Parents looking for unique kids’ clothing that the big-box stores just can’t offer will find a plethora of locally-owned children’s boutiques in the Cleveland area. – LeeAnn Mullen

Janie and Jack

24655 Cedar Road
Lyndhurst, OH 44124
(216) 691-0323
www.janieandjack.com

Located in the east suburb of Lyndhurst, Janie and Jack is a baby and children’s clothing store that offers unique, high-quality items for little boys and girls up to age 12. Janie and Jack’s selection includes both casual, everyday items and more formal items like Easter and holiday wear. Janie and Jack is open Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; and Sunday, noon to 6 p.m.

Nicky Nicole

220 Crocker Park Boulevard
Westlake, OH 44145
(440) 835-1223
www.nickynicole.com

Nicky Nicole’s Crocker Park location in Westlake is a little girl’s dream come true. A variety of high-quality, colorful dresses, tops and bottoms are available for girls 4 to 14. Fun, playful accessories like purses, jewelry and hair wear are also available to complement the perfect outfit. Nicky Nicole also has locations in Eton Chagrin Boulevard in Woodmere and First & Main in Hudson. Nicky Nicole is open Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Paisley Monkey

1388 Warren Road
Lakewood, OH 44107
(216) 221-1091
www.paisleymonkey.com

Located in the western suburb of Lakewood, Paisley Monkey is an eclectic baby and kid’s clothing boutique that outfits children ages newborn to 3T. The store features cute accessories and clothing that isn’t offered at big retailers. Paisley Monkey is open Tuesday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Jelly Beans Children’s Boutique

36785 Detroit Road
Avon, OH 44011
(440) 934-2946
www.myjellybeansboutique.com

Located in nearby Avon, Jelly Beans Children’s Boutique offers gently-used baby and children’s clothing, maternity wear and children’s accessories from popular national brands. The clothing carried at Jelly Beans is assured to be of current styles and trends, so parents can rest easy that their little ones will be cool as cucumbers. The store also sells gently-used toys, and all purchases can be returned within seven days if the purchaser is unsatisfied. Jelly Beans Children’s Boutique is open Monday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Tuesday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Sunday, noon to 4 p.m.