We read about Great Beginnings, "the baby and children's design center," in the Baby Bargains book. It was listed as one of the best baby stores in America. So, being obedient baby-goods-researchers, we headed out to the suburbs to shop.
At their Gaithersburg, Maryland, store, we bought a great, light-weight stroller after talking with a very knowledgeable salesperson. He not only made recommendations, but answered our many questions. That was a welcome change from our experience with salespeople at major retail stores who simply read off of the boxes in response to our questions.
After joining the store's online mailing list through their website, we were happy to save 20% on one of the parts (the stroller came separately from the car seat and car seat base.) The strollers we looked at were already a little less expensive than we'd seen elsewhere.
Their cribs and other baby furniture looked great, but a salesperson said it could take a few months for a piece to be ready. Too late for us; we have about a month and a half until the due date. (Who knew shopping for the baby could be like planning a wedding?)
The store focuses on lovely, well-priced furniture for babies, kids and teens. They had some clothes and other gadgets, but those items were a little pricy.
Happy shopping!
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