LOVE BUGS

At LOVE BUGS, Providence’s only second-hand children’s store, they take seriously the motto: “reduce, reuse, recycle.” Kids often grow much faster than they wear out clothes, so it only makes sense that sizes infant to 10 could be recycled at Love Bugs (sales only; no consignment) and re-sold in prime condition. Some brands listed by Love Bugs are: Nannette, Baby Gap, Green Dog, OshKosh B’Gosh, Carter’s, and even high-name designers like Ralph Lauren and French Laundry. The owners at Love Bugs stress a “spacious, organized, and nice-smelling” store, with plenty of play area, chairs for nursing moms, and parking space. In addition to clothing, they carry child care equipment, such as strollers, high chairs, and changing tables. Since they make every effort to present clean, quality clothing to purchase, and since they pay 30 percent of resale value to customers who bring in items, it’s a win-win situation — and green to boot! | 746 Hope Street, Providence | 401.453.2222 | lovebugsri.net