December 6, 2019

Toys and boom boxes and llamas — oh my!

Kids seem to always know what they want, but can sometimes be unrealistic, and shopping for adults is getting harder and harder each season. Browse our 2019 Holiday Gift Guide for some inspiration for the whole family. 

Kids Imperial Tartan Pajamas
Petite Plume Pajamas 2T–14 ($58); Gowns 12/18–14 ($48); and Rompers 3/6M–18/24M ($48).
Banbury Cross, banburycrosskids.com, 100 Atherton Dr., Metairie

Perky Spray
Relax muscles and smooth wrinkles with this natural, non-toxic collagen alternative spray ($36).
Kismet Cosmetics, kismetcosmetics.com

5-Piece Drum Set
Perfect for young rock stars this drum set incorporates many of the same features as a professional set; red or blue ($249.99).
Le Jouet Toy Store, lejouet.com, 1700 Airline Dr., Metairie

Wireless Express Mini Boom Box
Includes Bluetooth, FM radio, led lights, dancing speakers, stereo sound, headphone jack, aux input, SD/USB input, remote control, rechargeable battery, and charger; more colors available ($69.99).
Le Jouet Toy Store, lejouet.com, 1700 Airline Dr., Metairie

Ride-On Llama
Ideal for developing fine motor and balance skills, this Llama can either be ridden or pushed. It also includes a shape sorter and rubber wheel; ages 1+ ($89.99).
Magic Box Toys, 504.899.0117, 5508 Magazine St

Prank Toys
Who doesn’t love a surprise? Magic Box’s selection of prank toys is a favorite of any family prankster ($2.49-$5.99); featured: trick box.
Magic Box Toys, 504.899.0117, 5508 Magazine St

Roman Candy Pajamas
Make Christmas morning extra sweet with these 100% organic cotton pjs ($34).
Nola Tawk, nolatawk.com

Beignets for Breakfast (hardcover)
Let the playful rhyming verse and vivid illustrations in “Beignets for Breakfast” transport children to one of the greatest cities in the world ($19.95).
Octavia Books, octaviabooks.com, 513 Octavia St

Copenhagen Coat
From Peach’s Nordic Lights Winter ‘19 Collection, the oversized coat makes a statement that is cozy, warm, and stylish; XXS-XXL, color: blush ($139).
Peach, discoverpeach.com

Billybandit Hat & Scarf Set
This grey hat and scarf set is knitted in a double layer of super soft cotton blend. The hat has a blue and red knitted lining, a neon orange pom-pom, and eye-shaped holes to look through ($64).
Sayings Kids, sayingskids.com, 5611 Marcia Ave

Fancy Monster Eye Drawstring Bags
Going to a sleepover or grandmother’s for the night, this soft and furry glitter-eyes backpack is just want you need ($30).
Sayings Kids, sayingskids.com, 5611 Marcia Ave

Smart Beat Monitor
Smart Beat is so precise that parents can see the depth and duration of each individual breath as it analyzes by sight with no electronics in the crib or on your baby ($249.50).
Smart Beat, mysmartbeat.com

Candy Cane Pants & Alligator Tees
Locally designed, these printed tees and pants get you in the New Orleans Christmas spirit; pants: 6M–5 ($24), tees: 2–12 ($24).
Two Sprouts, twosprouts.com, 103 Focis St., Metairie

Glow Battle
Use glowing foam swords to battle friends, foes, and family. With 28 glowing game pieces, the kit is designed for playing 10 organized games such as Gladiators, Knights of Old, Vampires, and more; ages 8+ ($49.90).
Starlux Games, starluxgames.com

Robotics STEM Kit
Build and rebuild endless robotic creations with a single kit. Build doodling robots, power electric model cars, add motors to Legos, and more; ages 8–12 ($59).
Tinkering Labs, amazon.com

Sven Rocking Horse
Kids can now have their own Sven from Disney’s new movie, “Frozen 2” ($69.99).
Only at Target, target.com

Paintable Sneakers
Perfect for expressing yourself, Bobbi-Toads Paintable Sneakers can be painted with any nail polish over and over again; seven designs available, sizes 11–6 ($49.95).
Bobbi-Toads, bobbitoads.com

Louisiana Children’s Museum Membership
Available in Family 1: admission for one adult and one child ($100); Family 2: admission for two adults and 3 children or guests ($150); and Family 3: admission for two adults and six children or guests ($225).
Louisiana Children’s Museum, lcm.org, 15 Henry Thomas Dr

Clutches & Handbags
Custom made clutch or crossbody handbags ($99).
Mirabella’s, xomirabella.com, 605 Metairie Rd. Ste. C, Metairie

Slippers
Fuzzy and adorable slide on slippers ($104)
Mirabella’s, xomirabella.com, 605 Metairie Rd. Ste. C, Metairie

Convertible Trike
The Doona Liki Trike S3 is convertible and portable for kids 10 month–3 years ($249.99).
ZukaBaby, zukababy.com, 701 Metairie Rd., Ste. 1A-109, Metairie

Holiday Bath Bomb Cards
Kiss boring greeting cards goodbye with the brand new Hello Fizzy collection featuring a bath bomb in every card ($6.99–$8.99).
Little Pnuts Toy Shoppe & Party Boutique, littlepnutstoyshoppe.com, 400 Harrison Ave

Madeline Gift Basket
Containing a delectable variety of Aunt Sally’s treats, this gift basket is perfect for the pecan lovers in your life ($65).
Aunt Sally’s Original Pralines, auntsallys.com, Uptown and French Quarter