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Best Baby Stores in North Jersey

1. Hazel – Jersey City

This couple initially owned a pet boutique in Jersey City, but when they were expecting their first child, they decided to open a baby boutique in town, too! Their philosophy is to find and sell products that are socially and environmentally responsible.

2. Baby Crossing – Morristown

This boutique has it all! Clothes for preemies through toddlers, items for the nursery, toys, and accessories for meal times, bath times, and nap times. It has regular sales, so check the website to see if one is coming up.

3. Bambi Baby Store – Paramus and Middletown

Family-owned and operated, this is a one-stop shop for all the stuff on your new baby list including car seats, height chairs, strollers, cribs, clothes, and nursery sets. Customers rave about how knowledgeable and helpful the staff is at these stores.

4. Once Upon a Child – Multiple Locations

With various locations throughout New Jersey, these second-hand stores have almost everything you need for a baby: Clothes (in newborn through children’s sizes), shoes, books, strollers, toys, baby bathtubs, and furniture. In the fall they even have Halloween costumes. A bonus: You can sell your baby stuff back here instead of letting it clutter up your house.

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5. Elemeno – Lakewood

A one-stop shop where you can find everything you need for the baby on its way: strollers, cribs, blankets, bottles, toys, and clothes. As an added bonus, people rave about this shop’s customer service!

6. Blowfish Kids – Ocean City

Blowfish offers sustainably sourced, ethically manufactured clothes and toys for babies and children that are high-quality and made from eco-friendly materials. Want to make it an outing for the kids? In the back, there is a children’s salon that offers to transform your kids into mermaids, unicorns, fairies, and more!

7. Cutie’s – Shrewsbury

A charming, locally owned boutique that offers unique clothing in sizes newborn through age 12, this shop has organic and innovative products that are perfect for gifts and other special occasions.

8. Toobydoo – Princeton

This beautiful little boutique in downtown Princeton exclusively carries Toobydoo, a modern children’s clothing brand that gets its name from the famous quote, “To be, is to do.” Many celebrities have outfitted their children in Toobydoo, including Elton John, Michelle Obama, and Gisele Bundchen.

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For one-of-a-kind outfits try Melange. Photo by the author

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9. Melange – Haddonfield

Located in lovely downtown Haddonfield, this shop is owned by a mother and daughter and is known for having adorable outfits that are one of a kind. In addition to clothes, it sells books, toys, and accessories.

10. Happy Baby Boutique – Cape May

Just blocks from the beach in historic downtown Cape May, this shop provides stylish, high-quality, Earth-friendly clothing and accessories for babies and young children. If you also have older kids, stop by the nearby kid’s boutique The Little Fish.

11. Nene’s Lullaby Boutique – Turnersville

This high-end clothing shop located in Washington Township is ideal for finding baby take-me-home outfits, handmade knit clothes, baby shower gifts, and ensembles for special occasions. Known for its great customer service, Nene’s sells accessories, too. Check out the 50% off rack for bargains!

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Feel good about what you're buying at A Little of Whimsy, which sells sustainable clothing made by mothers and minorities. Photo by the author

12. A Little Whimsy – Haddonfield

Owned and operated by a former elementary school teacher who stocks the shelves with independent and sustainable clothing and accessory brands. The wares are also designed and made by mothers and minorities. The shop, which includes some items for adults, is located in downtown Haddonfield, so you can make a day of it.