of products for the "green" baby and his/her parents, including clothing, toys, furniture/bedding and health/beauty items.  Great customer service and an impressive website.  Excellent bargains to be seen in the "clearance" section.



• Garnet Hill
  (800) 870-3513
  "The original natural fibers catalog for home and fashion."



• Hanna Andersson
  (800) 222-0544
  "Soft clothes of the nicest European quality for kids and their families." The girls’ tights really do last longer and the cotton pajamas are really very soft.



• Land's End
  (800) 963-4816
  "Direct merchant of traditionally-styled clothing for the family."



• LL Bean
  (800) 441-5713
  "Casual Apparel and Outdoor Gear for the Whole Family."



• Mountain Equipment Co-op – Canada
  (888) 847-0770 (toll free North America)
  "Canada's leading supplier of quality outdoor gear and clothing."



• NOWA LI
  (877) 4-NOWALI
  Funky socks and tights for kids.



• Recreational Equipment Company (REI)
  (800) 426-4840
  279 Salem Street Reading (781) 944-5103



• Tights on Line
  (877) 564-8225
  "An extensive line of high quality leg wear for children and adults imported from Europe. Durable, comfortable, and colorful with a perfect fit every time.”

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