The Blue Horse is a beautiful, independently owned children's boutique. They sell the loveliest…read morelittle embroidered dresses and sweaters. Their sizes range from newborns to older kids. They have special occasion dresses for a baptism or first communion. Their casual dresses and outfits are adorable, however the cost is a bit high considering these are for the growing child. Personally, I think a $75 casual summer dress for a five year old, isn't the most consumer friendly purchase. Maybe your child's special birthday dress, could come from The Blue Horse. Additionally they also sell children's books and licensed stuffed animals. The Blue Horse is located in Downtown Mystic.

A wonderful shop filled with unique items, many of them handmade. The items are a little pricier…read morethan what you would find at a chain retail store. But then again, if you want a high-quality dress, sweater, outfit, etc., you get what you pay for. We bought a lovely dress that we can use for a family photo session, and maybe a celebratory dinner or event. They also have christening items, stuffed animals, and items like umbrellas and books. Definitely stop in for personal service and unique children's items.

Before our son was born some years ago, we gave him a placeholder name of "Ichabod." As in Ichabod…read moreCrane and the Headless Horseman. Yeah, weird, but we had fun with it. We didn't want to go public with the actual name we'd chosen for him before he was born, and for the purposes of this review, I'll refer to him as Ichabod. Hey, it's nostalgic. After "Ichabod" was born, one of the nicest baby gifts we received was from our cousins - a soft white towel with colorful trains on it, and his name on it. http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/FVluLU0ipBv3FoeRsBmo1g?select=-bfU5BxCC7DGP8EsUxeJLA Ichabod is not a common name, so it's not like our cousins just picked it up at the store. Our son loves his train towel, and uses it after every bath. Our friends just had a baby and named her Paisley. We thought this would be a perfect present for her. We called my cousin so we could give this great gift to our friends. It comes in a variety of colors and designs (butterflies, fairies, ducks, fire trucks, dinosaurs, zoo animals, fish, sailboats, etc.), and you can have other things personalized, including: * Towels * Hooded towels * Bibs * Spa wrap * Holiday stocking * Pail and shovel This makes a thoughtful gift for any kid and is very high quality. You can order online or over the phone. Ichabod loves his unique towel, and I think we'll buy others - especially for other kids with unusual names.

When Jennifer L. wrote her review of this site I bookmarked it. A dear friend of Tam's was…read morepregnant and I thought this would be a fine place to buy her baby a gift. After he was born I ordered a towel w/ sailboats and his name on it. I ended up calling to order it rather than going through the site because I don't like PayPal, which they use. It's a long story. Don't ask. The woman I spoke to was friendly and warm. She was a little apologetic that it would take maybe three weeks, I told her not to worry about it, that I'd waited this long to contact her and could wait a little longer. We agreed the baby wouldn't know the difference. The towel arrived while we were in KC and I opened it last night when we got home. It is a gorgeous blue, soft and beautifully crafted. I just love it and so will Mommy and Baby, I think. Enclosed was a sweet note w/ another apology for the wait and a coupon for a discount on my next order. Well, I have a little great niece who will be turning 2 this summer and could use a towel w/ her name on it. I look forward to choosing the color and design. This will not be my last purchase here. I think the prices are extremely reasonable and the website gives you a good sense of her products, which Jennifer lists in more detail in her review.

Super nice and friendly staff & even more friendly owner. I was Greeted immediately. They also have…read more really cute items! I bought a beaded bracelet. I would definitely be back- I hope they survived hurricane Henri

I will preface this by saying that I actually know the guys who make these clothes, but that has…read morenothing to do with this 5 star rating. Their clothes are colorful and fun and scream Summer!! They have great tunics and sundresses for women and colorful shirts for men (if you know a man who is not afraid to wear bold patterns and bright colors) and great bathing suits that are much cooler than Vilebrequin. I love their kids clothes as well--cute dresses for my daughter and adorable shirts and bathing suits for my 9 year old son. I couldn't disagree more with the other review--nothing that I or my husband or kids have ever worn and we have worn them a lot in the summer, have ever bled...they are pricey but they are comparable to other brands I have hanging in my closet. I originally bought their stuff at a trunk show and just recently saw they have a store in Watch Hill and Newport RI. So if you find yourself in one of these charming little towns, check them out. Their colors and patterns will just make you happy...

Sadly, the shop is closed and the building gone for years now, the garden and building replaced…read morewith a parking lot. The shop was here for decades, with the most beautiful selection of the finest European children's and infants' clothing, shoes, accessories, stuffed toys, and classic children's books. I shopped here as a child and throughout my children's baby and teen years. The proprietor, Linda Keunkler Ward, sadly, passed away in 2018, it was a very special, tasteful, and lovely shop. My children and I have memories of the shop's pet gerbil, Christmas photo cards pinned to the wall, and a little dish of gum drops at the checkout counter.

If you've ever been one to fawn over insanely beautiful children's clothes, this would be a…read moredestination, y'all. I gotta say I've hunted far and wide for the odd baby gift, took great pride in trying to be the cool aunt to my nieces by finding unique clothes, and ive even worked in a shop or two in my day. But I tell you this with great confidence - you'll never find a shop with such an exquisite array of children's clothing. Im not kidding. The owner has impeccable taste, and Ive yet to poke through these racks and find something that wasnt classic and of the utmost quality. If you ever find yourself in Essex, Ct.: 1. consider yourself lucky. 2. visit the red balloon. Love, Sara

Beautiful items, though many things are quite pricey. I've been here several times to buy gifts for…read morebaby showers. I love the owner's taste. In general I think this is a nice addition to the borough. The owner should know that the young woman who regularly works on the weekends is quite bad -- she is very frosty and not at all interested in making small talk or offering to help (she's constantly buried in her phone). A little interest in customers would go a long way.

From the owner: Bluebird Day is a contemporary children's clothing boutique located in the historic seaside village…read moreof Stonington, CT. We carry clothing, footwear, accessories and gifts for children from birth to age 14. All of our selections are curated to make sure we are offering the best quality products from unique and interesting brands.

The staff is amazing on this lil hidden gem...whether you are in town checking out the sites,…read morelooking for unique kids clothes or coming into town off a cruise ship, you HAVE to go in & give a walk through to see what Leslie has been looking at in the fashion shows in New York or with her worldwide contacts! You will not be disappointed on the time you spend here.

Groovy Gator is an adorable children's boutique that offers great value. After almost giving up on…read moreshopping for my 4yo daughter, I popped in and was so pleased with the quality of clothing AND the prices. Most other boutiques in the area are outrageously priced. Most importantly, the owner (I wish I could remember her name), was genuinely warm and loving...yes, loving. (My daughter began the school year in style!)

This was the most incredible Children's Boutique!! The staff was warm and kind! Every item was…read morebeautifully made which made it hard to choose just one!! They had an exceptional sale selection for all the sizes and I felt there was a price point that everyone could find something!! If you are in the area I can't recommend this place enough!!

God Bless America My granddaughters…read more These dresses were obviously a big hit. And there will be plenty of hand me downs So much fun

Nana's has a wonderful selection of infant clothes up until about 4 years old. They have some very…read morebeautiful clothes, accessories, and stuffed animals. There is a small table of a limited amount of games, puzzles, and hair accessories.

Wonderful customer service. Was in Glastonbury from out of town and the baby was down to one clean…read moreoutfit. She stayed open past closing and had the outfits I requested waiting at the register. Beautiful quality. Very happy with the purchase. I wish it was closer to home.

The clothes are to die for and it's such a welcoming atmosphere. This is seriously my favorite…read moreclothing store and such amazing quality.

Spent the day thrift shopping and unfortunately Again and Again was our final stop so we had only…read more1/2hr. Could have spent hours in here! Wide variety of clothing, lots of beachy vibing outfits including some Lily Pulitzer, Betsy Johnson and Boho beach. Plus So many home decor treasures! The staff was super helpful and friendly and made us feel welcome. Found some great items for an upcoming cruise that I can't wait to wear. Will definitely return here.

The selection is astounding and the value is outstanding but I will not purchase due to a pervasive…read morehaughty and condescending attitude of their staff. It takes so little to be gracious and polite.