September 8, 2009

Piggy Toes Kids Chicago

No flimsy flip-flops here. The shop’s kicks for kids are comfy, colorful, and built to last. Its owners favor ecofriendly and Euro brands, such as Simple, Camper, Garvalin, and See Kai Run.

  Lincoln Park, Fashion, Boys, Girls

September 8, 2009

LMNOP Kids Chicago

The fashions at the Lincoln Park shop are as delectable as alphabet soup. Owner Adriene Booth serves up tiny and imported brands, including BooFoo Woo, Munster Kids, Bakker Made with Love, and Maan.

  Depaul, Fashion, Boys, Girls

June 1, 2009

Psycho Baby Kids Chicago

Need a gift in a jiffy? The vast shop does same-day delivery within Chicago and gift wraps, to boot. Choose from Appaman’s layette collection, Sourpuss diaper bags, Creative Education superhero threads, plus books, toys, wall art, and more.

  Bucktown, Fashion, Boys, Educational

June 1, 2009

Nat & Helens Kids Chicago

Graphic tees by organic label Happy Green Bee, ecosafe sippy cups, wooden pull toys, and flower-planting kits are just part of the envirofriendly product mix at this sunny shop, which started as a bustling e-boutique.

  Lakeview, Fashion, Boys, Girls

March 23, 2009

Little Threads Kids Chicago

Monday morning story hours with “Storybook Mom” Neli Yelin pull in a full house. But stroll in any time for easy-wear fashions from Deux par Deux, Coccoli, Pluto, and more.

  Roscoe Village, Fashion, Boys, Girls

February 9, 2009

Giggle Kids Chicago

The best-rated modern kids’ gear (Orbit strollers, Tripp Trapp high chairs, Bloom bouncers) makes the warm, colorful shop really shine. Home in on its Better Basics private-label layette, bedding, and more to narrow down the many choices.

  Lincoln Park, Fashion, Boys, Girls

December 1, 2008

Little Green Baby Kids Chicago

The Rockwell neighborhood has an ecokiddie magnet in this quaint boutique, carrying things functional (BOB strollers, Svan highchairs, Tea Collection layettes) and fun (Green Toys tea sets, The Playful World plushes).

  Ravenswood, Fashion, Boys, Girls