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OUR FRIENDS:
Recommended stores, websites and services
At the Children's Trunk Show, we showcase great finds for the children in your lives--interesting products and services you can't find in stores. On behalf of all our mompreneurs and other vendors, we thank our shoppers for their support.
Of course, we can't include all the great stuff we see in our shows. There are lots of terrific stores, useful websites and helpful services out there. To help you wade through the options, we've put together the following short list of our favourites.
Enjoy!
Julie & Kim
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baby on the hip:
baby on the hip offers you eco-friendly, non-toxic baby essentials in
order to make choosing baby products simpler and less stressful.
Please visit us at 969 Queen St E in Toronto, or visit our website at www.babyonthehip.ca
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Belly Maternity:
Belly Maternity is Canada’s premier maternity boutique. Belly seeks to offer the cosmopolitan women of Canada the opportunity to dress with the same style, flair and care when they are pregnant as when they are not. Belly has established itself as the nations’ authority on maternity fashion. By traveling the globe, Belly has been able to bring in only the best in maternity fashion and offer it all under one roof. At Belly, women find an extension of their regular wardrobe, rather than a temporary departure from it. Belly has repeatedly been voted Toronto’s best maternity store and has dressed many of Canada’s pregnant celebrities.
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Celebrity Baby Clothes:
We are Celebrity Baby Clothes, the #1 spot on the internet to get all the info you need on how to dress your tot as hip as the stars. We test out, review and write about up and coming designers, cool baby gear and must have maternity wear. Add a little celeb glamor and some cheeky gossip and you have Celebrity Baby Clothes We're always excited to hear about new creations from around the world. Find our fresh and stylish site at www.celebritybabyclothes.com
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Diaper-eez:
Diaper-eez:
Diaper-eez has been offering new parents great service and green products for over 12 years. Located in the very family friendly Bloor West Village, We offer a variety of cloth diapers, organic clothing and toys as well as many other “Baby Tested, Mom and Dad Approved“ products.
Annual Birthday Sale.
Come and celebrate our 13th year with us! Save 13 to 50%.
Thursday, Oct 23 from 10am to 7pm.
2309 Bloor St W
Toronto, ON
M6S 1P1
416-762-5811
1-888-420-0222
www.diaper-eez.com
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ella + elliot:
Recently featured in Cookie Magazine, ella + elliot was established in 2006 by two Franco-Canadian parents. The store features the largest selection of modern furniture and toy and accessories for babies, children and their families. The store strives to provide you with a one-stop-shopping experience, allowing you to find all you need for a baby in an edited environment. In the spirit of modernism, ella + elliot provides you with a selection of products that grow with children and that can be integrated in grown up interiors. Some of these products can be life-long functional pieces. Modern Design, Functionality, and Sustainability, and Quality are the four main criteria for products available at ella + elliot.
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FITMOM:
FITMOM is prenatal,postnatal and beyond wellness programming for woman seeking excellance in healthcare in pregnancy. Canada wide FITMOM programs serves thousands of new and expecting moms each year from beginner to athlete.
Visit www.fitmomfitness.com for our programs and www.newmom101.com for our online content.
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Heidi Ho2:
In the Yonge and Eglinton neighborhood is a hidden gem by the name of Heidi Ho2. Known for its eclectic collection of accessories, jewellery and clothing, you can find something here that is bound to win you compliments. Clothing designers range from Rebecca Beeson, Gentle Fawn, Bobi, Delicious to jewellery by Foxy and BC's very own Mimi & Marge. The latest in fashion accessories including bangles, jersey-knit scarves, funky patterned hairbands and a wide array of hats and sunglasses fill up the shop. Be sure to check out the colourful window display, which is enough to tempt any palette. With a friendly staff always ready to assist you, your shopping experience is bound to be a great one!
Heidi Ho2, located at 2591 Yonge Street (between Lawrence and Eglinton).
Phone: 416-482-1563
Hours: Mon-Sat 10-6pm, Sun 12-5pm
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Kol Kid:
Kol Kid
Timeless Toys. Boundless ideas.
"We have outgrown our old store and are very excited to be in our new
location just two doors west at 674 Queen St. W. Come see what all the buzz
is about."
Phone: 416 681 0368
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Moms to be...and More:
Moms to be...and More has expanded to 8,000 square feet of fabulous showroom manned by over 20 professional staff members who pride themselves on providing a personal, friendly atmosphere. We specialize in children's gear, clothing and furnishings. Visit us for all of your baby needs.
Moms to be.and More also offer a free storage service, electronic registry, delivery and car seat Installations, Call 416-488-9907 or 416-489-3838 for details.
We look forward to seeing you at the store, which is located at 1642/1644 Bayview Avenue, one stop light south of Eglinton Avenue at the corner of Manor Road. Free customer parking located at the side of the store.
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Movies For Mommies:
Movies For Mommies presented by Today's Parent is the original Parent& Baby Film Event. Enjoy new movies in a baby-friendly environment. On site change tables with complimentary diapers & wipes, bottle warming, stroller parking, welcome gift and weekly free samples. For screenings & showtimes visit www.moviesformommies.com
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Planet Kid:
Planet Kid is the brainchild of Carolyn Murphy and Sara Fillmore. After founding Baby Ben and Hankware respectively, two successful Toronto-based children's clothing lines, they decided to join forces and launch a store filled with beautiful things for children. Their mission: "To create the coolest kids' boutique in Toronto". Voila! Planet Kid was born!
Now Planet Kid features not only Baby Ben and Hankware but many other fabulous local Toronto kids' designers. With the perfect mix of smart design and great quality, Planet Kid has a super collection of clothes, home décor and accessories for babies to age 6.
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Simon Says:
Simon Says is a children's boutique specializing in the latest, most unique
fashions, toys, accessories and decor for children ages 0 - 10.
Some of our lines include True Religion, Joe's Jeans, J Brand, Splendid,
Ella Moss, Kit+Lili, HiHo Batik, Inky Dink,
Wonderboy, Egg & Avocado, Bla Bla, Fatboy, French Bull, Offi and more!
We also offer online shopping at www.simonsayskids.ca
Our hours are Monday through Saturday 10 - 6 and Sunday 11 - 5.
635 Mt. Pleasant Road
Toronto, Ontario, M4S 2M9
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Smartalik:
Smartalik is a store for parents who want to give their kids the best of everything. Whether its furniture, toys, gear or décor, Smartalik has a wide variety of incredibly cool children’s products that are selected for their function and adored for their design.
Boasting a wide selection of products from around the world, Smartalik is your first stop when you’re looking for a special gift, the perfect piece of furniture for a coming baby, or maybe something unique and exclusive for your kids/grandkids to enjoy. Designed with children in mind, Smartalik is a clean and friendly environment that is contemporary, but welcoming. You can feel confident that every visit to the store will make your child’s eyes light up!
Smartalik is located at 1891 Queen Street East @ Woodbine Ave
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Smoochie Baby:
Chosen by Toronto Life as one the city’s top stores for baby ware, Smoochie Baby is “dedicated to the terminally chic and their offspring.” After living in New York City for several years owner Penelope Giaouris has successfully accomplished her goal of bringing home a piece of the Big Apple’s style for our little ones here in Toronto. Although the focus of this bright, modern shop is clothing for miniature fahionistas, you will also find an eclectic collection of furniture, toys, books and room décor that is sure to surprise and delight. Smoochie Baby also carries Canada’s largest selection of the stylish and functional Vincent shoes from Sweden, exquisite diaper bags from Mia Bossi and their own line of organic skin care for mommy and baby. Smoochie Baby. Big style for little smoochers.
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Sprout Right :
Sprout Right offers informative and innovative nutrition services to couples planning pregnancy, pregnant women, new moms, their babies and toddlers. We offer workshops, one on one consultations and our most popular service, Mommy Chef... organic food made by you cooking classes. The programs offered at Sprout Right empower parents with knowledge and confidence so they understand what optimum nutrition is and how to offer that to their babies and toddlers.
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New Vendor! Wild Child
“Cool stuff for you and your baby”
Wild Child offers a wide selection of products geared towards the rebellious and unconventional. Moms can find cool maternity tees, hot pink nursing bras and colourful baby slings. Great gifts can be found in the toy section, specializing in unique, edgy and handcrafted items. Rock and novelty tees, organic wear and unusual accessories and artwork are available for baby and kids. Located in the historical district of Newmarket, this boutique aims to stay off the beaten path and offer up the unusual.
262 Main Street South
Newmarket
L3Y 3Z5
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