Over the past ten or so years, the number of local baby and children’s stores in Lansing has multiplied. Each store offers something unique and we love to support our local businesses! We’ve put together our favorite spots to get toys, clothes, gifts, and more for the next time you’re looking for something special.
Grace + Jane
A brand new face in the Lansing community, Grace + Jane began as an online children’s boutique with some of the cutest infant and toddler clothes around. With brands like Rylee and Cru, Quincy Mae, Mebie Baby, Colored Organics, and Brave Little Ones, Grace + Jane have filled a gap in Lansing of unique and well-made children’s clothes. They’re a great place to shop for gifts or for just making sure your little one is dressed to impress.
Grace + Jane will also be expanding into a brick and mortar space in Bridge and Main Market in Dewitt over the coming months.
TinkrLab2.0
2650 E. Grand River Avenue Unit D, East Lansing
If you’re looking for STEAM toys and activities, TinkrLab2.0 has you covered. This store is a childhood dream come true – it is bursting with STEAM-based toys that are so fun your kids will have no idea they’re also learning. You can even sign up for a STEAM class for your child, or do a drop in play session in their Learning Lagoon, a fun, whimsical space dedicated to kids 4 and under. This is another great place to look for unique gifts. And, they recently opened TinkrTOT, a childcare and Pre-K that is STEAM centered.
Bricks & Minifigs
731 Brookside Drive, Lansing (inside Brookside Plaza)
Bricks & Minifigs is perfect for your LEGO-loving kids. Their motto is “rebuild, reuse, reimagine” which is fitting for their buy, sell, trade business model. Bricks & Minifigs help give new life to pre-loved LEGO, including retired sets and bulk LEGO pieces. This shop is fun to visit with your little builder and is a great place to buy LEGO and LEGO accessories without the price tag of new LEGO.
Mother & Earth
100 E. Cesar E. Chavez Avenue, Lansing
From strollers and car seats to STEAM toys and art supplies, Mother & Earth truly has it all. They have a perfectly curated selection of baby and children’s gear, toys, books and more. Located in the heart of Old Town, this store is truly unmatched in its variety and quality of items for kids and babies. This is a great spot to find a unique birthday gift or toys to help grow your child in whatever developmental stage they are currently in.
Mother & Earth also offers gift registries, which is a wonderful and unique local option in lieu of some of the bigger companies that parents typically create registries through.
October Moon
119 E. Cesar Chavez Avenue, Lansing
October Moon is a Lansing staple that has a small but mighty children’s section. They have beautifully crafted toys, puzzles, books, baby items, and so much more. This is a great place to grab a unique baby shower gift or to find something for your own kids! While you’re there, you can pick up a few things for yourself. Trust me when I say you will always find something there that you didn’t know you needed.
Impression Five Gift Shop
200 Museum Drive, Lansing
Another science-based toy store is just inside the doors of the Impression Five children’s museum. This gift shop is huge and has something for everyone! From Thinking Putty to Brio train sets to activity kits of all kinds, the Impression Five gift shop is chock full of STEAM-based toys and activities. You can even order through their website and have items shipped directly to you or pick your order up in the store. A perfect way to shop local and still have the convenience of
Sparrow Bloom
505 E Shiawassee Street, Lansing
While Sparrow Bloom is primarily known for their breathtaking floral arrangements and bouquets, their new space in downtown Lansing has a dreamy collection of goodies to shop, including a section of children’s items. Sparrow Bloom carry a small selection of Clementine Kids bedding, among other toys and activities that are sure to keep your kiddo entertained. Their items all have a plant/nature theme, which is perfect for kids (and parents) who love plants and the outdoors.
