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4/18/25 - By Amy Growney

From Rye all the way up to Rhinebeck, shoppers can buy the softest outfits, sweetest room décor, organic teethers, and eco-friendly toys at the mom-and-pop baby clothing stores we've compiled below.

And that’s not all: Several of these shops offer educational classes on top of impressive product selections. Most also have online ordering, so supporting local communities is only a few clicks away.

Find more local baby tips, like the best baby enrichment classes, in our Westchester Baby Guide for Pregnant and New Parents.

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Best Shops for Baby Clothes in the Hudson Valley

1. Starry Bird Kids – Rhinebeck

This store's motto is that kids can “shine bright and take flight.” The owners stock a beautiful selection of high-quality clothing, toys, room decor, and accessories from eco-friendly, ethically sourced businesses. There's also a maternity and nursing section, and the shop gets stellar reviews for its kinder music classes offered for kids up to 3 years old.

2. New Paltz Baby – Highland

This is a great shop to find something for babies all the way through kids 10 years old, which makes it a great stop for birthday shopping. There’s also a selection of items for nursing moms and, of course, shelves of high-quality brands of baby clothing and toys to browse.

3. Paper Heart Pixie – Cornwall-On-Hudson

With hundreds of truly one-of-a-kind items to choose from, there’s sure to be the perfect item to gift or take home. This store has the cutest baby moccasins and kid clogs to choose from and stocks a range of clothing, gear, nursery, and bath items.

4. Beloved Birth and Baby – New Windsor

Newly opened in 2022, this shop has a truly unique baby selection. Also unique are the classes offered for pre- and post-birth, since Beloved Birth and Baby is both a boutique and a wellness center.

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5. & James – Katonah

This super-cute boutique specializes in a curated range of clothing for babies and children and features a variety of brands such as Anavini and Little English.

6. Janie and Jack – White Plains

This shop at the Westchester stocks great clothes for babies in addition to duds for kids, tweens, and even teens. There are a wide variety of brands and styles on offer.

7. Hip Kid – Chappaqua

Check out this sweet shop for a wide selection of high-end clothing and toys and unique items like Slate backpacks, which are generously stocked for each new school year.

8. Sammy + Nat – Rye

Owner Samantha and her S+N team have gorgeous storefronts full of the in-house Luxe Baby + Pajama Pima Line, as well as a newly introduced Play Collection. The private label shares space with a curated collection of favorite brands and a variety of fun toys and gifts. This is a truly local and unique business and a must-visit if you're in the area.

9. Little Sprouts – Croton-on-Hudson

This sweet little shop specializes in clothes for kids from 0-6, including darling plushies, bright clothes, and a selection of toys.

10. Affordables – Dobbs Ferry

A secondhand shop can certainly be the best choice for new moms. This children’s and maternity consignment shop has an excellent selection of clothing, toys, and nursery items. Save the earth and pocket some extra money by shopping here instead of at a traditional retail establishment.

Photos courtesy of the shops