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2504 Rice Blvd
Houston, TX 77005

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Doodles
Local(713) 528-2900
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2504 Rice Blvd
Houston, TX 77005

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User Reviews of Doodles

Cute merchandise, UGLY attitude

Although they do stock some adorable merchandise, I have no idea how they stay in business. The majority of the staff -- especially the owner -- are so incredibly rude! I live near the store, and al...
judysbook.com - user review - 06/08/2009
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Worst Baby store

Not only does the owners treat their customers badly- they treat their staff badly too. While working at this store I became pregnant- notified the owners and then felt like I was being mis treated....
citysearch.com - user review - 01/13/2009
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worst cust.serv. ever-RUDE

I do not know how this place stays in business, i have been there several times as i am hosting a baby shower and every instance where interaction was to be had between myself and an employee was disastrous. I...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/04/2008
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One word :RUDE!

It never occured to me to read the reviews on a baby store before heading over to get ready for my baby. The store is cute, thougth over crowded and a bit over priced, but that is fine it's a boutique after...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/27/2008
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There are other places to shop with better service.

I recently talked to a very dear friend that spent many hours registering at Doodles for her first baby shower . When shower guest were at the store trying to purchase gifts from her registery the store was...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/22/2008
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They yell at pregnant women!

Rude! Rude! Rude! One person in particular (the mother Irene), is the most spiteful , bitter and ill mannered person I have ever had to deal with in the retail world. My dog has better manners than she does...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/20/2008
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lilaguide | Horrible Experience

The cutomer service at this store is beyond horrible.I dealt with an ill mannered obnoxiously rude woman by the name of Irene, I think. I have never in my life encountered such rudness at a retail store. I...
lilaguide.com - user review - 10/20/2008
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Lots of cute stuff, but their registry service leaves something to be desired

Doodles is a very cute boutique that has a wide assortment of baby and children's gifts. The quality of the merchandise is wonderful, and I have always found the staff to be pleasant when I visited. My only...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/30/2008
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The BEST children's store in Texas!!!!

I have visited many baby boutiques in my quest to have the nursery of my dreams, and the moment I found Doodles I knew it was the place for me...and everyone else with a child! They have an enormous selection...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/03/2008
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Don't Register for your Baby Shower

We received gifts for our baby and one of them was from Doodles. I tried to return it the next weekend and they said I needed to know the persons name that bought the gift. THEY DON'T GIVE GIFT RECEIPTS. I...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/18/2008
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I've tried ALL the rest! Doodles is by far the best!

I have never written a review for anything before, but after reading what has been written about Doodles; the store, the staff, the owners...I feel I must. I first went to Doodle's before the birth of my 21...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/21/2008
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lilaguide | A horrible place on Earth

RUDE. CONCEITED. NASTY. That describes the sales ladies and the owner at this establishment. I went to buy my baby some shoes and the sales lady only wanted to bring me one shoe at a time and kept asking if I...
lilaguide.com - user review - 05/13/2008
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GREAT!

Great products, nice selection and friendly staff. Prices are reasonable. A good store to find shower gifts, bedding, etc.
citysearch.com - user review - 05/07/2008
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best baby store in houston

Doodles is hands down the best baby store I have ever been in. The employees are EXTREMELY helpful and knowledgeable about the products they sell. The owner sat with me for hours helping me design my dream...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/10/2008
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I can't believe anyone shops here

This store offers the worst in customer service. I do not enjoy shopping at a store where it feels like they are doing you a favor just by being open. If a store cannot stand its customers and treat them...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/08/2008
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lilaguide | Have never been treated so rudely

First of all, this mother and daughter team (Lisa and Irene) needs some lessons in poise and grace. The first time I tried contacting this "boutique" I was rudely hung up on while asking some questions. While...
lilaguide.com - user review - 04/07/2008
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Not so Friendly Customer Service

So I am a new mother to a beautiful baby boy and I am so anxious to do some serious shopping. I love unique baby clothing at a reasonable price but I don't mind spending a little more than I normally would...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/06/2008
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Response to devonny1 and other crazies

To devonny1: How much time do you have on your hands? You must have a personal vendetta against Doodles. Perhaps they weren't "falling over themselves" enough for your snotty and pretentious nature. You have a...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/21/2008
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sorry, not good and I haven't even been in the store!

Wow, my new sister in law registered here; given the fact that there are more cons than pros remarks about the store, combined with the fact that every web page within the site is "being worked on", I believe...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/13/2008
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Getting Better....

I am changing my review of this store- after visiting once again recently I found the staff to be nice and accomadating. Although I still think there is room for improvement, they seem to have changed their...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/12/2008
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lilaguide | Awful Staff- Horrible advice!!

This store blows my mind! The staff here are so stuck up it is unbelievable. I used to go in here to buy items very often b/c they had really cute stuff, but I will go no longer. We have a Bugaboo stroller and...
lilaguide.com - user review - 03/12/2008
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lilaguide | seriously, don't go here

cute things, but i refuse to spend money here, which is too bad for them b/c i spend way too much money on my children's clothes. in fact, i still have credit there, but the place makes my skin crawl. i'll...
lilaguide.com - user review - 03/09/2008
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Worst store ever!

This is by far the worst store I have ever shopped at. The staff is rude, their prices are high and their owner is horrible. There are too many cute stores to subject yourself to their abuse! Shop somewhere...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/07/2008
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lilaguide | cute store

Surprisingly, this baby boutique is not extraordinarily overpriced like many I have walked into. I am always able to find a cute gift at a decent price here. And they have adorable free gift wrapping!
lilaguide.com - user review - 01/31/2008
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lilaguide | Not worth the bad service

I love their stuff,but I walked out w/o buying b/c I got sick of waiting for two chatty staff members to stop talking and aknowledge me. This was quite some time ago,but I haven't gone back. There are other...
lilaguide.com - user review - 01/24/2008
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lilaguide | Cute store but I could do without it.

They offer unique baby gifts and it's easy to overspend in there but the sales people are not helpful at all. They only talk to you if you buy something. Also the store is a little cramped, it's hard to walk...
lilaguide.com - user review - 01/03/2008
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RUDE RUDE RUDE

This is the worst store I have ever shopped at. The owners are horrible and the staff is just like them. They have no people skills. They love you when you're shopping but don't know you if you want to return or exchange anything. Go on line and you can find the same things for less money and better service. DO NOT SHOP AT DOODLES!!!!
openlist - user review - 12/26/2007

I think DOODLES is great!

I was surprised to see such negative reviews about this great little store in Houston. I have had nothing but good experiences the many times I have shopped there. I have lots of nieces and nephews and friends...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/27/2007
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I LOVE DOODLES AND WOULD DEFINITELY TELL MY FRIENDS ABOUT IT!!!!!

I went to Doodles this past weekend and fell in love with the store! I went to the store looking for a crib and walked out having purchased a glider, crib and dresser for my baby's room. I also plan on...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/06/2007
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Doodles Must Pride Themselves on Horrible Customer Service

Several friends had told me that Doodles had the worst customer service, but I wanted to buy a shoe they carried so I gave it a try. BAD IDEA. The sales lady made me feel dumb for not knowing European sizes...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/23/2007
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lilaguide | uggghhh

I think the staff gets their attitude from the owner. Maybe she should spend more time on caring for herself like a good workout, and maybe she wouldn't feel so inferior. She obviously has severe psychological...
lilaguide.com - user review - 10/06/2007
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lilaguide | the worst customer service ever !!

They are the rudest people you will ever meet. Everytime I walk in there is such a pervasive attitude of rudeness- she would never survive in a place like NYC. The good news is that there is a competitor that...
lilaguide.com - user review - 10/06/2007
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lilaguide | Cute store

The stuff in here is so cute.The staff isn't the friendliest, but I can overlook that because the items here are truly one of a kind.
lilaguide.com - user review - 09/24/2007
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lilaguide | Customer service is the PITS!

Doodles has a great selection of gift items, but it's hardly worth it for the lack of greeting or rude service you get!Most recently, I went in to buy a high chair cover. At $70, these were 3x as much as the...
lilaguide.com - user review - 09/22/2007
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lilaguide | neat store

This is a neat store with lots of cute things. The things they sale are pretty expensive; but, they are priced the same as what I have found in other baby boutiques. They can really help you customize and...
lilaguide.com - user review - 09/18/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Mary Ann K.

4.0 of 5 stars. Need to buy a gift for a little one? Want to buy something special?Just want to have a personalized touch....I spent hours roaming the Galleria desperately searching for a little welcome gift for my...
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2007
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lilaguide | Not impressed!

A sales lady here actually talked me out of buying a take home outfit I had planned to purchase for my newborn. I don't think they really care about their customers at all.
lilaguide.com - user review - 09/01/2007
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lilaguide | A love-hate relationship

I discovered Doodles while pregnant with my first child in 2004. I LIVED in Doodles during those nine months, as both a shopaholic and a glutton for punishment. First of all, they have absolutely gorgeous and...
lilaguide.com - user review - 08/27/2007
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lilaguide | Cute boutique!

This is a fun boutique. Big store with lots of cute stuff--bedding, decor, clothing, wall art, hairbows, accessories, etc.I like their occasional sidewalk sales.
lilaguide.com - user review - 07/29/2007
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houstonmom

I have shopped at Doodles for the past few years, and they do truly have unique and beautiful children's items. However, I will have to say they have been lacking in customer service. To their credit, it seems...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/24/2007
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Great Baby Store!!

Wow! I am very surprised by the reviews this store has received. I just received my baby bedding a few weeks ago and IT IS PERFECT!! I was very nervous about picking out baby bedding especially with my husband...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/28/2007
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Best Baby Store in Houston

As the owner of Doodles, I feel the previous reviews were written to make me out to be some terrible person. I am a very honest person and would never do the things the previous writers have accused me of...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/27/2007
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DO NOT PURCHASE ANYTHING AT DOODLES! HORRIBLE EXPERIENCE!

At first appearance, Doodles is a beautiful little boutique with some really cute clothes and accessories. My wife and I searched out many stores before deciding to use Doodles as one of our registries for our...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/27/2007
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Terrible customer service. Find another specialty boutique!

When purchasing custom items from Doodles, do not expect to receive your items within the estimate given. My order took three times as long as originally quoted! And when speaking with the owner of the store I...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/26/2007
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Terrible Customer Service For the Price Point

Let's face it, Doodles is not the cheapest baby store around. So for the price point of their products, good customer service is expected. I recently purchased custom bedding, a glider and receiving blankets...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/24/2007
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best baby store in Houston

I think Doodles is the best baby store in Houston. They might be a little tough when it comes to returns, but that is what it takes to stay in business when you are a boutique. I laugh when I hear some of the...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/08/2007
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THE WORST EVER SERVICE AND UNPROFESSIONAL BUSINESS PRACTICES

I went to Doodles and purchased a $465.00 diaper bag for a dear friend. I returned home less than one hour later only to receive a 15% coupon in the mail from their establishment. I called them immediately and...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/02/2007
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Rude by Parker H. at InsiderPages

On finding out that I was pregnant, some friends told me about this store. I was anxious to shop the market for as many baby stores as possible. I wanted to find a picture perfect baby room. Upon entering the...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/24/2007
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The rudest people ever!

The sales staff had always been very rude to me when I shopped there and I am not sure why I ever went back. Once I took my neice in there when she was 6 months old, she was teething a little drooly, her drool...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/19/2007
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lilaguide | Doodles Baby Gifts & More Editorial Review

my favorite baby store!!. unique gifts and a great selection from toys to decor... Maclaren strollers... great service when you are interested in buying... the most stunning cribs and bassinets... check out...
lilaguide.com - user review - 02/08/2007
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Helpful staff, adorable things but where is the website?

I recently learned that I am pregnant and have started browsing for registry places. I have been to Doodles twice, once with a girlfriend and once with my husband, and have been treated kindly both times even...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/15/2006
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Zero on Customer service

I have spent my last cent at Doodles! Over the past several years, I have been a loyal customer in this store but that all ended today. My daughter, who is pregnant with my first grandchild, and I went in to...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/11/2006
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Very Nice Items But The Staff Needs Better People Skills by Dorothea C. at InsiderPages

A couple of years ago, my experience with Doodles was pretty negative. While the items in the store are lovely, upon entering the store the staff was not friendly. In fact, one employee rudely brushed by me...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/27/2006
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lilaguide | Doodles Baby Gifts & More

Good inventory, staff not always helpful and typically have to wait to be helped.
lilaguide.com - user review - 08/09/2006
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lilaguide | Doodles Baby Gifts & More

Awesome place for gifts, super-expensive though!
lilaguide.com - user review - 08/04/2006
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lilaguide | Doodles Baby Gifts & More

adorable selection; great for gifts
lilaguide.com - user review - 07/31/2006
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lilaguide | Doodles Baby Gifts & More

cute store!
lilaguide.com - user review - 07/24/2006
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lilaguide | Doodles Baby Gifts & More

The perfect store to buy gifts. Always something fun and new. Great gift wrapping! Very attentive owners... since their expansion some of the new staff isn't as customer minded, yet friendly enough. My...
lilaguide.com - user review - 07/13/2006
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lilaguide | Doodles Baby Gifts & More

Very unique items for nurseries and babys. Good selection of baby clothes and an extensive selection of nursery bedding, from bedding-in-a-bag to custom fabrics.
lilaguide.com - user review - 07/03/2006
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lilaguide | Doodles Baby Gifts & More

Very cute clothes and invites, announcements
lilaguide.com - user review - 06/21/2006
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RUDE, RUDE, RUDE

i'll readily admit they have a wonderful selection, with very cute clothes and nursery items. many of the sales staff are great. HOWEVER, some kind of store manager was so awful and rude that i will not go...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/16/2006
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lilaguide | Doodles Baby Gifts & More

If you're looking for the extraordinary this is a good place to start. Customer service on delivery of furniture could use some work.
lilaguide.com - user review - 05/31/2006
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Worst service I have ever had at any store.

The owner and salespeople are rude and dishonest. Return policy is a joke- if a product breaks, it's best just to throw it away. I will never shop at Doodles again.
citysearch.com - user review - 05/19/2006
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lilaguide | Doodles Baby Gifts & More

One of the cutest baby stores in town.
lilaguide.com - user review - 05/08/2006
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lilaguide | Doodles Baby Gifts & More

Very cute baby clothes & furniture, but very pricey.
lilaguide.com - user review - 05/08/2006
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lilaguide | Doodles Baby Gifts & More

Doodles is a great one stop shop for baby's room and baby gifts. Selection of furniture and bedding is top notch and they have an unusual and eclectic selection of baby gifts, personalized items and clothing.
lilaguide.com - user review - 05/04/2006
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lilaguide | Doodles Baby Gifts & More

Some, but not all, of the staff are just plain rude to customers, but the quality and variety of the clothes keeps us coming back. We receive many compliments on the clothing we buy at Doodles.
lilaguide.com - user review - 05/02/2006
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lilaguide | Doodles Baby Gifts & More

They have everything you need to decorate your child's room, clothe your child and anything else you can think of! It's adorable! As you walk through the store, each item is cuter than the next.
lilaguide.com - user review - 04/29/2006
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lilaguide | Doodles Baby Gifts & More

Great for registeries and baby gifts. They don't have many toddler selections.
lilaguide.com - user review - 03/10/2006
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lilaguide | Doodles Baby Gifts & More

Doodles is a great store that offers high end items for fashionable parents to be. They offer great fabrics, but the area to selecct fabrics is way too small and the staff is not very open with your own ideas....
lilaguide.com - user review - 02/26/2006
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I agree by amanda m. at InsiderPages

I must agree with the previous poster, this place is great, though pricey. You do get what you pay for, though. If you are looking for something really special, you will find it here. If not tell them what you...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/09/2005
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Wonderful Staff

We had looked virtually everywhere for linens for our baby's nursery and Angela at Doodles helped us pick out the most beautiful linens. She made everything so easy! This is also a place I love to buy gifts...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/29/2005
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lilaguide | Doodles Baby Gifts & More

Very pricey, very cute stuff. The people that work in the store are a bit snooty, but there are a couple of people that are very helpful. Go when they are having a sale.
lilaguide.com - user review - 10/22/2005
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lilaguide | Doodles Baby Gifts & More

Great unique baby items. You want to buy the whole store when you walk in for the first time.
lilaguide.com - user review - 10/10/2005
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lilaguide | Doodles Baby Gifts & More

Great place to stock up for new baby...personal staff and handwritten registries give it a small town feel!
lilaguide.com - user review - 09/22/2005
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High end Baby Gear by Daisy D. at InsiderPages

I got so many wonderful things for my little girl from Doodles. The staff is always helpful. The registry service is personal. Delivery is punctual. While certainly not cheap, you do get what you pay for....
citysearch.com - user review - 09/17/2005
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lilaguide | Doodles Baby Gifts & More

This RIce Village store has lots of nice gifts for giving to new parents. They also can provide custom bedding - quite expensive but if you're wanting a specific nursery look they can help you achieve it.
lilaguide.com - user review - 09/14/2005
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lilaguide | Doodles Baby Gifts & More

Very unique and beautiful baby items. I particularly like their selection of crib bedding. Great place to find a baby gift.
lilaguide.com - user review - 09/13/2005
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Nice store!

My wife and I needed to buy a birthday present for my one year old nephew. Doodles had the cutest stuff and the sales staff was both helpful and knowledgeable. We look forward to making future vis...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/11/2005
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lilaguide | Doodles Baby Gifts & More

Great store for decorating the nursery. Bad return policy though.
lilaguide.com - user review - 08/11/2005
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lilaguide | Doodles Baby Gifts & More

Cute, if overpriced, merchandise...but not worth the snooty sales-staff.
lilaguide.com - user review - 08/02/2005
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lilaguide | Doodles Baby Gifts & More

It is the cutest baby store in town I believe. They have some pricey items but are unique and perfect for the person who has most everything already. If you are looking for a special gift, this is the place.
lilaguide.com - user review - 07/05/2005
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lilaguide | Doodles Baby Gifts & More

Nice stuff, but oh so rude!
lilaguide.com - user review - 06/16/2005
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lilaguide | Doodles Baby Gifts & More

What can you say about a children's boutique that doesn't allow children in the store???
lilaguide.com - user review - 03/18/2005
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lilaguide | Doodles Baby Gifts & More

Great selection of baby items from gifts to decore.
lilaguide.com - user review - 03/15/2005
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lilaguide | Doodles Baby Gifts & More

A great place to look for baby gifts. They have beautiful picture frames and nice, unique gifts. The staff is very friendly and takes good care of you. It's also a great place to just browse and get ideas for...
lilaguide.com - user review - 03/12/2005
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lilaguide | Doodles Baby Gifts & More

Great store for furniture, clothing, stationery, and baby gifts. I love to visit this store, but it's pricey.
lilaguide.com - user review - 03/10/2005
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lilaguide | Doodles Baby Gifts & More

They have very cute nursery decor. Some things are very reasonable and others are very expensive.
lilaguide.com - user review - 03/09/2005
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lilaguide | Doodles Baby Gifts & More

Doodles is one of my favorite stores. There is a neat selection of toys and the salespeople are very nice and helpful.
lilaguide.com - user review - 03/09/2005
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lilaguide | Doodles Baby Gifts & More

Adorable products! Helpful staff
lilaguide.com - user review - 03/09/2005
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lilaguide | Doodles Baby Gifts & More

A great baby gift store or place to rigister for all your bedding and other needs. Located in the Village - very convenient. Gift wraps nicely for you at no extra charge.
lilaguide.com - user review - 03/03/2005
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lilaguide | Doodles Baby Gifts & More

This is where to go for gifts that are cute, cute, cute & for when you want to splurge on your own baby!
lilaguide.com - user review - 03/03/2005
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lilaguide | Doodles Baby Gifts & More

Pretty good store but too high priced.
lilaguide.com - user review - 03/03/2005
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lilaguide | Doodles Baby Gifts & More

Looking for a different gift? This is the place.
lilaguide.com - user review - 03/01/2005
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lilaguide | Doodles Baby Gifts & More

This store has such poor customer service that it makes shopping there a miserable experience.
lilaguide.com - user review - 01/30/2005
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lilaguide | Doodles Baby Gifts & More

Doodles is a very cute, high-end boutique. They sell cribs, bedding, clothes, toys, a little of everything. I purchased my son's crib from here, and when one of the pieces arrived damaged, they got the new...
lilaguide.com - user review - 01/09/2005
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lilaguide | Doodles Baby Gifts & More

This is my favorite baby store!! They have very unique gifts and a great selection.
lilaguide.com - user review - 12/30/2004
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What a wonderful place

My wife and I needed to buy a birthday present for my one year old nephew. Doodles had the cutest stuff and the sales staff was both helpful and knowledgeable. We look forward to making future visits to their...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/03/2004
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