Looking to buy Canadian for the littles in your life? Many familiar brands such as Roots, MEC, Province of Canada and Brunette the Label offer apparel for babies and kids.
Beyond that, there are also dozens of local labels focused on kids’ clothing, offering everything from pyjamas to jeans for babies, toddlers and beyond. Here are 10 stylish ones to consider, along with cute buys from their latest collections.
Hopper Hunter
Plaid shirt
This brand from 18 Waits men’s wear founder Daniel Torjman is best known for its colourful, patterned button-up shirts. You’ll also find knit tops, shorts and accessories such as bandanas and hats online and at the Queen Street West boutique in Toronto. The collection is entirely made in Canada using fabrics sourced from Japan, Portugal and Canada.
Buying options
$80, buy at 18waits.com
Perlimpinpin
One-piece snowsuit
Based in Quebec City, this 40-year-old company is focused on outerwear for babies and kids, as well as baby essentials such as sleep sacks, blankets and bedding. The community-minded company makes some products in Canada and others in Asia, including this one-piece snowsuit for toddlers, which is made in part with recycled materials.
Buying options
$220, perlimpinpin.com
Little & Lively
Clementine bamboo dress
Little & Lively offers comfortable everyday clothing for newborns, kids, youth and adults, all designed and manufactured in British Columbia. The company’s signature fabric is a soft and breathable bamboo and cotton blend, shown here in a playful printed dress with pockets.
Buying options
$70, buy at littleandlively.com
Wee Woollies
Merino hoodie
This Victoria-based label, featured on Dragons’ Den years ago, specializes in merino wool garments and accessories for babies and kids. Everything is made in Vancouver using a premium New Zealand merino, including this half-zip hoodie base layer that is stylish enough to be worn on its own.
Buying options
$65, weewoollies.com
Year After Year
Sherbet Dreams jacket
Some Year After Year garments, including this colourful kids’ jacket made from a vintage quilt, are strictly one-of-a-kind pieces. But the Wasaga Beach, Ont.-based business also offers ready-to-ship and made-to-order printed sets, oversized sweatshirts, cozy rompers and more for kids – and a few matching styles for mom, too.
Buying options
$90, yearafteryear.ca
Kid’s Stuff [Trucs d’enfants]
Grow with me pants
Kid’s Stuff [Trucs d’enfants] offers gender-neutral clothing for ages 0 to 12, and everything is designed by founder Mary-Jo Dorval and made in Montreal using fabrics such as organic cotton, hemp and recycled polyester. Part of the brand’s core collection of everyday essentials, these cozy pants feature an adjustable waistband and extendable cuffs for a longer wear-life.
Buying options
$50, buy at trucsdenfants.com
Miles The Label
Puffer jacket
Designed in Montreal and manufactured in China, Miles The Label’s stylish garments are made with ecofriendly fabrics for kids ages 2 to 10. This adorable floral puffer jacket, featuring a frilly collar and ribbed cuffs, is sure to garner compliments all winter long.
Buying options
$78, buy at milesthelabel.com
Blueberri
Waffle set
Blueberri specializes in gender-neutral staples for babies and kids. Everything is made in Canada in small batches, using fabrics that are milled and dyed in Toronto. This comfy waffle knit top and shorts set, offered in baby and toddler sizing, is available in five custom colours including lavender and butter yellow.
Buying options
$83, buy at blueberri.ca
Petit Lem
Pyjama set
Shopping for matching holiday pyjamas for the whole family? You’ll want to check out the selection from Montreal-based Petit Lem. Made in China with 100-per-cent organic cotton fabrics, their sets and sleepwear are cute enough to be worn all year round. For babies, the brand also offers playsuits, dresses, outerwear and more.
Buying options
$34, buy at petitlem.com
Mini Mioche
Wide-leg pants
Founded in 2008, Mini Mioche offers well-made basics for kids, but also babies, teens and adults. Everything is designed and made in Toronto, including these comfy, wide-leg pants made with 100-per-cent Global Organic Textile Standard-certified organic cotton. Plus, the company supports environmental and conservation non-profits like the Livingseas Foundation as a member of 1% for the Planet.
Buying options
$68, buy at minimioche.com