Alexa James Baby

12 Best Places for Shopping in Austin

"In a world where so much kid’s stuff is mass-produced and available online, Alexa James is worth your time for its high-quality, one-of-a-kind items. If you have a little one in your life, this is the best place in town to find a present—or a whole new tot-size wardrobe, for that matter. Clothes, gifts, and toys are beautifully displayed, and a kids’ corner offers a bookshelf and top-of-the-line supplies to play house—a Milton & Goose-brand kitchen, a German Hape grill, and Oeuf table and chairs. While you won’t find smock dresses or massive bows, you will find animal wall hangings that were hand crocheted in Spain, or eco-friendly wooden toys. There are also local brands such as W is for Weird, from a writer and an illustrator who both live in Austin, or rompers by the Austin-based Classic Childhood." - Stirling Kelso