So excited to have this place in East Asheville. When it comes to quality baby gear and clothes…read moreAsheville is a desert. We have what target can keep in stock and that's it. Enter The Littlest Birds! They have tons of carriers, swaddles, cloth diapers, clothing, and all sorts of gear. The best part is it's half consignment so your putting money in another parents pocket!(while reducing your footprint) Plus new premium bottles and pacifiers, organic toys/game, locally made clothing and more. The location is super convenient, just outside JC penny in the asheville mall, plenty of parking. Before you buy online or go to a big box store I would definitely call here or swing by to see if they have what you need.

Great service. Helped us with a last minute need over the phone and had everything ready to go when…read morewe arrived. Needed two items that are often hard to find.

A gorgeous little shop in the heart of downtown Asheville! The staff is incredibly kind and…read morewelcoming. You will find such fun, unique products and gifts in this cute boutique. It is an absolute joy to shop there.

This is my favorite go to when I need a unique gift or something special for a holiday. Always has…read morelocal goods so if you want a piece of Asheville, this is where you should go.

They are wonderful. They have many green baby items which can be hard to come by. They even offer…read morefree classes for parents! Thanks!

I stopped at Curio as it was on the Gingerbread Trail of Giving. I'd not been there before and…read morelikely have not have found it otherwise. The staff was very friendly. The smaller store uses its space well and is very organized. The store is on two levels with stairs needed to get to the lower level. The store carries high quality toys and has a great selection. The prices are reasonable here. Make sure you stop here if looking for games or toys for yourself or children.

One of the best toy stores we've been to! We felt it was reasonably priced, especially for a…read moreboutique toy store. They had so much cute and cool stuff, Jellycat and NeeDoh too!

With the snarky review from Amy S and the less than accurate review from Wendy L., I felt the need…read moreto write my own review. I have been doing business with Children's Trading Post for approximately 8 years when I found out that within a 90 day period of time I would be bring a bundle of joy into the world. So, I stumbled into the door wherein I was greeted with open arms. Sandra, the owner, and nearly all of the employees have been nothing short of kind, friendly, and helpful. At times, Sandra, and her staff, have gone out of their way to be helpful and understanding to me. Now, the merchandise: I have RARELY, emphasis on RARELY, found any item in the store to be less than of the best quality that slightly used children's clothing, shoes, toys, etc. can be. The owner and staff go over every item with a fine tooth comb. There are items I thought were pristine which I brought to the store for resale only to have them returned to me with a gentle, yet embarrassing, show of the small (sometimes tiny or miniscule) mark, soiled sport, imperfections, etc. I, unlike some of the consignors/mothers mentioned by Amy S., know how to use a washing machine and know just what needs to go into a trash can. I only consign items that I would want to buy myself. If it is too worn, pilled, stretched, faded, etc., neither will I take for consignment nor will Sandra or her staff accept it for consignment. I am sure that there are exceptions and an item or two may slip through the cracks but I am here to tell you that if the Children's Trading Post has it, it has gone through the "mill" (to quote Amy S.) of Sandra and her staff. I shop at several consignment shops in the area. The Children's Trading Post by far has the best quality of consigned items in town. What passes for quality or good enough for resale at other shops will not necessarily be allowed or placed for sale at The Children's Trading Post. In regards to pricing, most people seem to mistake consignment with yard sale. They are not one and the same. Consignment prices for top quality merchandise are not going to be yard sale cheap. The Children's Trading Post seems to attract a great deal of high end and above average brands of children's clothing. Therefore, the price will reflect the quality, brand, style, etc. Also, Children's Trading Post has a constant and running markdown that moves up every 30 days. Items in the store for 30 days go to an automatic 25% off, 50% off at 60 days, 75% at 90 days. Children's Trading Post also offers lay away. I have availed myself of many items at 50% to 75% office and utilized the lay away often. The Children's Trading Post is quite full at times of wonderful items to make life easier and more affordable for busy parents. The toys, furniture, and other bulky items do seem to take up room but there is a great selection and I usually have no problem maneuvering through the store. I often find treasure of some sort for my daughter by walking through the store at the numerous items wanting and wishing for new homes to grace. The majority of shoes are located in one area but sometimes the marked down shoes of 50% to 75% or more are placed with the racks of clothes of the same price range. The staff reviews the shoes with the same careful review as the clothing. I have RARELY, again emphasis on RARELY, noticed any "out-of-shape" shoes. The staff of The Children's Trading Post are experts of the children's clothing, shoe, and equipment world. They sell and price accordingly. So, while Amy S. has a flair for writing and complaining via the written word, her review falls short of describing the real essence of Children's Trading Post . It is a great place to find great clothes and items for children. Many items still retain the original price tag from a retail store. Most items are hardly worn and barely used. The majority of my daughter's wardrobe since before she was born has come from The Children's Trading Post. She always looks well put together and well dressed. You would never know from looking at my child that she wasn't surrounded by the very best. I have also purchased many toy items for my daughter without compliant of anything looking or feeling used or second hand. I hope this TRUE and ACCURATE review is helpful.

Still the same. Prices were high on out-of-shape shoes, and I saw "as is" items for big bucks as…read morewell. "As is" should be affordable, no matter how haute couture it is. Or, do prissy moms think that I desire their children's mistakes? I do not, and I do not think that CTP should accept items like that. I also saw McDonald's toys for sale. Just a few, but still... The toy area was hard to maneuver. Toddler rides that once graced sunny lawns and driveways blocked the way to that area. You have to be careful not to trip. Shoes in two different areas contributed to the chaos, with one being awkwardly underneath a rack of spinning clothes. The women seemed sweet enough, although it felt like I had walked into a clique. One woman sorta greeted me as she was walking away. When I talked with her a bit later, she seemed short, but she might have mistook my shy smile as snobbery. I was surprised that things were still the same. I wish I could walk out happy and with a purchase.

I cannot recommend this place enough!! amazing deals for great quality items! The staff is top…read moretier! Very friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable!

From the owner: We are a consignment and boutique store specializing in children and maternity clothing. Along…read morewith a great selection of shoes, toys, equipment and books. We also have new and handmade items in our boutique area.

If you're looking for higher end toys in the Ashville area, this will be one toy store that you…read moreabsolutely need to check out! There are so many brands from all over the world - some of the specialized German toys, which you don't find in other markets like Schleich, Bruder, and Playmobil of course! You can also find toys like Lego, Calico critters, Duncan Yo-yos and a great selection of educational toys as well. The store is fun, very large, and well organized with plenty of aisles that have so many different choices that your kids will absolutely love to play with. Also, if you're looking for a gift for a child and wanted to shop in person, this would be the perfect place to do so. You can get gifts wrapped and fully packaged, so you'll be ready to go for that next birthday party or special occasion! Make sure to check it out if you have a chance and enjoy!

I love Dancing Bear Toys. The employees are super nice. Their selection is always a big selection…read more They always usually have a bunch of different things to choose from the value is amazing. I love going here for all the squishy's reasonable prices too. I love this place. I always want to go and I follow them on Instagram for when they get new stuff.

Eclectic is the word that comes to mind for Perfect Gifts…read more This shop isn't huge, but it's stuffed with quite an assortment of items. The gifts range from sweet to a bit more corny or adult in theme, such as jewelry, perfume, knickknacks and stuffed animals to marijuana kitsch. And if you need a card -- whether it's for a holiday, birthday or just because -- Perfect Gifts will likely have it. There's a large wall in the back that's lined with cards. And like the rest of the merchandise, they range from innocent to a bit more mature. The prices ranged, meaning you can likely find something in your budget. Perfect Gifts is a fun shop to peruse and to find something to give to brighten someone's day or make them laugh.

Bottom Line: Unique gifts in downtown Asheville…read more Perfect Gifts offers an eclectic collection of gifts for yourself or for someone else. They also have lots of greeting cards. They types of gifts you can expect to find at Perfect Gifts include tea towels, figurines, jewelry, local art and crafts, clever notepads and socks. They also sell Pre' de Provence French soaps which I really enjoy. Also, I am sure some will get a few chuckles at their collection of adult humor gifts. And if you are looking for an Asheville souvenir, they have those too.