Best of Boston

2009 Best Children's Clothing, Affordable

H&M

It’s the brave parent who tags along on a teen’s H&M spree. It’s the smart parent who shops there for kids under 10. A sizableand tidy, believe it or notcorner of the Downtown Crossing store is devoted to hip $10 hoodies, $13 jersey dresses, even $5 mini bikinis (!). Here’s to not splurging on clothes doomed to be outgrown before the Amex bill arrives.

350 Washington St., Boston, 617-482-7001,