Fien Dequecker, a mother of two daughters, with a passion and eye for children’s fashion, interiors and lifestyle, she knows all the best Antwerp hotspots for children (and their parents).

Studio Play

100 sustainable brands under one roof? Studio Play is the place to be! This shop sells clothes for kids between the ages of 0 and 12, from sustainable brands. ‘Sustainable is their middle name’. They sell a good selection of children’s brands here, including Tiny Cottons, Liewood, Bobo choses, and Ferm Living Kids. But it’s also a good place to shop for items to decorate the room of your baby or child.

Kammenstraat 72, 2000 Antwerpen

In Den Olifant

Amazement, that is what ‘In Den Olifant’, Antwerp’s most beautiful toy shop, has been specialising in for many generations. A place that is the stuff of legend, where people of all ages can lose all track of time as they gaze at the stacks of children’s books, doll’s clothes or old school cars. Every time you visit, new surprises await. They recently moved to larger premises, for twice as much amazement! PS: check their Lego pop-up two houses down.
Lombardenstraat 12, 2000 Antwerpen

Hygge

A shop with a name that refers to a cosy lifestyle: Katrien at Hygge selects the most beautiful clothes, toys and deco items for new-borns and children up to 10 years of age. What makes her selection so unique is that Katrien only sells sustainable products that were made in fair trade conditions. A great way to contribute to the environment. And the perfect location for a baby registry.
Mechelsesteenweg 110, 2018 Antwerpen

’t Stad Leest

Attention, bookworms! You can find ‘t Stad Leest in the city centre. Besides an excellent selection of books for adults, they also sell the most beautiful and most original children’s books. Our favourite? The nostalgic ‘golden books’! While mum and dad browse the shop, children can wait on the retro children’s chairs or toadstools. Their second shop ‘Wunderkammer’ sells funky stationery and all kinds of must-haves.
Oudaan 18, 2000 Antwerpen

Playground along the Quays in Antwerpen-Zuid

Need to unwind after all that shopping? If you’re shopping with kids, you should consider stopping at the huge playground along the quays in Antwerp’s Zuid district. Grab a good coffee to go and find a bench with a view of the river. Hooray for all these fun play areas in the big city.

2000 Antwerpen