Agatha Ruiz de La Prada
Recommended by Justine Bancroft
Unimistakable designs by this well known Spanish fashionista. She also does beautiful bedlinen, accessories and clothes for the grown-ups.
Calle Consell de Cent 314-16. 934871667 barcelona.str@agatharuizdelaprada.com www.agatharuizdelaprada
Comments:
They also sell her designs in the children´s clothes section of el Corte Ingles in Plaza Catalunya
Babu
Recommended by Louise Vaughan
Funky designer label clothes for the little ones
Calle Aragó, 377 (with Roger de Flor) 931851488 www.babushop.com
Baluba at Zsu Zsa
Recommended by Lisa Richardson
Very cute personalized baby clothes from this independent retailer in el Born.
Calle Esparteria 16, 932956659 balubabcn@hotmail.com.
Clarks
Recommended by BCN Tots
This established British shoe shop measures children´s feet for the perfect fit.
Calle Còrsega 305. 932385146
Comments:
Need to make sure that you supervise the measuring as they can be a bit slack
Diagonal Mar Shopping Centre
Recommended by Louise Vaughan
The Diagonal Mar shopping centre has dedicated the entire lower floor to children. Here you can find children´s clothes shops such as Benetton Kids, Boboli, Carandra, Catimini, Chicco, Ikks, Orchestra, Prenatal and Z.
How to get there by car - It takes under 15 minutes to get to Diagonal Mar from the city centre by car. The access routes such as Avenida Diagonal, Ronda Litoral (exit 24) and Rambla Prim are convenient. There are 5000 car parking spaces.
How to get there by public transport Metro Stations: Maresme / Forum, Selva de Mar, Besós-Mar Buses: Lines 7, 36, 41, 43, 141, N-6, N-8. Tram: Maresme
Comments :
"Before Amelia was born we bought everything from there - it's a real 'one stop shop'. And when you're sick of shopping there is an entire floor dedicated to eating and drinking" (LV, June 08)
Du Pareil Au Meme
Recommended by Tamara Weil
DPAM (Du Pareil Au Meme) on Rambla Catalunya and also La Maquinista Shopping Centre offers good value clothes & shoes for children aged 0-14 years.
Rambla Catalunya 95 (between Mallorca and Provença) 934871449 &
932720755 and La Maquinista 933609750 www.dpam.com
Comments:
You can also order online
H&M
Recommended by Carrie Frais
This well known Scandinavian store offers a wide range of children´s clothing for all ages at very affordable prices
Diagonal Mar , Av. Diagonal 3
Glòries Avenida Diagonal 208
La Maquinista Ciutat de l´ Assumpció,
Maremagnum Moll de Espanya
Carrer Portaferrissa, 16
Passeig de Gràcia 9
901120084 www.hm.com
Lefties
Recommended by Carrie Frais
Downstairs at the store you can browse 'left-overs' at bargain prices from various brands including Zara, Mango, & Berksha and also sells low-cost items made especially for the store.
Plaça de la Universitat 11 (end of Calle Pelai) 933173423
Limobebe
Recommended by Melissa Cokely
A Dutch designer set up this colourful store in 1999 and it has proved hugely popular. Not only does it offer a beautiful selection of children´s clothes & maternity wear, you can buy anything from wooden playpens, maternity clothes to stylish nappy changing bags.
Rambla de prat 9 (metro Fontana) 932187659 www.limobebe.com
Comments: You can also order online at www.limobasics.com
Mujer
Recommended by Elinor Ridler
Enchanting clothes shop in the district of San Pere/Borne where you will find funky clobber & shoes for babies and young children with a strong emphasis on retro and eco-friendly makes. Labels include Stardust Kids UK, Toerag Rock'n'roll Tees, Inch Blue shoes, Osh Kosh, Kambakids (fairtrade handmade in Burkina Faso) and Twisted Twee. The Kari-me slings are hugely popular and worth checking out.
Calle Carders 28, el Born.933151531 mujer.carders28@gmail.com
Comments:
The shop is run by British mum Lou Melotte who is a font of knowledge for all child-related activities. It also boasts the city´s only shop chill-out area for mums and babies.
Nicoli
Recommended by Lisa Richardson
Stylish children´s clothes from this upmarket Sarria store.
Calle Amigó 51, 934146735 www.nicoli.es
Petit Oh
Recommended by Carrie Frais
Two stores in Barcelona of are dedicated to babies and toddlers aged 0-2 years.
Calle Arimón 33-35 (between Mandri & Muntaner) 932546149 and Calle Mariano Cubí 191(corner of Amigó) 932008789
info@petitoh.com www.petitoh.com
Comments:
All clothing is made from Pima cottons considered one of the softest in the world.
Querolets
Recommended by Lucie Bloor
A wide range of respected brands of children´s shoes including Geox, Chicco, Imac and Nike.
10 outlets in Barcelona www.querolets.es
Rock01 baby
Recommended by Ben Miller
Super cool clothes shop for little ones in Gracia with designer (and pricey) clobber.
Calle Bonavista 16, 933688980 www.rock01baby.com.
Raixa
Recommended by Lisa Richardson
Smart children´s clothes and party frocks
Calle Santalo 66, 932091770, Calle Mandri 42, 932117297, Rambla de Catalunya 121 (Galeries Avenida), 932181519, Tenor Viñas 12-14 (Garlerias Turó) 932181519, Calle Bori i Finestà 13, 934144283, Calle Manuel de Falla 24, 932805042
Zara Kids
Recommended by Carrie Frais
The Zara kids section on Barcelona´s busiest shopping street has just been expanded and you won´t be disappointed. Stylish designs and easy-on-the-eye colours from 0 to 14 years. They also sell accessories and shoes. Upstairs in Zara Home they sell sleepwear and other products for the nursery.
Puerta del Angel, Metro Catalunya www.zara.com
Comments:
You can also find Zara stores soley for kids at Maremagnum, Diagonal Mar, L'Illa and Glories Shopping Centres