Children's Clothing in Alameda, CA

“I’m so grateful to have discovered this little gem of a kids’ consignment shop. I’ve shopped here several times now, and I recently tried consigning too. Of course you’re not going to get top dollar with any consignment, but I really appreciate how carefully they go through everything, and how fair their pricing feels. For maternity and higher-end items they’ll consign, but for most pieces they offer cash or store credit on the spot, which is super convenient.

The prices are fantastic, with shirts and pants often starting around three or four dollars. Most of the brands are solid mid-range like H&M, Cat & Jack, Gap, and Old Navy, but I’ve also scored some great higher-end finds like Hanna Andersson and Little Sleepies. It has honestly become my number one place to pick up kids’ gifts, and I’ve recommended it to all my mom friends.

Unlike other consignment stores, especially the one on the same block, this place is truly wonderful and an absolute pleasure to shop at. Such a great resource, and the two ladies who run the shop couldn’t be lovelier. Exactly the kind of small business I’m thrilled to support.”

“Eloisa at Bay Thread is an exceptional collaborator for anyone looking to bring an apparel project from idea to reality. I’ve been consistently impressed by her pattern-making expertise, attention to detail, and thoughtful approach to solving design challenges. I came to Eloisa with a few atypical manufacturing considerations, and from the beginning she was a great thought partner—offering clear guidance and strategy so that her final patterns and tech packs translated my design ideas into something production-ready. Beyond her pattern-making skills, she has strong relationships with local Bay Area manufacturers, creating a clear path to production that she manages from start to finish. I would absolutely work with Bay Thread again on my next project.”

“Clean, organized store with friendly staff. You can try on as many items of clothing in the fitting rooms as possible which is so nice they even have these cool screens that detect what clothes you have any tell you prices and other info such as color availability. Lots of items on sale.”

“Awesome place!!! Has the best island swag. Totally worth the trip. Reasonably priced too! The woman who was there was extremely nice and helpful. I heard her helping a person before me and she was special ordering something because she didn't have the specific size and color they wanted. Service! Very appreciative native that turned tourist who wanted to take a bit of the island with me.”

“Love this store. I find some great, good quality used clothes for all of my children. Great for birthday gifts for their friends too. Great blend of used and new items. Staff is always friendly as well.”