The Best Baby Clothing Brands

This article is a behemoth. Scroll down to find my favorite brands in each of the following categories:

• Infant & Toddler Girl
  • Basics
  • Tops & Bottoms
  • Dress & Skirts
  • Sweaters & knits
  • Outerwear
• Infant & Toddler Boy
  • Basics
  • Tops & Bottoms
  • Sweaters & Knits
  • Outerwear
• Beautifully Curated Shops
• Brands That Are Hit or Miss
  • Budget Options
  • Pricier Options

The Best Clothing Brands for Baby Girls (NB – 24m)

The Best Infant & Toddler Girl Basics

• • Quincy Mae – Organic cotton baby basics featuring minimalist designs and beautiful colors. Designed by the Rylee + Cru team and sold at a lower price point. 
  • Fin & Vince – Charming, timeless, and heirloom quality basics. 
  • Zara – Affordable, stylish, and practical clothing with a European feel. 
  • H&M – Affordable, stylish, and practical clothing with a European feel. 
  • Jamie Kay – Vintage-inspired clothing made from the softest fabrics. Shipped worldwide from New Zealand.
  • Kate Quinn – Organic cotton basics in beautiful earth tones and subtle prints. 
  • Wheat – Simple, practical, and sweet Scandinavian clothing for kids. Ships from Canada. 
  • KidWild – Beautiful, gender neutral organic basics. On the pricier side. 
  • Phil & Phae – Comfy chic European basics. 
  • Les Gamins – Simple, casual, well-made, gender neutral basics in on trend colors. 
  • Gray Label – Organic apparel for little minimalists. Ships from the Netherlands. 
  • Monica + Andy – Easy basics in super soft organic fabrics. 
  • Childhoods Clothing – Cozy, quality, sometimes-sporty-sometimes-sweet, American-made pieces in lovely colors and prints. 
  • Cotton On – Affordable, stylish, and practical clothing in bolder (unbranded) patterns and cool soothing colors. 
  • Lil Legs Baby – Quality leggings and basics at an affordable price point. 
  • Love’dbaby – Simple organic cotton basics in organic colors and neutrals. 
  • Colored Organics – Simple organic cotton basics in organic color and neutrals. 
  • Kyte Baby – Stretchy, soft, jewel-toned and neutral basics. 
  • Gap – Classic Americana style (that can sometimes be hit or miss.) 
  • Hanna Andersson – Mostly bright and bold (but sometimes subtler) organic cotton basics.
  • Primary – Simple cotton basics in brighter colors and some neutrals. 
  • Chaboukie – Ethically-made gender neutral basics (tees and leggings, especially). On the pricier side. 

The Best Infant & Toddler Girl Tops & Bottoms

• • Zara – Affordable, stylish, and practical clothing with a European feel. 
  • H&M – Affordable, stylish, and practical clothing with a European feel. 
  • Jamie Kay – Vintage-inspired clothing made from the softest fabrics. Shipped worldwide from New Zealand.
  • Fin & Vince – Charming, timeless, and heirloom quality basics. 
  • Quincy Mae – Organic cotton baby basics featuring minimalist designs and beautiful colors. Designed by the Rylee + Cru team and sold at a lower price point.
  • Riley + Cru – Comfortable, artful, imaginative prints and patterns in subtle and beautiful colors. Definitely on the pricier side. 
  • Go Gently Nation – Gorgeous, gauzy basics made sustainably in the USA. Quite pricey. 
  • Wheat – Simple, practical, and sweet Scandinavian clothing for kids. Ships from Canada. 
  • Gap – Classic Americana style (that can sometimes be hit or miss.) 
  • Lulu + Roo – Comfortable, quality, somewhat athletic-inspired clothing handmade in the USA. On the pricier side.
  • Childhoods Clothing – Cozy, quality, sometimes-sporty-sometimes-sweet, American-made pieces in lovely colors and prints. 

The Best Infant & Toddler Girl Dresses & Skirts

• • Zara – Affordable, stylish, and practical clothing with a European feel. 
  • Quincy Mae – Organic cotton baby basics featuring minimalist designs and beautiful colors. Designed by the Rylee + Cru team and sold at a lower price point. 
  • Jamie Kay – Vintage-inspired clothing made from the softest fabrics. Shipped worldwide from New Zealand.
  • Lulu + Roo – Comfortable, quality, somewhat athletic-inspired clothing handmade in the USA. On the pricier side.
  • Wheat – Simple, practical, and sweet Scandinavian clothing for kids. Ships from Canada. 
  • Riley + Cru – Comfortable, artful, imaginative prints and patterns in subtle and beautiful colors. Definitely on the pricier side. 
  • Alice + Ames – Simple, ballet-inspired dresses in beautiful colors. 
  • Childhoods Clothing – Cozy, quality, sometimes-sporty-sometimes-sweet, American-made pieces in lovely colors and prints. 
  • Fin & Vince – Charming, timeless, and heirloom quality basics.
  • Go Gently Nation – Gorgeous, gauzy basics made sustainably in the USA. Quite pricey. 
  • H&M – Affordable, stylish, and practical clothing with a European feel.
  • Gap – Classic Americana style (that can sometimes be hit or miss.) 
  • Monica + Andy – Easy basics in super soft organic fabrics.  

The Best Infant & Toddler Girl Sweaters & Knits

• • Zara – Affordable, stylish, and practical clothing with a European feel. 
  • Fin & Vince – Charming, timeless, and heirloom quality basics. 
  • Jamie Kay – Vintage-inspired clothing made from the softest fabrics. Shipped worldwide from New Zealand.
  • Go Gently Nation – Gorgeous, gauzy basics made sustainably in the USA. Quite pricey. 
  • Wheat – Simple, practical, and sweet Scandinavian clothing for kids. Ships from Canada. 
  • H&M – Affordable, stylish, and practical clothing with a European feel. 
  • Gap – Classic Americana style (that can sometimes be hit or miss.) 
  • Monica + Andy – Easy basics in super soft organic fabrics.  
  • Riley + Cru – Comfortable, artful, imaginative prints and patterns in subtle and beautiful colors. Definitely on the pricier side. 

The Best Infant & Toddler Girl Outerwear

• • Patagonia – Extremely well-made (and trendy!) outdoor clothing. 
  • Wheat – Simple, practical, and sweet Scandinavian clothing for kids. Ships from Canada. 
  • Zara – Affordable, stylish, and practical clothing with a European feel. 
  • The North Face – Well-made outdoor clothing.
  • H&M – Affordable, stylish, and practical clothing with a European feel. 
  • Mori – Well-made “pramsuits” in simple colors. 
  • Gap – Classic Americana style (that can sometimes be hit or miss.)

The Best Clothing Brands for Infant & Toddler Boys (NB – 24m)

The Best Infant & Toddler Boy Basics

• • Fin & Vince – Charming, timeless, and heirloom quality basics. 
  • Quincy Mae – Organic cotton baby basics featuring minimalist designs and beautiful colors. Designed by the Rylee + Cru team and sold at a lower price point. 
  • Kate Quinn – Organic cotton basics in beautiful earth tones and subtle prints. 
  • KidWild – Beautiful, gender neutral organic basics. On the pricier side. 
  • Phil & Phae – Comfy chic European basics. 
  • Zara – Affordable, stylish, and practical clothing with a European feel. 
  • H&M – Affordable, stylish, and practical clothing with a European feel. 
  • Wheat – Simple, practical, and sweet Scandinavian clothing for kids. Ships from Canada. 
  • Les Gamins – Simple, casual, well-made, gender neutral basics in on trend colors. 
  • Gray Label – Organic apparel for little minimalists. Ships from the Netherlands.
  • Childhoods Clothing – Cozy, quality, sometimes-sporty-sometimes-sweet, American-made pieces in lovely colors and prints.
  • Jamie Kay – Vintage-inspired clothing made from the softest fabrics. Shipped worldwide from New Zealand.
  • Cotton On – Affordable, stylish, and practical clothing in bolder (unbranded) patterns and cool soothing colors. 
  • Love’dbaby – Simple organic cotton basics in organic colors and neutrals. 
  • Colored Organics – Simple organic cotton basics in organic color and neutrals. 
  • Kyte Baby – Stretchy, soft, jewel-toned and neutral basics.
  • Gap – Classic Americana style (that can sometimes be hit or miss.)
  • Hanna Andersson – Mostly bright and bold (but sometimes subtler) organic cotton basics. 
  • Primary – Simple cotton basics in brighter colors and some neutrals.
  • Monica + Andy – Easy basics in super soft organic fabrics. 
  • Chaboukie – Ethically-made gender neutral basics (tees and leggings, especially). On the pricier side. 

The Best Infant & Toddler Boy Tops & Bottoms

• • Zara – Affordable, stylish, and practical clothing with a European feel. 
  • H&M – Affordable, stylish, and practical clothing with a European feel. 
  • Wheat – Simple, practical, and sweet Scandinavian clothing for kids. Ships from Canada. 
  • Fin & Vince – Charming, timeless, and heirloom quality basics. 
  • Go Gently Nation – Gorgeous, gauzy basics made sustainably in the USA. Quite pricey. 
  • Riley + Cru – Comfortable, artful, imaginative prints and patterns in subtle and beautiful colors. Definitely on the pricier side. 
  • Gap – Classic Americana style (that can sometimes be hit or miss.) 
  • Quincy Mae – Organic cotton baby basics featuring minimalist designs and beautiful colors. Designed by the Rylee + Cru team and sold at a lower price point. 
  • Lulu + Roo – Comfortable, quality, somewhat athletic-inspired clothing handmade in the USA. On the pricier side.
  • Childhoods Clothing – Cozy, quality, sometimes-sporty-sometimes-sweet, American-made pieces in lovely colors and prints. 

The Best Infant & Toddler Boy Sweaters & Knits

• • Zara – Affordable, stylish, and practical clothing with a European feel.
  • H&M – Affordable, stylish, and practical clothing with a European feel. 
  • Fin & Vince – Charming, timeless, and heirloom quality basics. 
  • Go Gently Nation – Gorgeous, gauzy basics made sustainably in the USA. Quite pricey. 
  • Wheat – Simple, practical, and sweet Scandinavian clothing for kids. Ships from Canada. 
  • Gap – Classic Americana style (that can sometimes be hit or miss.) 
  • Monica + Andy – Easy basics in super soft organic fabrics. 
  • Riley + Cru – Comfortable, artful, imaginative prints and patterns in subtle and beautiful colors. Definitely on the pricier side. 

The Best Infant & Toddler Boy Outerwear

• • Patagonia – Extremely well-made (and trendy!) outdoor clothing. 
  • Wheat – Simple, practical, and sweet Scandinavian clothing for kids. Ships from Canada. 
  • Zara – Affordable, stylish, and practical clothing with a European feel. 
  • The North Face – Well-made outdoor clothing.
  • H&M – Affordable, stylish, and practical clothing with a European feel. 
  • Mori – Well-made “pramsuits” in simple colors. 
  • Gap – Classic Americana style (that can sometimes be hit or miss.)

Beautifully Curated

Infant & Toddler Clothing Shops

• • Maisonette – A  bunch of children’s luxury brands and independent boutiques aggregated into one highly curated, upscale space. 
  • Fawn Shoppe – Whimsical and wearable clothing from independent brands, featuring clean lines, simple detailing, occasional irreverence, playful graphics, and ethical manufacturing (with higher price points to match.)  
  • BabyShop.com – The epitome of Nordic style. Ships from Sweden.
  • House of Kids – Upscale Scandinavian children's clothing. Ships from Denmark.
  • Spearmint Love – Soft and whimsical pieces. 
  • Nordstrom – Huge, well-curated selection of everything from basics to outerwear. 
  • Smallable – Whimsical, beautifully curated kidswear with a distinctly European vibe. Ships from abroad.
  • The Tot – Stylish kidswear from luxury brands, including both maximalist and minimalist pieces. 
  • Little Minimalist – Beautiful, well-made, wearable basics with a minimalist vibe. Ships from Canada.
  • Mama Owl – Beautifully made natural clothes for kids. Ships from the UK. 

Hit or Miss

Budget Picks

• • Old Navy – Great for summer basics like tanks and shorts. 
  • Carter’s – Quality baby girl leggings and some simple basics are the diamonds in the rough. 
  • Cat & Jack (Target) – You can find some adorable styles if you hunt beyond the trite graphics and unattractive colors.

On the Pricier Side

• • • Peek Kids – Playful, comfortable clothing in on trend colors. 
    • Bardot Junior – Whimsical, playful, but not entirely practical clothing from an Australian powerhouse. (This is a great spot to look for formalwear!) 
    • Miles Baby – Sporty, well-made, gender neutral basics in trendy patterns.
    • Mini Boden – Bright, patterned clothing with a distinctly British feel. 
    • Egg by Susan Lazar – Sometimes sweet, sometimes overly frilly, and often quite pricey.
    • Tea Collection – Globally inspired and well-made basics. (Just beware the prints and especially the graphics, which are quite conspicuous.) 
    • Splendid – Comfy, casual, and often too much of both of those things. 
    • Mini Rodini – Baby basics in artful (but also sometimes kind of ridiculous) prints. 

Note: There is no one universal “best,” especially when it comes to parenting. These are “The Best Clothing Brands” based on Also Mom's strict criteria, detailed here.