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La
Review №1

The staff were so friendly and helpful. I popped in to pick up a few small gifts. There is a lot going on I. inside, so take your time and see what tiny treasures you may find. Will definitely return and I would much rather support a small local business than a big chain store!

Ca
Review №2

This store is a diamond in a city full of gems. If it wasnt enough to have a conscious product line, these folks also offer free educational resources and even cloth diaper rentals because they care so much about the community and the planet we all share. They are generous, tender-hearted, open-minded people - the kind who make Austin feel like home.

Em
Review №3

Amazing boutiqueOne of a kind items! Staff is great and beautiful gift wrapping!

J
Review №4

Safe, functional and beautiful, this place is phenomenal at providing everything we needed for our new arrival. Super friendly and helpful thru the whole process of adding our baby shower registry and also provided much needed extra guidance on diapering needs. I can’t recommend this place highly enough!

Ha
Review №5

So many things I love about Enlightened Baby! First and foremost is the expertise and kindness of the staff. They are welcoming and knowledgeable at every stage - nursing mamas, potty-training, first foods - theyve got you covered. Second, all the beautiful (and often local, always safe!) toys, gear, clothing. For a small store, they carry everything my baby needed and now meeting the needs of my toddler - fun things for my big kids too! So easy to support local when the store is this great!

Na
Review №6

The products are top notch quality. Love that they use local artisans for some items too. The staff is extremely helpful (especially during a pandemic). They went above and beyond with helping us purchase a booster seat. And we love the booster seat, the absolute best and mom friendly booster out there. I love knowing that this is mom owned business with products that they use for their own families.

Am
Review №7

This store is absolutely INCREDIBLE for all things baby. All products are top quality, and the only store in town I know that carries my babys formula. The first time I shopped there, Michelle helped me sift through all of the things I needed to buy for the baby we found out we would be adopting the very next day! She spent hours helping me figure out what I needed. They even let us buy their floor model glider for his nursery and its still one of the things I treasure most. They are truly wonderful people with the very best inventory!

La
Review №8

I have to say I was very impressed with the store. The location is in a wonderful place with great parking, and walking up you can see the cutest things in the windows. You can tell when you walk in they really pride their business on presentation and quality of their products. The ladies who work there are attentive and were really there to help me with all the questions I had! I really enjoyed looking through everything and picking out everything that I wanted for my precious god baby. We even stayed and chitchatted with the owner for a little while. They have a great variety of high-quality products. They have just about anything you need that is eco-friendly and safe for your family and your baby. I know buying here I can trust whatever I get because she really cares about helping people. Thank you so much for a great experience and I can’t wait to come back!

Ka
Review №9

Absolutely LOVE Enlightened Baby! After doing a lot of research, I finally purchased a Veer cruiser and accessories. I purchased from their website as I dont live local. They shipped the accessories to me right away but the cruiser was delayed a couple of times with the manufacturer. Not only did EB keep me updated the entire time, they also gifted me another accessory for the inconvenience which was no fault of theirs. Whitney and her staff are wonderful and I cannot recommend them enough!

Pe
Review №10

I’m very grateful for EnlightenedBaby’s fast shipping and delivery. I ordered 2 items late Thursday night, and they arrived on the following Tuesday.Fantastic service!

K
Review №11

Im so glad I made time to visit Enlightened Baby when I visited Austin! The store is very well organized & packed with so many fun goodies for babies. This is a great stop for baby gifts, birthday gifts, natural & organic baby products, or even a baby registry. They have a nice, curated selection of the best baby gear, too. Be sure to check them out as soon as you find out youre expecting or for your gift giving needs.

Sp
Review №12

Excellent store for all things baby! I love how everything is great quality and has lasted us for years! Also the staff is amazing and so helpful! They answered all our questions about cloth diapering which was super helpful for us being able to successfully cloth diaper our kiddo from birth to potty training!!

Li
Review №13

This is my go to store to buy cute, environmentally conscious baby shower items for friends who are expecting! I send everyone here who needs any baby or little kid items. They have so many beautiful baby clothes and accessories, fun toys, and even things to support moms whove just given birth and are breastfeeding. Staff are extremely knowledgable, friendly, and so helpful! Plus, its just such a cute shop and its woman owned. Cant praise this place highly enough.

Am
Review №14

Enlightened Baby has the ABSOLUTE BEST customer service and a huge variety of high quality baby and toddler items. I was amazed at how quickly my online order was fulfilled and ready for curbside pickup. Thank you Enlightened Baby for making gift giving so easy during the holidays!

Le
Review №15

I cant believe what a scam the store is, with blatantly false advertising and ridiculously high shipping charges. On the site, there is an advertisement for Culinary Accessories Stainless Steel Spoon-Straws that were on sale from $14.99 to $4.99. The picture shows 4 straws and the description uses the plural of straws, so I ordered 2 sets, only to receive just 2 straws. With shipping charges, it was almost $18. A comparable set of 4 straws on Amazon is $14.95, so I considered it a bargain, but when ONLY 2 straws arrived, I was furious. I contacted the store for a return/refund, only to find out that I would have to pay an additional $8 in return shipping. Altogether, I would end up with ZERO straws and Id be out $16, so I canceled the RMA. Its a crazy scam. DO NOT PURCHASE ANYTHING FROM THIS SITE UNLESS YOU WANT TO LOSE MONEY!

Be
Review №16

Enlightened baby is awesome! A few months back, I placed a large order from a few states over. They confirmed stock over the phone and whatever they didnt have, they shipped to me directly from the vendor. I made a HUGE mistake and didnt realize Chrome prefilled my shipping address with an address from one of my consumers which was saved as a pre-filled address. I use my phone daily for work. I panicked like crazy but immediately left a message and emailed Enlightened Baby that night and they got back to me the very next morning and corrected the error. Total relief and the best part was that my order was delivered within a few days. Amazing!!! Recommend 100%.

Ph
Review №17

LOVE Enlightened Baby! Ive been a fan since they opened years ago and they continue to be my go-to for thoughtfully curated gifts and eco-friendly products for mamas and babies in my life (myself included :)). Staff is super friendly and knowledgable. Even after moving away from Austin, I still order from EB online!

Dr
Review №18

Ok. Forget the online shopping and the 500+ hrs you are about to put in researching baby/kids stuff, stop reading reviews and enjoy this treasure of a store in Austin. I love how carefully the owner have selected their products, most of their brands are eco-friendly, high quality and their choices have simplify my life. I love everything I have got from them, from baby mattresses, car seats, carriers, strollers/wagons to cool toddler cups and undies. It reminds me of Nordic baby stores. And you will be supporting small biz all the way, moving away from mainstream is a must for our family. -A natural minded mom of 2

Re
Review №19

The person I spoke to was so kind and helpful. Their pricing for what I needed was very fair. Their contactless curbside pick up was seamless. They created a really smooth process to accommodate those who want to be especially cautious. I’m so glad this store was recommended to me.

Le
Review №20

Always helpful, knowledgeable, and willing to go the extra mile to ensure customer satisfaction! Enlightened Baby is such a gem.

Mo
Review №21

Love this store! They have top quality products from infancy all the way up to young kiddos! Whitney is so knowledgeable about everything and was great for helping us get our cloth diaper start! The info on the internet is so overwhelming that just sitting and talking with her for a bit we understand everything we needed and were able to use our cloth diapers fr birth to potty training!

Ro
Review №22

This is a great store our family found years ago and we are lucky to have it in Austin in such a convenient location. The folks who work here know about having kids because they have kids and raise families. They offer great advice on what you need and dont need and have a great selection of items (including baby cloths made by local companies (which I say we dont need but advocate to buy) and hard to find formulas). My wife and I have come here to purchase items for our first and second child as well as to buy gifts for friends and family. Come see one of the businesses that makes Austin so great - you wont be disappointed!

Ed
Review №23

Wonderful store right on S. Congress,they have everything new parents need.

Ke
Review №24

Did the complimentary cloth diaper class a couple months prior to newborn. Great class with great information. Even covered options that they don’t even sell in store. Just returned our set of infant rentals. Great experience and totally worth the money. The class gave us the confidence in trying cloth diapers and the rental availability gave us the cost effective convenience. The cloth diapers came clean and worked great. Everyone in the store we dealt with was knowledgeable and friendly. Just spent the deposit on the remaining stock of one size cloth diapers. Great place, very helpful employees and great information available.

Ju
Review №25

The owner is SUPER nice and very knowledgeable and willing to answer any questions we have about the car seat we purchased from her. We love support local business and this is definitely your place when it comes to baby gears. She helped us to put peace in our mind knowing everything is installed correctly and how to make sure to use it correctly. Highly recommended them for sure! Thank you for what you do and go local business!

Mo
Review №26

I went shopping for a friend and the staff here are very helpful and super friendly! They helped me pick out gifts that were focused on making the parents’ lives easier, pointing out toys that were dishwasher safe and mealtime equipment that was super practical for a one year old. Love this place and will def come here for all my future baby related gifting!

Ki
Review №27

This shop is really cute and full of great gift options. The owner was super helpful and provided insight to different items that would be helpful to parents! Lots of locally curated merchandise, too! Will definitely be back :)

vi
Review №28

I absolutely love Enlightened Baby and Whitney, the store owner! She and her staff are very knowledgeable and have helped me select the perfect gift more times than I can remember. There’s just so much inside this little specialty shop, you really have to see it for yourself. One of the best things in the store is Jake, the store kitty! He’s the sweetest cat ever and he completes the store! Thanks for bringing together so much wonderful under one roof Whitney!

Vi
Review №29

Visited Enlightened Baby for the first time today to pick out baby gifts for friends and I was so impressed by the products and friendly customer service! As soon as we walked in, I thought, what a great place, and then a cat walked up to us! Jake the cat was so friendly and added to the overall pleasant experience we had today. Thank you Enlightened Baby for your quality products and wonderful customer service.

Sa
Review №30

My go to shop for baby shower gifts and young kiddos birthday parties. Whitney is a fantastic resource for educating about products that work best for mommy and child. I love that you can trust the quality and care behind the all natural, perfectly curated items. Love this place! Also cant forget Jake the kitty who is a total sweetheart!

Am
Review №31

The absolute best customer service and products! We can’t recommend this amazing family-owned business enough 🙌🏼

Wi
Review №32

Ive been in many times and so have family and friends, we All love this place!! As a dad and father, I have been unexpectedly surprised with invites, insisted upon by my wife, to baby showers etc. that Im at a loss as to what to bring!!??? Whitney has saved me repeatedly, great advice and sensitivity to appropriate gifts for each occasion, has saved me on next day shipping etc.Awesome place, Awesome people!!!Keep up the great work!! They make So Co better!!

Mo
Review №33

One short call this morning and Enlightened Baby was ready to put a baby basket together for us for delivery today! Our staff was delighted with the final products chosen by EB staff! Whitney was so pleasant to work with, we will be returning to EB for all future baby gift needs!!

Ka
Review №34

Enlightened baby!! Where do you get your momma needs? Where do you get car seats that are top rated in safety? Where to find the perfect gift for an expecting mum?! Have a question about slings or even what tincture can help with a cough or help bring in mommas milk, ENLIGHTENED BABY has your answer!!!!This store is the essential of Austin local businesses!! The location is perfect and if you can’t swing by, Enlightened baby has a tremendous helpful and easy to navigate site that you can order from and will deliver to you!!I do recommend going to check this store out for yourself!The owner and staff members also make this store so special! They are Warm hearted and knowledgeable about the product!! Enlightened baby is the place to go!!

Ka
Review №35

Absolutely love this store! I dont write a lot of reviews for places, but I feel obliged to because I like this place so much. I have a 6 month old and this is one of my favorite places to buy anything for him. Heres why:The staff are really helpful.The location is very central.Their selection is large, but everything there seems very thoughtfully selected - a lot of sweet, soft, well-made clothes, wooden toys, organic baby stuff, cloth diapers, baby stuff from European brands, things made out of recycled plastics, locally made baby stuff, etc.They have a sweet store cat lazing around that you can love on :)BUT my favorite thing is the prices! Okay, their prices arent CHEAP because they dont sell cheap, crappy baby stuff - rather the contrary, its all really nice and well made, and thus more on the middle/higher end of cost. But, their prices match online prices! Im serious. Almost everything they have there, Ive Googled to check the price on Amazon/Target/similar. Some of the stuff they sell cant be found online (even better!), but of the things you can find, their in-store price is within about $1 of online prices - sometimes cheaper, often the exact same. Plus you get to support an awesome local business. Whats not to like? Go here if you or a loved one is expecting or has a baby, you wont be sorry :)p.s. I know it sounds like it, but I swear I dont work here! I just really like supporting locally owned small businesses, and if youre going to buy something anyway, why not buy local and support them?

Te
Review №36

Wonderful place to shop, great prices, gift wrapping is free and they do a great job. Customer service is excellent and like many other family owned stores in Austin, Jake (the cat) is terrific. We live in Galveston and shop for all our baby showers/baby needs here and I wouldn’t go anywhere else. Thank you Enlightened Baby for everything.

Re
Review №37

We’re out of towners but I saw they carried all of the nuna strollers and car seats. I have a disability that makes weight, button placement, and ease of use very important when choosing my stroller system. The woman who helped me go through all of the options was so patient and knowledgeable, even though we were not buying today. We haven’t bought anything for baby yet but this store had such cute stuff we couldn’t help it. My boyfriend found a onesie he found hilarious, and I found an organic cotton and wood teething toy. We live in Denver and there aren’t any stores like this! I will be ordering my nuna through the enlightened baby as I know they will be there for my many questions.

Br
Review №38

Whitney, co owner of Enlightened Baby, is a genius when it comes to providing natural, healthy options for your childs body, mind and soul. Great selection of locally made items for your youngest family members, with an eye toward staying organic / eschewing harsh materials / ingredients in their product options. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable, and there is a constant array of classes going on every week. Give them a try, convenient central location with on-site parking.

An
Review №39

Great products at affordable prices. I was looking for a gift and I had so much fun exploring everything in the store.The staff was friendly and very polite

HS
Review №40

I will never order another thing from this store. I placed my order August 22nd and here it is September 6th and still nothing!! This was a gift and I’m so disappointed that this is happening! Do not buy anything from this place. I have emailed Whitney twice now and no response! How terrible to do this to someone. I just want my order canceled so I can order from elsewhere. I will be contacting better business bureau

Ch
Review №41

Very friendly and knowledgeable. Great sales and and lots of high quality items! They definitely go the extra mile to make parenting easier (self-care days and supportive posts on social media)!

Da
Review №42

Fantastic place to shop for great quality baby products with 5 stars customer service! The staff is very helpful and knowledgeable. A great place to shop! Definitely coming back for more!

Ch
Review №43

This store is very unique where you can find the best quality kid stuff. Highly recommend.

Al
Review №44

High quality baby formula (Holle) which is impossible to find locally. Also scored some other hard to find items that were nice to put hands on before making a purchase. Beats blindly buying on the internet.

Re
Review №45

Used to be affiliated with Natural Baby Co., but changed their name to Enlightened Baby relatively recently. Also, they will be moving to the office space next door, which is a much bigger space!My wife and I learned of this place through a friend of ours. During her pregnancy we attended a free cloth diapering class here. It was very informative, and only one other couple went, so we were able to get all of our questions answered. The owner is very passionate about her job, and it shows.You can follow them on Facebook, where you can keep up to date on any sales or promotions going on.They have a great selection of diapers and accessories here. Yes, items are pricier here, but you have to remember that you are buying good quality items that will last a good while (if you take care of them), and you can definitely find some good deals here, as well.My wife and I still pop in here from time to time, now that our son is 4 months old. We recently purchased a carrier. They let us try them on, which helped a ton in deciding which one to purchase. Definitely recommend this place to others!

Ra
Review №46

Oh my gosh, how I wish this place was available to me when I was pregnant! It was amazing to go into The Natural Baby Company and see everything (and more!) that I had to special order and go out of my way to search for when I had my son. They have brands like Ergo, Beco, Boon, cloth diapers, furniture, classes, etc. Whitney, the owner was the nicest when I popped in the other day to check it out! They also sell pregnancy and ovulation tests for a dollar a piece! If youve ever taken one of these, you know how awesome that is! They do a registry also, which as soon as Im pregnant with number two, well be utilizing! Austin, take advantage of this place. You dont know how lucky you are to have this all in one place! Also, they take the Go Local card...awesome.

Jo
Review №47

Such a great place . Unique and special items for the little ones in your life. The hostess and kitty host were welcoming and helpful.

St
Review №48

Amazing experience! Whitney is very knowledgeable and helpful. I will definitely be back:)

St
Review №49

Happened to walk by with the wife and kiddo and noticed this nice little store. Were expecting, and previously cloth diapered our first kid. So, we saw the name Natural Baby Company and said that place has to sell cloth diapers. Guess what? They do! Very helpful staff. They were even giving a class to one lady on how to do the whole cloth diapering. I know this doesnt really factor into the equation on whether or not it was a good store, but any place that has Led Zeppelin playing Ill usually be spending my money at. Thanks Natural Baby Company!

Su
Review №50

This is my favorite Baby Boutique! (and let me tell you, I have a thing for baby boutiques!) From the excellent customer service to the amazing selection of beautiful items, Enlightened Baby is the place to go if you are looking for a fun and productive shopping trip. Their complimentary gift wrap and excellent suggestions (complete with price ranges) is an extra bonus if youre looking for a gift for a little one or mama to be. Ive purchased quite a few things from Enlightened baby including lunch box and water bottles, diapers, cloth diapers and wipes, Ubbi pail, nursing pillow, tinctures, nursing bras and tanks, loads of ADORABLE baby clothes, awesome no-slip baby shoes, beautiful hand dyed blankets and clothes, a swing that has paid for itself so many times over in easy nap starts, many many many toys and plenty of other things both for my family and others. I have been 100% happy with my purchases and always received excellent customer service in the event I got home and realized I bought too big or too small. Whitney, the owner has great taste and I love her commitment to great products that are also focused on being good to our planet and our bodies. After 3.5 years I will be moving away from Austin but will always have this store on my list of places to visit when Im in town!

Ca
Review №51

Great local shop for kids stuff. Knowledgable staff and great product. Better than the big box baby stores.

Ad
Review №52

Excellent service! Extremely knowledgeable when it comes to natural parenting. Great organic apparel options!

Cr
Review №53

The best variety in town for conscious children’s products!

Kr
Review №54

Love that they have haba and kathe kruse! I’m giving it 3 stars because there is a cat that roams around and a lot of toys/clothes that are low to the ground- I personally didn’t like that the cat can touch many of these items

Mi
Review №55

There is so much cute stuff here and Whitney is so informative and helpful! I will definitely recommend this place to other parents I know!

Ma
Review №56

Great place with fun people.

Br
Review №57

Love it!

As
Review №58

Great selection!!!

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