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Story by Jillian Austin
Photos by Matt Goerzen & Nikita Lindenberg

nspiration for Meaghan Cann’s nature-themed “Get a little more life out of your clothes,” Cann said.
baby clothing may be drawn from her idyllic “I always found as a mom, my kids just grew out of
Ilocation in Onanole, Man., just on the outskirts of things way too quickly and it was hardly worn.”
Riding Mountain National Park. Wild Child Supply has become Cann’s creative outlet,
The bohemian-style items feature trees, flowers, and she always is coming up with new ideas.
mountains, animals — and even some mermaids and “If I had more hours in the day, we’d have so many
narwhals. more different items,” she said. “I’ve got a list a mile
“I definitely pick materials that just kind of jump out at long of things I’d like to try, different products to add
me, and I think will be popular with most of the public,” to our collections.”
she said. “It definitely boils down to what I’m personally Some items are available at Baby Bump in Brandon,
drawn to, and what I feel reflects our company.” or online at wildchildsupply.com.
Cann’s passion for creating beautiful children’s All of the items are hand‐made with “care
clothing was reignited following the birth of her third
daughter, Juna, in the summer of 2016. and kindness” in Manitoba, and as Cann
It didn’t take long for word to spread about the says, “From our hands, to your heart.”
whimsical, hand-made items, and as Cann describes,
“almost overnight, it blossomed into a full-fledged
business.”
Wild Child Supply was born, and Cann has been busy
keeping up with orders.
“I did one little show, and it just exploded from there,”
she said. An online store was launched, and she
continues to attend local craft markets. “I just find it
nice to meet the faces of my customers and chat with
them in person.”
From bonnets and vintage-style bibs, to booties and
hoodies, the number of items available is growing.
The clothing and accessories are stylish yet
comfortable and functional. Cann said it’s important
for the items to be of top quality, with longevity in
mind. The slim harem pants, for example, are
designed to last children longer than typical store-
bought pants. The cuffs roll up, which allows for
adjustments as the little one grows. At 15 months old,
Juna was still wearing her nine-month sized pants.