Second Step Children & Maternity Resale Boutique

My first time in to shop for a friend of mine who is pregnant and very very tiny. But I did really well and found three adorable maternity tops for her in small and extra small. All were name brand and very reasonably priced. Also found an adorable REI romper for her little guy which was only $ 7. I will definitely be back. Had a great selection of little kids shoes too.

Not a big front window but the store is pretty large. Filled with a lot of maternity clothe (all watched and clean). I went in and got 15 items, it never happened in other store where you try and get so many things. Because here prices are good and you find different styles in the same store. I am going back next week to find clothes for my 16 months old baby girl. I can’t wait, I quickly saw cute things but I didn’t have time to shop for me and her at my first visit.
The owner is Spanish, very nice and helpful.

I love shopping and trading in my used baby clothes for others here. Don’t let bad reviews deter you from shopping here. Yes, there is no baby gear or toys, but you can get those at other shops. Bertha’s store carries high quality and upscale clothing at very affordable prices and the store credit you receive is very fair. I have shopped here for over 2 years and will continue to recommend this shop to everyone.

I went today for the first time. This is really far from my house but we happened to be in the area and I decided to stop in. From the outside of the sidewalk this store doesn’t look like it would be anything good but don’t let looks deceive you, Once you walk in the store this is a upscale baby resale.
A few tips for people reading Unilocal reviews. The owner was so nice and welcoming five stars for customer service. If you have boys (I don’t two girls) she has just as much boy stuff as she does girl stuff and that hard to find because almost every place Carrie’s more girl stuff. If your looking for a deal or cheap clothes this is not the place for you everything is upscale and fancy. your not going to find target brands, children’s place, old navy etc maybe one or two items in each children’s size and they are marked a little bit more expensive then at other baby resales. Lots of church clothes and really fancy dresses. Not much toys or gear to choose from either but the toys and books that they did have were also upscale. Over all this is a really nice baby resale store. Maybe even to fancy for my taste but I like it. I live in Santee and when ever I’m in the area of Chula Vista I will definitely stop in. For people who haven’t travel down to Chula vista in awhile it’s not what you think the area the store is in is also in great part of town as Chula Vista keeps getting nicer and nicer. If you love baby resales like myself and don’t mind the drive put this place on your list to visit.

I stopped in to this shop to try to consign a set of boys clothing the woman behind the counter which is the owner stated they only bought «dressy clothing», so I decided to walk around the store to look at the inventory which was nearly less than that of thrift store quality along with her attitude. I asked if she would consider an exchange of clothing for items of clothing that were in far less quality condition then then set of clothing I brought in she further decided to tell me she could not do the even exchange and went in a sarcastic explanation of why she could not do this, rambling off her business cost and overhead more than anything the encounter with her customer service was appalling and unprofessional. Just because you talk with your nose in the air doesn’t not mean you carry yourself with class, class is the character in which you handle yourself with tact in indifferent situations and you ma’am were tactless and class less.

The place is very well organized and put together. After browsing through the stuff, you can tell they make a very thorough selection of things they re-​sale. Most of the things I got here were in great condition and looked new. The only reason I took of a few stars was due to their prices. Prices seem a bit high for a re-​sale store. I have found better deals at Baby Go Round or Baby Exchange. Plus they do not do military discounts :(

Too expensive. If you are buying clothes at a resale shop then you are looking for a deal. The employees were friendly and store was organized but the choices were limited and again items were over priced. Baby Trader and Baby Exchange are a better route. Majority of their clothes are $ 2.99-$ 4.99.

Great brands. Astounding prices. Very clean & tidy! Smells fresh and Belen the Owner is the only one that works behind the counter, such a sweet and genuine lady! Maggie and Zoe, Janie and Jack, Gymboree and much more fantastic brands. She also has dresses special occasions such a baptisms, Halloween and birthdays!
Las grandes marcas. Precios asombrosos. Muy limpio y ordenado! Los olores frescos y Belén el propietario es el único que trabaja detrás del mostrador, una señora dulce y genuina! Maggie y Zoe, Janie y Jack, Gymboree y mucho más fantástico marcas. Ella también tiene vestidos ocasiones especiales un bautizos tal, Halloween y de cumpleaños!

I love this store! It’s cute and not cluttered. The way they have it organized makes it easy to shop. Everything is organized by size. The clothes are in excellent condition and there are new clothes too. The prices are AWESOME!!! So affordable for those of us on budgets. This is truly a Chula Vista hidden treasure! The owner is extremely friendly also.

This place is great if you do not want to pay a lot of money for new baby and maternity clothes. Personally, I think they have a small selection of maternity clothes, but a decent size to get by. I am glad they carried extra small, small, and petite sizes. It is very difficult to find affordable prices.
Some of their clothes are a bit faded, but it was still in good condition. From what I saw, they had maternity clothes from Pea In A Pod, Old Navy, Motherhood Maternity, Target, and Gap. I really liked their Pea In A Pod dress, but I did not want to pay $ 20 for a used dress. I ended up buying one brown dress for $ 9 (Target), one light brown blouse for $ 8 (Motherhood Maternity), and one black casual shirt for $ 5 (Motherhood Maternity).

This was my second time there and the workers aren’t very welcoming when you come in. They seemed very snobby (common were not in La Jolla but Chula Vista). I sold designer clothes and got what I would get if i sold at a swap meet. She paid me about a dollar for each shirt (mostly designer and in great condition). The owner mentioned she doesn’t make any money because of rent. blah blah blah. My husband had a business before and we know this is just all talk. Since I didn’t want to leave the store with heavy bags, I decided to take whatever she was willing to buy. I would only sell here if you are completely desperate to make a dollar on a shirt. I decided to leave one star because of the poor customer service along with the VERY low offer on the clothing I sold.

This is a lovely shop. The selection of clothes is fantastic. The shop isn’t very big but it’s easy to see everything – it doesn’t feel crowded. Many labels are high-​end. The owner is friendly, offering helpful advice and suggestions. And the prices are fantastic! Perfect for expectant moms or picking up cute outfits for little ones without spending a lot.

This shop is a great find! Really well organized, varied options for both boys and girls, a maternity section, and great prices to boot! They have a nice selection of maternity jeans, considering the size of the store. The owner (who’s very friendly and helpful without being smothering) has obviously done a great job with the layout and maximizing the space. I would love to see more trendy tops for younger moms as it seems that most shirts, while classic and make for great staple items, are more for mid-​age range. Would love to see some trendy options for younger mothers, or ones who like to be more fashionable while pregnant. They have cute skirt options, though, and some nice, unique, pieces scattered throughout.
The one and only reason I didn’t give this place 5 stars is because of how warm it is inside the store. If you’re not pregnant and are just shopping for items for your little one, you probably won’t even notice it. But, when you’re pregnant and you’re already warmer than normal, attempting to try on clothes when you’re burning up and sweaty from lack of air conditioning makes it physically impossible to slip clothes on. I just had to give up halfway through the process because, in spite of how much I wanted to try on the cute clothes I found, I couldn’t manage sweating any longer. Perhaps I will try again closer to Wintertime when it’s freezing outside. That is, unless they turn on the air conditioning before then. :)

I’m visiting family down in San Diego and decided to buy some maternity clothes. Even though I’m originally from San Diego, since I no longer live here, I decided to look up some places that have used maternity clothes.
I was very surprised at the selection Bertha has in her shop. Not only does she have adorable baby clothes, but the selection for maternity wear is amazing! Bertha hand picks all her clothes. Not only are they super cute and chic, but at very reasonable prices.
The store is very neat with plenty of room to move around. All the clothes are washed and ready to wear; something you don’t find at other stores. I’m super glad I came to this shop first and will definitely be back for some baby wear.

Absolutely adorable and fantastic family run store, full of maternity clothes and tiny people clothes. Everything is in amazing condition, tons of high end items, super great selection and SO affordable. Incredibly sweet and helpful owner too. If you’re in the baby market, you should seriously shop here!

Wow what a find!
1)Good selection :
My girlfriend found the maternity work pants she was looking for. Additionally we found very cute dresses for our 3 year old girl and shoes and clothing for the baby we’re expecting.
2) Amazing value:
I was pleasantly surprised. Our final price for many items was less than what I would’ve spent in a single pair of shoes.
Some items were name-​brand and new with the original tags still on.
3) Excellent customer service:
Bertha, the owner, was superb. She let us peruse freely. However, when we turned to her she was super helpful and approachable.
Totally worth the drive from OB. We will be back again.

This is one of the cutest stores in downtown Chula Vista.
From looking at the interior of the store plus the quality and variety of the merchandise you can’t believe it’s a resale store. The owners who are from Europe have also done a beautiful job of beautifying the front of the store which goes along with the city’s beautification of Third Ave. If you or someone close to you is expecting or already has small children then you should definitely check out Second Step at 417 Third Ave.

Let me introduce you to Second Step Boutique! The store carries name brands like Gymboree, Janie and Jack, Osh Kosh, Ralph Lauren & Baby Gap — not to mention an entire section dedicated to outfits just for moms! The prices are GREAT, and there is always a ton of clean and cute clothing available. Not to mention, you can sell to the store any lightly used clothes that your growing babies grew out of too quick. The owner, Berta, is from Spain and absolutely loves fashion and is a truly sweet lady. I’m sure you will enjoy her friendliness when you visit the store.
I highly recommend and will certainly be back, it’s perfect for moms that have a sense of style and want their kids to look adorable, but also don’t want to break the bank for clothes the kiddos will grow out of fast.

I found this lil gem of a store in the middle of downtown Chula Vista. Cute store with hundreds and hundreds of resale clothing for infants and toddlers! All the items are CLeAN and reasonably priced! Designer clothing and high quality items.
It’s not messy and over crowded! Just a quant lil shop ;)
I highly recommend this store!