Best Places For Baby Clothes In San Francisco

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Shopping for baby clothes is a never-ending necessity for any parent of an infant. With babies constantly outgrowing their clothing, the wardrobe needs constant refreshing to accommodate tiny expanding bodies. San Francisco parents have a wide selection of places to shop for baby clothes beyond the typical Target, Old Navy and Carters stores. Here is a list of five of the best places to shop for both new and used baby clothes in San Francisco. Check out this previous article about the best kids clothing stores in San Francisco for even more choices.

Bella Blue Baby
549 Taraval St.
San Francisco, CA 94116
(415) 702-9470
www.bellabluekids.com

Bella Blue carries several collections of handmade clothing items for both babies and children. Items are knit or crocheted by hand, or crafted from organic cotton and made in Peru. Owner Michelle Salas donates a portion of all proceeds to several children's charities. Choose from pullovers, cardigans and several hat styles, as well as from a selection of handmade toys. Bella Blue's unique luxurious clothing collections make excellent gifts for newborns and older babies alike.

Peekabootique
1306 Castro St.
San Francisco, CA 94114
(415) 641-6192
www.peekabootiquesf.com

Nestled in Noe Valley, Peekabootique stocks baby clothing for every budget. The resale store carries an extensive combination of both new and gently used clothing, as well as a variety of toys. Baby clothes can be found in any size from preemie and up. In addition to clothing and toys, shoppers can also browse through books, sunscreen, sleep sacks and swaddlers. Customers may bring in their own gently used items to sell by appointment only.

Bubble
3108 Fillmore St.
San Francisco, CA 94123
(415) 771-0570
www.gotbubble.com

Located on Fillmore Street, Bubble sells a wide variety of edgy and fashionable baby and kids' clothing lines. Bubble stocks clothing from infant through tween sizes. Come here to shop for the discerning San Franciscan hipster baby or new parent. The store also stocks a variety of books and gifts for mom, many of which have a San Francisco-centric theme.

Chloe's Closet
Bernal Heights
451 Cortland Ave.
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 642-3300
www.chloescloset.com/sanfrancisco

With both a Bernal Heights and a Berkeley location, Chloe's Closet is a consignment shop frequented by parents looking to refresh the little ones' wardrobes. Come to Chloe's to pick up some new duds for the baby or to drop off a stack of those freshly outgrown outfits. For those wary of used baby clothing, many deeply discounted items can be found with tags still attached. Chloe's also sells a variety of toys, maternity wear and miscellaneous baby gear.

Fiddlesticks
540 Hayes St.
San Francisco, CA 94102
(415) 565-0508
www.shopfiddlesticks.com

Nestled in the heart of Hayes Valley, Fiddlesticks stocks a selection of unique baby and kids' clothing items. This is the spot to find the perfect outfit for those looking to find something different from the mainstream baby brands. The clothing is top quality and organized by age and gender to facilitate easy shopping. In addition to clothing, Fiddlesticks carries infant and children books and toys.

Joanna Metheny is a freelance writer covering all things South Bay. Her work can be found on Examiner.com.