A Vancouver dentist has transformed her maternity leave into an entrepreneurial opportunity, launching a successful sleepwear brand for children and families.
From Kitchen Table Sketches to Business Reality
Stacey Kalsi, a practicing dentist and mother of two, founded Sunday Littles while on maternity leave with her second child. What began as simple drawings at her kitchen table evolved into a fully-fledged business venture that combines her eye for design with practical parenting needs.
"What began as sketches at my kitchen table became something bigger — a brand built with intention, where every collection is tied to a memory, collaboration, or season of motherhood," Kalsi explained in a recent interview.
Premium Bamboo Sleepwear with Purpose
Sunday Littles specializes in premium bamboo sleepwear for children and offers family matching sets. The brand emerged from Kalsi's personal experience during the quiet hours of nap schedules and late-night feeds, where she recognized the need for clothing that felt soft, safe, and meaningful for her children.
The company's unique CloudLuxe bamboo fabric is custom-milled to be buttery soft, breathable, antibacterial, and hypoallergenic. Notably, the pajamas are designed to fit up to three times longer than traditional sleepwear, addressing the rapid growth of children while providing better sleep for little ones and their parents.
Personal Inspiration Behind the Brand
Kalsi's inspiration for focusing on sleepwear comes from deeply personal roots. "Growing up, pajamas were my mom's love language," she shared. "For every celebration, hard day, or just because, I'd come home to a fresh pair neatly folded on my bed. It was her way of wrapping me in comfort, and that tradition has stayed with me into motherhood."
Now as a mother of two toddlers, Kalsi understands firsthand how the right pajamas can influence family dynamics. Sunday Littles collections are produced in small batches with a mother's perspective on practicality, aesthetics, and memory-making, featuring modern, nostalgic, and playful prints designed for real family rituals.
The Vancouver-based entrepreneur designs all pieces locally, from initial sketches to the storytelling behind each print. Manufacturing occurs through trusted, family-owned partners in China who produce the custom bamboo fabric under strict safety and quality standards.
Price points start at $46.99 for children's pajamas, with adult family matching sets beginning at $89.99. The brand is available through Sundaylittles.com, select retail stores across Canada and the U.S., and via Instagram @sundaylittles for behind-the-scenes content and sneak peeks.
