It's a cute store. It first caught my eye a few years ago because of the beautiful mural by Ryan…read moreTova Katz, perhaps my favorite muralist. I didn't realize it was a consignment store and probably wouldn't have stopped in had I known that, but I'm glad I did. I bought a cute little rain slicker for my daughter and I almost can't wait until spring so she can wear it. There's a lot of clothing and she has them sorted well so it's easy to find the sizes you're looking for. In the back, she even has a dollhouse which I think isn't for sale, but is for kids to play with. Maybe I'm wrong about that, though! There's lots of toys and tchotchkes here too. I bought some little bath bombs that look like donuts because I think my kiddo will be amazed when they start to fizz. I also picked up some crayons and a couple other things. There's no parking lot but you may find parking along Montrose or Ashland. The entrance is a little funny; it opens at street level but there's a steep ramp down to the store, which is below grade. I assume that like many shops at this level it had steps to get down and as a children's store, a ramp definitely would be in order to accommodate strollers. But it is indeed a bit steep so be mindful of that.

I'll just echo what others have said about this place so they have a recent well deserved review…read more Still amazing friendly service, wonderful options, and at good prices. They were so welcoming of my chaos with my two toddlers. I've never been to a better children's consignment store. Like someone else said, it really is a Chicago gem.

Had a fantastic experience at Twinkle Twinkle. The team was friendly, knowledgeable, and quite…read morehelpful. We purchased a car seat, stroller, and glider. The gilder we had delivered and set up right in our nursery. We made a separate appointment for help with car seat installation. Both Augie and James assisted in our purchase/installation and they were incredibly helpful. It was such a pleasant shopping experience.

We had such an amazing experience at Twinkle Twinkle HP! Honestly, we walked in with zero intention…read moreof making a purchase--we just wanted to browse and get a feel for things. But Cory and Rachel completely changed that for us. From the moment we walked in, they were so welcoming, knowledgeable, and genuinely helpful without being pushy at all. They took the time to understand what we were looking for, walked us through different options, and answered every single question we had (and we had a lot!). Their expertise really stood out, and it made us feel confident in our decisions. By the end of it, it honestly didn't make sense not to make the purchase because of how thorough and helpful they were. We ended up choosing a Nuna, and we absolutely love it--we can't wait to start using it once our baby arrives! The complimentary installation was also such a huge bonus and made the whole experience feel even more seamless and stress-free. Highly, highly recommend Twinkle Twinkle--especially Cory and Rachel. They made what could have been an overwhelming process feel easy and exciting!

The folks who worked here seemed nice enough, even though both were working with other folks when I…read morewandered in. It is extremely neat and tidy. The shop is not large, but... they don't carry much merchandise. I thought perhaps it was a new store, but I learned it actually opened in 2021. I also thought perhaps they have events or something for which they use the space--and I think they do, but pretty occasionally; not a whole bunch of regular events. They seem to focus on sustainable clothing and whatnot, so perhaps that is why, as those brands may be hard to come by. Some of their stuff is fairly expensive, and while I occasionally might buy something a little more expensive for a special occasion, I'm much less likely to do so for everyday wear. I will certainly keep an eye on their Instagram, but I'm not sure I'll be stopping in too often.

Excellent option for baby / toddler gifts. Owner has curated a fantastic selection of higher end…read moreclothing including many unisex items. The baby play area is an extra plus. Pic of my youngest loving the blocks is attached.

Please check out Kangaroo Kids, a women-owned resale shop at 4161 N Damen Ave (60618)…read more I have purchased many great items here over the years. The owner is incredibly kind and has a huge selection of newborn through size 12 clothing for boys and girls, plus toys and baby supplies. She's got tons of great inventory but a limited marketing budget, so I wanted to help spread the word. I have no affiliation with the business--just trying to support a small, local shop that's good for families and the planet If you're expecting, parenting, or just love a good thrift find, please pay her a visit and help keep a great neighborhood business going.

This shop is a quick walk from my son's house and I ALWAYS find a few things for my grandkids…read morethere. We just added a new granddaughter and I found many, many lovely newborn and 3 month outfits and sleepers. All were maybe worn once or twice and a few still had tags. Great quality brands too.

The store is so cute and has so many amazing products that are unique and thoughtful! Every baby…read moreshower or children's birthday gift I have bought from here has been a huge hit! Especially the book "Chicago Loves me" and the teether, onesies, and Penelope the bunny which allow the child to see themselves as the character in the book! The owner is often present and has wrote personal messages in the book for us! We also appreciate the personal gift wrapping for any occasion as well for a unique touch!

Between this shop and Virtu in Bucktown, I'm reminded why I love shopping local and why it's so…read moreimportant to do so whenever possible. Vanessa, the owner, is exceedingly kind and stopping in today and having the chance to meet her feels like fate. When I first stopped in the other employee here greeted me and asked what brought me in and if I needed help finding anything. It's not a large place but there is a LOT to look at. They have clothing, accessories, adult jewelry (possibly kids jewelry too, but I wasn't looking at it much), hair notions, and so on. One thing I really needed is a pacifier clip since my daughter has taken to pulling hers out and it ends up in a place in her carseat that is hard for me to reach! They happened to have these which made it a successful shopping trip right there. But whilst we were wandering, Vanessa complimented my sweetie pie and we got to talking. I was in the store for 35 minutes or so and probably half of that was chatting with her. I got a couple of the pacifier clips, and a freaking ADORABLE winter hat that I'm pretty sure is handmade and will probably fly off the shelf. I also bought a book featuring Chicago landmarks which I learned as I checked out Vanessa actually wrote. She autographed it for my baby which I love! Parking is street only and probably can get tough some days, but it's worth the visit. The store is full of really high quality items. They have quite a few Chicago-themed items as well, such as the aforementioned hat, onesies, t-shirts, and so on. It was so nice to talk with Vanessa and get to know her a bit. This is a small shop with big heart and should be on your list of fave baby shops in Chicago.

This place is great. Very liberal, very tongue in cheek, and fun type random gifts. Socks with…read moreswear words phrases. Politician action figures. Decent prices for a range of collectibles. Cool flags for waving beliefs boldly. Excellent gift spot. Friendly service. Everyone just seemed to be enjoying the fun inventory just like the name. I'm definitely going back for gifts.

An eclectic mix of items can be found here, which makes it an interesting place to stop. You may…read morehave fun finding a gift here too. I didn't really expect to find anything here but I've been curious about it for about a decade. There's apparel, mostly with a Chicago bent to it; some children's clothing; cards; snarky socks; and even a large wall of tarot cards, which surprised me. The shopkeeper was friendly as well.

Lillia barn means "little child" in Swedish. but they don't sell children's clothing exclusively…read more The store has an interesting backstory. The owner makes the clothes she sells in the studio at the back of the store. She began doing so when she was pregnant with her own child years ago and calls herself a "color equity ambassador" according to the website, which I can get on board with: When she was pregnant, she could only find stereotypical boy/girl colors in clothing. I can confirm! It is a struggle to find baby clothes that aren't in the "blue for boy, pink for girl" camp (did you know that pink was once associated with boys, and the gendering of colors is a relatively new phenomenon?). During my own pregnancy a few months ago I had a hard time with this as well, and the inventory at the stores I visited tended to have a lot of blue or pink rather than gender neutral selection. What began as an online store finally grew into a physical location in late 2022. The clothing for both children and adults feature bold, gender neutral patterns. They feature an artist in residence, who at the time of this writing is Adria Green. Although they now have a physical location, they still participate in some local craft shows (they were at Renegade this weekend). The store also features like-minded brands in addition to its own. I purchased something from a brand called Earth Cadets, a local Chicago company that sells durable goods. Another of the brands they carry, Gunner + Lux, actually has a pop-up on their site asking you to confirm you agree with their equity principles or they can't take your money. I love that she supports and provides an outlet for other eco- and socially-conscious brands. The next step (according to the email list that I was apparently added to) is inclusive sizing, which I can definitely appreciate as a plus-size woman. Usually when I go to The Understudy, I park on the Gregory Street side. For that reason I never noticed this shop until today. I'm glad that I did and was able to stop by, and hope this shop thrives in this location.

I adore this colorful shop. It's a full serotonin boost the second you step in! Their bright colors…read moreand funky patterns caught my eye and I was happy to see the door open and music bumping during Andersonville Arts Fest. The staff member was super helpful, they helped me with some suggestions as I was looking for a couple of gifts. I checked a baby shower and house warming off my lists AND grabbed a handful of fun greeting cards that will be great to have on hand. I learned that most everything is made on-site by the owner, their studio is in the back of the shop along with an artist in residence. They also feature other local goods from women-owned businesses. Heck yes. I am happy to have a new go-to small business for my gifting needs and am eyeing some of the impeccable clothing for myself.

Excellent selection. However, the female owner was rude and asked if I "were to look through every…read morerack." Made it seem like I was going to steal something. I read the previous reviews on Yelp. On spot. I noticed the cashier kept suggesting to this taller blonde lady about how the dress will look beautiful on her. She suggested that the blonde lady try on the dress. However with me, the cashier ignored me. Wow. Talk about stellar (selective) customer service. The owner mentioned, "I buy everything and I need to pay the rent". Why say that to a complete stranger? Ok. I will take my business elsewhere then.

I wish I would've looked up the reviews before going in. The owner was so unwelcoming…read more I was looking at a skirt for a gift for someone and she asked me what size I was because it was by size. I said I'm not shopping for myself, I'm shopping for someone else and then She stood right in front of the rack so I couldn't even shop it. I picked up earrings at one point to look at that were out in the open not in a case and she practically jumped on me. I would absolutely never go back in the store and would never purchase anything. She was the most unwelcoming person I've ever encountered.

This shop has so much cute chicago apparel and giftable items! They even have their own custom hat…read moremaking bar with adorable patches you can choose from. Most of their items are under $100 so it's affordable. I love browsing their section of homegoods because they're so niche and hard to find in regular stores. The staff is very friendly and accomodating.

Kind of in love with this adorable shop. I'm happy, but also scared for my bank account, that a…read morelocation recently opened in my neck of the woods! Alice & Wonder's tagline is "pretty fun things" and that's exactly what they have to offer! Lots of clothing, home goods and decor, accessories, and so much more! The design of A&W is so. stinking. cute. You can tell they really put a lot of pride into the light, airy aesthetic of the store and it reflects the products they sell perfectly. Overall, it does have a higher price tag, but I think the quality is there. I especially love their more local lines, like Sweet Home Chicago, which is filled with the CUTEST Chicago tees and sweatshirts you'll find in the city! I also adore their Little Wonder line (moment of silence that name), which is clothing for newborns, toddlers, and kids. I got a friend a cute set for her baby and just picked up a shirt that says "I still live with my parents" that will fit a 3-6 month old. A&W also started a beanie line called 'mad hatter' which has beanies in every color under the sun that are super soft and thick to keep your ears warm during the Chicago winter. Alice & Wonder has an online store and ships across the country if you don't live in Chicago but want to check it out. This will without a doubt be my go to shop for any thoughtful holiday or birthday gifts from here on out!

Cute but limited selection and a specific vibe that just wasn't mine. Might be yours though!!read more

Kate is a pleasure to work with! A friend recommended reaching out to her at Outskirts Vintage for…read morealterations. Come to find out - they do a lot of alterations, especially during wedding season! I had a simple beachy wedding dress that I needed minor alterations on. I shared my concerns with Kate and she worked quickly, making sure I was comfortable with the changes and prices (I told her I've previously had traumatic experiences with other alterations businesses in Chicago - she was so receptive and warm). The store itself is also incredible and filled with true vintage products. I was thrilled with my experience and would recommend Kate to anyone seeking alterations.