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September 2024 by Kyle Ross
I recently visited Vanessa's Baby Dolls and was thoroughly impressed. The range of custom/unique baby gifts are great! Vanessa, the owner, is truly passionate about her work, which is evident in both the store's atmosphere and her personal touch. The book she wrote (Chicago Love’s Me) I've given as a gift to several new parents, and it's always been appreciated. Vanessa's love for what she does really makes this place stand out. Highly recommend for thoughtful gifts and excellent customer service!
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July 2024 by Jodi Ingersoll Meyer
Handmade Chicago gear for babies, siblings, moms, and cubs fans of all ages. Then some sparkling bling to top it all off.
Looking for the perfect baby shower gift?
Definitely check out the beautiful picture book called Chicago loves me. Where the baby goes on an adventure throughout the city and its iconic places. And your little darling can get the matching hat, outfit, and even the stuffed toy from the story.
The attention to detail is clear in the beautiful handmade shirts, as well as in the decor.
Every fabric is soft to the touch and chosen with exquisite taste. Reusable diapers, bags, tiaras, flower crowns, tutus, onesies, toys, custom Chicago Cubs gear, and so much more.
If you're looking for sparkling costume jewelry for quinceañeras, weddings, prom, dances, beauty pageants, or just a night out, check out the sparkle room.
Vanessa is the talented author and woman with the vision. If you catch her there, she'll even sign the book for you. Best baby gift ever!
She was so helpful, as I searched for just the right Chicago sweatshirt in the style I wanted.
Shop local to support a vibrant community.
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June 2024 by Paola Rod Perez
Magical, mystical, wonderful, shopping oasis. Like a candy store for adults and kids.
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June 2024 by Jesus Alvarez
Great service, Vannesa was amazing, Deff recommend A+++
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November 2023 by Aesha E.
Between this shop and Virtu in Bucktown, I'm reminded why I love shopping local and why it's so important to do so whenever possible. Vanessa, the owner, is exceedingly kind and stopping in today and having the chance to meet her feels like fate. When I first stopped in the other employee here greeted me and asked what brought me in and if I needed help finding anything. It's not a large place but there is a LOT to look at. They have clothing, accessories, adult jewelry (possibly kids jewelry too, but I wasn't looking at it much), hair notions, and so on. One thing I really needed is a pacifier clip since my daughter has taken to pulling hers out and it ends up in a place in her carseat that is hard for me to reach! They happened to have these which made it a successful shopping trip right there. But whilst we were wandering, Vanessa complimented my sweetie pie and we got to talking. I was in the store for 35 minutes or so and probably half of that was chatting with her. I got a couple of the pacifier clips, and a freaking ADORABLE winter hat that I'm pretty sure is handmade and will probably fly off the shelf. I also bought a book featuring Chicago landmarks which I learned as I checked out Vanessa actually wrote. She autographed it for my baby which I love! Parking is street only and probably can get tough some days, but it's worth the visit. The store is full of really high quality items. They have quite a few Chicago-themed items as well, such as the aforementioned hat, onesies, t-shirts, and so on. It was so nice to talk with Vanessa and get to know her a bit. This is a small shop with big heart and should be on your list of fave baby shops in Chicago.
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July 2023 by Mary Camargo
Amazing Baby, Toddler & Mommy Boutique with unique items you won’t find anywhere else!! The owner Vanessa and her staff are the best!!! A must go!!! Love! Love! Love!!!❤️❤️
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July 2023 by Kim O
A wonderful baby and toddler boutique filled with unique and special clothing and accessories. The owner who is lovely and helpful designed a line of clothing made from vintage fabrics including versatile and super stylish summer dresses for tots. I was gift shopping for a baby girl so did not explore baby boy offerings but she had a great selection of jammies and other clothing in terrific prints. But the best gift for the child or grandchild of Chicagoans are adorable onesies and T-shirts sporting the Chicago skyline in an array of bright fabrics. A delightful children’s book on the sights of Chicago, (written by the store owner!) rounds out a perfect gift. Accessories such as barrettes, headbands, crowns, and other fun and tempting things for kids are in abundance. I also spied gorgeous christening dresses and little suits in a separate glass case. You’ll know this store by the pink Volkswagen bus kiddy car in the window. I want that! It’s a bit more expensive but well worth it. And both women I worked with were a delight, a rarity today. Highly Recommended
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February 2023 by Elizabeth D'Amore
This is a new find for me! I've walked by many times and finally decided to stop in a couple months ago. And I've been back several times since then. A huge variety of baby/kid/jewelry options, and I love supporting a small, local business. Both the owner and younger woman who works there were so helpful and friendly every time I've stopped by.I do think it's important to let customers know that items can be returned with a receipt but you will only get store credit. I didn't realize this until seeing it on the website, which just came online a few days ago. I haven't needed to return anything yet, but I think this policy should be told to customers during every purchase.
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September 2022 by Patricia Ohly
I purchased a dress for my granddaughter on Sunday and returned it on Friday as it did not work for her. I was told even if you have a receipt you can only get store credit. It was written in small print behind the cash register. I was not told this at time of purchase. Not flexible at all for customers.No wonder people shop at Amazon. I am so sick of getting ripped off by greedy people. I thought I would support a small business but I give up.
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August 2022 by Jane P.
This is not a place to window shop. You WILL buy stuff. I learned this the hard way. The selection is insane and there's such a wide variety of styles and price points, I was lucky to get out having only bought two things, and they were cute as hell. A great place to treat yoself.
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July 2022 by Whitney Myers
This shop has the sweetest handmade clothes for babies and small children. High quality stitching, design and vintage fabrics.
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December 2021 by Nonku Kunene
The cutest store you can come across. They have so many beautiful handmade clothes for kids and I just love everything. Did you know she also has a stash of children’s books for local authors? One of the best local stores to support and check out for the holidays. I highly recommend it.
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December 2021 by Jackie Acker Garland (Chicago Photo Mom)
Cute, unique clothes and baby products. My one knock is that there isn’t a wide selection of boys clothing/products. I’d also like to see a wider variety of toys/books especially now that Red Balloon is no longer there.They also have a selection of inexpensive jewelry for adults. Some I would say you could wear to your wedding.
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November 2021 by Rick Westrate
Fantastic Preemie clothes!Our baby and the nurses in the NICU loves the thoughtful designs and super soft organic fabric!
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January 2021 by Jaclyn Garland
Cute, unique clothes and baby products. My one knock is that there isn’t a wide selection of boys clothing/products. I’d also like to see a wider variety of toys/books especially now that Red Balloon is no longer there.They also have a selection of inexpensive jewelry for adults. Some I would say you could wear to your wedding.
