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Welcome to our comprehensive online listing of local and online shops selling of baby clothes, children's clothing and kids wear throughout Australia

The children's & baby clothing section of our directory is intended for speciality children's clothing shops or other stores with a large range of childrens clothing. Many general nursery shops and online pregnancy & baby boutiques also sell clothing for very young children. You may also like to view listings for speciality sleepwear, christening and formal wear and sunwear / swimwear shops.


children's & baby clothing sizes
Sizes of kid's clothing vary from manufacturer to manufacturer so we haven't listed a definitive sizing guide here. Newborn sizes generally start from 0000 but this is actually quite a small size and unless you have a smaller than average baby, you will probably not get much use out of clothes in this size. The best advice is to pre-buy in size 000 and then buy extra supplies in the 0000 size if you need to after the birth. Check labels for weight and height guidelines before you buy (average birth weight is 3.5kg). We have a specific page for premmie clothing.

baby clothing tips
Look for:

  • wide necks, or easy fastenings to get clothes over baby's neck easily
  • fastenings to enable you to remove and change a nappy without completely undressing baby
  • snaps / press-studs are easy, safer and quicker than buttons
  • no rough seams or uncomfortable material - natural, cotton, etc, is best
  • machine washable
  • check that buttons are sewn on well (baby could choke on little buttons)
  • no loose threads that little fingers or toes could get caught in
  • avoid ribbons and strings that babies can wrap around their necks
  • if buying clothes in advance - remember the season; your baby may grow past the size and avoid the season altogether and the item will never get worn
  • wash the clothing before baby wears it - it is recommended that you use washing powder for sensitive skin initially and wash separately from adult clothes

formal wear
It is possible to hire formal wear for babies, toddlers and older. If you are going to a formal event but don't want to go to the expense of buying something that will only get worn once, check with your local retail store to see if they offer a hire service. See our christening & special occasion clothing & goods page for more suppliers of formal wear.

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