Lively Kids in Newburyport will have your little ones looking lovely and stylish no matter what they do to the clothing. Adorn your baby girl in adorable summer dresses or your future baseball star in a “Little Papi” Red Sox tee. Of course, there are plenty of fashionable onesies, shoes, and socks to pick through, as well.

Readers’ Choice:
Lively Kids
15 State St., Newburyport
978-465-7650, livelykid.com

Jennie Cudmore founded Salem’s Crunchy Granola Baby to provide “green” families with organic and natural items for babies and young children. With a great selection of lotions, soaps, toys, linens, and more, babies will have premium products while parents enjoy wonderful customer service and the notion that their little ones can get an early start on protecting the environment.

Crunchy Granola Baby
72 Washington St., Salem
978-741-0800, crunchygranolababy.net

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Hip Baby Gear
80 Washington St., Marblehead
781-631-5556, hipbabygear.com

It’s raining and the kids are bouncing off the walls. What do you do? Take them to Imajine That! in Lawrence, a clean, fun, and safe place for children ages six months to eight years to play, learn, or celebrate a birthday party. The facility’s attentive staff supervises every square foot of playspace, including the super market, mini post office, bouncy house, jungle gym, art center, and music rooms. Memberships are available.

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Imajine That!
354 Merrimack St., Lawrence
978-682-5338, imajinethat.com

Take the kids to enjoy the same activities you did when you were their age at Salem Willows. Boredom will not be an issue thanks to an arcade, rides, a mini golf course, and a grassy area for eating and napping. Parents can also enjoy the classic Chop Suey sandwich, salt-water taffy, and a game of skeeball while taking in the sights of Salem Harbor. Admission and parking is free.

Salem Willows
167 Fort Ave., Salem
978-745-0251, salemwillowspark.com

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Smolak Farms
315 S. Bradford St., North Andover
978-682-6332, smolakfarms.com

The consistent, friendly, and unbeatable service at David’s Tavern will suit the whole family. The menu is fit for even the pickiest of eaters, offering many options in American cuisine such as seafood, steaks, and signature salads. Sit back, relax, and enjoy some laughs in this casual setting located in the Garrison Inn in Newburyport.

David’s Tavern
11 Brown Sq., Newburyport
978-462-8077, davidstavern.com

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Not Your Average Joe’s
1 Market Sq, Newburyport
978-462-3808, notyouraveragejoes.com

The fabulous mix of genres available at Jabberwocky in Newburyport has a tendency to get children to sit down and read. From fantasy to historical books, all interests are
explored. This independently owned store in Newburyport matches its ideal selection of kids’ books with friendly service. Check out the cards and stationary, too.

Jabberywocky Books
50 Water St., Newburyport
978-465-9359, jabberwockybookshop.com

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Cornerstone Books
45 Lafayette St., Salem
978-744-1831, cornerstonebooks-salem.com

Goodhearts in Reading has a great variety of fabulous outfits perfect for both everyday wear and formal events. For the finest clothing (as well as accessories and personalized gifts), Goodhearts is a one-stop shopping experience. Appointments are available for busy times to ensure superb customer service, and you’ll enjoy shopping for the clothes just as much as your child enjoys wearing them.

Goodhearts
642 Main St., Reading
781-942-9700, goodheartsshop.com

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Scuppers
79 Washington St., Marblehead,
781-631-5221

Escape to the west in your very own Cow-A-Bunga Teen-style room from Bellini Baby & Teen Furniture of Middleton. Choose from other themes such as Gone Fishing, Perfectly Princess, Tea Party, and more. Only need a couple pieces to complement your decor? Bellini sells separate pieces too. From mirrors, chests, and armoires, Bellini has what you need to transform your room from funky to feng shui.

Bellini Baby & Teen Furniture
220 South Main St., Middleton
978-777-4200, bellini.com

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Hip Baby Gear,
80 Washington St., Marblehead
781-631-5556, hipbabygear.com

From classic scoop necks to trendy prints and one-shoulder designs, Chulamama in Danvers will suit your fashion demands. Jeans, shirts, dresses, bottoms, lingerie, swimsuits, blazers, and more are available in fantastic colors, as well as comfortable and cool styles.

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Chulamama
85 Andover St., Danvers
888-424-8526, chulamama.com

Walk into most toy stores these days and you’re likely to drown in a sea of unorganized boxes, balls, and noisy things. Not so at Silly Goose in Essex. This small but compact shop caters to kids who just want to have fun and buyers who don’t want to put up with the nonsense. A new online store also makes shopping for the best toys, puzzles, and stuffed animals that much easier.

Silly Goose Toy Store
166 Main St., Essex
978-768-4545, usillygoose.com

Readers’ Choice:
Mud Puddle Toys,
1 Pleasant St., Marblehead
781-631-0814, mudpuddletoys.com