Once Upon a Child is a store for gently used children's clothing, baby equipment, and toys. The store is set up nicely and is clean, though it is a smaller location. This can mean less selection and very crowded shelves, with notably fewer choices for older boys. The staff are helpful, friendly, and professional. Customers have had wonderful and smooth experiences selling items here, with staff clearly explaining the buying system and offering fair prices for items in great condition. However, others report mixed feelings, noting that offers for selling can vary greatly, sometimes feeling disappointingly low compared to the store's resale price. Pricing for shoppers is frequently seen as quite a bit higher or a little higher than other locations, with some inconsistency noted between identical items. The store is praised for its wonderful baby equipment and toys that look new and are of good quality. The store also sells items on Instagram, but a common complaint is that sold items remain visible in stories for a full 24 hours, which creates confusion and a less ideal shopping experience.
Always have a good experience at this stire staff is friendly and very helpful
October 2025
Cleanest store I’ve ever seen. Super organized. Staff are super friendly and helpful
August 2025
Wonderful baby equipment and toys at Once Upon a Child in Guelph! They look new and they work well for our toddler and my mom and sister love shopping here for our little once since she was a baby. Thank you for making sure there is quality toys and equipment and other baby needs in your store.
