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Boston's Best Places For Baby Clothes

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When it comes to clothing a baby, parents want to make sure that they are getting safe clothing that they know is going to stand up to baby wear and tear. They also want to know they are getting a good selection and a great deal. The best places to buy baby clothes in Boston give parents all of that and sometimes more. Whether it is for everyday wear or for events, it is easy to find the right clothing on the racks of these fantastic baby stores and boutiques.

Babycottons
35 Newbury St.
Boston, MA 02116
(857) 265-2285
www.babycottons.com

Located conveniently in Boston's famous Newbury Street shopping district, Babycottons is the place to get some baby clothes and then maybe head off to get something for mommy. This store stocks clothes for every kid from preemies to six-year-olds. Parents who are looking for the most popular designs for their babies, like infant kimonos, can count on Babycottons to have what they need. Parents will even find clothes sorted by collections with fairies and western themes.

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Tiny Hanger
14 Pleasant St.
Brookline, MA 02446
(617) 487-5501
www.tinyhanger.com

Fashioning itself as "curated cuteness," Tiny Hanger has an adorably colorful storefront and an inviting atmosphere for both children and parents. For those who are looking for gifts for new parents or beloved little ones, Tiny Hanger does presents and gift wrapping to make life a bit easier. The clothing stocked at Tiny Hanger comes from some popular and some little-known local designers. It is easy to see that Tiny Hanger is celebrating childhood and community over at this Brookline store.

Bringing Up Baby
663 E. Broadway
Boston, MA 02127
(617) 765-8208
www.bringingupbabyboston.com

Bringing Up Baby is a fashion boutique for infants and toddlers. Carrying everything from couture dresses to stylish sunglasses, this shop is all about dressing babies well. There is also an element of fun to the atmosphere at Bringing Up Baby. Sale events and even fun activities like making tutus are all par for course when it comes to shopping at this boutique. Toys, games and even baby's first wheels can be found on the shelves hiding between the wealth of clothing and accessories.

Village Baby
23A Harvard St.
Brookline, MA 02445
(617) 232-4900
www.villagebaby.com

Village Baby is a lovely children's store carrying clothes for infants all the way up to eight-year-olds. It is located in Brookline village and run by a former lawyer and a former teacher who banded together to open what is now an integral part of the neighborhood. Inside, parents will find a huge array of brands from Kicky Pants to Zaza Couture available on Village Baby's shelves and racks. Therefore, when it is time for a play date or time for a party, there is something for baby in Brookline.

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Baby Koo
188 Needham St.
Newton, MA 02464
(617) 467-5860
www.baby-koo.com

Baby Koo is a one-stop place for parents to get everything from clothing to furniture. When it comes to baby clothes, Baby Koo carries organics, swimwear, jammies and much more. No matter if patrons are looking for baby's first Wellingtons or a dress, this store has it covered. The best part is that Baby Koo seems to focus on what is healthy and comfortable for baby's first clothes over what is most fashionable, which is a nice change in a city housing so many couture baby stores.

Shelly Barclay is a professional freelance writer and amateur author. She writes on a variety of topics from food to mysteries. She loves to share the culture and rich history of her birthplace and home, Boston, with the rest of the world. Her work can be found at Examiner.com.

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