Three knitted baby sweaters arranged on a beige background: an orange sweater with a black jack-o'-lantern face, a cream sweater with a beige jack-o'-lantern face, and a black sweater with a white skeleton motif.
Three knitted baby sweaters arranged on a beige background: an orange sweater with a black jack-o'-lantern face, a cream sweater with a beige jack-o'-lantern face, and a black sweater with a white skeleton motif.

Trick or Chic!

Spooky-sweet styles for little ghouls & goblins

a San Francisco Childhood Staple Since 1976 | a San Francisco Childhood Staple Since 1976 | a San Francisco Childhood Staple Since 1976 | a San Francisco Childhood Staple Since 1976 |
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Timeless Essentials For Newborns

Shop Baby
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A close-up lifestyle shot of a young girl outdoors wearing a cream-colored floral dress with a ruffled collar. She is smiling and holding two orange flowers in front of her eyes, with a bright blue sky in the background.
A close-up lifestyle shot of a young girl outdoors wearing a cream-colored floral dress with a ruffled collar. She is smiling and holding two orange flowers in front of her eyes, with a bright blue sky in the background.

A new favorite: Louise Misha

Whimsical prints, pretty details and a touch of French bohemia—meet the newest brand in our mix.

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Four young girls posing together outdoors in a park-like setting.
Girl wearing a purple fur coat over a colorful shirt with text.
Two tween girls wearing pink satin pajamas on a white background

San Francisco’s Favorite Children’s Store for 50 Years

San Francisco’s Favorite Children’s Store for 50 Years

San Francisco’s Favorite Children’s Store for 50 Years

San Francisco’s Favorite Children’s Store for 50 Years

San Francisco’s Favorite Children’s Store for 50 Years

San Francisco’s Favorite Children’s Store for 50 Years

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About Us

Under New Ownership

It’s true. After 50 wonderful years under Maggie’s care, Dottie Doolittle has new owners who are honored to carry on her legacy and begin this next chapter.

Meet Reidie & Pad

The Dottie Legacy

San Francisco’s favorite children’s store for 50 years, offering the best of American and European designers for infants, girls, and boys through size 16.

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