Shopping for baby items in St. Thomas/St. Maarten?

[Sean&Karen]

I am always out to find great deals on baby items whether it be clothes, toys, unique items that I can't find in Canada, etc. I was just wondering if there are any stores specific to babies or has good baby items when we are in port?

[imsulin]

Well, I haven't really looked, but there are plenty of small T-shirt and clothing shops in both ports that sell baby/kids' clothing. However, what I've seen appears to be tacky, cheap-looking, and overpriced. I've seen street vendors selling cheap toy items as well. I'm not familiar with any Baby-only stores, but then again, I haven't looked. Good luck!

 

BTW- visited your city about ten years ago and enjoyed the sights! Especially the Olympic venues! Our National Western Stock Show ranks right up there with your Calgary Stampede!

[YOWmom]

The last time we were in St. Maarten, we took a taxi to Marigot on the French side and went to the open air public market on the waterfront, and found the cutest handmade princess/fairy dress for our then 3 year-old (who is almost 6 now and still wears it), and if I recall, the same vendor also had some very cute, brightly coloured handmade pants, tops and overalls in baby and toddler sizes (which I managed to resist only because our daughter is very petite and they looked huge). The vendors there were very polite and not at all aggressive (and if you speak it, a little French goes a long way). And for mommy (i.e. me) and grandma, I found some lovely garnet bracelets for $20 ea. Bring cash (in US$) though, as if you pay for things via credit card, they'll charge in Euros and the exchange can be costly.