Gymboree
For clothing, accessories and play sets from a name everybody knows and trusts, head to one of the Valley’s five Gymboree stores. Whether entire outfits or individual articles, for girls or boys, for infants or adolescents, for playtime or bedtime, you can find it at Gymboree. Sign your child up for artistically and physically enriching Play & Music classes too. www.gymboree.com, www.gymboreeclasses.com.
Naartjie
If you’ve been looking for a vibrant, active, durable, fresh, natural wardrobe for your tot, look no further. Naartjie embodies all these attributes—and more. Mix and match this quality store’s garment-dyed clothing for a colorful, playful new look every day. Best of all, it’s affordable, functional and just plain fun. Visit San Tan Village or the Outlets at Anthem in Phoenix for Naartjie wear. www.naartjie.com.
Peek...Aren’t You Curious?
For trendy sweaters, sweet skirts and a trip back to the delights of childhood, indulge in Peek...Aren’t You Curious? at Kierland Commons. Much of Peek’s attire is inspired by people like Mother Teresa and John Muir or by places like California and Africa. Most garments are 100 percent washed cotton, and all pay attention to innovative detail and fine quality. We promise, it’s okay to do more than peek. 480.991.0585, www.peekarentyoucurious.com.
Jacadi
Jacadi, at Kierland Commons, offers collections for newborns through pre-juniors. Adorn your nursery with rattles, robes and stuffed knit creatures as soft and cuddly as the babies who sleep there. When they’re a little older, dress your tykes in chic apparel inspired by French history, pastimes and works of art. These tasteful favorites will keep your baby sitting pretty, playing happy, and always looking irresistibly endearing. 480.443.3921, www.jacadiusa.com.
Small Change?
Small Change, located in Lincoln Village in Scottsdale, is a high-end consignment shop founded by the owners of My Sister’s Closet. It not only sells clean, gently-worn or gently-used children’s clothing, toys and furniture, it also buys them back. Get a pretty penny back for the things your kids have outgrown, and indulge in designer names for them without guilt. 480.368.9466, www.mysisterscloset.com.
