Photograph: Wellington Lee

Best kids’ clothing store: Corduroy Kid
Corduroy Kid owner Monica Willis isn’t just a stylist and fashion designer—she’s a mum, which is to say she’s Australian. Since opening her 400-square-foot Prospect Heights shop in the fall of 2006, she’s kept it packed with offbeat international goods like pink metallic baby shoes ($29) and adorable “Tootlebug monkey” tees ($36) to outfit even the most eclectic tastes stylishly and comfortably. Willis has dubbed the store a “children’s lifestyle boutique” because in addition to clothes, she sells furniture, toys and gifts. We dig her cool messenger bags, which are designed to fit over stroller arms as well as mom and dad arms. 613 Vanderbilt Ave between Bergen St and St. Marks Ave, Prospect Heights, Brooklyn (718-622-4145, corduroykid.com).

Runner up
Maggie’s Threads 411 7th Ave between 13th and 14th Sts, Park Slope (718-369-0411, maggiesthreads.com). Subway: F to 7th Ave.

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