Welcoming a new baby into your family is an exciting time, filled with preparations and decisions. One of the key tasks is gathering all the essentials your little one will need, from clothes and gear to nursery supplies. Philadelphia offers a wide range of shopping options, from charming local boutiques to rentals. This guide will help you navigate the best places to shop for baby essentials in the City of Brotherly Love. Find even more resources in our Philly Baby Guide!

Rutabaga Toy Library

3526 Conrad St c2 Philadelphia (East Falls) Don’t buy, borrow! With 1700+ toys, games, puzzles, books, and more for ages 0-8+ years, it’s the perfect way for your family to shrink your carbon footprint while keeping the kids entertained.

Born Yesterday

1901 Walnut Street, Philadelphia (Rittenhouse Square) Located on Rittenhouse Square, Born Yesterday has been Philadelphia’s premier clothing, toy and gift boutique for babies and children since 1975. They began as a “baby store”, hence the name, and steadily expanded their size ranges up to size 12. A single location, family-operated brick-and-mortar store, Born Yesterday is a bit of an anomaly in today’s retail landscape. They are extremely proud to be able to continue to help people find what they need for the special little ones in their lives.

Minnow Lane

2029 Frankford Avenue, Philadelphia (Fishtown) Centered in the heart of Fishtown, Philadelphia, Minnow Lane is one of the only providers in the area of a wide variety of ethically sourced, sustainable, and non toxic developmental toys, clothing, and nurturing products for children and young families. Mainly, they’re a retail store, but they’re also a gathering space for expecting parents and families to participate in creative, informational, and supportive classes and workshops.

The Children’s Boutique

128 S. 17th Street, Philadelphia (Center City) The Children’s Boutique is a family-owned business specializing in fine childrenswear and trend-forward pieces perfect for every occasion. Located in the heart of downtown Philadelphia, they have been the premier destination for baby and children’s clothing, shoes, toys and accessories in the Philadelphia area for nearly 60 years.

The Nesting House

542 Carpenter Lane, Philadelphia (Northwest Philadelphia) Locally owned, The Nesting House is a unique retail store offering high-quality new and gently used items for newborn through age 8, that range from clothing, toys, books and art supplies, baby registry, and new parent support. Their popular Buy, Sell, Trade program allows customers to sell their kids items to the store and earn cash or store credit-which can be used on anything in the store (used or new)! They aim to uphold a mission of social and environmental stewardship by supporting local, handmade, made in the U.S.A., and fair trade new items when possible. and by helping to encourage the general public to purchase recycled goods whenever possible. In addition to retail, they offer a selection of classes and workshops geared towards expecting and new parents and children.

Villavillekula

849 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia (Chestnut Hill) Villavillekula is a multi-award-winning children’s boutique nestled in the heart of the historically charming Chestnut Hill neighborhood of Philadelphia. The store features products that burst with whimsy and creativity that are artfully inspired and most definitely stand out in a crowd! Toys, books, gifts, and accessories are all specifically chosen to excite children’s and adults’ imaginations. Local artisans are also featured that not only offer one-of-a-kind creations but personalized services as well.