Smoochie Baby was born shortly after my son, Max. It really is like my second child. When I was pregnant with Max and living in the East Village, I immersed myself in the whole baby world. I became obsessed with seeking out the cutest clothing lines, toys and gear. Shortly after Max was born, my husband and I decided to move back to Toronto, where we could raise him around family. I immediately decided that I would open a children’s store and import all the wonderful things that New York had to offer. It was a niche waiting to be filled in Toronto and growing up in a retail family, naturally I was the person to fillit. Smoochie Baby opened in May 2007 and was an instant hit. However, Che and I missed New York terribly, and after giving Toronto a good 18 months, decided to move back. Our families were devastated (my mother-in-law threatened to kidnap Max several times), but we had to follow our hearts.

Website: smoochiebaby.com

Phone: (718) 384-3340

Cross Streets: Between N 7th St and N 8th St