Build a practical baby and toddler capsule wardrobe
Start with the drawer and the laundry, then build a small, colorful set of baby clothes that works together. Counts, spares and sizes without a universal shopping list.
Resources
Useful guides to what we make and what we carry: everyday clothes, good books, creative play, thoughtful gifts, and little things for home.
Baby Gift Shops in San Francisco: Useful Places to Start
A useful size, a book to read together, or the nursery piece the parents have already picked out. Where we'd start with baby gifts in San Francisco, including our North...
Long-sleeve or short-sleeve baby bodysuits: choosing what gets worn
Long sleeves, short sleeves, and the layers already in the drawer. A few thoughts on choosing baby bodysuits that fit into everyday dressing and laundry.
Kids clothing stores in San Francisco: new clothes, resale and sharing
Places to look for new clothes, secondhand finds and a free neighborhood clothing share, starting with what you want the trip to do.
How to choose 100% cotton kids jeans
From the cotton label to the roomy leg and lemon pockets, a few things we’d think about when choosing kids jeans that feel right for everyday wear.
What Makes Fine-Gauge Merino Wool Feel Soft Instead of Scratchy
Fine merino fibers and a fine-gauge knit aren’t the same measurement. A closer look at wool’s feel, the finished fabric, and our San Francisco-knit checkerboard blanket.
Why we chose heavyweight U.S. denim for the Play Jean
The weight of the cloth, the room in the leg, and the places where the jeans are made. A little more about the denim we chose for the Play Jean.
Baby rib versus jersey: choosing an everyday garment
Baby rib and jersey describe the knit, while cotton names the fiber. We connect those words with the bodysuits, tees and layers they become.
How children’s overalls moved from workwear to everyday clothing
The bib-and-strap shape carries a workwear history, but older clothing names can be misleading. A look at children’s overalls and the details that still matter when choosing a pair.
Play from 6 to 18 Months: Simple Ideas and How to Choose Toys
Share a picture, repeat a familiar song or try a simple face-to-face game, with clear guidance for choosing suitable books and playthings from 6 to 18 months.