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Why we're not at Made in Hawaiʻi this year

Why The Keiki Dept is sitting out Made in Hawaiʻi Festival this year, the three reasons behind it, and free ways to support Hawaiʻi small businesses.

Giving back has always been a part of who we are

Giving back has always been a part of how we operate. When Lala came through, we wanted to do more. Here is where it is going, and what we are doing this weekend.

10 Years of The Keiki Dept

We weren't supposed to make it this far. When I started The Keiki Dept, it was a passion project with an end date built right in — I'd run it until my kids got into Kindergarten, then go back to te...

We're Moving — Here's What That Means for You

This summer, The Keiki Dept is moving to a new warehouse. In-person pickups are paused while we settle in — but online orders are shipping as normal. Here's the quick update so you're not caught of...

Pakalana Strands: A Lei-Inspired Collection for Everyday Celebrations

Pakalana isn’t native to Hawaiʻi, but it’s deeply loved here—especially in lei. Pakalana Strands captures that feeling of celebration in pieces made for real life: soft bamboo clothing, Kapa Moe sw...

What Is Kapa Moe? Our Bamboo Muslin Swaddle Explained

Kapa Moe is our signature bamboo muslin swaddle—soft, breathable, and made to be used way beyond the newborn stage. From swaddling to stroller shade to scarf, tie top, or lap blanket, it’s the one ...

Maile Strands: A Gift You Can Wear

You know that feeling when someone puts a lei over your head—hugs everywhere, proud smiles, and you’re trying not to cry? That’s the heart behind our Maile Strands Collection: pieces made for the b...

Intention: Stepping Into 2026 With Purpose

Every year I choose a word to guide me—not a resolution, just an anchor. After a year that asked for resilience, I’m stepping into 2026 with intention: creating with purpose, staying rooted in Hawa...

Giving Tuesday: Supporting Ulu Aʻe and Empowering Hawaiʻi’s Keiki

This Giving Tuesday, we’re proud to support Ulu Aʻe and their mission to empower keiki through Hawaiian cultural education. Your support helps us give back and make a real difference for our commun...

Mahalo for Voting Us Honolulu's Best Local Brand for Kids

Mahalo for voting The Keiki Dept as the "Best Local Brand for Kids Clothes" in Honolulu Family Magazine's 2025 Readers' Choice Awards. Since 2016, we've been on a mission to connect keiki to Hawaii...