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Grow
For a look at the futur e of bab y style, tr ek out to this tr endy boutique in the
up-and-coming West Division Street neighborhood. The bright, open space sho wcases
streamlined, ultramodern kids' furniture (such as bubble-shaped high chairs that would
look right at home on
The Jetsons
), as well as clothing made of organic fabrics. Sure, many
of the environmentally friendly products on display are out of most parents' price range,
but families that have had their fill of plastic kiddy gear will have fun browsing here.
1943
W. Division St. (at Damen Ave.).
&
773/489-0009.
Subway/El: Blue Line to Division.
Gymboree
Bright colors and str ong patterns ar e the trademar k of G ymboree cloth-
ing. You'll find items her e for infants up to age 7. The chain also r uns play centers (see
“Indoor Playgrounds,” in chapter 8).
Clybourn Galleria, 1845 N. Clybourn
&
773/525-2080.
www.gymboree.com. Subway/El: Red Line to Clybourn.
LMNOP
Nothing ordinary about the children's clothing you'll find here, for ages new-
born to 6 y ears.
2570 N. Linc oln Ave. (at Sheffield A ve.).
&
773/975-4055.
Subway/El: Red or
Brown Line to Fullerton.
Madison and Friends
When Chicago parents with a money's-no-object attitude go
shopping for special-occasion clothing for kids, they make a beeline for M adison and
Friends. The selection is top-of-the-line, the inventory large and unique. You'll find baby-
size leather jackets and yoga pants for toddlers. A separate back room caters to older kids
and 'tweens—with a staggering array of jeans. You can find clothing her e for kids fr om
newborn to siz e 16.
940 N. Rush St. (at Oak St.).
&
312/642-6403.
www.madisonandfriends.
com. Subway/El: Red Line to Chicago.
Mini Me
This store specializes in European-style clothing for girls fr om infant to age
10 and boys up to size 4.
In the mall at 900 N. Michigan Ave.
&
312/988-4011.
Subway/El: Red
Line to Chicago/State.
Oilily Kids
Even if y ou don't mix plaids and florals on a daily basis (a trademar k of
this designer), just one of O ilily's distinctive and colorful items can per k up a wardrobe
from infant to siz e 12. Clothes ar e the focus, but some accessories like quilts and back-
packs are also offer ed. To keep kids happy while y ou shop, rolling wooden chairs and
blocks are on hand.
The Shops at North Bridge, 520 N. Michigan Ave.
&
312/527-5747.
Subway/
El: Red Line to State/Grand.
Old Navy
Value
The lower-priced relative of G ap carries an extensiv e collection of
kids' clothes, fr om infants and up . Sales here are fantastic—and fr equent. Clothes ar e
trendy and stylish. The collection for boys is great, a refreshing change for moms who are
frustrated with the ho-hum choices available at most stores. The store has three Chicago
locations. The biggest and best is the State Street location.
(1) 35 N. State St. (at E. Washing-
ton St.).
&
312/551-0523.
Subway: Brown, Purple, Green, or Orange Line t o Randolph/Wabash
and walk 1 block south and 1 block w est; or Red Line to Washington/State. (2) 1596 W. Kings-
bury (at Nor th Ave.).
&
312/397-0624.
Subway/El: Red Line t o Clybourn. (3) 1730 W. Fullerton
Ave. (at N. Clybourn Ave.).
&
773/871-0613.
Subway/El: Red Line to Fullerton.
Psycho Baby
The opening of this ev erything-for-baby shop is a definitiv e sign that
Bucktown has gentrified. The prices may sometimes cause a double take ($60 for shoes
that your kid will outgrow in 3 months), but the creative selection and happy vibe make
it fun for browsing.
1630 N. Damen Ave. (1 block north of North Ave.).
&
773/772-2815.
www.
psychobabyonline.com. Subway/El: Blue Line to Damen.
The Second Child
Value
This consignment store sells children's clothing for infants
through size 14, plus to ys, furniture, and equipment for kids (and maternity clothes if
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