miami maternity shopping & miami kids toys, books, furniture & clothing shopping
books & toys | clothes | furniture & gear
Books & Toys
A to Z Toys (Miami Beach)
Tiny, independently-owned store with a 1,001 toys pouring out of it. Come prepared to get some help – it can be overwhelming. 782 Arthur Godfrey Road, 305-532-5250
Baby Posh Garage (Aventura)
Kids consignment store offering a rotating collection of cribs, bedding, changing tables, clothes, toys, books, highchairs and more. New and custom-designed products are also available. Customers can also sell gently-used merchandise. 18060 W Dixie Highway, 305-932-9655
Barnes & Noble (Coral Gables, North Miami, South Miami)
Big-box chain with a dedicated kids area and weekly storytime readings. Coral Gables: 152 Miracle Mile, 305-446-4152 North Miami: 18711 NE Biscayne Boulevard, 305-935-9770 South Miami: 5701 Sunset Drive, 305-662-4770
Books & Books (Bal Harbour, Coral Gables, Miami Beach)
Local independent bookstore chain with excellent staff and weekly story time readings & kids activities at Gables & Bal Harbour stores. The Gables story is the heart & soul of the operation, where owner Mitchell spends most of his time and the kids selection is excellent. Gables & Beach locations also have delicious cafes for lunch, dinner or snack. Bal Harbour: 9700 Collins Avenue, 305-864-4241 Coral Gables: 265 Aragon Avenue, 305-442-4408 Miami Beach: 927 Lincoln Road, 305-532-3222
Borders (Aventura, Coral Gables, Pinecrest)
Big-box chain with a dedicated kids area and weekly storytime readings. Aventura: 19925 Biscayne Boulevard, 305-935-0027 Coral Gables: 358 San Lorenzo Avenue, 305-529-4567 Pinecrest: 9205 South Dixie Highway, 305-665-8800
The Disney Store (Dadeland)
Ground zero for all things Disney characters. It’s chaotic (it is Dadeland) and perpetually overrun with shoppers, but they’ve got toys galore. Insider tip – leave the kids at home, they’ll want everything! 7533 SW 88 Street, 305-669-1108
Five Cent Lemonade (Pinecrest)
Owner Melissa is a hands-on influence at this shop stocking furniture, diaper bags, toys and more. Emphasis is on custom-design for nursery decor, bedding and accessories. 8845 SW 132 Street, 305-253-5666
Genius Jones (Design District, Miami Beach)
Miami’s high-brow kids empire. Owned and extremely well-operated by local Daniel Kron, Genius Jones’ three stores are ground zero for expectant & experienced parents willing to spend a bit of $$$. A fabulous place to go when expecting for an overview of strollers (they’re Bugaboo experts), furniture, car seats & baby basics. Also a great place to register for stylized & off the radar products. Growing & constantly evolving selection of wooden & natural toys, contemporary furniture and designer kids clothes (think baby Marc Jacobs). Design District: 49 NE 39 Street, 305-571-2000 Miami Beach: 1661 Michigan Avenue, 305-571-2000
Hippo (Coconut Grove)
The Grove’s neighborhood kids shop. Trendy, fun clothes and toys. Great place to buy presents, as merchandise can be a bit too pricey to buy for yourself. 3435 Main Highway, 305-648-0250
Liapela (Coral Gables)
Contemporary furniture, strollers and baby gear are the highlights at this national chain. Staff is well-educated and eager to please. Items aren’t cheap, but they’re well-selected and top quality. Mutsy & Orbit are for sale, as are a variety of fun toys. 358 San Lorenzo Avenue, 305-441-0658
Pottery Barn Kids (Coral Gables)
Focus is on furniture and toys at PB Kids. Furniture is relatively moderately-priced and highly stylized (it’s like shopping in a catalog). Staff is knowledgeable, easy to please and extremely tolerant of kids. Lots of wooden & playtime toys, great place to buy monogrammed items. 350 San Lorenzo Avenue, 305-446-6511
Target (Kendall, Midtown, North Miami)
The ultimate big-box heaven. There is pretty much nothing you can’t get at Target (except occasionally customer service). Come for basics (formula, diapers, bouncy seats, bottles) and get sucked into aisles & aisles of toys and clothes. A great place to buy pjs. Midtown Target is our favorite. Kendall: 8350 S Dixie Highway, 305-668-0262 Midtown: 3401 N Miami Avenue, 786-437-0164 North Miami: 14075 Biscayne Boulevard, 305-944-5341
Twinkles (Bay Harbor)
Focus is exclusively on toys at this locally-owned shop. Hand-picked items for newborns through 8 (boys) and/or 14 (girls). Owners are hands-on, offer useful advice & suggestions. Great place for gifts and customer service. 1033 96 Street, 305-864-1448
Viva Verde (South Miami)
Baby & toddler clothing and gear skews organic and eco-chic at this Miami shop. Primary brands include Ajo Bebe, Boon, Itzy Ritzy Baby and Kalencom. Baby registry is also available. 4794 SW 72 Ave, 305-666-5202.
Wink (North Miami Beach)
Shop personalized gifts, bedding, gear, toys, games and home accessories at this new North Miami shop. Signature brands include Hape, Muu Kids, Fatboy and Serena and Lily. 2570 NE Miami Gardens Drive, 305-705-3341.
Clothes
Babies R Us (Aventura, Pinecrest)
Baby-centric big-box shopping. Customer service ranges from weak to average, but BRU offers one of the broadest selections of baby gear and clothing around town. Prices are moderate and they’ve got pretty much everything. A good place to register because they’ve got so much stuff, but returns can be a bit of a nightmare. Aventura: 2745 NE 193 Street, 305-705-9893 Pinecrest: 8325 South Dixie Highway, 305-662-1911
Baby Cottons (Coral Gables)
Argentinean store with an emphasis on classic design and chic baby comfort. Most items are made from super soft pima cotton. Prices are moderate to high. 358 San Lorenzo Avenue, 305-443-3824
Baby Gap (Aventura, Coconut Grove, Dadeland, Miami Beach)
The national retailer is one of the best local bets for fun & stylized seasonal kids clothes. Prices skew moderate to high, but sales are frequent and generous. A great place to go for special occasion stuff. Aventura: 19575 Biscayne Boulevard, 305-932-1522 Coconut Grove: 3015 Grand Avenue, 305-529-9499 Dadeland: 7521 N Kendall Drive, 305-668-8886 Miami Beach: 1001 Lincoln Road, 305-695-0164
Baby Posh Garage (Aventura)
Kids consignment store offering a rotating collection of cribs, bedding, changing tables, clothes, toys, books, highchairs and more. New and custom-designed products are also available. Customers can also sell gently-used merchandise. 18060 W Dixie Highway, 305-932-9655
Benini Bug (South Miami)
Trendy South Miami shop focusing on chic bedding, clothes, toys and gear. Think cotton candy cloud tutus, monogrammed lunch boxes, crib bedskirts and nursery chandeliers. Staff is hands-on and helpful, prices skew high. 5851 Sunset Drive, 305-662-1755
Bognar & Piccolini (Coral Gables)
Locally-designed, internationally-distributed high-end kids clothes. 320 San Lorenzo Avenue, 305-444-2278
Brenda’s Boutique (Coconut Grove)
The ultimate girl’s paradise – ribbon dresses, hairclops, tutus, princess apparel, jewelry – it’s a fair princess wonderland in this Grove store. 3092 Fuller Street, 305-443-4662
C by Me (North Miami Beach)
Design, decorate and personalize your own onesie, bib, tank, sneakers, tote bag and more at this retailer with an arts & crafts twist. Great place to spend an afternoon with a crafty kid or throw a bday party. 18673 W Dixie Highway, 305-932-8118
Chewing Gum (Miami Beach)
Kids denim, tanks, dresses, accessories and more at this Miami Beach outpost. Prices are moderate to high. 546 W 41 Street, 305-673-5414
Children’s Exchange (South Miami)
Kid’s consignment boutique selling clothing, furniture, gear and more. 1415 Sunset Drive, 305-666-6235
The Children’s Place (Dadeland)
National store carrying boys & girls infant, toddler and kids clothes. Prices are moderate and selection varies seasonally. 8951 SW 107 Avenue, 305-598-8540
Eanie Meanie (South Beach)
Locally-owned shop specializing in high-end newborn, toddler and kids clothes. Look for Splendid, C & C California, Adam + Anais, Oeuf and more. Prices are high, but merchandise is often on sale. 110 Washington Avenue, 305-531-0200
Five Cent Lemonade (Pinecrest)
Owner Melissa is a hands-on influence at this shop stocking furniture, diaper bags, toys and more. Emphasis is on custom-design for nursery decor, bedding and accessories. 8845 SW 132 Street, 305-253-5666
Genius Jones (Design District, Miami Beach)
Miami’s high-brow kids empire. Owned and extremely well-operated by local Daniel Kron, Genius Jones’ three stores are ground zero for expectant & experienced parents willing to spend a bit of $$$. A fabulous place to go when expecting for an overview of strollers (they’re Bugaboo experts), furniture, car seats & baby basics. Also a great place to register for stylized & off the radar products. Growing & constantly evolving selection of wooden & natural toys, contemporary furniture and designer kids clothes (think baby Marc Jacobs). Design District: 49 NE 39 Street, 305-571-2000 Miami Beach: 1661 Michigan Avenue, 305-571-2000
Gymboree (Aventura, Dadeland)
Moderate to low priced toddler & kid basics. Jumpers, tops, bathing suits, shoes and more. Aventura: 19575 Biscayne Boulevard, 305-932-3122 Dadeland: 7431 Dadeland Mall, 305-665-3013
Hiho Batik (North Miami)
Handmade, edgy kids clothes made with wax and dyes by local Julia Silver Gordon. High to mid-priced tanks, tees, onesies and more. Gordon’s items also distributed in Barney’s. Every Thursday and Friday from 3-6pm the shop features an open studio where kids and adults can create their own creations for $40. 2174 NE 123 Street, 305-892-7733
Hippo (Coconut Grove)
The Grove’s neighborhood kids shop. Trendy, fun clothes and toys. Great place to buy presents, as merchandise can be a bit too pricey to buy for yourself. 3435 Main Highway, 305-648-0250
Janie & Jack (Coral Gables)
Laura Ashley meets the infant set at Janie & Jack. Flowered, ruffled party dresses and crisp polos are popular at this national chain. Clothing is priced moderate to high & favors a traditional bent. Coral Gables: 330 San Lorenzo Avenue, 305-447-0810
Kidz Korner (North Miami)
A consignment store specializing in baby & kids clothing. Unreviewed. 809 NE 125 Street, 305-895-0170
Mama Om (online)
Local designer MariaFer Florido produces trendy, comfortable organic t-shirts, beachwear, accessories and shoes. Swimwear, specifically mommy & me sets, are the house specialty.
Many Baby Things (Bay Harbor)
Babies are top draw at this shop specializing in size newborns to 24 months. Look for branks like Catimini, Vitamins Baby, Petit Ami, 3 Marthas and more. MBT also carries an extensive infant jewelry collection. 1039 Kane Concourse, 305-993-6472
MyTrendyTots.com (online)
A Miami husband and wife team started this online kids clothing boutique after a successful shopping trip to New York. Realizing that their favorite designers and lines weren’t available locally, they started the site stocked with unique infant & toddler apparel, gear, decor, feeding & bath accessories. Focus is contemporary and eco-friendly with various organic and chemical-free products.
Myami Boys (Coral Gables)
Boys are top draw at this Miracle Mile shop. Look for funky clothes and toys from Melissa & Doug, Leap Frog, Hatley, Monster Republic, Tea Collection and more. 347 Miracle Mile, 305-448-8040
Nini & Loli (Aventura)
High-end gear, stylized furniture and chic clothing are the focus at this locally-owned store. Look for brands like Bloom, Dwell Studio, Bugaboo, Serena & Lily and Mia Bossi. Online & in store gift registry available. Merchandise skews designer and is priced accordingly. Aventura: 2962C Aventura Boulevard, 305-936-9959
Oxygene Mini (Bal Harbour)
Budding fashionistas and parents with big wallets will love Oxygene Mini, where designer clothing arrives pint-sized. Prices are steep – this is the junior version of high-brow Oxygene. 9700 Collins Avenue, 305-868-4499
Petite Amie (South Miami)
High-brow, high-end South Miami boutique specializing in designer infant & kids clothing. 7421 SW 57 Court, 305-668-9563
Pottery Barn Kids (Coral Gables)
Focus is on furniture and toys at PB Kids. Furniture is relatively moderately-priced and highly stylized (it’s like shopping in a catalog). Staff is knowledgeable, easy to please and extremely tolerant of kids. Lots of wooden & playtime toys, great place to buy monogrammed items. 350 San Lorenzo Avenue, 305-446-6511
The Red Apple (South Miami)
Dressy and casual clothing for newborns up to tweens is center stage at this South Miami classic. Lables include Ralph Lauren, Cakewalk, Petite Bateau and Lilly Pulitzer – this is not a place to save money. But it is a great shop for gifts and special occasion outfits. 7283 SW 57 Avenue, 305-669-6899
Target (Kendall, Midtown, North Miami)
The ultimate big-box heaven. There is pretty much nothing you can’t get at Target (except occasionally customer service). Come for basics (formula, diapers, bouncy seats, bottles) and get sucked into aisles & aisles of toys and clothes. A great place to buy pjs. Midtown Target is our favorite. Kendall: 8350 S Dixie Highway, 305-668-0262 Midtown: 3401 N Miami Avenue, 786-437-0164 North Miami: 14075 Biscayne Boulevard, 305-944-5341
Tula and Tupi (Coconut Grove)
Princesses will feel right at home in this neighborhood shop selling specialty clothing & toys. Mother & daughter owners Linda & Rachel design their Tula and Tupi line and stock brands like Melissa and Doug, Oopsy Daisy Baby, Lola and Lollipop Tots. 3133 Commodore Plaza, 305-441-2153
Viva Verde (South Miami)
Baby & toddler clothing and gear skews organic and eco-chic at this Miami shop. Primary brands include Ajo Bebe, Boon, Itzy Ritzy Baby and Kalencom. Baby registry is also available. 4794 SW 72 Ave, 305-666-5202.
Furniture & Gear
Baby Love (Tamarac)
Our of our coverage area, but worth a trip, Baby Love has been coined the “Costco of babies.” Staff is uber knowledgeable and helpful. Spend 20 minutes with the crib specialist, then the car seat guy, then stroller expert, etc. Prices range from inexpensive to pricey – a great place to get furniture and basic gear. 8100 W Oakland Park Boulevard, 954-741-2227
Baby Posh Garage (Aventura)
Kids consignment store offering a rotating collection of cribs, bedding, changing tables, clothes, toys, books, highchairs and more. New and custom-designed products are also available. Customers can also sell gently-used merchandise. 18060 W Dixie Highway, 305-932-9655
Bellini (Aventura, Coral Gables)
National chain focusing on high-end nursery furniture, bedding and accessories. Styles skew towards traditional and a zillion customization options are available (fabric choices, borders, personalization, etc). Prices veer high and orders can take a bit to deliver, so come early. Aventura: 2782 NE 187 Street, 305-931-1515 Coral Gables: 50 Miracle Mile, 305-460-9898
Benini Bug (South Miami)
Trendy South Miami shop focusing on chic bedding, clothes, toys and gear. Think cotton candy cloud tutus, monogrammed lunch boxes, crib bedskirts and nursery chandeliers. Staff is hands-on and helpful, prices skew high. 5851 Sunset Drive, 305-662-1755
Color Your World By Ana (online)
Professionally trained artist and former art teacher Ana Gonzalez creates customized murals for your munchkin’s bedroom, playroom or any other space in the house. Think fairytale castles and pirate ships. Each mural is customized to your requirements and preferences. 305-510-8074.
Five Cent Lemonade (Pinecrest)
Owner Melissa is a hands-on influence at this shop stocking furniture, diaper bags, toys and more. Emphasis is on custom-design for nursery decor, bedding and accessories. 8845 SW 132 Street, 305-253-5666
Genius Jones (Design District, Miami Beach)
Miami’s high-brow kids empire. Owned and extremely well-operated by local Daniel Kron, Genius Jones’ three stores are ground zero for expectant & experienced parents willing to spend a bit of $$$. A fabulous place to go when expecting for an overview of strollers (they’re Bugaboo experts), furniture, car seats & baby basics. Also a great place to register for stylized & off the radar products. Growing & constantly evolving selection of wooden & natural toys, contemporary furniture and designer kids clothes (think baby Marc Jacobs). Design District: 49 NE 39 Street, 305-571-2000 Miami Beach: 1661 Michigan Avenue, 305-571-2000
Liapela (Coral Gables)
Contemporary furniture, strollers and baby gear are the highlights at this national chain. Staff is well-educated and eager to please. Items aren’t cheap, but they’re well-selected and top quality. Mutsy & Orbit are for sale, as are a variety of fun toys. 358 San Lorenzo Avenue, 305-441-0658
My Royal Heinie (online)
Invented by two local moms, MRH is billed a “diaper purse.” The compact compact fits six diapers, most of the diapering essentials and has a built-in wipes dispenser. MyRoyalHeinie.com.
The Nest & Cradle (Coral Gables)
Orbit strollers, car seats and high-end baby gear, clothing and furniture. 6558 Bird Road, 305-722-2022
Nini & Loli (Aventura)
High-end gear, stylized furniture and chic clothing are the focus at this locally-owned store. Look for brands like Bloom, Dwell Studio, Bugaboo, Serena & Lily and Mia Bossi. Online & in store gift registry available. Merchandise skews designer and is priced accordingly. Aventura: 2962C Aventura Boulevard, 305-936-9959
Pottery Barn Kids (Coral Gables)
Focus is on furniture and toys at PB Kids. Furniture is relatively moderately-priced and highly stylized (it’s like shopping in a catalog). Staff is knowledgeable, easy to please and extremely tolerant of kids. Lots of wooden & playtime toys, great place to buy monogrammed items. 350 San Lorenzo Avenue, 305-446-6511
The Stroller Doctor (Miller Drive)
Bring your tired, your huddled and your broken strollers to The Stroller Doctor and the Miami shop can do wonders. An authorized repair center for several brands, including Bugaboo and Peg Perego, the shop guarantees its work – and can save you hours of frustration. 9334 SW 56 St, Miami; 305-274-9897.
Target (Kendall, Midtown, North Miami)
The ultimate big-box heaven. There is pretty much nothing you can’t get at Target (except occasionally customer service). Come for basics (formula, diapers, bouncy seats, bottles) and get sucked into aisles & aisles of toys and clothes. A great place to buy pjs. Midtown Target is our favorite. Kendall: 8350 S Dixie Highway, 305-668-0262 Midtown: 3401 N Miami Avenue, 786-437-0164 North Miami: 14075 Biscayne Boulevard, 305-944-5341
Viva Verde (South Miami)
Baby & toddler clothing and gear skews organic and eco-chic at this Miami shop. Primary brands include Ajo Bebe, Boon, Itzy Ritzy Baby and Kalencom. Baby registry is also available. 4794 SW 72 Ave, 305-666-5202.
Wink (North Miami Beach)
Shop personalized gifts, bedding, gear, toys, games and home accessories at this new North Miami shop. Signature brands include Hape, Muu Kids, Fatboy and Serena and Lily. 2570 NE Miami Gardens Drive, 305-705-3341.
