Treat your tot at these baby stores in Calgary

Babies are demanding little darlings. They need regular feeding, diaper changes, transportation and their own wee wardrobes. The list goes on and on. The situation can be overwhelming, but these many material needs can be addressed with the help of store staff at the Calgary’s bountiful baby boutiques.

Par Ian Doig

West Coast Kids

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130 71 Ave SE, Calgary AB T2H 0R9

• Téléphone
  • 403-258-2332Principal
  • 1-866-258-2332Sans frais
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With two Calgary locations — in the deep southeast and the far northwest — this children’s store carries a load of baby gear. Find everything from strollers, diaper bags and cribs to nursing and bottle-feeding accoutrements. If you can’t find it here, then baby, it ain’t been invented yet.

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Once Upon A Child

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4625 Varsity Dr NW, Calgary AB T3A 0Z9

• Téléphone
  • 403-543-1068Principal
• Itinéraire

Though it carries new kids’ and baby gear from teething necklaces to toys, Once Upon a Child on Varsity Drive Northwest focuses on lightly used kid stuff. Children can settle into the store’s enclosed play area while you purchase items or sell outgrown ones. For babies, the shop carries everything from clothing and toys to playpens and highchairs.

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Butcher shops with the top cuts

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Finest farmers’ markets

Generally following a mantra of “made, baked or grown in Alberta,” Calgary farmers’ markets transform shopping and grocery getting into an adventure. As well as specialty foods, endless kiosks and counters carry locally produced arts, crafts, clothing and accessories plus an array of natural health products.

Calgary's top chocolate shops

Sweet and universally loved, chocolate is one treat we can all agree on. Lucky for you, Calgary’s chocolate boutiques carry a huge variety of premium selections.