Shopping Ethically, Shopping Handmade. A Consumers Guide to Made in the USA Handmade Products for Babies + Kids.

A movement is underway.  A handmade movement.  Every day more and more people are becoming privy to shopping handmade, and with good reason.  When you purchase something handmade, you support a persons dream.  When you shop handmade in the USA, you keep money in your community, or at least in your country. You allow a parent to do what they love all while being able to stay at home with their kiddo's.  By purchasing from a small, handmade shop you are receiving a product that has had every attention to detail paid to it.  Something that someone has literally, made with love. 

With China ripping off small shop products and designs, and mass manufacturing them in their sweat shops, they are literally putting American businesses under and it must be stopped.  We must be aware.  We must shop conscientiously. 

​After discovering that eBay and the Wish app have been allowing shops that rip off my designs and many other handmade shop products that we have literally poured our blood, sweat, and tears into designing, producing, and photographing, to sell on their sites, I decided to compile this guide.

​I have spent 4 entire days scouring the internet to produce  this list to get you started on your way to shopping ethically, shopping handmade for babies & kids.  Everything from clothing and shoes to soaps and toys - I've got you covered. 

​Please, when you are shopping for products- please buy from the original maker.  It is truly so important that we are not encouraging one another to illegally reproduce someone else's hard work.

Handmade Tee Shirt Shops:
​Sibling tees, birthday shirts, baby shower gift sets, personalized apparel, & baby coming home outfits. Whatever the occasion, these shops have you covered on all of your t-shirt needs!
​Liv & Co. - Tees are where it all started for Liv & Co.  This small shop mama has since expanded to other various apparel & accessories and Liv & Co. is known for their baby and children's outfit sets, but also make adult tees & accessories.  Follow Liv & Co. on Instagram HERE.

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The Pickle Popsicle -  Faith based and inspirational apparel for everyone.  Follow them on Instagram HERE.

The Sweet Bee Company -  Graphic tees handmade in the Midwest!  Follow them on Instagram HERE.

Imagine Mint - Home of the Mom² Tee and other LGBT family friendly designs. Follow them on Instagram HERE.

Hazzard Lane Clothing - Trendy tees for kids & adults. Home of the "What is this thing called SLEEP"™ shirt. Follow them on Instagram HERE.

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Handmade Headbands & Hair Accessories:
Liv & Co.  - Everything from obnoxiously large bows, floppy bows, personalized headbands to dainty bow headbands. Follow Liv & Co. on Instagram HERE.

​Ava's Flower Crowns  - Seriously, these crowns are uh-mazing! What's better? They make them in newborn through adult sizes! Follow them on Instagram HERE.

​Modern Munro - Known for their headwraps & bibdanas! Follow Modern Munro on Instagram HERE.
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​One Tot Mess - What stands out most to me about this shop is their fabulous, high waisted bottoms for girls, but they also carry an array of flutter sleeve girls rompers and fabulous hair accessories!  Follow them on Instagram HERE.

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Fitch & Stitch - Home of the original jersey flowers headwrap!  Follow them on Instagram HERE.

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Prairie Blooms Boutique - That sparkly bow, though!  Fabulous headbands and hair accessories out of Minnesota!  Follow them on Instagram HERE.

Handmade Toys:

Red Barn Collective - Impressed doesn't even begin to describe what I feel about this shop.  Toys for newborns to toddlers!  Red Barn Collective began as an expression of love. The more they created these gifts for family and friends, the more they realized how much they enjoy handcrafting timeless, heirloom-quality pieces. What began as a husband and wife team has bloomed into a family adventure. They pride themselves on their unique talents and skills, knowing that what they create will be passed on for generations to come.  Follow them on Instagram HERE.

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Last Piece of the Puzzle - Last Piece of the Puzzle is a family owned and operated business. When you order a puzzle from them, you are ordering a high quality American family made product that is hand painted and put together with care.  How awesome is this name puzzle?!  Follow them on Instagram HERE.​

Handmade Dresses + Skirts + Tutus:
​Liv & Co. - Handmade skirts that are limited releases.  Once they are sold out, they're sold out.  Get them while you can!  Follow them on Instagram HERE.
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​Jazzy G Designs  - possibly my favorite thing about this tutu shop is that they make up to adult sizes!  Follow them on Instagram HERE.

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Caroline Kate Clothing - Can we please take a moment to admire the timeless beauty that is Caroline Kate Clothing? Because seriously, if I had a little girl- I'd be broke!  New releases every Friday.  Follow them on Instagram HERE.

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Picture Perfect Couture - Too cute tutu's!

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Flowermill Dresses - "Paying homage to the timeless creations of the 20s-50s. Utilizing today's modern fabrics and yesterday's classic designs, Flowermill brings you modern milled dresses you'll be passing on for generations to come. All items handmade in the USA." Follow them on Instagram HERE.

Best Dress Ever - Self explanatory, right?!  How precious are these dresses?! Follow them on Instagram HERE.

Handmade Rompers:​
​Random Rompers - Random Rompers is a well known in the handmade community for their ultra comfy rompers!  I can personally attest to this as I own a few myself!  This company is unique in the fact that they only release a limited amount of rompers in certain fabrics, so once they are gone, they are gone.  This handmade mama has 2-3 releases a month and when they post, they go FAST!  Another great way to follow this shop is on Instagram.

​Rylee & Roscoe - I'm not going to lie, I love when shops have a focus and this mama certainly does!  She does rompers like nobody's business!  Follow them on Instagram for their latest designs and product releases HERE.
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​One Tot Mess - What stands out most to me about this shop is their fabulous, high waisted bottoms for girls, but they also carry an array of flutter sleeve girls rompers and fabulous hair accessories!  Follow them on Instagram HERE.
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​Hazel & Holly - I love, love, love this shop.  They have a little bit of everything! We own their "Farmers Market" romper and absolutely adore it.  Follow them on Instagram HERE.

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Handmade/ Distressed Jeans + Pants + Shorts:
​Gray Stitch - This shop has a little of everything. Harems, bummies, tunics, dresses, & bibdanas.  Follow Gray Stitch on Instagram HERE.
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​One Tot Mess - What stands out most to me about this shop is their fabulous, high waisted bottoms for girls, but they also carry an array of flutter sleeve girls rompers and fabulous hair accessories!  Follow them on Instagram HERE.

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 Born Royal Denim - ​Custom hand distressed denim with fun fabrics!  Follow them on Instagram HERE.

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​Hazel & Holly - I love, love, love this shop.  They have a little bit of everything! We own their "Farmers Market" romper, but these pants are another favorite!  Follow them on Instagram HERE.

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Boho Babes Denim -  How fab are these jeans?! Size newborn up to 14 in kids custom hand-distressed denim for your rad babes.  Follow them on Instagram HERE.

Funny Baby One Pieces + Bodysuits + Layettes:
Liv & Co. - Tees & baby bodysuits are where it all started for Liv & Co.  This small shop mama has since expanded to other various apparel & accessories and is known for their outfit sets.  Follow Liv & Co. on Instagram HERE.
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​E & LuLu - E & LuLu is located in Belleville, IL and they also  own Local Lucy's, a local shop that houses the art and products of over 90 local vendors.  They are known for their hand-stitched name baby gowns, but also make burp cloths (that I personally used when my son was a baby), blankets, teething rings, and more! Follow them on Instagram HERE.

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Bibs & Burp Cloths:
Billy Bibs - Hands down, bibs do not get any classier than this.  This company redesigned the bib to be beautiful & functional.  They are like nothing you've ever seen before and I recommend one in the baby shower gift basket of every little girl!  Follow Billy Bibs on Instagram HERE.


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E & LuLu - ​E & LuLu is located in Belleville, IL and they also  own Local Lucy's, a local shop that houses the art and products of over 90 local vendors.  They are known for their hand-stitched name baby gowns, but also make burp cloths (that I personally used when my son was a baby), blankets, teething rings, and more! Follow them on Instagram HERE
​Modern Munro - ​Known for their headwraps & bibdanas! Follow Modern Munro on Instagram HERE.
​Gray Stitch - This shop has a little of everything. Harems, bummies, tunics, dresses, & bibdanas.  Follow Gray Stitch on Instagram HERE.
NOXX - I can personally speak for the quality of this shops products! We love their beanies, but they also carry a variety of gender neutral baby blankets, bibs, & burp cloths.  Keep up with their latest releases on Instagram HERE.

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Shoes + Booties:
​SheSheMarie  Boutique - This day and age it's getting harder and harder to find truly handmade moccs and baby shoe shops. Everywhere you turn you see your regular faux leather, run of the mill, made in China moccs.  NOT here! I fell in love with this shop the instant I saw it! This mama picks the most awesome fabrics for her Bootie Boots!  Follow SheSheMarie on Instagram HERE.

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​Free Range Mama - You cannot do an article on baby moccs and shoes and not include Free Range Mama!  These hand painted moccs are some of the most unique baby shoes I've EVER seen!  Follow Free Range Mama on Instagram HERE.

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Hats + Beanies:
​NOXX - I can personally speak for the quality of this shops products! We love their beanies, but they also carry a variety of gender neutral baby blankets, bibs, & burp cloths.  Keep up with their latest releases on Instagram HERE.

Gray Stitch - This shop has a little of everything. Harems, bummies, beanies, tunics, dresses, & bibdanas.  Follow Gray Stitch on Instagram HERE.
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Hazel & Holly - I love, love, love this shop.  They have a little bit of everything! We own their "Farmers Market" romper.  This hat is to die for, though!  Follow them on Instagram HERE.

Blankets, Scarves, Leg Warmers, & Misc. Baby & Kid Accessories:
NOXX - I can personally speak for the quality of this shops products! We love their beanies, but they also carry a variety of gender neutral baby blankets, bibs, & burp cloths.  Keep up with their latest releases on Instagram HERE.
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​Snugars - I am in love with the leg warmers this shop makes! "Each Snugar accessory is thoughtfully designed with comfort and whimsical style, then carefully handcrafted with love in the USA!" Follow Snugars on Instagram HERE.
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Handmade Soaps:

 Tighty Whitey Soap Co. - Looking for a bar of soap gentle enough for a baby? Look no further than Tighty Whitey's Buttermilk Baby Bar. Crafted with only a few all-natural ingredients, this bar is ideal for giving your little one a moisturizing, gentle cleanse. This soap is made with 85% olive oil (known for its moisturizing properties) and 15% coconut oil (known for its cleansing power) to create a conditioning bar with a gentle cleanse that won't irritate even the softest of skins. In place of water, they've substituted rich buttermilk for even greater conditioning. If your baby could talk, they'd thank you for using this Buttermilk Baby Bar!  Follow them on Facebook HERE.

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Meadowlark Botanical -  Organic + Ethical Treatments for Body + Home + Baby. Handcrafted in harmony with nature. Follow them on Instagram HERE.

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Disclaimer:  I was not paid by any of these shops, nor was I provided products in exchange for these reviews.  These are my honest reviews.
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