11/17/08

WHAT HAPPENED?

by ccavalier

Once upon a time, I went into this store on Fountain View every week to buy something. They had the best store in Houston - best selection and good prices. I had high hopes for the store in West U. But, when I visited, the store smelled AWEFUL, the play area was disgustingly dirty, and the clothes were poorly organized and very poor quality! I don't know what is going on, but the quaility of the clothes on the Fountain View stoor has been really disappointing the last 2 trips and the store is starting to smell like the West U store. Did they change management? Terribly disappointing!!

• Cons: smell, smell, smell

07/31/08

A Second Childhood fan speaks up!

by hotforresale

I disagree vehemently with the previous negative reviews. I liked Yolanda as well but the owner has now taken over Second Childhood's location and is very cheerful and helpful. Also the selection is much larger now that all the new and resale clothes previously at the Holcombe location are available at Fountainview for our shopping pleasure. The prices also seem lower than when Yolanda was manager. If everyone doesn't come and check it out if will be their loss and that much more for me and all the other Second Childhood fans.

06/01/08

Avoid this one

by TxNewMom

I agree with the last review. This place does not have nice clothes and the service is sub-par. I couldn't be more disappointed!!!

04/03/08

We want Yolanda back!!!

by hautemommyof3

I havebeen a loyal customer since I was pregnant with my first child 10 years ago. Yolanda was always at the shop with a smile on her face and ready to help me find the perfect outfit or checking my account balance. She become a very dear friend over the years to all three of my children. How dissapointed I was today when upon enetering the shop only to find out she had been let go due to "downsizing". The shop had been rearranged and the new layout just does not have the same flow. Even the quality of the clothes seemed less than stellar. Stains on a Tommy Hilfiger polo ...Gone were the racks of wonderful boutique items.... The owner seemed very uninterested in the customers or our children, only taking the time to comment to me that "at least my girls were playing quietly in the play area"... Sadly, I will not return...unless Yolanda comes back.

• Cons: Poor customer service

10/26/07

GREAT FIND!!!

by krisschip

This place is more than meets the eye. They are so friendly and helpful. Even the play area is 'kid tested, mom approved'. I had such an easy time shopping, their merchandise was easily accesable, and prices were great! My son, 2years of shopping terror, really loved the play area, which made shopping a breeze! I found so many really great brand childrens clothes that my biggest problem was deciding where to draw the line! Give them a try, you will LOVE IT!!!

• Pros: Very Friendly and Helpful
• Cons: My drive time...

10/14/07

Great shop

by resalelatinshopper

I was so pleased to find this shop thru city search. The reviews were excellent. I found so many lovely maternity clothes. The personal advise i received from the staff was great because as a new mom I new when i left the shop what I needed for my new baby and what I didn't. I new what to I registered for my showers list. i visited many specialty shops and had to come to a resale shop for gold service. I know now why this lady is so sucessful as everyone who came in while I was there received the same welcoming and helful advice. Every one in retail should visit this shop on Fountain View and take lessons from her as to what personal, friendly service is

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• Pros: Thumbs up!!!! Service and knowlegeable
• Cons: closer to my hame

09/13/07

pleasant resale environment

by dee2l

I love to dress "up" my littles ones. I also love to be a smart shopper! I respect my sweet husband and his money. I also respect the trust he gives me with the bank card! I always find the perfect little item for my son or my daughter at Second Childhood. The lovely lady behind the counter always has a calm, pleasant, and welcoming presense about her.

• Pros: gently worn or new ,youth clothes and maternity wear
• Cons: the top level of clothes are hung a bit too high to sort through comfortably

05/12/07

Best clothing new and resale selection

by utsa84

I was at a meeting and my associate told me of this shop!! I left my pay check and can't wait to return. My Stehanie Anne crib, peg Prego highchair, and my maternity clothes were in prestine conditiion. I was amazed that this store took pride in their selection of clothes, baby furniture, and nursery equipment. I went to a few resale shop, but walked out as I could tell I didn't want to look around. This shop left me with the feeling she was very knowlegeable about her industry, and very commited to only having the best. I hope she is around til my children grow up as I know i will always return. I called Susan my friend and told her how much i apreciated the reference!!!

• Pros: great parking, and very organized
• Cons: i wish it was closer to my home !!

02/11/07

Best Children's Resale in Houston

by savyshopper1

I drove into Houston from Santa Fe Texas because all my grandmother friends had bought lovely childrens clothes for their grand children and now I am a first time grandmother of twin boy and girl. Every thing I heard about this shop was as my friends had said. Friendly, organized and beautiful clothes. My Daughter lives in Spring, Texas and I can't wait for her to see the shop. I e-mailed her and gave her directions so we could meet!!! I shop on the internet a lot with a lot of disappointments, but this shop will keep my grand children in clothes and I know I will never be disappointed!! You have got to go in and Meet Yolanda as she know about the best strollers, infant carriers, best mobile's and why. She gave me a wealth of information about preparing a nursery in my home, and her e-mail address in case I had questions. How about that for customer service!!!

• Pros: great parking next to yogurt shop clean and organized
• Cons: Need shop closer to my home

01/15/07

BEST CHILDRENS CLOTHING NEW AND RESALE

by 1resaleshopper

I walked into this shop because I was waiting for my parents to meet me for lunch. They were late.

i was so pleased as I am a flight attendant and live in Geargia and have twin girls age two. I love childens clothes. I FOUND GOLD!!!! This shop is organized, neat , clean and smells fresh. I have visited many resale shops in USA an by far this shop has the best clothing, nursery equipment, and freindly, knowledgable STAFF.

I love Biscotti, Sophie Dess, Cottontail, nay nay, and many more expensive specialty clothes.

I found new clothing at 1/2 OFF RETAIL. I preowned items looked wonderful and the selection of manufactures was unreal. I skipped lunch and my parents and I shopped for my girls and My maternity

clothes as I am pregant. I found MIMI, NOPPIES, MICHEAL STARR . 3 DOTS, ETC. I found a shop for my

parents to spoil me and my girls!!! Yolanda and Sandra are the niciest ladies and very helpful. I wrote this because they stand alone in their industry providing the best for Houston!!!! Since I travel with Continental I see resale shops. This shop is # 1 national!!!!!

• Pros: VERY ORGANIZED SHOP, GREAT PARKING, INVITING WINDOW DISPLAYS
• Cons: NOT A SHOP LIKE THIS IN MY HOME TOWN!!!