Kids’ furniture
Advice from a Caterpillar
Refined and cozy, this Rosedale boutique caters to the design-loving parent. Personalize your nursery with linens, rugs and throws from artist-turneddesigner Caroline Z Hurley, painted woven baskets with delicate leather straps from Mifuko and the EZA collection of whimsical porcelain mugs capped with zoo animals. Further the look by stepping into AFAC’S adjacent home-concept shop, where you’ll find rattan stools and bamboo loungers from Indaba, planters and accessories from Ferm Living, and bedding and table linens by Moumout’ Paris. 8 PRICE ST 416 960 2223 ADVICEFROMACATERPILLAR.CA
Baby on the Hip
This eco-minded Leslieville shop has a great selection of toys, furniture, supplies and clothing for your mini-me. Kyte Baby sleep sacks in a range of adorable prints and Loulou Lollipop teethers made in the shape of cookies offer stylish twists on the necessities. Night lights and decor from Dutch brand A Little Lovely Company are the perfect addition to any nursery, while biodegradable diapers from Bambo Nature are ideal for eco-conscious parents. 969 QUEEN ST E 416 465 4141 ( ALSO: 2978 DUNDAS ST W 647 427 1484) BABYONTHEHIP.COM
BB Buggy
Find everything that stylish soon-to-be parents want and little ones need at BBB, including cribs, rockers and bassinets, beds, bookshelves and changing tables. With its slim side rails, slender spindles and elegant turned legs, Oeuf’s Sparrow crib will add a touch of Scandinavian warmth to any nursery, while the family of cotton elephants with colourful pompoms that stars in Tag’s mobile is a chic baby shower gift. 10 YORKVILLE AVE 416 963 8168 ( ALSO: 200 BAY ST, CONCOURSE LEVEL 647 352 8268; 1200 CASTLEFIELD AVE 647 352 8168) BBBUGGY.COM
Ella+ Elliot
Parents can find slick designs catering to kids’ every need at E+E. Alongside cutting-edge strollers and cribs – including the stylish Linea crib with matching dresser and changing table – are the Elephant chair and table set by Marc Venot, mini animal chairs by Takeshi Sawada (available in Bambi, sheep or cow versions) and the grey wool and natural oak Iconic Cloud rocker. Budtzbendix now makes a tent that fits over its changing table, transforming it into a play space. 188 STRACHAN AVE 416 850 7890 ELLAANDELLIOT.COM
Kids at Home
This Leslieville emporium proves that great style isn’t just for adults. Based on its series of bedroom vignettes, it’s clear KAH’S furniture and accessories for babies, kids and teens cater to youngsters of all ages and personalities. Its youthful decor items showcase chic Dutailier dressers alongside playful inflatable sofas and beanbags from Fatboy. The Canadian designs that make up the bulk of the selection include upholstered beds from Quebec’s Beaudoin, lamps by Loïc Bard and incredibly cool rocking chairs from Toronto’s own Monte. 181B CARLAW AVE 647 352 5437 KIDSATHOME.COM
Kol Kid
Look no further than this kids-ware shop for clever, creative goods for youngsters. Let them express their inner designer with Djeco’s glow-in-the-dark wall decals, or save their allowance in playfully chic Jeff Koons–inspired monkey banks from Made by Humans 2. Older kids will love the vintage cinema lightbox by Amped & Co., which comes with a set of 100 letters, numbers and characters, as well as mermaid- or firefighter-print bedding by Amsterdam’s Snurk. 674 QUEEN ST W 416 681 0368 KOLKID.CA
Little Peeps
This homey Riverside boutique is the ideal source for safe, environmentally friendly children’s wares. LP carries a fastidiously curated selection of goods, from clothing and accessories to books and toys. A hand-knitted donut rattle is among the many perfect gift options for tots, while a selection of simple jewellery, trendy diaper bags and beautiful Little Lovely night lights will keep parents happy. 742 QUEEN ST E 416 406 5437 LITTLEPEEPS.CA
Love Me Do Baby & Maternity
Kids – and new condo communities – grow up so fast, so how perfectly suited is this boutique for all things mom and baby to Liberty Village’s influx of young families? Design-conscious parents will appreciate the award-winning Ubbi diaper pail, the award-winning, convertible Poppy high chair from Phil & Teds and Babymoov’s Hygro+ humidifier – complete with touchscreen, changing colours and an essential-oil diffuser. Little ones will enjoy play mats from Mister Fly and Manhattan Toy’s Mio themed building block sets. 50 LYNN WILLIAMS ST, UNIT # 2 647 347 7619 LOVEMEDOBABY.COM
West Coast Kids
This five-room emporium for all things child-related has aisles big enough for racing strollers, organized to minimize the chance of a parental meltdown. Everything’s here, from big to small: Stokke cribs, 4moms motorized rockers and Oeuf bunk beds. Our recent trip turned up Babyletto’s 4- in- 1 cribs, Hello Kitty nightlights and the Rap ABC picture book, which introduces kids to the best in the hip-hop biz. Extend your West-coast calm with Tnee teepees and Dwellstudio bedding. 1646 BAYVIEW AVE 416 480 2288 WESTCOASTKIDS.CA ++ More kids furniture: Bergo, Bookhou, Elte and Gautier.