Best Baby Stores on Long Island

Beautiful, high-quality clothing can be affordable at Hope & Henry.
Beautiful, high-quality clothing can be affordable at Hope & Henry.
1/22/23 - By Gina Massaro

Looking for the best baby stores on Long Island? Read on for 10 of our top picks. 

There are few things more exciting than anticipating a baby bundle of joy, and shopping for that baby is also pretty fun. Whether you're a newly expecting parent, already a pro, or a friend or family member searching for the perfect baby gift, we've got you covered with the top baby stores on Long Island. You can find everything from an outfit to bring the baby home in, to his or her first lovey, and can even plan ahead for the big first birthday

For more great baby tips, check out our Long Island Baby Guide.

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Best Baby Stores in Nassau County

1. ANB Baby – Wantagh

ANB Baby opened its first store in Brooklyn in 2006, and its second location opens in Wantagh in Spring 2023. The store's mission is to bring high-quality products to parents and caregivers and help make their buying decisions easier. ANB Baby carries well-known, larger brands like Britax, Dr. Brown's, and Safety 1st, as well as designer brands. Products range from large furniture items to small toys, clothes, and blankets. 

2. Buy Buy Baby – Garden City

Long Island’s lone Buy Buy Baby location resides just east of the Meadowbrook Parkway on Old Country Road. Buy Buy Baby has every major brand of stroller, crib, car seat, and any other item you can think of. New parents can create a baby registry to add all their favorite things in one convenient location. The store also carries clothes, food, and baby toys. Be sure to sign up for email alerts to periodically receive a 20% off coupon, which comes in handy on big-ticket items, though there are some brand exclusions. NOTE: Buy Buy Baby locations are winding down operations. Check for closing dates. 

3. Caroline and Laura – Cedarhurst

If you're looking for unique, stylish, and well-made clothing, Caroline and Laura has you covered. Caroline and Laura exclusively sells European brands like Fracomino, Tutto Piccolo, Amaya, and Rapife. Sizes range from newborn to teenagers. It carries outfits for everyday wear and special occasions. 

4. Hope and Henry – Garden City

Hope and Henry’s clothing line prides itself on making organic cotton affordable and accessible to all. Its mission is to create quality clothing you can hand down through generations, thus creating less waste. Hope and Henry makes clothing sizes for newborns all the way to adults, and it has matching sets, so the whole family can twin in style. 

5. Koukla Children's Boutique – Bellmore

In addition to baby and children's fashion, Koukla offers complimentary gift wrapping and local package delivery, as well as personal shopping experiences. If you can't get to the store during operating hours, make an appointment to have an exclusive shopping experience after hours. 

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Baby stores on Long Island: The Little Red Planet
Shop in-store or opt for curated home delivery at The Little Red Planet.

Best Baby Stores in Suffolk County

6. The Little Red Planet – Sag Harbor

While you can definitely shop in-store for a traditional experience, busy parents can also opt for The Little Red Package, which is curated fashion delivered right to your door. You then have 72 hours to essentially try the clothes out. Keep what you like, and send back what you don't. You'll only be charged for what you keep. 

7. Bambi Baby – Melville

Bambi Baby is a family-owned business that started in New Jersey in 1976. Still owned by the Ortega family, the store prides itself on being a one-stop shop for parents and caregivers. It offers everything you could need for babies, from furniture and strollers to clothes and toys. 

The Colony Shop Long Island  Best Baby Stores
The Colony Shop is a community staple for special occasion outfits and your solution for those baby shower gifts

8. Bubble Boutique & Learning Center — Babylon

Bubble offers a children's boutique full of brands like Patagonia, Mayoral, Herschel, and more. They have anything and everything from apparel, gifts, toys, and books for all the rad kids in your life. They also offer kiddie classes and workshops, including movement, music, cooking, and creative learning. 

9. The Colony Shop – Patchogue

There is a reason The Colony Shop has been in business for a whopping 76 years. It is a staple of the community, having happily served generations of parents. The Colony Shop offers formalwear for special events like Christenings, birthdays, and weddings. For nostalgia lovers, it also has a selection of Raggedy Ann and Andy, Sesame Street, and Thomas the Train toys. 

10. My Darling Jeans – St. James

Owner Pamela is a mom of two littles herself, and her business started from her own needs as a mom. My Darling Jeans boutique has beautiful, high-quality products for newborns and children alike. The store has clothes for everyday wear and special events, as well as accessories, gifts, and room decor. Customers here get a personalized shopping experience they won't find at a large retailer or chain. 

11. Pashley’s Children’s Boutique – Cold Spring Harbor

Pashley's Children's Boutique has a wide selection of products for babies, including gifts and keepsakes. There are lots of adorable clothes to choose from for newborns through teens. The boutique has books, toys, loveys, blankets, gift baskets, and even little plate sets. It's the perfect stop if you're expecting a baby or going to a baby shower. 

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