Wijs West — Local services in Amsterdam

Terrific children's store with wide selection of very nice clothes, high quality toys and stuffed animals and such, plates and bowls and some dress up gear. Honestly, it's difficult not to get greedy in here. Then there's also the in-store play pen, which isn't huge but large enough to keep your kid busy so you can check the store or have a coffee and/or breakfast from the cafeteria. The cafeteria serves your usual selection of coffees and teas, surprisingly good croissants, great yoghurt with granola and excellent grilled cheese sandwiches among other things. Highly...

If you're looking for a place to sit down while your kid runs wild, this is a good place. The staff is friendly and the food good enough though a bit pricey. Don't expect to relax much though. The place is easily crowded and, apart from the separate space for kids, not very childproof. That wouldn't be much of a problem if it weren't for the fence falling apart and allowing the kids to escape into the store, potentially running out the front door. Consider going here before your child can crawl or when it listens well enough to stay away...

Combination children's shop and cafe with a play area for the little ones. They have a great selection of good quality baby items. You can even get a haircut for your little one (still haven't tried it so can't comment on that part). Their cafe has a small menu but it's great for spending the time while the little ones play away. Also one of the few bathrooms with a baby changing facility...