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The Beautiful Tradition Your Keiki Should Know About Lei

When people think of Hawaiʻi, a lei is often the first image that comes to mind. It’s a symbol recognized around the world that conveys a welcoming feeling and highlights the natural beauty of our ...

We Got Into Mana Up (And I'm Still Processing It)

We're in Mana Up's 10th Cohort! "The Keiki Dept isn't just paying for diapers anymore - it's become my legacy." After nine years of sharing Hawaiian culture through authentic keiki pieces, we've be...

Celebrating World Ocean Day

Celebrating the kai that surrounds our islands through culturally authentic designs. Our ʻopihi, kai collection, and naupaka prints tell meaningful Hawaiian ocean stories while supporting marine co...

The Kapa Collection

Introducing the Kapa Collection—our very first full collection of prints, crafted with love to honor the ‘āina (land), and kai (ocean) and pua (flowers) in a timeless vintage kapa style.  With a vi...

Almost 10 Years Later

From searching for authentic Hawaiian keiki clothing to creating cultural keepsakes that connect generations—discover how one māmā's mission became The Keiki Dept.

Why Kalo?

Discover how kalo inspired The Keiki Dept.'s founder to reconnect with Hawaiian roots and create designs honoring cultural identity and resilience.

Introducing Huli Rewards: Earn Shop Credit with Every Order!

We’re excited to introduce Huli Rewards, our new way of saying mahalo for your support! Now, every online purchase earns shop credit that you can use toward future orders.

Hawaiian at Your Fingertips: Digital Tools for Language Learning

Want to start your Hawaiian language journey? Week 2 of Mahina 'Ōlelo Hawai'i is all about making language learning accessible and fun! From free apps to comprehensive resources, we're sharing our ...

Welcoming Mahina ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi

As we celebrate Mahina 'Ōlelo Hawai'i this February, we're reminded that language revitalization is an ongoing journey. Whether you're just beginning to learn Hawaiian or are a fluent speaker, Mahi...

Uluhe Fern

It’s hard to find that place of peace amid all the craziness life throws at you! Our newest print, Uluhe, will hopefully serve as a visual reminder to take that deep breath and breathe in a little ...