Top Toddler Clothing Stores In Philadelphia
Dressing your toddler can either be fun or a chore. It's probably both. Shopping in the city offers many options, and a variety of prices and experiences. You may be looking for your own child or a gift, or perhaps you want to have a more whimsical time if you have your children with you. Here are the top 5 places to get toddler clothing in the city of Philadelphia for a variety of needs and budgets.
Lolli Lolli
713 walnut st
Philadelphia, PA
(215)625-2655
Lolli Lolli is a quaint and adorable children's boutique right in center city. You find a wide variety of cute, unique clothing and toys here for kids all of ages (up to age 16). Clothing here is priced on the high end, except at the end of the season when on sale. This is also a nice store to visit if you are sending a gift as they also do gift shipping and free gift wrapping, topped with of course a lolli pop.
Ali's Wagon
2017 Fairmount ave
Philadelphia, PA 19130
(215)787-0611
www.aliswagon.com
Ali's Wagon is described by many as a cute boutique where there is more than just children's clothing. You can find plenty of options here for gifts, and even some housewares and locally made items. Ali's Wagon is ranked number 4 for Top Children's Boutiques which makes it a top 5 winner on the Philly Hotlist. The Hotlist is picked by regular shoppers and people of the city of Philadelphia. Ali's Wagon also sells some sustainable items for those cleaning up their carbon footprint. There is an adjacent parenting center which offers classes and workshops for new parents.
Nest
1301 locust ave
Philadelphia, PA 19107
(215) 545-6378
www.nestphilly.com
Nest offers new items and gently used items. The new ones are more on the pricey and upscale side, but then you can balance this with the gently used lower-priced items. This local company was created in 2011 and offers plenty of "crunchy" items, (A.K.A sustainable, eco-friendly) such as cloth diapers, and most children's products. Nest is designed to make life easier and better for parents and kids and has products for babies to age 6. They even have parenting classes, an indoor playground, kid salon and café. A true children's enrichment center. Number one on the Philly Hot list for Resale Boutiques.
Villavillekula
8135 Germantown Ave
Philadelphia, PA. 19118
(215) 242-0200
www.pippisvillavillekula.com
Winner of most unusual name Inspired by Pippi Long stockings, Villavillekula is a whimsical and kid friendly place, where your children will enjoy shopping for boring old clothes. Everything here is a bit on the quirky side, and some have described it like visiting a museum. This is a place to visit if you want a fun experience, they even offer 'Rhythm Babies" classes. Villavillekula is the name of Pippi Longstockings' home so anyone familiar with the story will be sure to love it.
First & Marley
20 Conshohocken State Road #402
Bala Cynwyd, PA. 19004
www.firstandmarley.com
Perhaps being in a brick and mortar store isn't your cup of tea. There are many reasons why online shopping has become very popular. You can visit First and Marley online and take your time finding the best clothing for your toddler. You get free shipping with orders over $50. First & Marley is a top pick by Philadelphia Magazine and describes the experience as "A parent's dream." Even though it is an online shop, it is a local business, which also means if you have a return it can be shipped back quickly.
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Christina Dagnelli is a freelance writer in Philadelphia and the author of Little Squares with Colors: A Different way to look at autism. Her work on examiner can be found here Examiner.com.