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The
Green Onion
274 Smith St., near Sackett St., Cobble Hill, Brooklyn
718-246-2804
This cheery children’s shop has a wide selection of
clothing, including Tiki velvet dresses ($48–$62) and
Tea Sweaters ($40–$58), as well as toys and books for
the infant or child you love to spoil. Hip BKLYN tees are
$18. Sizes range from 0 to 10.
Greenstones
442 Columbus Ave., near 81st St.
212-580-4322
Greenstones, Too
1184 Madison Ave., near 86th St.
212-427-1665
A good source for the basics—there’s an excellent
selection of outerwear and play clothes—these uptown
shops are favorites for high-style kindergartenwear. T-shirts
are $30 to $45; overalls, $40 to $80. Sizes newborn to 12.
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French American
Reweaving Company
119 W. 57th St., near Sixth Ave.
212-765-4670
fa Is that favorite sweater riddled with holes?
These expert reweavers are renowned for their expertise
with damaged fabrics (Chanel and Hermès staffers
swear by them). Work starts at $45.
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Gumbo
493 Atlantic Ave., near Third Ave., Boerum Hill, Brooklyn
718-855-7808
This kid-friendly Boerum Hill space has a very “One
World, One Love” vibe, from its organic silkscreen onesies
($21–$25) to its hand-woven bags from South Africa ($20–$90),
unisex batik shirt-and-shorts sets from Bali ($18), and comfy
cotton separates for newborns by Vermont’s Zutano (from
$11). Sizes newborn to 12.
Gymboree
Call 877-449-6932 for store locations
gymboree.com
Colorful, trendy clothes abound at these upbeat chain shops,
and they’ve looked to nature as a source for inspiration
for this year’s back-to-school line. For boys, suede
western jackets ($94) and camper hats with chin straps ($18).
For girls, floral print dresses ($48) and cotton cardigans
with floral embroidery ($44).
Heights
Kids
85 Pineapple Walk, Brooklyn Heights, Brooklyn
718-222-4271
This 3,000-square-foot kiddie emporium has everything a parent
needs for the first eight years. The stock isn’t particularly
trendy, but Manhattanites still make the trek for cute basics
from Catamini, Zutano, and Kusches (layettes are $7.95 to
$19.95, onesies from $6.95 to $19.95) thanks to the full-service
policy (play area, gift wrap, and shipping all over New York
City).
Hot Toddie
741 Fulton St., near S. Portland Ave., Fort Greene, Brooklyn
718-858-7292
hottoddieonline.com
A Fort Greene outpost catering to the more discerning kindergartner
(or her stylish mom), Hot Toddie serves up trendy labels like
Diesel and Armani Junior. Take a look at their stylish cotton-woven
Liberty of London dress shirts for boys ($98). Sizes newborn
to 6.
Ibiza Kidz
42 University Pl., near 9th St.
212-505-9907
Uma Thurman, Meryl Streep, and Susan Sarandon shop here for
hip European imports—Zutano’s sporty leggings
($13–$15) are favorites, and don’t miss Pamela
& Co. tutus ($32–$42) and wands ($20). Sizes newborn
to 8.
Jacadi
Call 914-697-7684 for store locations
jacadiusa.com
Since 1988, moms have been upgrading their toddler’s
wardrobes at the New York locations of this tiny French boutique.
Fashionable hand-embroidered dresses ($66–$92) and trendy
flared pants with matching sweaters ($48–$92) look straight
off the Paris runway.
Julian
& Sara
103 Mercer St., near Spring St.
212-226-1989
This shop is packed with stylish, lovable clothes. Bienvenue
outfits for boys ($142) can be paired with a Julsar sweater
($160), and girls can snatch up a Monnalisa skirt-and-cardigan
combo ($298). Sizes newborn to 14.
Karin Alexis
490 Amsterdam Ave., near 83rd St.
212-769-9550
karinalexis.com
After searching in vain for cool clothes for her son, designer
Karin Alexis opened this store packed with festive, retro-chic
looks. Kids can pretend to cook in the play kitchen while
parents shop for reversible cowboy flannel pants ($48), pom-pom
pants ($26), and print dresses ($40-$50). There’s footwear
from Naturino, Robeez, and Oilily.
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