Aldea Ninos Review

Walking around on Valencia the other day, I stumbled onto this cute little shop with some fun looking kids stuff in the window, and couldn't help myself, I had to go in. I'm glad I did. very nice folks working the space, and some very cool items that you just don't see everywhere. Like very cool toys and lunch bags with skulls and some great books! I bought a few items, and it was hard to not buy a bunch more...but, I promise I'll be back!

1017 Valencia St
(between 21st St & Hill St)
San Francisco, CA 94110
Neighborhood: Mission

(415) 874-9520

Janie and Jack Review

I went to Janie and Jack to purchase any arbitrary baby item I saw, and so did not have huge expectations. I had just learned I was pregnant, and to tell my husband, I felt giving him baby clothes and then bursting into tears was the best method of delivery. So often chain stores feel impersonal and are staffed by bored looking people, but Janie and Jack is not only adorable (not such a difficult feat with a store full of baby stuff, true), but Jane the Shop Girl was amazing. She warmly greeted me right away. She predicted when I was due based on my shaky info (and the ob confirmed that she was right). She then helped me pick a darling onesie to break the news. She even searched through the sale rack because she thought I might like some now discounted items. My child-to-be and I look forward to putting some damage on the ole credit card here in years to come.

2108 Chestnut St
(between Pierce St & Steiner St)
San Francisco, CA 94123
Neighborhood: Marina/Cow Hollow

(415) 409-1259

Speesees Review

If you are like me, everyone except you is having a baby right now.  i have been buying baby gifts left and right and have decided that  this is my favorite childrens clothing line. the website kill me, it's so darned cute.  where do they find those little baby models? speesees is local (yay) and organic (yay!). look at their mission statement - Our mission at speesees is to be fun, fair and organic in the products we make, the way we conduct business, and the baby steps we take towards creating a more sustainable future for the animal, plant and human speesees on our children's planet.
makes me want to pop one out.

1415 Valencia St

(between 25th St & 26th St)
San Francisco, CA 94110
Neighborhood: Mission

(415) 552-5808

Sprout San Francisco Review

A friend of mine had just had a baby and I had no idea what to get the little guy, and then I came across this store! The staff where sooo helpful, i wanted to get somethings that had to do with SF and horses, and they helped me find a bib that was made from organic material, and then they even ordered me a copy of the good night san francisco book and good night texas book. I dont have a baby of my own but for all the gifts I will be getting it there, it was all organic, or  natural or eco-friendly which I really liked! And The also had some adorable baby furniture in here, it was exciting to see it all even though I dont have my own yet.

1828 Union Street
(between Octavia St & Laguna St)
San Francisco, CA 94123
Neighborhood: Marina/Cow Hollow

(415) 359-9205

Small Frys Review

We love Small Frys! It's not the most economical shopping trip, but they offer a pretty good variety of children's clothes. I love the Zutano and Petit Lem outfits. They also have a profile artist that comes twice a year. We look forward to the special keepsakes he makes with just black paper and a pair of small, sharp scissors. In a pinch, I've used their changing room and found emergency diapers in most sizes in a basket, as well as some wipes for convenience. So thoughtful. It's a great neighborhood store that I try to patronize as much as I can afford to. Noe Valley needs more places like this!

4066 24th St
(between Noe St & Castro St)
San Francisco, CA 94114
Neighborhood: Noe Valley

(415) 648-3954