Once Upon A Child

We buy and sell gently used clothes, toys, & equipment

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Leanna

I loved shopping so much at OUAC that I was hired at Chicago Ridge, IL location. I had to leave to be a stay at home mom, but I still shop there. I love Orland Park, IL new location. It's much much bigger and gives so many options to buy. Bigger aisles means bigger selections and more time I'll spend looking! (My son's outfit in my picture was bought at OUAC for only $4.50 on the whole outfit! I love bag sales!

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Nicole

I'm a single teen parent trying to finish school. I don't have money for anything new. Once upon a child helps me buy anything I need for my 9 month old daughter Gabriella.

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amy

I found a 200 dollar v tech moniter for 55 bucks!!! AWESOME so I saved money for much needed diapers!!!!

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Vickie

Really like the store in Stockbridge. The staff are really great. I have found some excellent deals. I have been shopping here for over 3 yrs before my first grandchild was born. Now I am shopping for my soon to be 2nd grandchild. I got a GREAT deal on the 4 in 1 crib I purchased recently. In excellent condition. A dresser, changing table w/pad, under the crib extra drawer & side shelves. Plus I had my card filled so I was able to use that discount. What a bargain! I am glad they have return policies. I had also been shopping at another children's consignment shop, but they have changed their policy since expanding to a no return policy. I don't like that especially in shoes, because I buy shoes form my grandson unsure of sizes, so I like to be able to return them for a store credit. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK OUAC!

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Tyra

I went to the troy store for the first time this weekend and I fell in love with it. It had great prices and the items were in unbelievable shape. Great quality! Will definitely be going back.

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Waseem

my family and I enjoyed coming to your store

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Jessica

I have been in love with this store since my first visit.This is the ONLY store i shop at for all my kids clothes,the stores are always neat & clean & the staff is awesome!

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Miichalle

we love the store - we buy and sell as often as possible and with 2 sons 3 daughters and a grand daughter of our own what cant be passed down is always brought to our local store. we often buy for our 6 nephews and 3 nieces also, i love that they offer great style's and amazing prices to boot....

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Alyssa Rose

My mom and dad find all of my awesome clothes at Once Upon a Child! I look so cute everyday in my new "pre-used" outfits! Everyone should shop at Once Upon a Child!!! Then all kids would be happy like me! Aly

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Jessica

When my son was two years old my husband got laid off from his job and we went through a pretty rough time financially. Of course, my son decided this would be a prime time to go through a growth spurt and all of his clothing became too small. I was so grateful that there was a store that I could shop at that had great quality clothes at such reasonable prices it saved me a lot of stress and worry! And now when we're stable I still frequent Once Upon A Child and the money that I save goes into a savings account for my son's future!

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Rosalu

HI! MY NAME IS ROSALU AND I LOVE THIS STORE BECAUSE I BOUGHT EVERYTHING FOR MY FIRST BABY. EVERYTHING IS CHEAP!!

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Jodi

Mother of 2, a 12 year old son named Jordan and a 2 month old daughter named Alexa. They are my pride and joy! Truly excited to watch my children grow up, to experience all those beautiful "firsts" with them both.

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Izzy

I first saw Once Upon A Child when I was on my way to BJ's "Once Upon A Child" was still being built. I also had a 3year old and 5year old and a not existing child yet. Okay, So a Friday when Miana was in school Ciana got dropped of at daycare. So I went over to See what "Once Upon A Child" was. I walked in their and found lots of items! I found a brand new infant car seat for the upcoming baby a double stroller, Diapers, Changing table, Clothes, Bottles, Pacis and Even Swings that I would of bought at Walmart for $200! I left with only spending about $150! WOW! I will be back soon for the $1 Sale. This Picture Shows Ariana 3mos. In her new car seat with her paci from this store.

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Aimee

With two little girls ages 2 & 3 and a little boy due this March, I LOVE Once Upon A Child! It's better than trying to hit all the garage sales and my kids love going there and trying out all the toys. It's like an adventure every time we go because we know we'll find different treasures than even the last time we went. Here is one of my favorite pics of Nadia & Lana in their nightgowns I found at your place. I love how you have everything so easy to find and being able to match up outfits is so fun! A special note to GRANDPARENTS...don't feel bad going there to buy second hand gifts! It's not being "cheap", it's "smart and fabulous"! Check them out, you won't spend a better dollar anywhere. I find the selection even better than going to Wal-Mart or any other store to buy new. And better savings. I'm going back next week :)

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Colleen

I found out about OUAC from a friend of mine who had her daughter 2 weeks before I had my son. We are both young moms and were both unemployed at the time. My husband and I are on a budget until I find a new job, and sometimes my son needs things that we can't afford anywhere else. I bought my son a NY Yankees jersey ($3), a Yankee's rain suit ($2), Timberlands ($6), toys, jeans, a booster seat ($5) and so many other things from OUAC. The only downside? I live in Brooklyn and the closest one is in Staten Island.

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Erin

I love shopping for my daycare kids (fort wayne IN) at Once upon a child quality cloths with not-so-expensive prices...

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Cynde

I have my own daycare and I am always looking for great deal on clothes or toys...plus I'm a NEW grandma for the 1st time. I am always looking for Landon cloths and cute little outfits.And every time I go in the store there is so much stuff I have to make myself stop buying everything I want...and there always such good prices there is never a need for children to go without cute clothes when there are stores like Once upon a child. Since I have been shopping at this store I am almost never in a retail store spending 3times for the same outfits.. See you soon at the Arnold store...

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Trisha

I just want to say that I just walked into a Once Upon A Child for the first today today and I just couldn't believe my eyes. All the items they have for sale and clothes are in wonderful condition and you can't beat 4 or 7 dollars for a outfit compare too spending double that at Walmart or at another store. Now I am just hoping the store nears me will have a walker in stock soon for our 1 Year Old Little Girl so I can get one for half the price since she will only be using it for a few months. I will be honest with everybody I can go broke in this store very easy.

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Kirsten

Went into Once Upon A Child today not expecting to find anything. I spent a whole hour and half shopping and came out with 10 different outfits for $34.95 I was so happy so I decided I just had to put it up here.

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Sharon

I went to Once Upon A Child, to look for clothes for my future granddaughter. Not only did I find beautiful well cared for clothes: some of them still had new tags on them. The baby is due in May and I bought a complete ward robe for a new born, a 3 month old and a 6 mo. Old. Had to make myself leave the store. Everyone there was very helpful and courteous and went out of their way to help me. I spent less than a hundred dollars. For 40 pieces.

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Judy

Hi I'm a grandmother of five yep, that's right five little tykes. I love them all dearly and I especially like to shop for them. My favorite store is "Once Upon A Child". The store is always neat and clean; I can always find good quality brand name clothing at a fraction of the cost in regular stores.

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Brienne

My daughter fits clothes in very weird sizes! She's long and yet has a tiny waist! At 10 months she can still fit some 3-6 month tops (pants are too short). I got a gift card for $100 and chose to buy my daughter some clothes. We came home with several large bags, filled with baby cap sets, carters tops, pants, dresses, and sweaters! I always shop at OUAC because nowhere else can I find such fabulous deals for my daughter's crazy sizes!

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Amy

I've heard about Once Upon a Child from so many different people that absolutely love it... I'm sorry to say I haven't been yet but I'm dying to try it out. I have loads of Maddie's cute little outfits that I'd love to keep forever but in reality I know they could be useful for someone else. I think I'll keep my favorites!! Plus, I'd love to find cute affordable clothes for her since she grows out of them in such a short time. I can't wait to start my new shopping experience at such a well known, highly recommended venue...

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Matthew

My girlfriend and I found out last week that we are having a girl. Her 3rd child but this will be my first so it is more exciting for me I guess you could say. We live on the Southside of Indianapolis and have already hit up all the Goodwill's and we went to Once Upon A Child on Friday and found A LOT! They were having a very good deal at the time, I guess that's why it was so packed, we could hardly move! The deal was "grab a bag and whatever you could fit into it was only $15. We got 20+ outfits for our new baby girl, plus 2 pairs of shoes, talk about a steal/deal! Little Olivia is due in late June and already has too many clothes, too many that she most likely won't wear them all but oh well, this is my first and I'm allowed to spoil her. She will be the cutest baby girl you have ever seen because Daddy says so! :)

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