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Tadpole

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Tadpole opened on Clarendon Street in 2006 to serve young families in the South End, and since 2018 it has been run by Ana and her husband, who took it over as new parents themselves. It sells the full span of baby and toddler goods: strollers, car seats, carriers, high chairs, nursery furniture, feeding and bath gear, shoes, clothing, toys for ages up to six and beyond, books and gifts, including a selection of Boston favorites. Among the brands it names are Nuna, Cybex, Stokke, Doona, UPPAbaby and Bugaboo.

For most visitors the shop is a gift stop: clothing, toys, books and smaller accessories can be browsed without an appointment. Expecting parents and families moving to the area get the most from it, because the big-ticket gear is sold with time and advice. It is open Tuesday to Saturday and closed Sunday and Monday.

Strollers and car seats by appointment

Tadpole has deliberately moved away from self-service for major gear. Viewing strollers and car seats at the South End store is appointment-led, through an In-Store Foundation session of up to 45 minutes that covers single strollers and infant car seats. A deposit is taken when you book and is applied to the purchase; the amount and rules are in the FAQ. Deeper 90-minute sessions take place at the company's Hingham showroom, outside the city.

After the purchase

Service continues after checkout. Tadpole schedules car seat installation once you have bought a seat, assembles strollers, and arranges pickup or shipping. Larger registry orders can be delivered together to homes within roughly 30 miles of Boston, with basic setup help when booked in advance.

Registry and rewards

Parents can build a registry directly with Tadpole, which unlocks tiered rewards as purchases come in, or add Tadpole items to a Babylist registry. For a relative visiting Boston, buying a registry gift at the shop means it comes with local support and assembly.

Sources: About Tadpole, FAQs, the Tadpole Experience, contact. Checked September 30, 2026.

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Tadpole
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Call: +1 617-778-1788
Location
58 Clarendon Street
Boston, 02116
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About Tadpole

Quick answer: Tadpole is a shop at 58 Clarendon Street, Boston, MA 02116. South End baby shop since 2006: strollers and car seats by appointment, plus clothing, toys, books and gifts to browse freely.

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Tadpole opened on Clarendon Street in 2006 to serve young families in the South End, and since 2018 it has been run by Ana and her husband, who took it over as new parents themselves. It sells the full span of baby and toddler goods: strollers, car seats, carriers, high chairs, nursery furniture, feeding and bath gear, shoes, clothing, toys for ages up to six and beyond, books and gifts, including a selection of Boston favorites. Among the brands it names are Nuna, Cybex, Stokke, Doona, UPPAbaby and Bugaboo.

For most visitors the shop is a gift stop: clothing, toys, books and smaller accessories can be browsed without an appointment. Expecting parents and families moving to the area get the most from it, because the big-ticket gear is sold with time and advice. It is open Tuesday to Saturday and closed Sunday and Monday.

Strollers and car seats by appointment

Tadpole has deliberately moved away from self-service for major gear. Viewing strollers and car seats at the South End store is appointment-led, through an In-Store Foundation session of up to 45 minutes that covers single strollers and infant car seats. A deposit is taken when you book and is applied to the purchase; the amount and rules are in the FAQ. Deeper 90-minute sessions take place at the company's Hingham showroom, outside the city.

After the purchase

Service continues after checkout. Tadpole schedules car seat installation once you have bought a seat, assembles strollers, and arranges pickup or shipping. Larger registry orders can be delivered together to homes within roughly 30 miles of Boston, with basic setup help when booked in advance.

Registry and rewards

Parents can build a registry directly with Tadpole, which unlocks tiered rewards as purchases come in, or add Tadpole items to a Babylist registry. For a relative visiting Boston, buying a registry gift at the shop means it comes with local support and assembly.

Sources: About Tadpole, FAQs, the Tadpole Experience, contact. Checked September 30, 2026.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Where is Tadpole?+
At 58 Clarendon Street in Boston's South End.
Q. What are the opening hours?+
Tuesday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The shop is closed on Sunday and Monday.
Q. Do I need an appointment?+
Only for major gear such as strollers, car seats and high chairs. Clothing, toys, books and smaller accessories can be browsed without one.
Q. How does the In-Store appointment deposit work?+
The South End In-Store appointment takes a $250 deposit at booking, which is applied toward a stroller or car seat. It must be used within seven days of the appointment. If someone else buys the gear for you, the deposit can go toward other items or be credited back.
Q. Does Tadpole install car seats?+
Yes. The shop schedules car seat installation after you buy a seat from it.
Q. Does Tadpole ship?+
Yes. Shipping is free on orders over $45, with some exclusions. Registries and purchases of $4,000 or more qualify for complimentary bulk delivery within about 30 miles of Boston.
Q. Is there another Tadpole location?+
Yes, a showroom at 10 Keith Way, Unit 5, in Hingham, open by appointment only. Hingham is outside the City of Boston.
Q. How do I contact Tadpole?+
Call 617-778-1788, or use the contact form on the shop's website.

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