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
This post was originally published on 29th August 2018. It has been updated to include editorial changes including the opening of our store - Luisa Figueroa, 19th January 2025.
I love supporting other Perth baby stores. As a mum, I am a frequent visitor to buy baby items for the endless baby showers and parties we attend. We are also trying to start our own bricks and mortar store which I have gone into further details later in this blog.
In the interim, I have listed my favourite baby shops in Perth. These are;
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 to suit newborns through to 16 years of age for both 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 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 bib. They offer a range of Perth and Australian brands including Gingerlilly Sleepwear, Salus Body, and Elk the Label.
HUSHkIDS STORE
One of our newest stockists Hushkids 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 Greenleaf Pharmacy)
West End Pharmacy is a gorgeous little pharmacy located in Hay Street in West Perth that specialises in health, wellness, beauty, and baby products.
THE RAW KITCHEN (Now Motherly)
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
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 now a true friend.
I remember the first day I met Jo from Sosi. It was when I was buying for my friend’s birthday. It soon became my go-to baby shop near me to buy those baby accessories.
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 products 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 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. We find that an online store suits our small business, however, we can’t wait to have brick and mortar premises. This is so people can come in and see the gorgeous designs and feel the quality of the handmade items.
However, for now, we will continue to supply our lovely stockists around Australia and hope to start stocking stores overseas. Although it was extremely sad to see SoSi close we still catch up for a coffee. I might have lost a stockist but gained a true friend.
Starting our own store
We have been actively looking to set up a brick-and-mortar baby store in Perth for many years. We wanted to showcase our Australian-made products and give people the opportunity to see them being made. Here is why we wanted our own shop;
Meeting mums and dads
As we have a daughter ourselves we love to meet other parents. And being a new parent is difficult and can be lonely so we like the idea of having a shop where people can come in and ask about products It’s also a great opportunity for us to meet our customers face to face and their beautiful babies.
Feel the quality and test the products
People can come in and inspect the products, and see the stitching and 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, it’s difficult to know what products are essential and what is nice to have. And people will need assistance in how to use a product or what to buy. With a physical premise, people can come and ask for this advice.
Convenience
When shopping online you have to wait to receive your purchase. However, with a physical retail space, you can pick up your products straight away.
We hope this has given you an insight on why we set up our baby shop and hope to you see soon.
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.