Business Details
17 Years
experience
Children's Clothing Boutique in Kamloops
Founded in 2009, The Modern Family Boutique has established itself as a trusted destination for high-quality children's and maternity clothing in Kamloops, BC. Originally launched as Lizzie Bits Baby Co., our business has evolved over 14 years to meet the changing needs of modern families while maintaining our commitment to quality and community. We specialize in curated name-brand apparel for children up to age 10, natural parenting products, and baby carriers that support conscious consumer choices. Our 2016 transition to independent operation allowed us to focus on locally sourced handmade goods, and our 2019 rebranding marked an expansion of our product range and customer experience. We pride ourselves on creating a welcoming space where parents can access premium products and connect with fellow community members during pivotal life stages.Our team combines extensive retail expertise with personal parenting experience to provide informed recommendations and exceptional service. Through our preloved program and vendor opportunities, we actively support sustainable consumption and local entrepreneurship. We maintain rigorous quality standards for all merchandise, ensuring customers receive only the finest products for their families. Our decade-plus experience in the children's apparel industry positions us as market leaders in Kamloops, with deep understanding of both traditional and modern parenting needs. We continuously adapt our offerings to reflect current trends while maintaining timeless essentials that serve growing families.
Services
Children's Clothing
Maternity Wear
Baby Carriers
Nursing Products
Consignments
Pop-Up Events
Details
- Year established: 2009
Highlights and features
- We offer curated selections of premium children's brands since 2009
- Our team combines retail expertise with personal parenting experience
- We maintain rigorous quality standards for all merchandise
- We support local artisans through our pop-up vendor program
- We provide sustainable shopping through our preloved consignment program
Services
Children's Clothing
We offer premium children's clothing from trusted brands for ages newborn to 10 years. Our curated selection includes both new and consigned items meeting strict quality standards. All merchandise comes from established brands currently represented in our store, ensuring consistent quality and style for growing families.
Maternity Wear
Our maternity clothing program features high-end nursing and pregnancy apparel from approved brands. We accept consignments of premium maternity wear while maintaining quality control standards. This service supports sustainable shopping while providing practical solutions for expectant mothers.
Consignments
We provide consignment opportunities for children's clothing and maternity wear. Sellers receive 50% of final sale prices after items are evaluated for brand alignment and condition. Our pricing system considers market demand and product quality to maximize returns for consignors.
Pop-Up Events
Our free pop-up program showcases Canadian-made products from local artisans. Selected vendors receive in-store retail space and social media promotion. This initiative supports small businesses while offering customers unique product discoveries through temporary in-store events.
Baby Registries
We offer online baby registry services for expectant parents. Our platform allows customers to create personalized gift lists featuring our curated product selection. The service includes customer support and easy sharing options for family and friends.
People
Jenn Marple
Owner
Jenn Marple founded The Modern Family Boutique in 2009 after identifying community needs for quality children's apparel and sustainable shopping options. With over a decade of retail experience, she combines business expertise with personal parenting insights to lead our team and shape store direction.
Janelle
Store Manager
Janelle manages daily operations at The Modern Family Boutique, applying her extensive retail management experience to ensure smooth store functions and exceptional customer service. She oversees inventory management, staff coordination, and maintains the boutique's welcoming atmosphere for all customers.
Questions
What children's clothing brands do you accept for consignment?
We accept premium brands currently represented in our store including Hey Folk, Kyte Baby, Native Shoes, and similar quality labels. Complete lists are available on our website and in-store.
How does the consignment payment process work?
Consignors receive 50% of the final sale price. Payments can be collected as store credit or processed as cash payouts once items sell.
Can local brands participate in pop-up events?
Yes! We host Canadian-made brands in our free pop-up program. Apply through our website for consideration as space becomes available.
Do you offer baby registry services?
Yes, we provide online baby registry services with full support. Create your registry using our platform and share it with family and friends.
What are your store hours?
We're open Tuesday through Saturday from 10am-4pm. The store is closed Sundays, Mondays, and all statutory holidays.
Reviews (6)
Clarissa Frederick
Aug 01, 2021
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Love shopping here, they are always so kind and helpful when I go in, they have nice quality merchandise, maternity consignment and new maternity clothes, plus many other great items from infant to toddler toys and clothes, baby carriers of all different kinds. Lovely store! Many more I can list so check it out!
Frances Homer
Oct 11, 2020
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We got lots of wonderful items from the modern family boutique and were impressed with the selection and quality of items! Will definitely will be back.
Anna Louise
Apr 27, 2020
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Always great service and they go above and beyond everytime I walk in there. And it just goes to show in this uncertain time, how resilient they are.
Courtney Jai Emily Cleverley
Apr 27, 2020
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Our FAV store in Kamloops ! They carry all of the best kids brands and lots of great things for Mom too! The service is always top notch and the ladies are always so helpful.
Taryn A. Campbell
Apr 27, 2020
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Excellent selection of high quality products. The store has a very relaxing environment to browse in and incredibly helpful/knowledgeable staff. I once went into the store looking for a very specific piece of clothing, that they did not currently carry. I received a phone call, a few weeks later, telling me they had received one in consignment and would hold it for me. It blew me away that the staff remembered and followed up. Very impressive!
Carley Breanne
Apr 27, 2020
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Love this local boutique! Excellent customer service and has all of the best products you can find. Definitely recommend!
