Love love love this little gem!…read more Great options for babies, toddlers and small kids. They Have a few lines I haven't seen before and can always find great shoes and coats which isn't always east. I love giving gifts from here because I can always find something I know will be unique. Also, they embroider now! I'm a big fan and will back soon and often!

Highland Park has a surprising number of baby and kid stores. I stopped here since I was looking…read morefor a coming-home outfit. There's a carousel outside the store on the sidewalk, which I think is kind of an adorable touch! The employees didn't notice at first that I had even come in... they greeted me when I wandered into the other room. The shop is large and clean and carries mostly baby clothes but has a few other items. They have a larger gender-neutral selection than another store I was at but still somewhat surprised by how heavily stores/manufacturers are still leaning into pink and blues for kids, or gendered cuts (ruffles, bows, etc.). I did see a few gender-neutral sorts of items but either had the item already or decided against it. I would probably not make a special trip to Highland Park to shop here, but that's not really a knock on this store because I don't know of any store that I'd head out to the suburbs for. Parking can be tricky because this is essentially downtown Highland Park, and you'll really only find street parking. However, the Metra station is only a couple blocks away. If you're looking for baby clothes you'll certainly find something here because they definitely have plenty of cute things.

This store was cute. I was greeted by multiple staff members when I entered. But I'm surprised how…read moredifficult it is in 2023 to find gender-neutral clothing. This shop didn't really seem to have much that was gender neutral, at least not for newborns. Even if I knew the sex of my baby I don't believe that there are specific colors for gender so I am not interested in having a closet full of just blue or pink things or otherwise gendered things. A couple of the staff greeted me but that was it. I wandered around and didn't really find much that piqued my interest. Parking is all on the street, and this is maybe just on the outskirts of the more active downtown area of Highland Park, so I imagine it can be difficult to park here (I think I had to circle the block once to find a spot that opened up). It's only a few blocks from Highland Park's Metra stop so that could be convenient if you need to make your way here.

It's been a while since I had to purchase a baby gift so I don't really know what's in anymore but…read moreI knew I could find an appropriate gift for a newborn here. They are very friendly and I found really adorable items for both genders for sizes tiny to toddlers. There were personalized blankets, hats, etc but I wasn't sure of the spelling so I went for an adorable onesie with tacos and guacs and a teeny tiny rainbow tutu which will be great for photos (imho). It is a little pricey but this is high quality and OOAK merch that will be appreciated. Also wrapped for me, a plus!

I no longer have to worry that my 2nd child will soon be too big for me to shop at babydreams*…read morebecause they've opened a store for Toddlers appropriately named Toddler! They moved all the 2Ts over to Toddler and carry up to a size 6, which means I'm going to able to shop here for at least 3-4 more years (for both children). Hooray! They've been open only about a week and looks like many of their clothes are already flying off the shelves. I'm usually anti purchasing regular priced clothing for my kids since they outgrow (or ruin) everything so fast, but couldn't resist a bit of a shopping spree at Toddler. I started with the girl clothing for my 3 1/2 year old and picked up a bunch of colorful leggings and tunics that will be perfect for fall. They carry some great brands including ouch, nano and their very own comfortable yet cute daydreams line. Babydreams probably has some of the best boy clothing I've seen and Toddler is no exception. I'm a huge fan of Nano for my son so got some of that, as well as some of their great long sleeved t-shirts. I love that they have Chicago sports team and character (ex: batman) tees that are cute & stylish...not the cheesy ones you find in most stores. Everything is definitely pricey and I was a bit shocked on how much I spent when they rung me up, but it's super cute quality stuff that will last awhile (or at least a few months until they grow again...sigh). I prefer to shop without my kids, but probably not a bad place to bring them since they have a play kitchen setup for play. Welcome to the North Shore, Toddler! * http://www.yelp.com/biz/babydreams-highland-park?hrid=b2YSkN8gkq_fbRtWmg_t4w

A really neat girls boutique with all the latest trendy things that girls wanna get these days…read more Sticker, fashion, trinkets, glamour girlz is a great local business that's been around for 11 years. They do parties as well. Plenty of free street parking in highland park, just about 1-2 blocks east of the Metra tracks.

Since Covid, I have been sending my grandkids (who live in Europe) fun boxes of gifts since I can't…read morevisit them. I stopped in Glamour Girlz on "Black Friday" and I was amazed. There were SO MANY possibilities. Twenty minutes later I walked out with a huge bag of goodies for them... even some item for the grandson! I was so happy I could give my dollars to a local business. They have so many fun unique gifts that I will be back again and again! I even saw a cool mask holder chain I bought for myself. The owner was so helpful as I strolled through the store, giving me great ideas for the next box! I can't wait until they open this one with all the fun goodies!

Cute baby/kid clothing alert!…read more Monica + Andy has expanded their Lincoln Park store with this adorably hip pop up in Northbrook Court. A clothing line designed to go from the hospital to the first play date, sizes range from preemie to size 6. From fabulous soft organic muslin blankets you can have monogrammed for $15, I couldn't help but fall in love the second I saw both my boys' names proudly displayed on their blanket display...go figure! Too bad my boys are all grown up now :-( Perfect Baby Gift Idea... For baby gifts, their Cuddle Boxes, starting at $51 and include a basic blanket and knotted hat. As far as their clothes, they feature a particular series of patterns on their clothing for a set amount of time and then switch it up. Kind of cool. The store is well organized and clothes are carefully curated and beautifully displayed. They have a great collection of boys clothing, which can be hard to find. Aside from clothing, they also have activities in the store. They have storytelling on Tuesdays by the Storybook Mom and are starting to offer mommy and kiddo yoga. Their Lincoln Park location has a host of classes and other offerings. I'm wishing Monica + Andy well, because their shop is beautiful and feels very niche and exclusive. Great customer service. Note: Dressing room has a baby changing table.

I discovered Monica & Andy a few months ago while walking past the Brookfield Place store. I bought…read morean outfit for my yet-to-be-born daughter, and loved how it fit and felt once she was born. So I decided to buy more items online this March, but due to the Corona Virus and other changes (I believe they switched warehouse), the items got delayed a few weeks. I wrote them, and they were quick to refund my purchase and nevertheless sent the items. These are hard times for retailers, so the gesture impressed me and was very touching. The clothes are beautiful and I plan to buy more and they will be my top of mind choice when looking for new items for my daughter. These details matter.

I walked in with a picture and an idea--fairly well-developed. I needed t-shirts in a day's time…read more They looked at my request with an experienced eye, formatted and improved what I wanted, got my approval and delivered! The following day, the t-shirts got compliments galore. Can't get any better than that.

I remember being a kid, and one of my favorite stops was the t-shirt printing shop in the mall to…read moresee the latest transfers hanging all over the walls. I remember getting my most favorite shirt of all, a print of my super big crush as a kid--Shaun Cassidy. I can recall the smell of the heat press, and the excitement of the final product. It was a light blue shirt...see, just like yesterday? Around since 1977, HP Tops is your town t-shirt printing shop that has a space packed with garments and clothing blanks for all your printing needs...whether a Bar/Bat Mitzvah giveaway, a customized gift, or shirt for camp, this is your one stop shop. We needed a special shirt made, a simple black t-shirt with some lettering on it. We walked in, told the owner what we wanted, he arranged the letters perfectly on the heat press, and did the shirt on the spot in less than 15 minutes. All in all the total came to $21. Shirt cost + $.50 per letter. They have an online ordering system, but we were told it's better to come in to make sure it turns out okay. I personally suggest going in, because the customer service is off-the-charts fantastic, and the shop is a fun visit...even if you just want to browse and drum up a conversation. Nice to support local.

The best store in Highland Park!!…read more I personally love going here, ever since my cousin took me here. There are a lot of Beatles merchandise here, and vinyl records. Cool, right? But Rock N Rags also provides clothing! How could it get any better! The owner (Steve) is wonderful. He helps you with everything. Also, the employees are very nice. They are mostly in high school/college, but they help you with fashion tips. Steve is wonderful because he told me that Rock N Rags never prices over $100. So, everything there is $100 or less. What a bargain! Wonderful clothes, and awesome records $100 or less?! The brands there that they always have are Brandy Melville (includes J. GALT USA), Blu Pepper, and others. They usually have the vintage/bo-ho looks, and I love it! Overall, wonderful store, wonderful service, and fabulous records and clothing to choose from!

I've stopped in here several times and each time think I need to come back with my daughter. I…read morefinally did that yesterday and think she may have found one of her new favorite stores. The owner, his daughter and the young women who work here were so friendly and helpful in finding clothes that appealed to my 13 year old. I also appreciated that they kept in mind what i would think was appropriate for her since we don't always agree on this. :) I thought the prices were very fair, although she did snag a (super cute) boys lie hoodie that was on the pricier side. Some other brands they carry that she gravitated towards were free people and spill the tea tanks. I even tried on a super stretchy and comfortable pair of jeans (also very well priced), but just wasn't in the mood to buy jeans on a hot August day. I'm enjoying wearing skirts/dresses while the weather allows for it, but may go back in the fall. While the clothes are adorable, the friendly owners and staff are what set this apart from some other boutiques we've shopped in. And that alone will bring us back soon!

Adorable clothes and friendly/helpful staff. They go above and beyond for gifts, parties and camp…read moregear.

This store is great! They have the cutest kids clothes ever. The staff went above and beyond…read moreespecially during these crazy times! Can't wait to return!

Beanstalk is the kind of toy store I wish is around when I was a kid. They carry a variety of toys…read moreand educational activity games. The store is clean and organized and I must mention the friendly staff on duty this past Saturday morning who offered to put a ribbon on a stuffed animal I purchased. There are plenty of street parking in front and around the store. It's a unique treasure for kids of all ages. Instead purchasing toys from of big box stores or Amazon, give Beanstalk a try!

This is an adorable toy store for the under 10 set. I am not in company with many youngsters…read moretheseadays, but I imagine this store is the kind of place they'd love. There's a train track that runs above the store with a train toddling along. I saw moms sitting on the floor while their kids explored. I was looking for newborn stuff, the store is more geared to toddlers and up, although lots of baby gear here too. I didn't stay long as I was looking for infant stuff but I imagine I'll be back when said newborn gets a little older.