Q: I need some maternity clothing for work (and some for play too!) but have a small budget to work with. Can you tell me where to shop?

A: We’re lucky because the manufacturer, Du-Date Maternité is located in Montreal. They are situated in a factory building so that means the overhead is low so the prices are too. The business and casual fashionable maternity clothing for women are in sizes XS-XXL

Location: 9200 ave. du Parc, suite 200. H2T 1Z4
Tél: 514-274-8311
Hours: Mon – Fri  9:30 – 3, Sat 9:30- 12
www.dudatematernity.com

Q: I have a copy of last years Smart Shopping Montreal book.  What I am looking for is reasonably priced maternity clothes for my niece.  Any suggestions?

A: Look in the section on Women’s clothing, and you will find Dudate on page 16 (if you look in the Index it lists the pages of all stores that sell maternity items). Dudate  is a wholesaler who sells retail all week long (certain hours) in sizes XS-XXL . Best prices I have found in the city.

Location: 5605 DeGaspe, suite 402
corner: St-Viateur
Hours: Mon-Fri 9-3, Sat 9-12

Since Pays d’Oz, a nearly children’s nearly new clothing store has lasted for 21 years, it must be doing something right. What a surprise, when the last time I looked in there, they were also selling nearly new dog’s clothing too!

For the kiddies, you can find brand name (Deux par Deux, Gap, Oshkosh, Mexx, Catimini, Kenzo, Roots, Miniman) casual and dressy clothing (sizes 0-8) . There’s some maternity clothes too.

Toys, CD’s and baby accessories are here, and there is a wish list of buyers and sellers for larger accessories.

Location: 342B av. Victoria, Westmount
corner: de Maisonneuve
Tel: 514-485-9610
Hours: Tues-Sat 10-4:30

There are products still being designed and manufactured in Montreal. It’s important for us to support our local business and our neighbors. Next weekend, Omaike and Bis.kot, which make products for babies and their Moms will be opening up for a 20% 40% 60% or 80% off sale.

It’s hard to find deals on maternity clothes, breastfeeding items so this is a good time to plan a wardrobe or buy a gift. Expect to be able to score great prices on:

– maternity and breastfeeding clothing
– cloth diapers
– baby swim diapers
– layette, hooded towels, bibs… and more

Location: 77 Omer-Deserres, Blainville, QC J7C5n3
corner: Boul. Industriel
Dates and Times: Nov 30: 10-5 & Dec 1: 9-2
www.omaiki.com  www.biskotdesign.com

Made in Quebec baby products by Chimparoo are being cleared. If you need a baby carrier, maternity clothing as in nursing shirts, or a winter pouch, you can buy them in these two days for 10%-80% off.

Location: 400 St-Jean, Longueuil Quebec
Dates: June 2&3
Time: 10-4
www.chimparoo.ca