Kip's Toyland is such a cute little toy store at the Original Farmers Market that is so classic LA…read more I say this because it's been open since 1945 and even has a Wikipedia page! It's actually the oldest toy store in Los Angeles. I absolutely support kids playing with real toys over devices! Long live the toy stores that are family-owned! I had popped in here and there over the years, but recently stopped in more because they have Nee-Doh! Iykyk but my nieces & nephews around 5-11 LOVE that stuff and it is so hard to find. I've bought it here a few different times now at their reasonable prices ~ but it sells out VERY fast! So bizzare how these trends take hold of the youth, but thankful Kip's Toyland keeps a rotating stock of it. They have so many cool items here and I just love shipping for my friend's kids here! Staff is always friendly and there is a TON packed into the store to explore. Highly recommended to buy here INSTEAD of online shops!

I was so excited to bring my BF into Kip's toys on Saturday since he had never been to the original…read moreFarmers Market. Kips has been here since 1945 and they have legend status in the toy world. I love all of the retro Barbie dolls that are so beautifully organized! I also love the prank section and I couldn't resist buying a whoppie cushion and a hand buzzer. Haha The store is small but neatly packed with the best collection of 70's-current toys and board games, etc. it's a fantastic way to spend an hour and all of your money!

The Reckless Unicorn offers a well curated and diverse selection of children's toys, books,…read moreapparel, and accessories. I went in searching for a gift for a 5 yo and had no clue what I wanted to get. The woman behind the counter was very helpful in pointing out a variety of potential options and then gave me time and space to browse. I love that they carry some clothing and books that are more local to LA, which made the gifts feel more unique and personal in a way. I would also much rather support local shops than massive e-commerce companies. So, I'll be doing more gift shopping here in the future!

Super cute store. A little over priced for sure but my main complaint is the lady at the front…read morecould be a little nicer . Like I'm here to spend money don't make me feel like I shouldn't be in here

I have never purchased here before but I ordered a gift online for someone and the owner Jenny was…read moreso sweet and even hand delivered the item herself (I'm local). I'm excited to check out the store sometime. I loved the selection of eclectic and thoughtful items and will be ordering again!

I had a baby in April 2020, and for the first year of his life, I bought all of his clothes online…read more He's an incredibly gorgeous child (objective statement of fact), and I take real pleasure in buying him tiny clothes. It turns out that that pleasure is amplified when I shop in person at a store like Eggy. I'd been aware of this store for a while and always figured it was Korean-owned, as "eggy" sounds like the Korean word for "baby." This suspicion was confirmed when I met the owner a few years ago (I'm friends with her cousin, it turns out). I went for the first time last month, to exchange a gift from his Aunty Carol and Uncle Kevin: a soft, adorable sleeper that I wanted to get in a bigger size (they got him a really nice wooden dancing alligator toy too, also from Eggy). The sales lady was very helpful. She found the order and looked for the sleeper, but unfortunately, it didn't come in the size I needed. I returned the sleeper for store credit, which I immediately spent--and then some--and then some more--on a whole fall wardrobe for my son. The store was just so attractive, and so full of stylish, high quality clothes, I went full Pretty Woman on the baby boy racks. I pulled item after item (including a complete three-piece outfit as modeled by one of the little mannequins) and the sales lady brought me everything they had in my kid's size. At one point, I made her look at pictures of him and she--a woman who sells expensive children's clothes to L.A. parents!--said, "You're obsessed." I ended up buying a bunch of clothes, which I realized as I was leaving are likely to go on sale by the time my son is big/cold enough to wear them in a couple of months. My mother would be ashamed of me, but I couldn't resist, and I'll be back to Eggy to get more nice clothes for my beautiful boy.

This place is the cuuuutest and has all sorts of special something's for kids of all ages. I…read morepurchased a lovely indestructible book for my cousin's new baby. It's waterproof so the boy can drool alllllll over it, strong enough that he can't tear it, and made to where he can't eat it. Plus Céline the owner is just a gem of a human. She comforts a local homeless woman when she has episodes sometimes, and loves to converse especially with people who are in need of a pick me up! (She's one of those positive vibes people who sees the big picture, and an intelligent woman who inspires the young gals to grow up strong while speaking with kindness.)

Thank you to Gwyneth Paltrow for leading me to this hip childrens shop! Located on a busy…read moreneighborhood strip full of serious retail eye candy, La La Ling is the perfect spot to pick up a special gift for your favorite little! There's rock-n-roll onesies, beautiful dresses, cute accessories, one-of-a-kind books and more! My daughter had fun coloring in their children's area while I browsed the racks. I found a unique toy to give to a friend I was visiting later that week. Prices were on par with specialty gift shops. I highly recommend!

This is my favorite place to buy Hello Kitty stuff! It's such a cute shop and located in a nearby…read morelocale to my apartment.

Not too many places to find Hello Kitty items in the Crenshaw or Los Angeles areas. However this…read moreplace is great. I found the cuties Mickey Mouse back pack for my daughter at a reasonable price. I am thinking about returning for that matching wallet.

I LOVE and have always LOVED a good toy store. I remember as a kid, if there was a toy store, we…read morewere going to go check it out! It was so much fun to look around and discover new toys, games, stuffed animals, and dolls and nice when we got something new. I think it's a wonderful childhood experience to peruse a toy store and I'm glad that Tom's Toys is around to continue the tradition. Fun to look around and shop here. What an AWESOME toy store! Very clean. It is much bigger inside than it looks from the outside. Lots of toys from great brands to choose from for all ages and a great variety. Legos, teddy bears, dolls, hot wheels etc. I think they may have it all! Came in here to buy a gift. I got the cutest, age-appropriate stuffed animal at such a great value. Prices in this store are very reasonable and comparable to online prices and sometimes even better if there's a sale. Plus, love supporting small, local businesses. Customer service was awesome. So helpful and kind. Pointed me in the direction of what I came in for. They even offered to wrap my gift for me. Metered parking and garage parking close by. In a walkable area with other shops and restaurants.

This is an amazing toy store -- truly a dream come true! You can find almost anything here, and the…read morekids absolutely loved it. The store is very clean, and the customer service is outstanding. We had such a wonderful experience!

Hidden gem..especially as toy stores are becoming more rare. Drove 45 mins just to be able to get…read moresome well made wooden toys as gifts and for my own kids. I'll be back as there was tons of stuff my kids put on their wishlist

My darling niece has a habit of inviting me to my nephews' birthday parties a day before, which…read moreleaves me no time to shop for a gift. (Once Amazon saved the day and delivered it to her door while my nephew was opening his presents.) I honestly have no clue where to buy toys for kids. Target is always a hassle, so I was thrilled when I stumbled upon Shop Merci Milo while walking around my neighborhood. This charming store is located inside a converted garage. It's adorable and resembles the ideal playroom. The owner did a great job of creating a welcome environment for children. The shop is organized and you'll find toys from around the world, books, clothing, shoes, accessories, and unique gifts. They even have educational toys, which I prefer to give. I'm so glad I discovered this place. Now I don't have to stress out when I need a present at the last minute. *Online ordering also available shopmercimilo.com *Residential street parking.

Parking: street parking available around the block The shop…read moreis super cute and simple. The owner was sooo nice and explained what options we could create (possibilities endless)! You have a tray and you look at all the charms (whatever speaks to you) then when you are ready you can pick the chain (silver, gold rose gold etc). Owner then shows you how to attach the charms. Honestly very relaxing to do

Great business! They were really helpful and had a great selection of items to choose from. They…read moreare great at working with all age groups and providing the care they need. Can't recommend this business enough!