Owned and run by former elementary teacher Markie Carlson, the Children's Gift Shop in Northfield, IL, is dedicated to providing Chicago shoppers with a fantastic selection of well-chosen toys, books, and other potential presents that can delight children of a range of ages and a variety of interests. From the best of the hottest new playthings to toys and games that have proven their worth and play value over time, the merchandise on display at this North Shore toy store allows parents, birthday party guests, family friends, and anyone else searching for the perfect gift to enjoy one-stop shopping for all of their gift-giving needs.

About Children's Gift Shop

This children's toy store makes good use of every inch of available space, yet does not feel cluttered or disorganized. It is fully stocked with appealing playthings with no space wasted, yet it leaves enough room in the gently angled aisles for moderately-sized strollers to pass through with ease.

The products for sale are arranged in clear sections such as baby toys, arts and crafts, games, construction toys, and children's books. They range from everything from classic construction toys like LEGO and Frontier Logs to popular new playthings like Laser Pegs to unique specialty items like lovely ink pads and stampers from France.

Shoppers can also purchase and personalize a wide range of fun items including lapdesks, wooden stools, folding director’s chairs, picture frames, piggy banks, and ceramic crosses. Because many parents were sorry that their children were outgrowing the items sold at the Children's Gift Shop, the store has begun to search out and stock trendy items of good quality that should appeal to tweens.

Special store services include shipping and free gift wrapping, which is perfect for last-minute present shoppers.

Children's Gift Shop review

The care the Children's Gift Shop takes in making shopping for kids' presents as easy as possible for gift-givers is evident in the way the store is set up, in the wide selection of merchandise, and in the friendly and knowledgeable owner and staff members. When deciding which products to sell, the store takes into account details such as the appeal of a toy's packaging and how much space it might take up so that the store can be sure to save shelf space and fill itself with as many great toys as possible.

The store prides itself on welcoming everyone, including barefooted customers, people carrying food, and even (small) dragons. In keeping with this relaxed atmosphere, many toys are open and set up in well-designed displays, allowing customers to try them out and young children along for a shopping excursion to amuse themselves while grownups shop.

Overall, the Children's Gift Shop is a great place to find toys at a variety of price points that can serve as birthday presents, holiday gifts, baby gifts, or even the building blocks of a well-stocked playroom.

Visit the Children's Gift Shop at 310 Happ Road in the Northfield Village Center in Northfield, IL and stop by their website for the most current information about their merchandise and hours of operation.

Other children's toy stores in the northern suburbs include Tales and Toys in Highland Park, Becky & Me Toys in Glenview and Evanston, Hip Hip Hooray in Northbrook, and Penny's From Heaven in Lake Forest and Winnetka.

For additional information about buying toys in Chicago, read more Chicago toy store reviews.

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