Shopping for maternity and baby clothing can be one of the most fun parts of becoming a new mom, especially when you know where to look and Kansas City is home to incredible boutiques that cater to growing families.
Where to Shop for Baby and Maternity Clothing in Kansas City
Local Gems for Baby Clothing
Hiles Two. High end, speciality items can be found within this all encompassing gift store. Find sweet gift and special occasion pieces here to outfit your new little one.
Address: 7445 Broadway St, Kansas City, MO 64114
KID OH!. Within Kansas City’s famous Hall’s store, you’ll find KiD OH!, which houses clothes and accessories for baby, toddlers, children and tweens. Everything is carefully curated to be comfortable, colorful and fun!
Address: Crown Center Shops Level 2, above Coterie Theater. 2450 Grand Blvd Suite 200, Kansas City, MO 64108
Lauren Alexandra. A tried and true favorite shop that has been around for years in the heart of Brookside, Lauren Alexandra is a mainstay and must visit. Purchase clothing, nursery items, gifts and accessories all in one stop.
Address: 322 W 63rd St, Kansas City, MO 64113
The Little House. A charming baby and kids’ boutique in Prairie Village, The Little House features upscale brands for infants and toddlers. The store is known for its timeless yet unique, high quality clothing that makes for a perfect baby shower gift or special occasion outfit.
Address: 3925 W 69th Terrace, Prairie Village, KS 66208
Mama and Me Boutique. In Liberty, the Mama and Me Boutique, is one of the only places in the metro to find items for both mom and baby. Find your nice maternity wear and postpartum pieces here as well as special (maybe even matching!) items for baby.
Address: 17 E Kansas St, Suite 100. Liberty, MO 64068
Made in KC or Charlie Hustle. Although limited, Made in KC and Charlie Hustle both supply everyone’s favorite locally sourced KC sports apparel and accessories. Visit either one for cute game day fits. Various locations are around the metro. Look to their websites to find the nearest one.
Owen and Graham. The bright, bubbly and beautifully merchandised store will make you want to purchase everything it houses. They carry a little of everything from newborn to big kid. It is worth a stop anytime you are in Leawood.
Address: 11531 Ash St. Leawood, KS 66211
The Purple Hippopotamus. A new addition to the adorable downtown Lee’s Summit, the Purple Hippopotamus, sells high quality clothing for children 0-5, including specialty items, gifts and books. You won’t be able to resist the items in this unique boutique.
Address: 215 SE Main Street, Lee’s Summit, MO 64063
Wild Plains. If your baby is destined to be fashionable, then Wild Plains will be the only suitable store to dress him or her. You will not be able to find their cute pieces anywhere else in the city.
Address: 9421 Mission Rd, Leawood, KS 66206
Just Between Friends. A few times a year, Just Between Friends holds a massive consignment sale of very gently used and new clothes, toys, shoes, books, baby gear and tons more! It’s the perfect way to stock up without having to pay boutique prices.
Pro Tips When Shopping
When shopping for baby clothes it can be easy to be sucked in by the adorable items that seem **SO MUCH** cuter simply due to their incredibly tiny size. To save your pocketbook form exploding remember these two things when purchasing for your upcoming arrival:
- Prioritize Comfort. For baby clothes, look for soft, breathable fabrics like organic cotton.
- Shop for Practicality. Onesies with zippers or magnets are game changers. Save the fussy buttons and hard to wear items for special pictures, not everyday wear.
- Don’t Overbuy. Babies grow quickly, so stick to just a few outfits in newborn sizes. Focus on larger sizes for longer wear.
Where to Find Maternity Clothing
The local market for boutique maternity clothing is disappointingly small. With the exception of the aforementioned Mama and Me Boutique, additional items will have to come from a big box store or online.
You can always check consignment sales or your local Buy Nothing group for discounted and free wardrobes from moms who are done with their collection.
Big Box and Online Maternity Options Worth Exploring
Hatch Collection. Perfect for moms-to-be who want designer inspired maternity pieces.
Monica + Andy. A trusted brand for postpartum essentials!
Motherhood. While they used to have brick and mortar stores, now the majority of their inventory is online. You can, however, find a limited selection at Kohl’s locations.
Old Navy and Gap. Both have affordable basics that you can mix and match to get you through your pregnancy.
Target. They have everything else, of course they have affordable maternity wear as well!
Nuuly and Rent the Runway: These companies had the genius idea to rent out nice clothing at an affordable price. They should be your first stop for a special occasion (think: baby shower, wedding, babymoon, etc).
ThredUp. Provides gently worn maternity clothes at fantastic prices!
Congrats mama, and happy shopping!
