Milalilu

03/10/2008 Posted by alyseds

I found the website and contacted Milalilu about purchasing two new model high chairs that hadn't yet come out. The owner, Nikol made me feel like her best customer and personally took care of my order. I received the wrong colors (manufacturer's error) & Nikol took care of the situation without hesitation. She answered my emails and sent me updates. They are awesome & I will be a longtime customer!!!!

Pros: Great selection in stock, or can special order merchandise

Cons: Having to deal with manufacturers on special orders can sometimes take longer to receive

12/20/2007 Posted by adq1974

This is my new favorite place to buy kid's stuff. Can't go wrong with anything you pick in here. Holiday shopping is normally such a headache. I went to Citysearch and found this place. Not in a mall, thank god, parking available, and the selection is indeed great. I ended up buying a few gift cards as presents which were then wrapped beautifully and put in adorable bags. I normally hate giving gift cards as presents because they seem impersonal. But this is a place I will gladly do that in. The owner is so into every item in there that you can truly tell that everything was hand picked with a lot of thought put into it. Giving a gift card to this place will introduce them to it and I'm sure they'll thank me for it once they come check it out. Thanks a lot to the owner, who was helping me when I was there. I took a lot of your time and ended up getting gift cards! All your suggestions were great and I'm sure they'll end up getting a few of the things you pointed out. I may stop by one of these days and pick up one of those funky car toys for my boyfriend!

Pros: Much more than meets the eye. The simplest item in there has a long list of why it's there

Cons: I wish their website had all the things the store did

12/12/2007 Posted by tmboston

I originally stopped my Milalilu because they carried a wide variety of See Kai Run Shoes. The experience was so good, I have continued to shop there for the past 2 years. Not only do they have great, unique and SAFE (eg:Haba, Baby Bjorn) products, the staff is top notch. As you know, bringing a toddler into a store can be stressful. I have gone to other "baby boutiques" and the staff seems annoyed at times that my daughter wanted to touch and play with things in the store. At Milalilu, the staff had no problems with my daughter walking around and playing with the toys, reading the books, or grabbing shoes. In fact, they have a great basket of toys for kids to play with. My daughter loves to sit in their Big Red Car and play while I shop. The staff is always attentive and willing to order something if they don't carry it in-store. The shoe slection is great and if you are looking for one of a kind gifts and toys, this is the place to go. They have a little of everything..Milalilu is close to my home in West Roxbury, right off Rte 9 near Chestnut Hill Mall. Parking is on street but easy and there are always spaces. Don't be afraid to bring your child, no snooby sales people here!! Triple LOVE it!!

Pros: Great Toddler SHoes, Haba Toys and Staff is so nice

Cons: None

09/24/2007 Posted by embrownem

I'm new to town so I looked around Citysearch for just about everything. This store was one of those that I planned on visiting and never got around to even though it has amazing reviews. Finally I saw an article on the Boston Globe about one of their high chairs and it made me walk through that door. Now that our home is almost completely decorated I felt it was time to finally get our little one his high chair. The chair is not ready to be delivered yet so I spent a good amount of time browsing everything else in the store. Just wonderful things. A very friendly atmosphere. I ran into another mom there and she could not say enough good things about the place and I could see why. I've since gone to some other places and feel comfortable in writing this review saying it's the best children's store in Boston.

Pros: Great products, friendly staff, fantastic advice, they price match, cheaper than Amazon and others

09/14/2007 Posted by smarkinson

This is the best baby store I've ever been in. I found them through an article that I read in Boston Common magazine and I gave them a visit. What I love about this place is that the products are amazing, but more importantly how the staff (I spoke to Nikol, who's the owner) is so knowledgeable about not only everything in the store but stuff they don't carry also. She has amazing taste and a very good eye for fashion and stylish products. That extends from picking great things to sell in the store and to mix and match what they have to set my child apart. This is the perfect place to outfit your child and outfit your house with children's things. The staff talks to you as if they're long time friends. They point out what is good and more importantly, what's bad. Nikol showed me things that they were expecting to get and when he product would be released and other information other stores wouldn't bother with.

Pros: Friendliest place in the world

Cons: I wish the store was bigger.

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09/04/2007 Posted by lkma

I came here after reading the reviews on this site and others. I wanted to add that it deserves all the praise and then some. Just the best shopping experience in Boston. Not much to add to the reviews, just wanted to chime in with two very enthusastic thumbs up for Milalilu.

Pros: Great selection of sale items, best service anywhere, a very happy shopping experience

Cons: None

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07/12/2007 Posted by akimlex

How this boutique hasn't been voted as the best in Boston by any and all publications is baffling to the point I'm convinced it's a matter of paying them off or hiring someone to use the web and generate fake votes. The service is exceptional. Great gift or personal purchase suggestions, they have carried my bags and gift boxes to the car on a rainy day so I didn't have to leave the parking lot to make a purchase, they have complimentary gift wrapping and they even ship things out for you (having most friends out of state and all at the baby stage of life this has been a huge help). The selection is the best. All the luxury boutiques start to look the same, but it's refreshing to see one that doesn't carry the high price tag gimmicky stuff. A lot of stuff is great value, and there is always the over the top stuff for grandma to buy on her next visit :) I've shopped all over Boston spoiling my little one and although I live in Boston, I make the drive to Newton twice a month for this place. They are just simply worth the trip every time. The way they run the store is obvious that it's a labor of love. They are incredibly creative and accomodating. Stroller rentals anyone? It was awesome for me since I ended up not buying the one I thought I would. Beats making a $400 mistake. High chair rental? Same thing. And half the money I spent on the rentals went towards the purchase I ended up making anyway. No other store I know does this. I'm putting it here because they don't really advertise which is incredibly baffling. Just so you guys know too, I referred my friend here who has twins and they also have a store wide twin discount. Moral of the story, talk to the staff, if you are lucky enough to get one of the owners, let them know what you like and don't like. They are incredibly accomodating and geniuinely interested in you and your family, not just your purchases. The best shopping experience in Boston, kid stuff or not.

Pros: Parking in the back, staff is fantastic, selection is top notch, this store has the best buyer in all of Boston, they have had the lowest prices on the stuff they carry.

Cons: You guys should be in Newbury Street, or somewhere closer to Boston! Website has a very limited offering compared to the store.

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03/19/2007 Posted by loverswhne

If you can get past the spelling of Milalilu then you're in the game. This place is THE PLACE to shop for anything stylish and fashionable for children. Newton parents and suburban parents in general will want to shop Milalilu to set the pace for others. I come here when I want to impress my neighbors, friends and family with the new look on my children. No Baby Gap or Old Navy here... Thank you....

Pros: Stylish and heads above the regular clothing outlets - Private parties

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03/12/2007 Posted by tryme

Service, selection and high expectations. That's everything you come to expect from Milalilu. The owner is very knowledgeable and more than helpful. In fact, she went out of her way to help me find a hard to get item. I've made them my goto store for children's gifts as they ship anywhere.

Pros: Location, selection and service

Cons: Next to Dunkins. I'd prefer a Starbucks

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02/20/2007 Posted by mjmonkey

My favorite place to go for baby gifts and to find the cool must have items that I can't find at bigger stores like Babies R Us. Best customer service ever. Nikol and her staff are very knowledgeable and attentive without being too salesy. All the gifts that I've gotten there have gotten rave reviews from my friends and family. I also love getting compliments on the packaging and wrapping (courtesy of their free gift wrapping). Only negative thing is that some of my favorite stuff have run out rather quickly (not because of the store but because the manufacturer stops production).

Pros: Selection and service

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