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Best Toronto Childrens Clothing Stores |
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Best Of Toronto -
Editors Picks
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By: Liz Bruckner
Need to pick up some last-minute garb for your favourite lad or lassy? We’ve done the research and come up with the best spots in Toronto to get the goods in a hurry.
 Bean Sprout
616 Mount Pleasant Road
(Mount Pleasant Road & Manor Road)
(416) 932-3727
http://www.beansprout.ca
Monday - Saturday: 10:30am - 5:30pm
We were lured in by the promise of free cookies to nosh on as we shopped, but we stayed for the ridiculously cute selection of everything from dresses and denim to hats and vests – all at reasonable prices. Moms with daughters, take note: The raw silk dresses stowed in the back are reason enough to check this store out.
Investment: $-$$
 Bonnie Togs
Heartland Town Centre
600 Matheson Blvd. West
Missisauga
(905) 712-2116
http://www.bonnietogs.com
Monday to Friday: 9:30am - 9:00pm
Saturday: 9:00am - 6:00pm / Sunday: 11:00am - 5:00pm
Unlike a lot of children's stores in the city, this chain of affordable threads puts the focus on substance over style. And talk about substance! They offer just about every piece of clothing a kid could need, and have a huge selection of baby and toddler gear. It doesn't hurt that the staff is very helpful.
Investment: $
 Floriane
38 Avenue Road
(Avenue Road & Prince Arthur Avenue)
(416) 920-6367
http://www.floriane.ca
Monday - Saturday: 10:00am - 6:00pm
Sunday: 12:00 - 5:00pm
Shopping at this Yorkville store is like poking around an old toy chest you stowed your favourite toys in and just came back to find – there are treasures everywhere you look! Every corner of this boutique holds exquisite made-in-France clothes best reserved for the most special of occasions. It's nearly impossible to leave empty-handed – assuming your wallet can take the heat.
Investment: $$$
Gymboree
Fairview Mall
1800 Sheppard Avenue
( 416) 490-6215
http://www.gymboree.com
Monday - Friday: 10:00am - 9:00pm
Saturday: 9:30am - 6:00pm / Sunday: 11:00am - 6:00pm
Another spot to find indispensable clothes to make it through the childhood years, this country-wide chain has been specializing in ultra-cute threads since 1986. A mecca for well-made pieces, it's also known for affordable prices and great sales.
Investment: $-$$
 H&M
Eaton Centre
290 Yonge Street
(416) 593-0064
http://www.hm.com
Monday - Friday: 10:00am - 9:00pm
Saturday: 9:30am - 7:00pm / Sunday: 12:00pm - 6:00pm
When it comes to kids clothes, you can't get much cheaper or trendier – and that's a good thing. The girls' selection tends to be more extensive than their male counterparts, but what they do offer for boys is always on trend and hard to resist.
Investment: $
Joe Fresh
825 Don Mills Road
(Don Mills Road & Eglinton Avenue)
(416) 391-0080
http://www.joe.ca
Monday - Friday: 8:00am - 10:00pm
Saturday: 7:00am - 10:00pm / Sunday: 8:00am - 08:00pm
From the designer who brought us Club Monaco and Caban comes Joe Fresh, a line of stylish, affordable pieces for babies, kids and adults. With prices range from $4.00 (yes, you read that right) to $39.00, this line is for the kid whose favourite bedtime stories come from the pages of Lucky magazine.
Investment: $
Kids Konsignment
662 Thomas Street
(Thomas Street & Mississauga Road)
Mississauga
(905) 567-7890
Tuesday – Wednesday: 10:00am – 4:00pm
Thursday: 12:00 – 7:00pm / Friday: 10:00am – 5:00pm / Saturday: 12:00 – 5:00pm
It's worth the drive to Mississauga for the gently used clothes, toys, furniture, shoes and more that fill this oversize space. Expect to spend anywhere from $5.00 for T-shirts to $20.00 for party gear.
Investment: $
Little Ones
372 Eglinton Avenue West
(Eglinton Avenue West & Avenue Road)
( 416) 483-5989
Monday – Wednesday: 10:00 – 6:00pm / Thursday: 10:00am – 8:00pm
Friday - Saturday: 10:00am – 6:00pm / Sunday: 12:00 - 5:00pm
Here's where fashion-conscious moms go when in search of fancy duds that impress. Finely edited to include party essentials like tuxedos, frooffy dresses and cute accessories, they also stock jeans for girls and great T-shirts for boys.
Investment: $$
 Planet Kid
960 Queen Street West
(Queen Street and Shaw Street)
(416) 537-9233
http://www.planetkid.ca
Tuesday - Friday: 10:00am - 5:00pm
Saturday: 11:00am - 6:00pm
Bolding going where few have gone before, Planet Kid is a store moms with sons can truly appreciate because, unlike the majority of clothing shops around, this one specializes in (but is not limited to) gear for boys. Some of our favourite garb: Adorable kid-sized bowling shirts for $44.00, Firekid pants for $49.00 and, for the ladies, chic little shirtdresses for $75.00
Investment: $-$$
 The Children's Place
Yorkdale Shopping Centre
3401 Dufferin Street
(416) 787-9530
http://www.childrensplace.com
Monday - Friday: 10:00am - 9:00pm
Saturday: 9:30am - 9:00pm / Sunday: 11:00am - 6:00pm
Hailed for their great prices, huge selection, and durable clothes, The Children's Place is on the go-to list for moms in-the-know. Pop in and peruse their special occasions section for great birthday party outfits, and make sure to check out their sales rack. Better yet, ask when sales start and bookmark your calendar.
Investment: $-$$
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