Carter’s Babies & Kids

Deals almost every week so never go in without a special happening (you should never have to pay full price ever) the ladies that work there are nice and sassy (a good thing !) so they alone are worth the visit. The clothing is cute (sizes run very inconsistent, our 8 week old is already in their 6 months !!) so check the weights, not the months. Also they have parking and are off the beaten path, so it’s usually a calm experience. Bear in mind it’s got clothing at a discount, which draws in a somewhat sketchy crowd from time to time (those classy ladies that like to smoke on their babies) so just be prepared.

I stopped in today to buy a present for my friend’s 1-​year old. Before I even entered, I was confronted with the filthiest door handles I’ve ever seen– thank the gods I carry handi-​wipes. It’s a weird thing to notice, I know, but these things were seriously unhygienic; I couldn’t help but take note.
Upon entering the store itself, I saw what seemed to be a good selection of baby… stuff. As someone who doesn’t have kids, and is never around them, I had no idea what a lot of it was, or what would be an appropriate birthday gift. No problem, I’d just ask a salesperson for assistance– or so I thought. The three employees I saw were all having an intense conversation at the sales counter. I walked up, waited. Cleared my throat. Made eye contact. Said «excuse me» to the salesclerk who was looking directly at me. Finally, feeling invisible, I left.
This store is probably great, if you walk in knowing what you want, and don’t need any help. For those of us not in the mommy club, however, it’s just not a welcoming place.