Florence and Tuscany with Kids

Shopping

English Language Bookstores

BM Bookshop

Borgognissanti 4r
50123 Florence
tel. 055 294575
bmbookshop@dada.it
http://www.bmbookshop.com/

Bookshop (Siena)
Via San Pietro 19
53100 Siena
tel. 0577 226594
www.bookshopsiena.com

McRae Books

Via de' Neri, 32 R 
50122 Florence
Tel: 055 2382456
shop@mcraebooks.com

Paperback Exchange
Via delle Oche 4R
50122 Florence
Tel: 055 293460
e-mail: papex@papex.it
www.papex.it

Street Markets

Ciompi Antique Fair 
Monday - Friday 
and the last Sunday of every month
Piazza de' Ciompi
tel. 055 3283550

Mercato del Porcellino 
Local arts and craftsDaily
Logge del Porcellino

Mercato San Lorenzo
Arts and crafts, souvenirs, clothing
Daily
Borgo San Lorenzo area

Arti e Mestieri (arts and crafts)
Second Sunday of the month
Piazza Santo Spirito
tel. 055 23320

Vinci- Carabattolfirera (fair of trinkets)First of October and first of May
Located in the town of Vittolini
tel. 055 23320

Toys, Clothing, and Baby Gear

Alice's Masks - mask-making studio with classic papier-mache masks
Via Faenza 72r
50126 Florence
tel. 055 287370
www.alicemasks.com

Anichini Children's Clothing - special occassion clothing and fine coats
Via di Parione 59r
50123 Florence
tel. 055 284977
email.
anichini@anichini.net
www.anichini.net

Baby Bazar Lucca - buy, sell, exchange toys, maternity clothes, equipment and children's clothing
Open Wednesday-Saturday, 9:30-1:00, 3:30-7:30
Viale Castracani 822
Lucca
tel. 0583 494233
email.
lucca@babybazar.it
http://ucca.babybazar.it

Brums Naturally Kids
Borgo Ognissanti 150r
50123 Florence
tel. 055 294363
fax. 055 295256
email.
f.firenze1@brums.com

Quisquilia e Pinzillacchera -
artfully hand-crafted dolls, marionettes, hand puppets, and soft toys
Via Palazzuolo 13r
50123 Florence
tel. 349 8301973
email.
info@pezziunici.com
www.pezziunici.com

Sara' maternity boutique

Via della Spada 42r
50123 Florence
055 281048

Tip Tap -
shoe store for women and children with some clothing
Via della Spada 50r
50123 Florence
055 2398488

Ugo e Carolina - unique selection of clothing for children ages 0-14

Via delle Belle Donne 35R
50123 Florence
tel. 055 287820
email.
info@ugoecarolina.it

Used Toys, Clothing, and Baby Gear

Dibimboinbimbo
Via Ponte del Lepri 13
Bagno a Ripoli (Florence)
tel. 055 643292

EcobimboVia Giotto 67a
50018 Vingone-Scandicci (Florence)
tel. 055 7300065
www.ecobimbo.it

1...2...3...Stella
Viale Giannotti 11r
Florence
tel. 0556813364


Pet Stores


Zei Cinofilia
Via P. colletta n. 30-32r
50136 Florence
tel. 055 2477909

info@zeicinofilia.it
http://www.zeicinofilia.it

Shopping Malls and Outlets

Barberino Designer Outlet (MacArthur Glen) - over 100 retailers with discounts up to 70%; nice selection of childrenswear stores. 30 km north of Florence on the A1 toward Bologna.

Hours: Tues.-Fri. 10:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m.; Sat & Sun. 10:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m.

Via Meucci
50031 Barberino del Mugello (Florence)
email.
infobarberino@macarthurglen.com
www.mcarthurglen.com

The Mall -
great for a "mommy's day off"; wide selection of designer outlets such as Balenciaga, Fendi, Armani, Gucci, Hogan, La Perla, Tod's, and Pucci, among many others. About 30 minutes south of Florence.
Hours: Mon.-Sat. 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m; Sun. 3:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
Europa 8
Leccio-Reggello
tel. 055 8657775

Roberto Cavalli outlet (near the Florence Ikea) - fun for moms; 50% off last year's collections
Via Volturno 3
50019 Sesto Fiorentino (Florence)
tel. 055 317754
email.
info@robertocavallioutlet.it
www.robertocavallioutlet.it

Online Shopping Resources

Mama La Mode Maternity - fun selection of maternity clothes and accessories

NewBabyLand - online discount store with wide range of toys, accessories, and every day items for infants and toddlers; orders typically ship within 48 hours
www.newbabyland.com

Oconus.com
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Web information & shopping portal for overseas military personnel

French Connection Limited