Krista K 3458 N. Southport Ave. Chicago, IL. 60657 kristak.com 773.248.1967 Notes: Wonderfully upscale and stylish maternity clothes from mainstream brands such as Juicy, Citizens of Humanity, and Velvet.
Mint Boutique 2150 N. Seminary Ave. Chicago, IL. 60614 773.472.1322 mintboutique.com Notes: Maternity pants can be custom made or you can take your favorite pair of jeans in to have a stretch cotton belly band put on!
Bean Sprout 3732 N. Southport Chicago, IL 60613 312.458.9208 beansproutkids.com Notes: Carries both trendy and classic, various tastes and budgets.
Grow 1943 W. Division Chicago, IL. 60622 773.489.0009 grow-kids.com Notes: Light, airy, and modern, Grow is a store specializing in organic, clothing, and gear. Chicago's first healthy baby lifestyle store.
Zozo For Kids 1920 W. Montrose Ave. Chicago, IL. 60613 773. 506.6120 zozo4kids.com Notes: Unique clothing and accessories, mostly imported from Europe.
Madison and Friends 940 North Rush Street Chicago, IL. 60611 312.642.6403 madisonandfriends.com
The Red Balloon 2060 N. Damen Avenue Chicago, IL 60647 773.489.9800 theredballoon.com Notes: Locals and the press alike really dig this store for their great selection of toys, books, furniture, clothes and more. They also have a very user friendly website for shopping.
Little Threads 2033 W Roscoe St Chicago, IL 60618 773.327.9310 shoplittlethreads.com
Psycho Baby 1630 N. Damen Ave. Chicago, IL. 60647 (773)772-2815 psychobabyonline.com Notes: Very hip and funky
LMNOP 2570 N Lincoln Ave Chicago, IL 60614 773.975.4055
Clothes For Babies :: Suburbs
Madison and Friends 720 Waukegan Road Deerfield, IL 60015 847.236.4131 madisonandfriends.com
Tales and Toys 610 Central Ave. #173 Highland Park, IL. 60035 847.433.2231
Lollie 1312 Chicago Avenue Evanston, IL 60201 847.328.7303 lollieshop.com Notes: Mothers rave about how they wish the clothes at Lollie were made in adult sizes.
The Karyn Collection 438 Old Skokie Valley Rd Highland Park, IL 60035 847.831.5955 tkcgifts.com Notes: Broad array of personalized items and great customer service. A real personal touch.
Chocolate Soup 602 Green Bay Rd. Winnetka, IL 60093 847.446.8951 Carter's Childrenswear 118 S Waukegan Rd Deerfield, IL 60015 847. 559.0434 carters.com
Baby Furniture & Nursery Accessories View listings by neighborhood:
Baby Furniture & Nursery Accessories :: Downtown
Galt Baby 900 N Michigan Ave # 5 Chicago, IL 60611 312.440.9550 galtbaby.com
The Land of Nod 900 W. North Ave. Chicago, IL 60622 312.475.9903 landofnod.com Notes: Crate and Barrel owns this great chain. Chicago and Seattle are the only cities to have LOD thus far so get items that many others do not have!
Pottery Barn Kids 2111 North Clybourn Chicago, IL, 60614 773.525.8349 potterybarnkids.com
Baby Furniture & Nursery Accessories :: Suburbs Lazar’s 6557 N. Lincoln Ave. Lincolnwood, IL. 60712 847.679.6146 lazarsfurniture.com The Land of Nod 2 Locations in Northbrook and 1 in Oakbrook landofnod.com Pottery Barn Kids Locations in Skokie, Oakbrook, and Deer Park potterybarnkids.com
Grow 1943 W. Division Chicago, IL 60622? 773.489.0009 grow-kids.com Notes: Light, airy, and modern, ‘Grow’ is a store specializing in organic clothing, furniture and gear. Chicago’s first healthy baby lifestyle store.
Galt Baby 900 N Michigan Ave # 5 Chicago, IL 60611 312.440.9550 galtbaby.com
Babies R' Us 3300 N Western Ave. Chicago, IL 60618 773.525.1690 babiesrus.com
Baby Gear :: Suburbs
Lazar’s 6557 N. Lincoln Ave. Lincolnwood, IL. 60712 847.679.6146 lazarsfurniture.com
The Right Start 478 Central Ave Highland Park, IL 60035 847. 266.9270 rightstart.com
Babies' R Us 295 Center Dr. Vernon Hills, IL. 60061 847.573.1447 babiesrus.com
The Land of Nod 900 W. North Ave. Chicago, IL 60622 312.475.9903 landofnod.com Notes: Crate and Barrel owns this great chain. Chicago and Seattle are the only cities to have LOD thus far so get items that many others do not have!
Galt Baby 900 N Michigan Ave # 5 Chicago, IL 60611 312.440.9550 galtbaby.com
Babies R' Us 3300 N Western Ave. Chicago, IL 60618 773.525.1690 babiesrus.com
Pottery Barn Kids 2111 N. Clybourn Chicago, IL. 60614 773.525.8349 potterybarnkids.com Notes: Very cute and very afforable
Places To Register :: Suburbs
The Karyn Collection 438 Old Skokie Valley Rd Highland Park, IL 60035 847.831.5955 tkcgifts.com Notes: Broad array of personalized items and great customer service. A real personal touch.
Tales and Toys 610 Central Ave. #173 Highland Park, IL. 60035 847.433.2231 The Land of Nod 2 Locations in Northbrook and 1 in Oakbrook landofnod.com Pottery Barn Kids Locations in Skokie, Oakbrook, and Deer Park potterybarnkids.com
The Red Balloon 2060 N. Damen Avenue Chicago, IL 60647 773.489.9800 theredballoon.com Notes: Locals and the press alike really dig this store for their great selection of toys, books, furniture, clothes and more. They also have a very user friendly website for shopping. Psycho Baby 1630 N. Damen Ave. Chicago, IL. 60647 ? 773.772.2815 psychobabyonline.com Notes: Very hip and funky Building Blocks Toy Store 3306 N Lincoln Ave Chicago, IL 60657 773.525.6200 Notes: The reviews on this store are incredible. People seem to love the old-school, friendly quality (when I called to check on their website being down, the woman who helped me did not even know they had a website). The toys are retro as well with nothing battery powered.
Women & Children First 5233 N Clark St Chicago, IL 60640 773.769.9299 womenchildren.com
Children In Paradise 909 N Rush Chicago IL 60611 312. 951.KIDS chicagochildrensbooks.com Notes: A Chicago institution. The great thing about this store is that while it carries an extensive selection, it still manages to have a personal feel. A wonderful place to spend time with your child. Barbara's Bookstore Multiple Locations in Chicago--See Website barbarasbookstore.com Notes: An old standby since 1963.
Bookstores :: Suburbs
The Book Stall 811 Elm St. Winnetka, IL. 60093 847.446.8880 thebookstall.com Notes: A cozy bookstore where the owners are on a first name basis with most customers. There are many storytime events for children.
Books On Vernon 664 Vernon Ave Glencoe, IL 60022 847.835.5180
Baby Announcements, Invitations, etc. View listings by neighborhood:
Baby Announcements, Invitations, etc. :: Downtown
All She Wrote 825 West Armitage Avenue Chicago, IL 60614 773.529.0100 allshewrote.com Notes: Beautiful, upscale stationery and gifts.
A Marvelous Party 2121 N Clybourn Ave Chicago, IL 60614 773.404.9400Baby Announcements, Invitations, etc. :: Suburbs
All She Wrote 566 Chestnut Street Winnetka, IL 60093 847.784.8200 allshewrote.com Notes: Beautiful, upscale stationery and gifts.
Stationery Station 610 Central Avenue Highland Park, IL 60035 847.432.3044 stationerystation.com
The Karyn Collection 438 Old Skokie Valley Rd Highland Park, IL 60035 847.831.5955 tkcgifts.com Notes: Broad array of personalized items and great customer service. A real personal touch.
Stores Offering Low V.O.C. Paints View listings by neighborhood:
Stores Offering Low V.O.C. Paints :: Downtown
Greenmaker Supply 2500 N. Pulaski Rd. Chicago, IL. 60639 773.384.7500 greenmakersupply.com Notes: Extensive array of "green" paint products.
Menards 2601 N Clybourn Ave Chicago, IL 60614 773. 880.9200 menards.com Notes: Customers describe Menards as a much more pleasant Home Depot. Because it is a larger chain, Menards carries a number of low VOC brands.
JC Licht jclicht.com Notes: This fabulous paint store is exclusive to Illinois and therefore has 3 locations in Chicago alone as well as muliplte stores in the Suburbs. See website for locations. Also, JC Licht offers events and seminars.
Stores Offering Low V.O.C. Paints :: Suburbs
Menards See website for multiple locations menards.com Notes: Customers describe Menards as a much more pleasant Home Depot. Because it is a larger chain, Menards carries a number of low VOC brands.
JC Licht jclicht.com Notes: This fabulous paint store is exclusive to Illinois and therefore has 3 locations in Chicago alone as well as muliplte stores in the Suburbs. See website for locations. Also, JC Licht offers events and seminars.
Car Seat Installation View listings by neighborhood:
Car Seat Installation :: Downtown
Memorial Children’s Hospital 5839 S. Maryland Ave. Chicago, IL. 773.702.6186 childrensmemorial.com Notes: Open Monday - Friday from 8am - 4pm but inspections are by appointment only. Call to make an appointment.
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration nhtsa.org Notes: This website will take you directly to a page of police stations and other facilities in ALL cities of Ilinois that install car seats.
Car Seat Installation :: Suburbs
Seat Check seatcheck.net Notes: Seat check is a service devoted entirely to car seat safety. The fitting station is based in Naperville and inspections can either be done in Naperville or they can travel to you. Log on for details.
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration nhtsa.org Notes: This website will take you directly to a page of police stations and other facilities in ALL cities of Ilinois that install car seats.
Safety Matters 444 Lake Cook Rd. Suite 14 Deerfield, IL 60015 800.972.3306 safetymatters.com Notes: Free in home evaluation and recommendations. Estimates are reasonable and clear. On the cutting edge of baby safety.
A & H Child Proofers Vernon Hills, IL 847.680.1924
Baby Proofing :: Suburbs
Safety Matters 444 Lake Cook Rd. Suite 14 Deerfield, IL 60015 800.972.3306 safetymatters.com Notes: Free in home evaluation and recommendations. Estimates are reasonable and clear. On the cutting edge of baby safety.
A & H Child Proofers Vernon Hills, IL 847-680-1924
