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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...

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.

Why Support Small Business

Why Supporting Small Businesses in Hawaiʻi Matters 🌺 Did you know that small businesses like ours are the heartbeat of Hawaiʻi’s economy? 🌴 Hawaiʻi Small Business Facts: 99% of businesses in Ha...

Childhood Memories: Our Palaka Collection

Can you believe it's been four years since we kicked off this palaka collection during those early stay at home days? Back then, it was all about finding ways to keep sane during the lockdowns. Pal...

The story behind our Lei Maile Design

Our fourth lei in the collab was a Maile lei print and being that (at the time) we thought our fourth baby would be our last, it felt like a great way to close out the lei collection. Maile lei ar...

Our New Look

If there was a time for a new look, it was this year. Over the years, our brand has grown tremendously - from working on our kitchen table with only one baby to working out of our warehouse with fo...

Limu Love

When I was growing up, I remember when my family used to go to the beach. There would be limu all over the beaches. I remember my sister and I picking it up and throwing it at each other, squealing...

Kaleimamo Hawaii Collab

Our collab with Kaleimamo Hawai'i releases tomorrow, June 1st, and I'm so excited! I think I probably asked her right after we started using cloth so this has been months in the making. 

What is Route Package Protection?

In an effort to provide peace of mind, we have partnered with Route, a shipping insurance company that offers full protection for your shipments and orders from The Keiki Dept. All you have to do i...

How the Original Kalo Paani Play Mat Came to Life

Have you ever wondered how products come to life? I often talk about it on Instagram, how I make products my family loves and uses. When I found out I was pregnant with 'Imi (our 4th baby), I wante...