Baby Concierge Services

So, come in and browse our store or comprehensive Baby Registry Catalog, register for the items you need, tell your friends and family, and we will take care of the rest!

If you are looking for a particular item, please ask us. If we don't have it on the floor or online, we will try to get it for you.

• one convenient place to shop and register for your baby
• boutique experience with a superstore selection
• one place to send family and friends to buy gifts

• Shop by Appointment - call to book a consultation and we will go over the baby registry items with you.
• Shop Independently - come in and look around the store and browse the catalog. If you need help, we are here.
• Shop by phone or email - can't come down? No problem - work with us over the phone or by email to identify the items you need and we will set up your registry for you.

Print Articles

• Washington Business Journal: Baby business booms in pricey Georgetown Market
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• In Touch Magazine: Nicole Ritchie, Joel Madden probably getting engage

Online Articles

• Northern Virginia Magazine: Rest Easy: How to Choose a Baby Crib

Welcome, New Baby!

Once you break the news about baby-on-the-way, it begins… People want to know whether it’s a boy or a girl, what your theme is, and "what you need." Chances are, you don’t know yourself, and you’re feeling guilty because despite pregnancy, you still can’t fathom the idea of painting teddy bears, ducks or even dear old Pooh on the wall. We’re here to tell you not to worry – you’re not alone – and we’ve got some tips for figuring out what you need (and what you don’t).

• Assess your space and your needs. Before you commit to anything, measure the room, and think about what you really need. If you are converting a den or home office into the baby’s room or have an older home, chances are there isn’t a closet or much space. Choose furniture that performs “double duty,” such as an armoire with drawers that acts as both closet and dresser; or a dresser with a changing area on top.
  
• Commit to a style; not a theme. Even if you have a special affinity for a particular character, animal or theme, it’s best not to make it the foundation of your nursery. Choose furniture that matches the style of your home, and pieces with a similar look, color and finish. Whether you are thinking modern or traditional, you can usually find a variety of coordinated pieces.
  
• Remember: Safety first. It’s both tempting and practical to accept hand-me-down baby furniture. They don’t stay babies for long, and secondhand furniture can look brand new. But before you accept used cribs, cradles or changing tables, read up on safety standards. And don’t let a well-meaning donation rule your nursery. Be prepared to decline a generous offer if it’s not something you really want or need.
  
• Get ready to change. Before you nix the idea of a changing table, consider this: is it easier to have diapers and supplies stashed all over the house so you can change anywhere or located in one central place with wipes, creams and other supplies? Sometimes a trip to the changing table gives baby a much needed change of scenery or break when helpful guests (read: in-laws) are hovering. When baby gets fussy, sometimes all it takes is a 10-minute break upstairs with Mom and a clean diaper to turn his or her mood around. Changing tables come in a variety of different styles and sizes and provide great storage space – even after baby learns to use the bathroom.
  
• Think long-term. Babyhood flies by. Baby-boy blue or baby-girl pink might make for a beautiful infant’s room, but it can wear on you quickly. If you are converting a den or office to temporarily serve as baby’s room before you move to a bigger place, you may not want to spend the money to repaint the room to sell the house or apartment. Click here to choose from a palette of colors that will make any room beautiful.
  

Have a Seat!
High chairs may be one of the most useful, albeit stickiest, items in the house. After the excitement of spoon-feeding for the first time wears off, many new moms dread the thought of facing off with a messy high chair or moving it around to accommodate guests or the vacuum. Fortunately, high chairs have come a long way. Here are a few of our favorites:

• The Fresco by Bloom
  Why we love it:  It tilts; it swivels; it doesn’t take up a lot of floor space. It’s comfy, safe, and the clean design (not a lot of “nooks and crannies”) makes it easy to clean. It also grows with baby.  This is one high chair even a “big boy” or “big girl” won’t mind using well into the toddler years.
  
• The Nano
  Why we love it: Basic, easy, and it FOLDS (for real…because the seat folds flat, you can actually stick this behind a door or in a closet during a dinner party.)And it’s easy to clean – you can even stick the tray in the dishwasher.
  
• The Me Too! Chair
  Why we love it: Older babies can actually join you at the dinner table. No tray to clean, and no food stuck between the booster seat and the chair (in other words, baby’s mac and cheese can’t act as a super gluing agent binding the booster seat to the chair). It’s also portable, making it easier to eat out again!
  

Getting Down to Business
With the state of the economy, everyone is thinking smarter these days. The fact is that kids grow fast – and it doesn’t matter if you think that is good thing or bad thing – it still happens. So, the question is: how do you outfit your little ones while being smart and fashionable?

• Layering. Layering is one of the easiest ways to be smart and keep your kids looking great. Think about some of the short sleeved shirts that your little one can still wear, but are now stored because it’s a bit cold. Well, throw on a solid colored tee underneath and, presto, you have prolonged the life of one shirt while keeping the tike warm and comfy!
  
  How about the little girl that can’t quite give up that super cute halter or strappy dress? Too short now? Well, throw on a hip pair of jeans or leggings underneath it and both of you will be happy with the results. If, again, it is a bit colder, then throw on a cute cardigan and you have the trendiest, warmest girl around. We absolutely love layering at Dawn Price Baby, so check out some of the great long-sleeved tees from Tea Collection, leggings from Mimi & Maggie and for baby, leg warmers, that will help prolong the life of your favorite tops and dresses.
  
• Remember “high-water” pants? Well, for those that don’t – a quick reminder may be in order. Remember hearing your mom saying “I can’t believe these pants are too short already…I just bought them! You are growing too fast!” Well, if this happened and you still ended up wearing them – for whatever reason – they were called high-waters. If this is now happening to your little one, then we have a tip for you! Cuff them. That’s right; cuffing them turns them into the cutest pedal pushers or long shorts. Go ahead and throw some cute flats, flip flops or even boots on and you just extended the life of these infamous high-waters.
  
  
• For women, it’s the white t-shirt and dark jeans. Over the years, we’ve all learned that a nice white t-shirt and a pair of dark jeans are good investments. You can pair either item with a trendy scarf, sweater or jacket that may have cost next-to-nothing, and no one will ever know – because you’ve got a great foundation. The same rule applies to baby clothes. A good onesie with a nice neck makes any jumper, cardigan or dress work – no matter where it is from or how much you spent on it.
  It makes no sense to splurge on a beautiful sweater or jumper, only to pair it with a cheap onesie that doesn’t wash well, stretches every time you put it over your baby’s head and can’t hold its shape against a sleeve-chewer. Build a strong foundation for baby like you would yourself. It will impact every outfit, and save you money in the long-run – it will wash better, hold its shape and fit for a while longer because it is true-to-size.
  

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