Great Beginnings

Opened in 1990, Great Beginnings is a locally owned and operated business . Located in Gaithersburg, Maryland, about 20 miles north of Washington, DC, and Northern Virginia, we have grown to over 80,000 plus square feet and are now regarded as the nation's largest baby and children's store. Not only do we have the largest facility nationwide, but o... ur store is organized to maximize your shopping experience, and give you every opportunity to design the best home for your children. This store is truly the most unique shopping experience in the United States. Great Beginnings is proud to offer the following services: Large spacious children's furniture showroom with over 125 cribs on display in fully decorated rooms, plus 45+ professionally decorated toddler and teen room vignettes to make it easier for you to imagine the possibilities. Great Beginnings has one of the largest selections of baby gear anywhere. With over 200 strollers on display and over 100 baby and children's carseats - you will find what your baby needs at Great Beginnings. State of the art online Baby Gift Registry system with a dedicated staff to assist you. Your family and friends can purchase baby registry gifts three ways: In our store, on the phone using our toll free number, and online. Private mothers' nursing room with baby changing stations. Car seat inspection and installations by certified car seat technicians. Appointments 240-777-2223 - or contact us. Bored Husbands' Lounge with satellite TV and large, comfortable leather sofas (great time to rest, use the restroom, or catch some of the game while mom selects the baby bedding or fabrics!) Personal shopper "Gift Registry" tours by appointment. Our Registry Tours will help acquaint you with what baby products are right for your registry. Tours can take between 30 minutes to 3 hours depending on how in-depth you want the information.Read More