Unique boutique: New shop offers products for mothers-to-be and bundles of joy
Winchester, VA — The customer was clearly in a dilemma when she walked through the shop’s door.
What can one possibly purchase as a baby shower gift when the sex of the tiny newcomer is still unknown?
Debbie Melnikoff was quick with her answer.
The owner of Dream Baby Boutique on the Loudoun Street Pedestrian Mall in Winchester propelled her customer toward a wall covered with Loved Baby apparel — a neutral-colored, mix-and-match clothing line for infants, whether they’re made of either snips and snails, or sugar and spice.
Customers “love the ‘Loved Baby’ butt on the pants,” Melnikoff said with a laugh, indicating miniature pairs of rompers with the logos emblazoned on the seats.
Another display features a menagerie of stuffed animals with fuzzy faces and in a variety of species, including ducks, giraffes, bears, frogs and, the most popular item, according to Melnikoff, an impish monkey. They are also available as teethers and are washable, organically made.
Then Melnikoff guided the customer to other selections in the store: Glamourmom nursing tanks with detachable straps that make feedings both discreet and comfortable; robes and pajamas in a variety of soft colors and fabrics; BellaBands to adjust clothing that may not be properly fitting the expanding mother-to-be; and Belli Skin Care for pregnancy pampering.
