Very poor Customer service. I had called this morning to put a mouse toy on hold . I came a few…read moreminutes before they close and they wouldn't let me in I just needed one purchase. I stood by the door and she nodded her head no. I used to own a boutique, and I would stay open five minutes if anyone came in I would gladly let them come in and purchase, especially if they were by the door like that.

I'm very disappointed with the customer service experience at this store. I was a loyal customer…read morethroughout my pregnancy and purchased many items here because I live in the area and wanted to support a local business. At my baby shower, I received a beautiful baby girl outfit as a gift, but I unexpectedly had a baby boy. Since it was a gift, I wasn't aware of the store's strict 2-week return policy. Between postpartum recovery and caring for a newborn, it was impossible to return within that timeframe, and I went in 3 weeks after giving birth hoping for some understanding. Unfortunately, the manager was not empathetic or willing to help, even though the item was brand new and unusable for my baby. I understand stores have policies, but some compassion and flexibility for new parents would go a long way. Very disappointing experience from a store I previously enjoyed supporting.

Charming shop in the center of Multnomah Village with an outstanding collection of cards, gifts,…read moreand paper goods. We spent quite a bit of time here, looking at everything and not wanting to miss anything! For Easter they have an assortment of gift bags shaped like bunnies, Peep inspired bunnies and place cards for your table, and modern pastel bunnies that are all so cute! Being a fan of Peeps, I had to get the place cards! They carry adorable selection of children's clothing, a rack on one wall is filled with beautiful and high quality items. The accessories are just as fun! Whimsical barrettes, earrings and jewelry, even someone fashiond dolls. Paper plates, journals, task pads, gift wrap, fun kitchen towels (Paris, you are speaking to me!) and coffee mugs - all adorned in beautiful florals and graphic patterns that will add a splash of color to your day. Small but nice assortment of Hobo crossbody bags, totes and purses. Whoever curates the products at Village Cheer is doing a fantastic job! So happy we discovered this gem!

If you are ever having a bad day, go here. There's such a wonderful assortment of happy and funny…read moregoodies. One of those places where you can find a present even for your most challenging receiver. I went in to browse and left with a handful of stickers.

I almost didn't stop here. I'm so glad I did. This small shop has some beautiful stuff for children…read morefrom infant to probably age 5-7 or so. That's as far as clothing, anyway; they also sell a lot of toys, some art supplies, that sort of thing for children. I didn't look at every piece of clothing here but what I purchased was all from brands I haven't heard of before, and really lovely stuff, so in addition to adding the shop on Instagram I'll have to check out the brands too. The woman helping me was very friendly, happy to help but to give me space. I bought a top for my babe and when I was looking at it she mentioned she had a navy colorway, which wasn't out on the floor but she went to get it for me to take a look at and I MUCH preferred it to the green one I had seen and was considering. I can't wait to see her in it! It's not a cheap shop, particularly if you're looking for clothing. But they had a sale going on when I was here and the two racks were packed with stuff. And the toys are generally not as high priced as the clothing if you're looking for a gift or something. If you're on a tour of children's stores in Portland, add this one to your list.

I love this little gift store. I have a special doll that I buy for each of the girls born in our…read morefamily and they are the only place ai can find them!

This store is Bojo for kids. I went in here when they first opened and have been back several…read moretimes. I might go more if I lived is SW but I don't. The clothes are all cotton, really comfy and you can mix and match styles and colors. My daughter loves to wear their clothes and I think they look cute on her. If I ever have a baby boy I would go here to buy clothes, they have cute ones for both sexes.

My favorite kids store! Unique clothes and great sales, gotta love it. It's good quality stuff too,…read morewhich makes it even better. Get on their mailing list and you get all kinds of great coupons too!

I am so glad I did a little looking and learned about this children's store in Portland. And then…read moremade the trip up from Eugene with mom and baby in tow instead of talking myself out of it! The woman who was at the store--the owner, I think, based on our conversation--was friendly and super helpful. She knows her merchandise inside and out. She carries clothing here that I've never seen before at the children's stores I usually visit in the Chicago area (I've already told the owner of one of them that she needs to look into these brands!). I really appreciated that she explained the sizing system since I was a bit perplexed at first (maybe she saw my confusion)--since some are brands based in other countries, they're sized by centimeter but the American sizing equivalent is on the back of the tag (though can we talk about that cm/in sizing system for a moment, because it would make my life infinitely easier when trying to buy kid clothes....) Almost the moment I walked into the shop I zeroed in on this adooooorable pantsuit for my daughter, and a darling dress. I'm buying a little larger for her since she's a high percentile child and I'm looking forward to seeing her in these when she's big enough to wear them. They also sell local goods--I bought a Portland-themed t-shirt for the babe. I asked about a local shoe company I'd heard of that listed BW as a retailer and though they don't carry that brand any longer, she showed me a different local brand they carry called Ozznek (which has super cool shoes with removable soles!!) and I bought two pair for my little. This lovely little store was worth the visit; I will definitely return and I'm keeping an eye on their socials. I think they ship as well so between that and stopping in when I'm home visiting my mom I can keep my babe in cool duds. Parking is on the street, and it was easy for me in late morning/early afternoon on a Thursday, but I'm not sure if they have any parking lots or garages for visitors to Portland's Boise neighborhood.

This store has such a great selection of cloths for kids, I've bought several items as my…read moreGoddaughter grows up - my only complaint is that they don't usually carry MY size. Also, the owner is keen to stock the store with items that are good for the environment and your little one will not grow out of the educational toys and books they have.

I went in 20 minutes before they closed just hoping to take a quick peek at the floor models they…read morecarried. I came in VERY overwhelmed after about 48 hours of researching too many options. One of the sales clerks (I didn't catch her name) immediately asked if I had questions and started to show me the one model I had been most interested in. She asked some thoughtful questions and ended up showing me a couple different options and even mentioned some upcoming models that aren't released yet that would be better suited for what I was looking for. I literally didn't buy anything and was there for maybe 10 minutes but had such a positive interaction and left feeling so much less confused and overwhelmed. Will definitely be back for some more shopping when it's closer to my due date!

The Ladies were very sweet and helpful. A little on the pricier side but their quality is amazingread more

So many cute clothing items! They all look hardly worn, which is thpi the case with newborn and…read moretoddler clothes because they grow so fast, they aren't wearing items multiple times. it's for this reason, I highly recommend buying second hand. while I don't have grandchildren, many of my friends do so while I'm at this little strip mall going to While Foods, I do a quick stop into the Beanstalk to see what is available. In addition to clothes, they have books, toys, shoes, and even some movie DVDs. The tiny store is well organized. They are picky with what they accept, which is why buyers may be happier and give higher ratings than those looking to consign.

I've shopped at Beanstalk for years and have always appreciated having a local children's resale…read moreoption, which is why this is disappointing to write. Recently, the customer experience has shifted in a way that feels noticeably less accommodating and more rigid. On one visit, I arrived just a few minutes past the posted consignment drop-off time--with a large bag of items--and was turned away without any flexibility. As a mom juggling kids and schedules, that kind of all-or-nothing response felt unnecessarily inflexible and not very aligned with the realities of the customers they serve. There was also a separate incident involving an item that was handled in a way that felt lacking in communication and follow-through, which added to the overall frustration. As someone who works in sales and customer service, I fully understand the importance of policies--but also the importance of discretion, tone, and making customers feel valued. Unfortunately, that hasn't been my recent experience. I hope there's a return to the more customer-focused experience this store used to provide.

A few weeks ago while at Portland Saturday Market, I stumbled across a booth selling handmade…read morechildren's clothing. The clothing struck me as being very original, as all of the items were reversible: Reversible overalls, reversible shorts, and reversible dresses and jumpers. The fabric combinations were clever, fun and colorful -- just the type of thing you want to dress your little ones in. And upon close inspection, I could see that the products were very well made. The owner of the booth, Linda, explained how she uses high quality quilting fabric in her designs and that all of the components - from the metal snaps to the thread and elastic - were all American made. Plus, the stitching was top notch, too. But, I couldn't get over the reversible nature of the products; it was almost like getting two pair of overalls for the price of one. A pretty good value, these days. I ended up purchasing a pair of reversible overalls for a little friend of mine, and she just loves them. In fact, her mother says they have become her favorite thing to wear. So much so, that the mother has to sneak into her daughter's room at night to steal them, just so she can launder them! I have since purchased a dress and a couple of pairs of shorts from her online. Her turnaround time was phenomenal - especially considering it was a custom order, and everything arrived just as promised. If you are looking for quality, handcrafted children's clothing, I strongly suggest you check out Nana's Creations at Portland Saturday Market. Or make it easy on yourself and order from her online. I know you will be very pleased with your purchase.