When it comes to finding the perfect outfit or gift for the pint-sized person in your life, H-Town has plenty to offer in the way of chic boutiques and well-edited consignment stores. Wondering where to look for that heirloom-worthy christening gown, on-trend crib or game day outfit? Houston’s top children’s shops have you covered.
Nestled in trendy Uptown Park, Mint Baby is a one-stop shop for H-Town’s smallest trendsetters. The shop stocks more than 200 luxury brands such as Fendi, Young Versace and Paul Smith Junior. Beyond apparel, Mint Baby also carries a covet-worthy mix of nursery gear, gifts and toys.
Inside, Rice Village’s linger-worthy Doodles Baby Gifts & More fans will find preppy attire for boys and girls, as well as bedding, wallpaper, furniture and all sorts of hand-selected kids’ gear. In one half of the boutique, customers find sweet rompers and sundresses, hairbows and a wide assortment of shoes by Native, Mini Melissa and Bloch, among others. Nearby, magazine-worthy nursery items by brands like Million Dollar Baby and Newport Cottages are also on display, offering interior inspiration for soon-to-be moms.
Locals know that Bering’s Hardware is much more than a home improvement store, it’s also a mainstay for gifts, stationery and children’s clothing. Venture to the more than 75-year-old shop for keepsake-quality baby gifts and gear. Make it past the grills, kitchen accoutrement and tools to the kid’s department where buttoned-up rompers and baptismal gowns share space with stuffed animals, shoes and sweet baby blankets.
Save money on high-end kid consignment at Houston’s Kid to Kid boutique. Located half-way between The Galleria and Uptown Park, the shop touts gently-used and new finds that have been plucked from some of Houston’s smallest residents. Find name brand clothing from national brands like Baby Gap, Gymboree, Ralph Lauren and Janie and Jack hanging on racks, all neatly organized based on size and season.
Since opening in 1997, West Houston parents have frequented Sweet Bambini boutique, in search of designer children's apparel and gifts. Inside, classic looks in the form of smocked dresses, shortalls and bubbles line the racks, along with more contemporary designs by Ragdoll & Rockets, ZaZa Couture, Kissy Kissy and Good Lad. Fans of Texas universities will also appreciate the shop’s stock of pint-sized collegiate fashion, prime for game day.
Located next door to More Than You Can Imagine, Itsy Bitsy unfolds in an inviting space filled with well-edited displays and nursery-ready decorations. Carve out plenty of time to lust over everyday playclothes by Pink Chicken, Prodoh Kids and Petit Peony, along with luxury looks by Luli & Me, Cuclie and Elephantito. Nearby, Fiona Walker’s whimsical felt animals adorn shop walls mixing with striking playroom finds by Nobodinoz and Pyar & Co.
Houston’s Thread resale shop is anything but your typical children’s consignment boutique. Inside, the light-filled shop caters to a fashionable clientele interested in a curated selection of clothes by Mini Boden, Zutano and Hanna Andersson, among others, along with premium maternity brands.
Kuhl-Linscomb is a must-stop destination for Houston’s most discerning clientele and the city’s youngest are no different. In the children’s department, education-minded games, toys and keepsakes are showcased, alongside books, plush animals and clothing. Fans can even register at the store, maximizing the store’s incredible inventory.
