Ralph Lauren Children’s Store gears up for a fabulous fall

 
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25 Park
25 Park, the brainchild of Alison Brettschneider, opened on the Upper East Side last December and hosts looks from emerging designers. The shop’s focus on new designers trickles down to its children’s department, which carries labels such as Dagmar Daley Kids and Lolita Jaca Kids. 1296 Third Ave., 212-585- 2525

Bu and the Duck
Bu and the Duck is just as adorable as its name suggests. The Tribeca shop specializes in vintage-inspired and handcrafted pieces with unusual prints designed by founder Susan Lane. Lane’s personal connection to each printed dress and fanciful knit evokes a sense of authenticity. 106 Franklin St., 212-431- 9226

Baby CZ
Everyone wants the best for their children, and as temperatures drop, there’s nothing quite like the warm embrace of cashmere. Baby CZ supplies this ultimate luxury and more for children and babies and even offers looks for busy parents: Carolina Zapf Cashmere, a women’s line, launches this season. 820 Madison Ave., 212-288- 8030

crewcuts
Your kids will be ready to rule the halls of any prep school with endless stripes, polka dots, and vibrant colors from Crewcuts, the bite-size version of J.Crew. Bring your kids to the Tribeca shop on the first Wednesday of each month for a magical story time, complete with snacks. 50 Hudson St., 212-587-3139

Les Petits Chapelais
This lovely French shop, which celebrates its 10th anniversary this fall, took its name from a dairy farm in Brittany, France, where owner Dominique Simonneaux was raised. Like a farm, the shop aims to nourish with fashion-forward clothing that allows kids to run, dance, play, and grow. 86 Thompson St., 212-625-1023; lespetitschapelaisnyc.com

Little Edit
Little Edit boasts the same high fashion as its big sister, Edit New York, with brands like Baby Dior, Tartine et Chocolat, and Il Gufo. For a special keepsake, consider Little Edit’s selection of diamond baby bracelets by Jamie Wolf. 1368 Lexington Ave., 212-876- 1368

Ralph Lauren Children’s Store
Ralph Lauren thrilled a crowd of moms and daughters during September’s Fashion Week celebration with a fall and holiday girls’ runway show at Saks Fifth Avenue. Find the cozy and festive holiday collection at the spectacular Upper East Side store878 Madison Ave. 212-606-3376

Spring Flowers
Spring Flowers founder Maria Flieger was one of the first to bring European children’s wear to America in the early 1980s. Today the fashion-forward shop imports garments by top designers, smaller luxury French and Italian brands, and the private label Fleurisse & Léon. 907 Madison Ave., 212-71-8182; 538 Madison Ave., 212-207-4606

Sprout NYC
This San Francisco shop has a new location on the Upper East Side, and parents will take comfort in knowing that the store takes a natural and organic approach, putting the safety and well-being of tiny tots first. Sprout considers the most up-to-date health studies when stocking the shop to keep your babes away from harmful chemicals. 1375 Third Ave., 212-861-0670; sproutsanfrancisco.com

Yoya
Art, design, and fashion find common ground at Yoya, the children’s shop for the creative kid. The store features playful graphics that bring white walls to life and inspire imagination among children of all ages. 636 Hudson St., 646-336-6844