I love this store! Lots of Smiski + Sonny Angel figurines, as well as cute plushies and little…read moretrinkets :)

We shop here as often as possible and always find quality toys, books and games for our…read moregrandchildren. We are so lucky to have this local business in our town!

Now THIS is a toy store! It had absolutely everything you could possible think of for kids toys…read more Even having some older kid variety and toddler items. The bathrooms were decorated with murals and were so entertaining. What I also loved is there is a section that they put our new toys for the kids to try out while they are there. Priced pretty well too!

This is the world's BEST toy store, bar none. Nice to see it hasn't changed much in 20+ years.read more

Located next to Village Pizza, we stopped in because the nostalgic character drinking glasses in…read morethe window intrigued me. There was a great selection of comic books organized well. I ended up getting a Smurfette figurine while my husband chatted with the owner, I think. He graciously was giving my husband price estimates and guidelines even though my husband was thinking about selling his comics on Ebay. This guy really knew his stuff and had such a depth of comic history and information about various characters. He had also worked at the theater for 20 years, and my husband and him compared memories of the theater and we got to hear about secret, historical things in the theater as well. Really a great guy and making the store a wonderfully, helpful resource. It is guys like him that make small towns a special place to visit and the world a smaller, more friendly, warmer, better place.

Wondering what I'm doing at the comic store again? You guessed it right! My dear hubby couldn't…read moreresist coming in here and leaving with at least one flash issue. I'm not a huge comics type of gal but my better half sure does love them! We were on a quick weekend getaway and, after hitting up the awesome bagel spot down the street, we came right in. Cool little local spot, not a franchise, they sell a lot of local work from the area. The girl in the counter was awesome and very helpful. She was very interactive and down to earth also showed us some sections where they have the dollar comics at. We found a little gem in there and also left with one of the older original Flash issues. The owner was very reasonable and willing to even negotiate on it. I know if we lived locally I would know where to find my halfsie at, definitely in here! If we're ever back in the area, for sure I know he'll be back.

Awesome store. My kids can't wait to go back! It has a great…read morevibe, capturing the feel of toy stores when I was a kid.

I absolutely love coming to this shop! I'm an avid collector of matryoshka dolls, and the owner…read morealways goes out of her way to make me feel welcome. Lots of other goodies too for adults and children.

This is an excellent toy store. All of the items in it are of great quality, and it appears that…read moremost of what is sold there is made of natural materials. The selection is good, and even better - the people working there are very kind. I will be making the hour plus drive to GB just to visit this shop when my little one needs some new toys.

Went in to once upon a child today to sell my items. The girls were so kind and helpful and I think…read morethe lady who is the manager ended up checking us out and she was such a pleasure she made the selling and buying experience so nice!

awful customer service. Fake nice and rude manager and associate. I was extremely disappointed. We…read morehaven't been in a while and we were never treated like this. We will never go back to Springfield location.

Absoltely amazing amount of everything you could need, friendly owner. High recommendread more

Excellent service and knowledgeable staff. We found a large selection of trains and purchased a…read morestarter kit and extra track for our grandson's Christmas gift. The value is good for the quality of the set. We will visit again when we add on to the train set. The items are well priced.

New owner Prefer Zen's toy store…read more New name Razmataz Terrible shopping experience Poor customer service

Impressive independent toy store! Dropped in while in the area. They have the coolest things you…read moredon't see in Target or Walmart. Everything is clean, neatly stacked, and organized. Great place to get a gift card for a kid. Prices are higher than a big box store, but that's to be expected with a small independent store who does not purchase in huge volumes. Check out my photos, and then check the store out.

The Silly Sprout is so cute! It's a high end children's store, mostly toys but there are some…read moreclothes as well. The inventory ranges from the softest toys and clothes for newborns to larger outdoor toys to the 10+ crowd. There is a wall of books as well, which includes some very cute board books about New England. The prices are a little high, but the items are obviously high end and good quality. They will last through playtime. The proprietor was running the register herself, with a little Lego doppelganger at her side. She was very friendly, and open to providing information and suggestions to help you find what you may be looking for.

This store is a Litchfield gem packed with treasures. It has everything you need for a baby shower,…read morea birth, a birthday, or any special occasion. The toy and book selection is excellent, and the clothing is high quality. The new owners have continued the quality and fun that has been The Silly Sprout since it opened in 2015.

UPDATE: SECOND CHANCES HAS CLOSED. This store is no longer around…read more ------- (My original review below. Leaving it for nostalgia's sake.) I have been a customer of Second Chances for years, and keep coming back. The owner Leandra is friendly, the prices are reasonable, and in addition to quality used clothing, baby slings, and shoes (affordable, quality used shoes!) there is always a good selection of used toys. There is also a large selection of new toys, mainly the Melissa and Doug brand. If you like that brand, as many do, you will be pleased to find the largest selection of their products I have seen anywhere. As far as bringing things in to consign in the shop, I have had no problems. It helps, I'm sure, that I don't expect her to take everything I bring in (far from it--usually about 20%?), and also, I am not looking for top dollar so much as I am looking to get rid of things. If I am looking for top dollar, or am really attached to something, I post it on eBay or Craigslist--but that goes without saying, I think. It is a great store. Kid friendly to the extreme --Leandra has never been the least bit phased about my kids running around and playing with the unwrapped toys in the store, of which there are plenty, while I shop. I always feel like they ransack the place a bit, and she never seems to mind in the least! (Of course I keep an eye on them as I can, and always tidy up afterwards.) My kids beg to come here! One day when it works out with our schedule, I intend to sign up for the weekly music class offered in her spacious and sunny community room. Or one of the other activities; there are several offerings. I've heard good things about the Spanish class. Second Chances is a true gem, and a fantastic resource for parents in South Amherst! Definitely check it out if you haven't!

Second Chances has been a life saver for my family!!…read more As a working mom with a growing 8-year old daughter I've been able to find age-appropriate clothing here since she was a baby. Leandra, the store owner, helped me navigate choices of baby carriers and baby slings, snow suits, buying baby utensils, lunch boxes, books, pieces for school costumes and Halloween here, birthday trinkets for my daughter's friends and when your child grows mid-season, this store can help with season-appropriate clothing when other stores are selling bathing suits in the middle of winter! Second Chances has helped tremendously with my clothing budget for my daughter as well. I have been a consigner there for a few years now. I bring in clothes, shoes and some toys. Leandra has high standards in selecting pieces that she'll take on and re-sell. (This is *not* like going to any thrift store like the Goodwill or Salvation Army. She won't just take bags of clothes.) I appreciate her care in selecting the items because when I, in turn buy pieces that other moms/dads/grandparents have brought in to consign I know I am buying gently used quality piece that will last the season for my daughter. New clothing and toys are also sold at this store. We get art supplies and travel toys here for our road trips every summer. Money earned through consignment can be used toward purchasing new items as well as the consigned items. Second Chance also has become a communal hub with their community room that offers play groups, yoga for moms and kids, activities for after-school and a drop-in play space for toddlers. It is a nice offering in the South Amherst area for the neighborhood.