With Christmas just around the corner, stores are rolling out their selections of gifts. With endless items to choose from, let us help you make your festive shopping less stressful. We speak to some of our favourite kids’ stores to find out what gifts will get the kids (and you) excited on Christmas morning!
Mermaid Me
Bring a smile to your little one’s face this Christmas with mermaid tails and beachwear from Mermaid Me. From mermaid and merman tails and fins to bikinis, tankinis and flip flops, the kids will be all set for an exciting day out in the water!
Part of the new peacock range, the best-selling Blue Peacock Mermaid Tail ($65) is a cute and vibrantly coloured number that little girls will love. Each size is individually designed and printed to accommodate the ideal length and width of its wearer while the monofin remains a standard size.
What’s a beach day without some fun footwear? Excite your little girl with a pair of Pink Mermaid Flip Flops ($15). Topped with a shiny starfish pendant, the flip-flops also leave behind cute mermaid prints in the sand.
Looking for a fin or hoping to replace an old one? Pick up the new Monofin ($84) that comes with a comfy neoprene cover and separate foot pockets for greater control and ease of movement. You may outgrow your tail but you won’t outgrow your monofin!
Cuckoo
Take a look at what’s on offer at popular kids’ store Cuckoo this festive season and get some Christmas gift inspo with the beautiful collection of décor, toys, accessories and clothing. If you’re tight for time, head to the online store and have your items delivered to your doorstep. Or, drop by the store on another day and pick them up for free.
Your car-loving toddlers will go crazy for the Candylab Police Car ($45). When it’s not being raced along the carpet, this cute wooden car also works as a display piece. It may be small but don’t underestimate how fast those wheels can go!
Handmade in Europe, the Albino Octopus from BigStuffed comes in two sizes. This adorable and cosy sea creature is sure to make the little (and big) kids smile. The large version goes for $260.
Made using sustainable and natural materials, the Olli Ella Luggy Basket ($115) is ideal for kids to store knickknacks while on the go. The wheeled basket comes in a variety of colours including baby pink, blue and a sunny yellow.
#03-13 Tanglin Mall, 163 Tanglin Road
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White & Black Trading
Especially popular for its range of Micro scooters, White & Black Trading has load of exciting products and accessories to choose from, for kids of every age.
The new two-wheeled Micro Cruiser ($235) is great for ages five to 10 years. Coming in blue, pink and red, it has big wheels and a handlebar, making it a great scooter for transitioning to two wheels.
Get the kids excited with the popular Ezyroller ($168) this Christmas! Available in a variety of colours and different sizes, this personal go-kart is incredibly easy to ride, via a simple side-to-side leg motion. Perfect for kids four years and above.
How about a new skateboard? The new items from Penny Skateboard ($175) includes a swanky metallic range. These mini cruisers are portable and can easily fit in a backpack.
6521 7018 | whiteandblacktrading.com
Toddle
Looking to shop on the go? Online children’s store Toddle has loads of fun and educational toys that’ll make great gifts this festive season!
Mesmerise the kids with the Hape Space City ($219.90), a marble racing set that’ll let you launch your marbles through cosmic boosts and glow-in-the-dark loops. Little ones can fiddle with the 176 pieces and build their very own marble run.
The Hape Happy House Clock ($19.90) is a fun and educational toy for the playroom. This smiley wooden clock has big and little hands that help little ones get started on learning how to tell the time.
The Melissa & Doug School Time! Classroom Play Set ($53.90) is a great role-playing games for kids three and above. With a teacher’s desk and student’s desk on each side, the set comes with fun classroom accessories including reusable activity cards, wipe-off boards, markets, stickers, a pointer and bell.
80 Genting Lane, Ruby Industrial Building
6743 0708 | toddle.sg
The Better Toy Store
Browse the collection of exciting toys, crafts and games from The Better Toy Store this Christmas – you’ll find fun items for all ages!
The Hubelino Basic Building Box ($199.90) will keep the little ones entertained for hours. The 123-piece marble run set works well for ages four and up and is made of non-toxic ABS plastic. Kids can explore concepts of physics and engineering while having fun.
Made in Germany, the popular Big Classic Red Bobby Car ($139.90) is sturdy and durable for everyday play. It features high safety standards and ergonomic contours for greater comfort.
A fun game for the whole family, the Haba Rhino Hero Super Battle ($59.90) is a supersize 3D card-stacking game. Climb the skyscraper, flight battles with spider monkeys and see who makes it to the top!
#03-07/08 The Centrepoint | 6836 4645
#01-11/12 Tanglin Mall | 6836 2450
#05-19/20 Paragon | 6235 0260
thebettertoystore.com
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