The installation had the same effect on my self esteem as an afternoon spent in the changing rooms at H&M on Oxford Street.
Bablands
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.
Everything about Toconoco is low-key, from its location in laid-back De Beauvoir to its cool, typically Japanese decor.
This is a particularly pretty corner of London, home to tranquil woodland, lush lawns, well-kept gardens and peaceful ponds.
The hand-operated water pumps have an annoying habit of being commandeered by older, often extremely territorial toddlers.
Every product is selected for its usability, design and value, resulting in an eclectic edit that will delight kids big and small.
The cosy space comprises well-known Scandi stories across the full range of Nordic languages and a variety of traditional toys.
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.
Kids can type out their selfless act of kindness or bravery on the old-fashioned typewriter and add it to the shop’s Good Deed wall.
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