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Maternity Clothes
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Maternity Clothes :: Manhattan

Belly Dance Maternity
548 Hudson St
Ste 115
New York,  NY 10014
212. 645.3640
bellydancematernity.com
Notes: This is a branch of the hip store which originated in Chicago. Great styles and brands including Earl Jeans, Cadeau, and NOM.

Liz Lange Maternity
958 Madison Ave
New York,  NY 10021
212. 879.2191
lizlange.com
Notes: New York is one of the few lucky cities to have an actual Liz Lange store. Her clothes are sophisticated, elegant, and fit like couture clothing. She is one of the first designers to make maternity clothes fashionable and creates pieces that you'll want to (and can) wear long after you have your ba

Cadeau Maternity
254 Elizabeth Street
New York, NY 10012
212 994.1801
cadeaumaternity.com
Notes: Offers simple, stylish designs from stretch denim to silk prints, cashmere blends, and dressier gear such as satin dresses. The Cadeau line is made to last for your entire pregnancy with waistbands and a button-out system that adjusts for all three trimesters. The lingerie collection includes lace slips, camisoles, thongs and hip hugger briefs.

Barney's Maternity Department
660 Madison Avenue at 61st Street
New York, NY 10021
212.826.8900
barneysny.com
Notes: Offers its own maternity line, Procreation, and other designer lables like Mamaluna, L'attesa, Tocca, and Lisa Curran swimwear.

Destination Maternity
575 Madison Ave
New York, NY 10022
212.588.0220

destinationmaternity.com

Notes: Fantastic selection -- particularly great jeans!

Mom's Night Out
147 E 72nd St
New York,  NY 10021
212.744.6667
momsnightout.com
Notes: Great niche store for maternity evening wear.

Veronique
1321 Madison Ave
New York,  NY 10128
212. 831.7800
veroniquematernity.com
Notes: Veronique carries it's own line of French-designed high-end maternity wear. Though the prices are on the higher side, women swear they never felt sexier during pregnancy then when they were wearing a Veronique piece.

Old Navy
150 West 34th Street
New York, NY 10001
212.594.0049
oldnavy.com
Notes: This location is the largest Old Navy in NYC and has the best selection of trendy maternity styles at reasonable prices.

H & M
1328 Broadway
New York, NY 10001
646.473.1164
hm.com
Notes: H & M has its own maternity line called MAMA. What's especially great about their stylish clothing is the price; you dom't have to feel guilty about only wearing them for nine months!


Maternity Clothes :: Brooklyn

Boing Boing
204 6th Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11217
718.398.0251
Notes: A local favorite with a playful name and great clothes! Carries really stylish brands like Japanese Weekend and Rebel.

Maternity Profile
7311 3rd Avenue
Brooklyn NY 11209
718.680.8399
Notes: Check out the always awesome sale rack at this well-stocked boutique!
 
Bump
464 Bergen Street
Brooklyn New York 11217
718. 638.1960
Notes: Bump was another one of those great discoveries we Cradle staffers made while researching our resources.  This store not only carries beautiful, hip fashions that Mommies continually claim they plan on wearing post pregnancy but it is also an aesthtically pleasing space complete with a sitting area and "mocktails".

Clothes For Babies
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Clothes For Babies :: Manhattan

buybuyBABY

270 Seventh Ave.
New York, NY 10001
917.344.1555
buybuybaby.com
Notes: Bed, Bath and Beyond for babies...literally.

Giggle

120 Wooster Street (between Prince & Spring)
New York , NY 10012
212.334.5817

1033 Lexington Avenue (at 74th Street)
New York , NY 10021
212.249.4249
egiggle.com
Notes: If we at the Cradle could live in this store, we would. We love it that much.

Lester's
1534 2nd Ave
New York,  NY 10021
212.734.9292

Bu and The Duck
106 Franklin St.
New York, NY 10013
212.431.9226
buandtheduck.com
Notes: A lovely, quaint store with shoes imported from Europe and clothes sewn by the owner.

Karin Alexis
2587 Broadway
New York, NY 10025
212.769.9550
karinalexis.com
Notes: It's not hard to notice that Karin designs many of the clothes in this shop herself -- they are full of personal touches and vibrant colors.

Space Kiddets
46 E 21st St
New York,  NY 10010
212. 420.9878
spacekiddets.com

Notes: A true Manhattan store -- small but filled with delicious clothing.

Peanut Butter & Jane
617 Hudson St
New York,  NY 10014
212.620.7952

Notes: You can guarantee that a piece of clothing purchased from this hip little neighborhood boutique will not be seen on many other babies. Unique, funky stuff.

The Children's Place
Various locations throughout Manhattan
childrensplace.com

Notes: Very well regarded Gap-ish store with comfortable, reasonable basics.

Makie
109 Thompson St
New York,  NY 10012
212.625.3930

Notes: Extraordinary handmade clothes with an Asian influence.

Apple Seeds
10 West 25th St.
New York, NY 10010
212.792.7590
appleseedsnyc.com

Notes: The cute website alone could be reason enough to visit this amazing place. Moms in the area are thanking their lucky stars that this amazing resource came along in early 2007. Similar to Kidville (below), this is one stop shopping with classes, a boutique, and a cafe.

Kidville
Locations on Upper East Side, Upper West Side, Tribeca, and Park Slope
kidville.com

Notes: Because of it's wide breadth of options, you will notice Kidville popping up in many different categories. This is truly a mecca for all things child. Resources include: a toy and clothing boutique, over one hundred classes, a cafe for both kids and grown-ups, a salon offering kids' haircuts and mommy manicures, and...a movie theater!

Bonpoint
811 Madison Ave
New York,  NY 10021
212.879.0900
bonpoint.com
Notes: This Parisian owned store is true haute couture for babies. The prices may be high, but the quality is easily noticable and the styles are gorgeous.

flora and henri
1023 Lexington Ave
New York, NY 10021
212.249.1695
floraandhenri.com
Notes: Beautiful vintage inspired floral prints. Truly upscale.

Century 21
22 Cortlandt Street
New York, NY 10007
212.227.9092
c21stores.com
Notes: You would be hard pressed to find a better discount store than Century 21. They offer a large selection of newborn and toddler clothing at discounted prices (around 25% below retail) and carry name brands like Carter's and Absorba, as well as upscale designer labels including Baby Dior and fine European clothing. They also have a good selection of children's shoes on the lower level. Best to shop during off-hours since this store gets quite crowded!

Kendall's Closet
162 W 84th St
New York,  NY 10024
212.501.8911

Babies R' Us
24-30 Union Square East
New York, NY 10003
212.798.9905

babiesrus.com

Tutti Bambini
1480 First Avenue

New York, NY

212.472.4238
tuttibambini.com


Clothes For Babies :: Brooklyn

Pomme
81 Washington Street
Brooklyn, NY 11201
718.855.0623
Notes: Continually voted one of the best stores out there by New York Magazine, Pomme is the perfect combination of cozy, chic, and quaint. It not only carries beautiful clothing but the store itself is so calming, Moms want to hang there..and do! (There is a new moms support group every Friday)
 
Old Navy
625 Atlantic Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11217
718.638.2897
Notes: Old Navy is always an old standby.
 
Half Pint
55 Washington Street
Brooklyn, NY 11201
718.875.4007
Notes: Just take a look at the kids on the website to see how hip the furniture, gear, and clothes are at Half Pint.

Ola Baby
315 Court Street
Brooklyn, NY 11231
718.422.1978

olababy.com

Orange Blossom
180 Lincoln Place
Brooklyn, NY 11217
718.789.8953
Notes: Once again, we find ourselves envious. Why can't we adults buy our wardrobes here?

Area Kids
Mulitple Locations (See Below)
areakids.com
Notes:  Seldom can one find a store that offers both great merchandise and many convenient locations!

196 Court Street
Brooklyn, NY 11231
718.222.0869
   
233 Smith Street
Brooklyn, NY 11231
718.522.6455
   
45 Fifth Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11217
718.230.7495

107 Seventh Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11215
718.636.7235

145 Montague Street
Brooklyn, NY 11201
718.243.0148   

218 Bedford Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11211
718.218.8647

Babies R' Us
395 Gateway Drive
Brooklyn, NY 11239
718.277.3400

babiesrus.com

8973-95 Bay Parkway
Brooklyn, NY 11214

718.714.6400

babiesrus.com

Baby Depot At Burlington Coat Factory
625 Atlantic  Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11217
718.622.4057
babydepot.com
Notes: Though this may not be the "boutique" vibe where you get great one on one service, Baby Depot is worth knowing about because of it's extensive selection and extremely competitive prices. Also, a great place to register.

Firefly
240 7th Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11215
718.965.3535
fireflychildrensboutique.com

Notes: Very unique toys and clothes

Serimony Invitations and Annoucements
421 Court Street
Brooklyn, NY 11231
718.797.0679
serimony.com
Notes: The quintessential Brooklyn shop where everything is funky and handmade, invitations and annoucements included. They also carry a small but precious selection of baby and toddler clothes.

Baby Furniture & Nursery Accessories
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Baby Furniture & Nursery Accessories :: Manhattan

Schneider's Juvenile Furniture
41 W 25th St
New York,  NY 10010
212.228.3540
schneidersbaby.com
Notes: This is a family owned and operated business so there is real authentic, knowlegeable feel to the place.  Their prices, expertise, and selection are excellent.

Kendall's Closet
162 W 84th St
New York,  NY 10024
212.501.8911

buybuyBABY
270 Seventh Ave.
New York, NY 10001
917.344.1555
buybuybaby.com
Notes: Bed, Bath and Beyond for babies...literally.

Giggle

120 Wooster Street (between Prince & Spring)
New York , NY 10012
212.334.5817
1033 Lexington Avenue (at 74th Street)
New York , NY 10021
212.249.4249
egiggle.com
Notes: If we at the Cradle could live in this store, we would. We love it that much.

Blue Bench
159 Duane Street
New York, NY 10013
212.267.1500
bluebenchnyc.com
Notes: Offers unique nursery furniture with a beautiful distressed look.  A full interior design service is also available that Moms rave about.

Babies R' Us
24-30 Union Square East
New York, NY 10003
212.798.9905
babiesrus.com

Planet Kids
2688 Broadway
New York, NY 10025
212.864.8705

247 East 86th St
New York, NY 10028
212.426.2040
planetkidsny.com

Baby Depot At Burlington Coat Factory
707 6th Ave
New York,  NY 10010
212. 229-1300
babydepot.com
Notes: Though this may not be the "boutique" vibe where you get great one on one service, Baby Depot is worth knowing about because of it's extensive selection and extremely competitive prices. Also, a great place to register.

Kids Supply Co
1343 Madison Avenue
New York, NY 10128
212.426.1200
kidssupply.com
Notes: A beautiful store that manufactures and designs all of it's own furniture and bedding. Though on the pricier side, a lot of the furniture is multi-use. For instance, a changing table that doubles as a dresser and bunk beds that can be made into twin beds.

CUSTOM NURSERY DESIGN

Charm and Whimsy

Esther Sadowsky
114 East 32nd Street
New York, NY 10016
212.683.7609
Notes: The name says it all! Esther often designs around a theme and will select fabrics and wallcoverings, and design custom furniture, bedding and window treatments.

Kids Digs
Carol Maryan Architects

212 West 79th St
New York, NY 10024
212.787.7800
Notes: Carol Maryan is a gufted architect who specializes in children's spaces.

Laura Beth's Baby Collection
321 E 75th St
New York, NY 10021
212.717.2559
BY APPOINTMENT ONLY
Notes: Imagine the most distinctly beautiful items for a baby's room all in one place. Laura is a former buyer for Barney's who works one on one with each client and is rumored to have impeccable taste.

Robin Weiss
917.751.4112
paint-your-world.com
Notes: Robin Weiss is the person to go to for beautiful murals painted in your child's room.

Kids Supply Co
1343 Madison Avenue
New York, NY 10128
212.426.1200
kidssupply.com

Notes: A beautiful store that manufactures and designs all of it's own furniture and bedding. Though on the pricier side, a lot of the furniture is multi-use. For instance, a changing table that doubles as a dresser and bunk beds that can be made into twin beds.


Baby Furniture & Nursery Accessories :: Brooklyn

Modern Tots

53 Pearl Street

Brooklyn, NY 11201
718.488.8293

moderntots.com

Notes: if it wouldn't look so funny, we adults would decorate our own rooms with the incredible modern furniture found at this great store. Also, a unique place to register!

Half Pint
55 Washington Street
Brooklyn, NY 11201
718.875.4007
halfpintstore.com

Notes: Just take a look at the kids on the website to see how hip the furniture, gear, and clothes are at Half Pint.

Ola Baby
315 Court Street
Brooklyn, NY 11231
718.422.1978

olababy.com

MB Furniture Discount Store
2311 Avenue U
Brooklyn, NY 11229
718.332.1500
Notes: We would be remiss not to mention this superstore that specializes in furniture but also carries a great selection of gear at incredible prices!

Pomme
81 Washington Street
Brooklyn, NY 11201
718.855.0623
Notes: Continually voted one of the best stores out there by New York Magazine, Pomme is the perfect combination of cozy, chic, and quaint. It not only carries beautiful furniture (such as the much coveted Ouef line) but the store itself is so calming, Moms want to hang there..and do! (There is a new moms support group every Friday)

Area Kids
Mulitple Locations (See Below)
areakids.com
Notes:  Seldom can one find a store that offers both great merchandise and many convenient locations!

196 Court Street
Brooklyn, NY 11231
718.222.0869
   
233 Smith Street
Brooklyn, NY 11231
718.522.6455
   
45 Fifth Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11217
718.230.7495

107 Seventh Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11215
718.636.7235

145 Montague Street
Brooklyn, NY 11201
718.243.0148   

218 Bedford Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11211
718.218.8647

Babies R' Us
395 Gateway DriveBrooklyn, NY 11239
718.277.3400

babiesrus.com


8973-95 Bay Parkway
Brooklyn, NY 11214

718.714.6400