The toy selection is small and so covetable the idea of collecting the whole lot doesn’t feel entirely unreasonable.
Accessories
The shop floor might not scream “bring forth the urchin”, but the beautiful kids’ products make it a tempting prospect for parents.
I’ve learnt the hard, breaking-my-neck-tripping-over-the-crap way that less is more where kids’ stuff is concerned.
While everything about The Mother Maker markets is child-friendly, this still felt like a reassuringly grown-up affair.
The self-styled family-lifestyle store solves the age-old problem of how to entertain little ones when you’re in dire need of some retail therapy.
There’s a large shoe department with a squashy sofa for trying on in comfort, with brands including Bobux, Salt-Water and Start-Rite.
Scandi Mini nails that Insta-worthy Nordic aesthetic that most of us can only dream of for our kids’ rooms and wardrobes.
This month, cool off in city fountains, relax on urban beaches and build your own ice lollies with your preschooler.
The cute cafe is the perfect place to relax with a coffee while you listen to French cafe music and people-watch out the window.
Clare Jay is the Creative Director of eenymeeny. She lives in Tufnell Park with her husband, their three kids and their doggy.
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