Lilah Rose is a wonderful children's shop and community spot in Melrose. There's a wide selection…read moreof high quality children's clothes, books, and toys. I have gotten some good deals on items here - same or better than Amazon on things I've bought for my kiddoes like iplay brand hats and swim diapers, all manner of Melissa & Doug toys, Skip Hop utensils, and wooden building blocks. Alex, the owner, is active in the local community and often hosts crafts and sing along events in the store during the week for children. The store gets new items in all the time, too, so every time we stop by there's something new. Definitely a great spot for kids in Melrose!

Horrible experience today. I walk in to the store with boxes covering the front enterance which was…read moreunpleasing the second I walked in. The girl behind the counter who I came to find was the owners daughter (and 12 years old.) was beyond rude, yelling at her employees, wearing improper work attire (shorts and a T-shirt) giving extremely judgmental looks to me and my two kids during our entire checkout process. Also learned that the items are extremely up-charged, seeing as to how I was close to paying 15$ for a stress toy that retails at 4.99$. I support small businesses but will NOT be supporting this one.

I adore this store! It is located one street over from Main, on busy North Ave, sandwiched between…read morethe Diner and a dance studio. It opened in the summer and has been quite a hit. A big, thoughtfully decorated window invites one in where you will find a divine collection of childrens' clothing, accessories, books, toys and other items bound to delight any youngster. The selection is good without being overwhelming and while more pricey than, say, Walmart or similar stores, I think you get excellent value for what you are getting. Some of the lines they carry come from England and are just adorable. And it isn't just for girls - I have got things for my now almost 2 year old nephew which were original and charming. In the back by the check out area, there is a display of some lovely jewelry, bags, and other pretty things for Mom or Grandma too. Or in my case, Auntie! I got two beautiful necklaces and some earrings on my first visit. The owner and her mother run it together and both are just delightful. I've had some excellent conversations there while checking out. Young mothers with babies are often to be found there and it is a warm and welcoming place. They often have sales and weather permitting a table of interesting items outside. Whether you are shopping for a new baby or a five year old, you will find something here that is unique, well made and just what you didn't know you were looking for. Check it out! You will be very glad you did.

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Pretty meager selection of maternity clothes and most were Liz Lange which I can get for similar…read moreprices at Target. I did score a pair of Motherhood pants that feel like PJs and yet are OK to wear to work :-) Didn't look at baby stuff - too soon for that :-) Also, went in on a Sunday morning and were the only ones in the store and the clerk didn't say hello, offer any assistance, and then seemed annoyed when I wanted to try things on. Nice idea (maternity and baby consignment), maybe the owner is more pleasant, but our shopping experience left much to be desired.

Beautiful consignment shop for 0-size 12, and Maternity clothes. So needed in this area. Owner is…read moreamazing. A local girl who is quite familiar with consignment.

This store is adorable and they have a beautiful selection of toys, books, and must-haves for…read morebabies and young kids. The staff are excellent and can point you to options. It's so awesome to be able to walk in and ask for something and voila, the person working there knows exactly what you mean. It's a charming space and I'm sure kids would be completely enchanted to visit.

An absolutely charming, little gem of a children's store in Davis Square…read more I was drawn in by the fun and colorful window display/artwork. The fabulous display continues throughout the store, creating a very enjoyable shopping experience. The selection of clothing, books and toys are well curated for ages ranging newborn to small children. I had a lovely chat with the owner who was both friendly and helpful with my shopping needs. She let me know about a clothing sale they were having and provided fun facts about the books I was browsing. (Local authors sold here) I was pleased to see good Spanish book options, and ended up purchasing one as a gift. Many of the items here seemed to be "earth friendly", made with good materials at a reasonable price. I will be back to shop for gifts in the future!

Diane is amazing! She did a great job adjusting straps and adding padding to a formal dress. Lovely…read morepersonality and very welcoming! Will come back!

Diane is great and does a great job. it says I need at least…read more85 characters to post so am going to babel till I hit that limit.

A beautiful shop. I had purchased many items from them before and the customer service has always…read morebeen outstanding, but today they went above and beyond for me. Just found out that I needed a gift for a drive-by baby shower. I found an item on their online shop that was perfect. Before placing the order I emailed the shop to see if it was still in stock. I received an immediate response. The item was available and the owner offered to wrap it and deliver it today! Will always be my go-to for beautiful clothes for babies and young children.

WAYYYY OVER PRICED! The price they pay for these polos is…read moreunder $10. the stitch count is a little high but even at that it's way to high to charge kids $25 for a port authority polo!

Been in here a couple of times and they are really friendly and take the time to answer every…read morequestion no matter how busy they are! No where has a comparable selection of town gear to buy.

Love love love this place! It is an absolute go-to for all cute & trendy "things" for ages 8-13…read more The best town sweats, shorts, hoodies, socks, you name it. I think we buy every single birthday party gift there. The owner is wonderful, laid back, and runs it like a real local business should be run, with familiarity, kindness, and "no questions asked." It is also THE after school hangout for the middle school kids, which would drive me nutty but she takes in stride.

This is one of my Favorite Childrens Places, I do tend to frequent several of them (I have a Credit…read moreCard with a high limit & a Toddler who I like to dress nice)... so Im at 1 of the Childrens Places at least weekly... This one has the nicest girls, and always has decent amounts in my sons sizes... I hate when I find somthing I love & cant find his size... This store doesnt really have that much clearance items (as I have seen in other stores) but their prices are fairly cheap & if you shop right you can get good deals... I also always have tons of coupns & because I have used my card soo much I have reached a higher status & get 10% off my order in addition to coupons... I truly love This Childrens place & it will continue to be a regular stop of mine... Its located in the mall right outside Macys on the 1st floor, so if you park in that section & walk in the mall door right there, its right behind the Up Escalator!

I had a similar experience to the others last weekend. I had four children with me and ran in to…read moregrab a couple of t-shirts. The person (Sabrina) on the express register ran my card and it said approved. Then she said it didn't go through and she would have to run it again. She did and then I checked my online banking and saw that it did actually go through twice. I asked her to refund the double charge and she said she couldn't. So I asked for a manager and got Courtney. She had no idea what to do. She called someone to ask what to do and then tried to find the transaction in their system. She couldn't. She disappeared in the back room for awhile while I waited with 4 KIDS! Long story short, I was in there for almost an hour while Courtney tried to figure it out. Meanwhile, I watched other customers have issues, not be given receipts, and the staff was overwhelmed and confused. I asked for the number for the general manager and Courtney had no idea where to find it. She disappeared for another 20 minutes before I had to go find her. She said she thought Cam was getting it. Terrible customer service and badly managed store! I am waiting for a call back from the general manager.

Such a nice shop with ever-changing children's toys, clothes, books and baby equipment. I never…read moreleave without purchasing something for my grandchildren. Pleasant staff. Clean and orderly shop with fantastic prices.

I've donated to and shopped at this store for years, believing in its mission to support the…read moreArlington community through donated items. But lately, it feels like they've lost their way. Prices are high--even for incomplete items--and there's a serious lack of transparency. I recently looked at a used LEGO set marked "mostly complete." Priced at 25$. When I asked for details, I was told someone counted the pieces, but they refused to share how many were counted or what was actually included. Instead, I got a dismissive comment by the manager about how it sells for more on eBay?? If someone actually counted the pieces, why not be honest and mention it in the description? Is it 100 pieces missing or just 10-20? That's a big difference, and buyers deserve clarity if I'm going to spend 25$ on it. Worse, when I asked questions, the staff were rude and defensive, showing no interest in helping or being honest. It's disappointing and frustrating to be treated that way--especially by a place that claims to serve the community. I'm done. After years of supporting this store, I won't be going back. I won't support rude people who don't care about the community or the customers who make their work possible. I'm starting to question whether this is truly a non-profit store anymore. It feels like their focus has shifted to making profits rather than serving the community in need