Tot Tank

We have purchased 2 car seats here in the last year and the owner Jay has been phenomenal. He helped us find the best fit and answered all of our questions. He knows what he is talking about and cares about his customers. They have a wide selection of quality baby products for new parents and provide one on one service. We definitely recommend stopping by this store and make an appointment with Jay if you are in the market for a car seat or stroller.

I’m not even a grandmother yet (my adult children are taking their time… sigh) but this store pulls me in everytime I walk past it. So many new things that I never knew existed and beautifully made items. Such a complete joy to know that when I finally am blessed with grandchildren that this store will be right here in Alameda.

I love this store! They have great items here too. We bought our stroller here right before our daughter was born and I probably made my husband go in 3 different times to try out different strollers. The owner, Jay, was so helpful and would take the time to describe all of the them every single time! It’s a great store to have in the neighborhood!

Mixed review for this charming small boutique store. When the owner is there, the service is stellar. Otherwise be prepared to be looked up and down and/​or ignored entirely if you walk in not dripping of diamonds.
Limited selection of items, but they’ve chosen the top of the line of each product, so you’ll love what you find.
Price range is on the high end.

Love this place. You can tell they really care about their customers. They help you size and install car seats. If something is not in stock, they will order for you right away. Superior customer service!!!

This place is amazing. The owners know everything about baby gear, and they will go the extra mile to make sure they recommend products that fit everything from your lifestyle to your trunk to your wallet. The community is also great. I went to get an infant carrier, and a baby wearing educator who came in to shop for her daughter just happened to be there. She taught me how to use the different carriers and gave me pros and cons. Support a local family-​owned business and shop here!

I have been going to Tot Tank since they opened and have always been impressed by their service and their products. The staff is super helpful, and knowledgeable about their products. I have picked up a stroller and a couple of car seats there — which they helped get out to the car and even installed the seats. It can be pretty intimidating as a new parent trying to pick out those types of things, and so getting their advice on what would work for us was clutch. Now that my kids are a bit older I still make it in for kids essentials and gifts for all their friend’s birthday parties. They have super cute kids clothes, and toys for the little ones to play with while you shop. It is definitely worth checking out if you are in the market for kids gear.

I heart Tot Tank! I registered here for our newborn on the way and the process was very easy. Everyone is very helpful, the owners are super friendly and great with customers. The store has a great selection of baby swag. I would highly recommend Tot Tank for good ol’ staples, creating your registry, or baby gifts. They have a good variety of furniture too!
p. s. Ask Jay to tell you one of his gut busting jokes ;)

Amazing service, great selection!
We had bought a Nuna Pipa car seat online after visiting Giggle where we were told that it would fit in our car (VW Jetta Wagon) no problem. No problem, my butt! The only way it would fit is if someone in the front seat didn’t have legs.
So with three weeks left to due date we were scrambling to figure out which infant seat would fit. A recommendation from my local moms’ group took us to Tot Tank, the only place in the Bay Area with Cybex seats in stock — the only kind we could fit.
Jay, the owner, was incredible. He had several different colors and models in stock of Cybex and confirmed that was the right seat for our car size. He was no-​nonsense, super personable, and totally understanding of our situation as a parent himself. He was also super speedy, understanding that my husband had to get back to work across the Bay. He not only installed our new car seat, but us showed all the features, how to use it properly, and even installed our toddler’s seat which we didn’t hadn’t installed properly ourselves.
We are extremely happy customers! Very glad to support a locally-​owned store, too!

The person you want to buy your car seat from is Jay Fong at Tot Tank. Jay has researched extensively about car seats and can help you narrow down the features and choices. He explains things clearly and from the perspective of a fellow parent. Instead of buying a seat you don’t fully understand from a place that doesn’t care about your kids, go and get personalized service from someone in your community who wants the same level of safety for your kids as his own. I ended up buying a Chicco, with which I am very happy, after Jay installed a Diono in my car and we discovered it was too big. Could I have discovered that at a Big Box store? Only after a lot of trouble and trial and error. Also, the prices were fair and Jay was willing to sell me a floor model at a reduced rate, making Tot Tank very competitive with the chain stores and only a bit more than Amazon.

Really dig this place for cute and unique baby/​kids stuff. Best selection of cloth diapers and supplies that we’ve come across in the East Bay. The prices are actually similar to big box stores, though they have higher end products. Many different eco/​green toys and products to choose from, and the staff is always welcoming and helpful. Though they don’t have a ton of toys, it’s a great place to get a gift for a child as their selection is curated well. I would definitely encourage people to visit Tot Tank before going to a chain store elsewhere!

Came here to check out their selection of strollers. We specifically came to check out the Mima Xari that I’ve been eyeing for quite sometime. Since this was the last item on our list of things to buy for our first baby, we had to make sure that we expired all our options before making the final purchase.
My husband wanted the Uppa Baby Vista while I had my heart set on the Mima Xari. We headed over to Alameda from the Peninsula to the only store in the Bay Area that carries both brands.
Granted Tot Tank wasn’t the size of Buy Buy Baby or Babies R Us, they had a great selection of baby items to peruse and even test out.
It was nice to see the two strollers we liked side by side and be able to compare the features of both. Sam was great in pointing out all the features of both strollers and even showing us how they were put together and broken down for storage. She had knowledge of both products including warranties and accessories. My husband and I did a lot of research on both strollers prior to shopping around and Sam was still a great help at helping us feel comfortable with each product.
Ultimately we decided on the Mima Xari and we were able to special order it and customize it to our taste. Granted we could’ve paid a little less by purchasing it online (less tax), we were very happy with the level of service we received in store, the ability to test drive the strollers in store and be able support a local small Bay Area business.
Can’t wait for our stroller to arrive!

This place is wonderful. The selection is thorough and excellent – they don’t sell cheap crap, but it’s not one of those impractical, super-​expensive boutiques, either. And, as everyone has said, the customer service is excellent. Jay is fantastic (and so is everyone else, but I’ve yet to learn their names). I come in at least once a week just to browse, and I walk away with something useful at least half the time. I’ll be heartbroken if they ever close.

Tot Tank was extremely helpful in orientating us towards what to look for in an infant car seat. They showed us how the base and carrier detach and re-​attach, and when asked, told us which ones were the easiest to get in and out of the base. They also were able to tell us about size and weight.
Tot Tank also has a nice selection of Dutailier gliders, which were nice to try before making a decision.

Cute organized store with a huge selection for anything baby and youngster related. Even stuff I never knew my twins would need I found.
I wish there was more clothing to chose from.
The strollers are out ready to be test driven in the store and the car seats are also available to be looked at.

Tot Tank has the best customer service of any store I’ve ever been to. The staff (especially Jiwon and Jay) is always friendly and super knowledgeable about all the products, and make an extra special effort to remember your name and what you’ve bought in the past.
They’ve even offered multiple times to help me learn how to use stuff that I bought at other places.
They always go above and beyond what I expect and wish other stores were the same way!

Staff is absolutely attentive and the owners are loving parents so they know how to connect personal needs.
Skipped over baby’s r us and came here. Recommend anyone starting their new family or shopping for baby shower to stop by. You’ll love it they gift wrap as well. It’s also helpful to know that the owners attend expo to always be «in the know» of trends and things that are in the making of baby needs.

Many people, when they think of getting something for a baby or toddler, think of going to a big box stores (i.e. BabysRUs). I strongly encourage you to check out Tot Tank in Alameda. They have a great selection of cribs, car seats, and strollers but what I find best is that they are true professionals. You ever go to a big store and they can show you the product but not really know anything about it? Just tell you what the box says? Not here. They really are interested in what they sell, can answer any questions you have and demo their products.
They have the all small stuff too like bibs, bottles, pacifiers, clothes and toys so really a one-​stop shop.
I find their stuff to be in multiple price ranges from the moderate to the high-​end. This is a great mom and pop so please give them a try. Again, they really know their stuff!

Online Order
I placed an order online on 12÷31÷14 and received it on ½/​15. I appreciate the prompt service!
The items I wanted has a discontinued print so I didn’t want to place the order then receive an email saying they didn’t have it. I contacted the store and she confirmed they still had it in stock. I was relieved and excited! I quickly placed the order and the rest is history!

These people here are awesome. My wife comes here frequently as does her sister. They opened up a stroller from the packaging just so we could «try» it. So we ended up buying the uppababy umbrella stroller and our 6 month old loves it.
They always have great advice on baby stuff and are genuinely interested and kind. The store is always clean and the prices aren’t too bad for a boutique shop.