Our baby shop in Perth specialises in Baby Gifts and handmade accessories. We are located at 17 Wickham Street, East Perth, WA and can be contacted on 0405 816 441.
Opening Hours:
- Tuesday 10am – 2pm
- Wednesday 10am – 2pm
- Thursday 10am – 2pm
- Friday 10am – 2pm
- Saturday 9am – 2pm
Note – There is plenty of on-street parking right outside the front
Here you will be able to find a large selection of baby gifts and accessories that have been handcrafted in Perth.
This post was originally published on 29th August 2018. It has been updated to include editorial changes including opening our new baby shop — Luisa Figueroa, 21st May 2024.
I love supporting other Perth baby stores. As a mum, I am a frequent visitor to buy gifts for the endless baby showers and parties we attend. We have just opened our own bricks and mortar store which I have gone into further details about later in this blog.
Baby Stores that Stock Our Products
Even though I have my own shop I still like to support other Perth baby stores. Below I have listed my six favourite baby shops in Perth and am pleased that they are stockists of My Little Love Heart products. These are;
MAWS & CO – ** No longer open
Situated in the Broadway Fair Shopping Centre, Crawley, this is more of a home, lifestyle, and gift store rather than just a baby shop. If you are looking to update your home with some trendy and stylish products before the baby arrives this is the place to go. They are huge supporters of both Perth and Australian designers stocking more than 30 brands.
BEBE BOUTIQUE
One of our long-standing stockists is Bebe Boutique located in Cottesloe. Jen who is the owner of this gorgeous boutique baby shop stocks more than 100 different brands. These include products and gifts to suit newborns through to 16 years of age for girls and boys. This is such a beautiful shop in the perfect location so make sure you drop in on the way to the beach!
29 LINES
Which started out online by proprietor Helen Mewburn and has now branched out. With the help of Activate Perth, she has a beautiful modern shop located in the heart of the Perth CBD in Brookefield place. In addition to our handmade organic baby washcloth, 29 Lines stocks our burping cloths, baby bibs, and bandana dribble bib. They offer a range of Perth and Australian brands including Gingerlilly Sleepwear, Salus Body, and Elk the Label.
HUSHkIDS GIFT STORE
One of our newest stockists Hushkids gift store has a retail shop located in Kalamunda. Laraine, the owner has exceptional experience as she is the mother of five children. My husband grew up in Kalamunda and Gooseberry Hill so we love visiting the hills and this boutique shop.
WEST END PHARMACY – ** Now Green Leaf Pharmacy
West End Pharmacy is a gorgeous little pharmacy located on Hay Street in West Perth that specialises in health, wellness, beauty, and gifts. Margaret is the gift buyer who visits expos and shows around Australia to source the best baby gifts on offer and includes items like homewares, candles, and baby shower gift ideas.
THE RAW KITCHEN ** Now “Mother”
The Raw Kitchen is a restaurant located in Fremantle that caters for non-meat eaters. We are proud to be part of the Zero Store that adjoins. Come for the food and stay for the shopping. The Zero store is Australia’s largest plastic-free and zero-waste lifestyle store that stocks a wide variety of products from local producers and makers.
SoSi A Shop For Little People ** No longer open
Finally, we have a special mention for Sosi baby shop. Unfortunately, this premises has now closed however it was one of my first wholesalers and is now a true friend.
I remember the first day I met Jo from Sosi. It was when I was buying presents for my friend’s birthday. It soon became my go-to baby shop near me to buy those endless newborn baby gifts.
While there, we had a chat and I mentioned my businesses and how I handmade everything from home. The next thing I know my handmade burp cloths and headbands for babies are stocked in one of the coolest baby shops in Perth!
As I brought a lot of presents from Jo’s shop, the supplier/customer relationship quickly turned into a friendship. We got to know each other’s families. Even having my husband drop off the stock and take my daughter in for visits. Since then she has helped me at many of the PBC Expos and is a regular at the Perth Upmarket.
It was such a sad day when I learned that SoSi’s baby shop in Perth was closing down. Unfortunately, it seems to be a bit of a trend recently. Some of Australians’ largest businesses have closed including Babies R Us, Toys R Us, baby savings, and baby bounce.
Owners are moving towards having shops online similar to ours. However, we love having our bricks and mortar premises. This is because people can come in and see the gorgeous designs and feel the quality of the handmade baby gifts and accessories.
Starting our own babyshop
As mentioned in the introduction, for many years we have been actively looking to set up a brick-and-mortar baby shop in Perth. We wanted to showcase our Australian-made products and give people the opportunity to watch us make them.
We have been able to achieve this dream and have set up our baby shop in East Perth. It is just around the corner from the new Wellington Square Playground and Optus Oval. So if you live in East Perth and looking for a babyshop near me. We can be found at 17 Wickham Street near the old East Perth Cemetry which is on Plain Street. Below are some of the reasons why we wanted to open a banystore in Perth.
Meeting mums and dads
As we have a daughter ourselves we love to meet other parents. As a previous member of mothers’ groups, I understand how important it is to talk through things and meet other mums. Being a new parent is difficult and sometimes can be lonely so we like the idea of having a shop that people can socialise in.
It is also a great opportunity for them to meet the people behind the brand. We also get the opportunity to meet our customers face to face and their beautiful babies.
Feel the quality and test the products
It’s great to have mums and dads able to come and feel the quality of the handmade items. To inspect the stitching and see the patterns we use in person. For products like bandana bibs or girls’ hair accessories, your babies can test them and try them on for size and style.
Expert advice and guidance
As a new parent, you are thrust into the world of babies and baby products. It is difficult to know what products are essential and what is nice to have. This is one of the reasons we developed our own baby shopping list to assist. However, sometimes people will need assistance in how to use a product or which item is better. For instance, which infant bib should you choose? We hope that with physical premises people can come in and ask for this advice.
Convenience
When shopping online you will generally have to wait to receive your purchase. However, with a physical retail shop, you can come and pick up your products straight away. No standing by the letterbox waiting for the elusive postman.
Payment is quick and easy
When shopping online there is a range of online forms required to make your purchase. However, with retail space, there is no filling out lengthy billing and address details to make your payment. Most of the time it is just tap and go. For those that do want to order online, we use a range of secure payment systems including Afterpay.
No need to provide customer details
In this day in age, you should be keeping your data secret, especially for e-commerce websites. We go out of our way to protect your data and payment details. With physical premises no need to worry about providing addresses and phone numbers.
No shipping costs
A major benefit of shopping in-store is that there are no additional shipping costs associated with your purchase. On our website, we give people the opportunity to collect from our address in Perth, Australia.
No lost packages or tracking codes
One of the most frustrating things about having an online shop is that on occasion the freight companies lose an order. When you are buying in person you don’t need any tracking codes and no lost packages. You simply walk out with your products ready to use.
Returns are easier
Should you not be satisfied with your purchase or it is faulty in any way it’s easier to return an item to a physical shop. We have a generous refund and returns policy in place.
Shop Local – Near Me
For our own personal purchases, we try to shop locally near me. And as we are located in East Perth we try and support other businesses in the area. The benefits are huge when you shop locally. You are supporting small mum-and-dad businesses and keeping their dreams alive. You’re also helping build a vibrant and social area that can be enjoyed by everyone.
We urge everyone to shop locally and support their suburban stores. These businesses are the hub of our communities. Thank you for supporting my dream.
Written by: Luisa Figueroa – Owner, designer, and maker of the My Little Love Heart range of baby products. I have been working within the fashion industry for over 15 years and specialising in baby accessories for the last 7. My love of fashion has enabled me to work and study around the world.