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IF YOU’RE LOOKING FOR SHOPS THAT WILL APPEAL TO BOTH YOU AND YOUR BROOD,
LOOK NO FURTHER THAN THIS HANDY GUIDE |
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Ahh, spring is in the air…the leaves are green, and that makes it a good time to drop
some
green on things for the kids (well, it’s as good a reason as any, we say).
Check out these
12 stores for everything your tiny tots could need and more.
Poshest for Preppies:
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 Ciucci Couture For kids’ clothes that are prim and proper yet stylish, try Ciucci Couture. Girls get outfitted in frills and ruffles, while boys’ offerings include polo shirts, sweater vests and Bermuda shorts. These classic outfits will get them ready for a spot of tea or a horse race—or, you know, just a playdate with the neighbors. (www.ciuccicouture.com) |
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 Little Dudes and Divas Your kids may not realize it, but they want a mom with a hip, useful diaper bag, so make them (and you!) happy by shopping at Little Dudes and Divas, which specializes in designer diaper bags. Lightweight, weather-proof and spill-proof (not that you would ever spill anything), every color combo and pattern under the sun is available here—they have more than 1,000 diaper bags and accessories. No matter if you lean toward denim, graphic prints, messenger-style bags, or orange corduroy, a carryall to covet is waiting for you. (www.littledudesanddivas.com) |
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 Little Milk Junkie Your tiny rockers can find clothes to suit their edgy attitudes at Little Milk Junkie, featuring jammin’ guitar designs, skater shorts and our favorite, a T-shirt proclaiming “Leave Me Alone” with a picture of Peanuts character Linus for the boys; tattoo-inspired tanks and rhinestone skull images for the girls. Rock on, mini rebels, rock on. (www.littlemilkjunkie.com) |
Supreme for Safe Products:
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 MD Moms Get peace of mind with products from MD Moms, a company helmed by board-certified pediatricians who also happen to be mothers. These docs know that children have different needs than adults, which is why their Baby Silk line contains ingredients like marine silk, botanicals, and vitamins E and B5 to provide antioxidant protection, relieve dryness and protect the skin’s natural moisture barrier. They’ve also put thought into the package design, producing bottles with wide bases that won’t tip over and pumps that lock, so your curious cat can’t test a little product for himself when you’re not looking. Bonus: Their Babysafe Sunscreen Towelettes with SPF 30+ make it easy to protect your kids from the sun—and your hands, clothes, furntiture and car from the greasy sunblocks of yesteryear. (www.mdmoms.com) |
Hottest for Hair Accessories:
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 Posh Petals As your daughter blooms from baby to girl to adult, she needs her accessories to grow with her. Posh Petals offers a plethora of flower-adorned items, from headbands to hats, many of which are sized to fit her as an infant all the way until her tweens. We like the idea of dressing your little miss in a crocheted or marabou feather beanie, which feel like festive throwbacks to the ’20s and ’30s. Best of all, you can find accessories for yourself from this petal-pusher company. (www.myposhpetals.com) |
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 Pink Taffy Designs Bling isn’t just for rappers or grandmothers who’ve fallen victim to the BeDazzler infomercials anymore. While you’re picking up a bejeweled diaper cover for your little princess and a crystal keepsake rattle for your mini man, you can get yourself a glittery pendant or iPod case—there’s no reason why everyone in the fam can’t add a little sparkle to their step. Pink Taffy Designs also carries a multitude of gifts, clothes and accessories for kids of all ages, so even if bling’s not your thing, you can find something fun. (www.pinktaffydesigns.com) |
Top-Notch for Timeless Ensembles:
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 Baby Bean Vintage Daywear If you shop at Baby Bean Vintage Daywear, you don’t have to worry about your girly girl being dressed like any other babe on the block—their clothes are all made by hand from assorted vintage fabrics, giving each piece its own distinctive flair. These frocks, for filles ages 6 months to 6 years, are sweeter than a piece of cake, a side of ice cream and a bowl of candy, all topped off with a Capri Sun. That’s pretty sweet. (www.babybeanwear.com) |
Greatest for Green Families:
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 Modern Kid Stuff Green, organic, nontoxic, sustainable, fair-trade—all buzzwords these days, all carried by Modern Kid Stuff. Whether you’re looking for a chalkboard table made from environmentally friendly birch plywood or a train set fashioned out of nontoxic rubberwood colored with vegetable dyes, you’ll find everything you need here to keep your kids content and your conscience clean. (www.modernkidstuff.com) |
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 Black Wagon Children have many needs—along with many wants—and you can fulfill most of the material ones through Black Wagon. At this popular Oregon-based boutique, load your wagon up with books like Spring Is Here by Taro Gomi, day-of-the-week undies, robot plates, booty balm, a hedgehog rattle and more. Do you see a pattern? These products may not seem related, but their common thread is that they’re awesome—what more could you want? (www.blackwagon.com) |
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 No Slippy Hair Clippy Oh, that fine baby hair—so precious and yet…so difficult to put up! No Slippy Hair Clippy creates a product that’s pretty self-explanatory, so if you’re tired of hair slippy, well, get this clippy. Each is lined with luxe velvet, and there are dozens upon dozens of styles, ensuring you’ll find one that suits your daughter’s personality so that she won’t try to pull it out of her hair. Not that your little angel would ever do that. (www.hairclippy.com) |
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 Acting Out Ever wanted to get your cancan on but had to dance only to the music in your head? Your kids won’t suffer the same fate. The skirts from Acting Out actually play music—yes, you read that right. Whatever style of skirt your little one fancies will belt the tunes that go with it—so she can be everything from a ballerina to a ballroom dancer. As long as she keeps shaking it, the music keeps playing. And five, six, seven, eight… (www.actingoutdressup.com) |
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 2d Touting “Good Tees for Good People,” 2d makes designs that reflect the best in human potential. With names like “Share It!” “Peace Please!” and “One Love,” these shirts are a little bit hippie, a little futuristic feeling, and a lot cute on your kiddos. (www.2dtees.com) |
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