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Amsterdam's best sustainable kidswear isn't in one shop — it's spread across a handful of neighbourhoods. Head to Amsterdam-Noord for preloved consignment racks, De Baarsjes and Oud-West for organic and secondhand mixed together, and De Pijp / Amsterdam-West for the family hangouts with playgrounds attached. Below is a real, walkable shortlist — including where the "sustainable" story is genuine, and where a stop is just a great family afternoon.
Amsterdam, capital of slow kids fashion
Amsterdam has quietly become one of Europe's best cities for sustainable children's clothing. Circular-economy thinking runs deep here — from the city's famous second-hand culture to a wave of local brands producing organic, made-to-last kidswear.
What "sustainable kidswear" means here
Look for three signals when shopping in the city (or from it): certified materials like GOTS organic cotton, local or small-batch production instead of anonymous mass manufacturing, and design that outlives a season — unisex cuts and oversized fits that hand down between siblings.
Made in Amsterdam, worn everywhere
Every.Body Amsterdam is part of this movement: our oversized kidswear is designed in the city and many pieces are handmade locally in small batches, using 100% GOTS-certified organic cotton. The philosophy is simple — fewer, better pieces that grow with your child. See what that looks like in our collection, from oversized denim to organic baby essentials.
Secondhand & circular: the resale scene
This is where Amsterdam's sustainability story is strongest. A handful of shops run on a genuine circular model — parents bring in outgrown clothes and toys, get a cut of the resale price, and someone else's kid gets a second life out of them.
Rookie Amsterdam (formerly RecycleKid) — Amsterdam-Noord
Van der Pekstraat 101 & Purmerplein, Amsterdam-Noord — view on Google Maps
Two locations in Noord selling preloved children's clothing alongside new sustainable gifts and books. Bring in your own outgrown pieces and take home 40% of what they sell for — everything else is genuinely recycled or upcycled rather than binned. Run by two sisters, it's one of the most established resale addresses in the city. rookieamsterdam.com
Ziggy & Lucy — Amsterdam-West
Sint Willibrordusstraat 58M, Amsterdam — view on Google Maps
A secondhand shop for kids aged 0–12, with a nice twist: anything that doesn't sell gets donated to local initiatives like Moeders van Noord and Cordaan instead of going to waste. A good stop if you're clearing out a wardrobe as well as filling one. ziggyandlucy.com
Wollepop — Amsterdam-West
Postjesweg 50, Amsterdam — view on Google Maps
Handmade and sustainable pieces sit alongside a genuinely good secondhand rack, plus children's books and wooden educational toys. Everything leans on natural materials — organic cotton, wool — rather than synthetics. wollepopamsterdam.com
Monti's World — De Pijp
Ceintuurbaan 143, Amsterdam — view on Google Maps
A Montessori-inspired toy store and bookable playroom, worth knowing for its "preowned" resale category alone — toys get a second home once your child has outgrown them, instead of sitting in a cupboard. A genuinely nice place to let kids play while you shop. montisworld.nl
Organic and small-batch: new kidswear worth seeking out
If secondhand isn't what you're after, this is the shop to know for new organic basics.
Knotsknetter — Amsterdam-West
Jan Evertsenstraat 100H, Amsterdam — view on Google Maps
A shop and webshop built around sustainable, organic baby and kids' clothing from brands like Bobo Choses, Liewood, and Konges Slojd, plus a dedicated kids' hairdresser and a recycled-toys section. One of the few Amsterdam addresses where "duurzaam" (sustainable) is the actual sorting principle for the racks, not just a marketing word. knotsknetter.nl
Worth the trip: family spots around town
Not every good kids' address in this city is a sustainability story — some are just excellent places to spend an afternoon with your kids, and worth knowing about honestly rather than forcing an eco-angle that isn't really there.
Wijs West — Amsterdam-West
Bilderdijkstraat 62, Amsterdam — view on Google Maps
The best all-round kids' destination on the West side: a play area for the kids, decent coffee and snacks for the parents, a kids' hairdresser, workshops, and a toy and gift selection worth browsing. Built as a hangout as much as a shop.
MiniMarkt
Beethovenstraat 5, Amsterdam — view on Google Maps
A children's paradise on Beethovenstraat — clothes, gifts, accessories, a kids' hairdresser and even space for a birthday party, plus breakfast and lunch for the adults doing the waiting. Good for a proper morning out, not just a quick errand.
Gone with the Wind — near the centre
Vijzelstraat 22H, Amsterdam — view on Google Maps
A well-stocked toy shop just off the centre with a genuinely nice selection — good for a gift stop if you're already in town rather than a destination on its own.
De Kinderboekwinkel — the Jordaan
Rozengracht 34, Amsterdam — view on Google Maps
The oldest dedicated children's bookstore in the Netherlands, with a genuinely thoughtful, inclusive selection of kids' books. Not a clothing stop, but if you're building a sustainable, considered kids' routine, a good book does the same job as a good garment: it gets used for years and handed down. kinderboekwinkel.nl
Tips for shopping sustainably with kids in Amsterdam
- Buy one size range, not one size — oversized fits last 18–24 months
- Check the label for certifications, not just the word "eco"
- Choose neutral palettes so pieces mix, match and hand down
- Think cost per wear — a €50 garment worn 200 times beats a €15 one worn 20 times
- Try the resale shops first — Rookie, Ziggy & Lucy and Wollepop all sell perfectly good secondhand pieces at a fraction of retail
FAQ
Does Every.Body Amsterdam ship outside the Netherlands?
Yes — we ship across Europe and beyond, with free shipping in the Netherlands from €69.
Where can I buy secondhand kids' clothes in Amsterdam?
Rookie Amsterdam (two locations in Noord), Ziggy & Lucy in Amsterdam-West, and Wollepop are the most established consignment shops — all let you drop off outgrown clothes for a cut of the resale price.
Is there a Montessori-style toy store in Amsterdam?
Monti's World on Ceintuurbaan in De Pijp is the best-known one — a curated toy selection alongside a bookable playroom and a preowned resale category for toys your child has outgrown.
Are all these shops in the city centre?
No — deliberately not. Most of the best kids' shops in Amsterdam sit outside the tourist centre, in Noord, West and De Pijp. Only Gone with the Wind and De Kinderboekwinkel are a short walk from the centre.