Parenting is hard enough without needing to know which toys are best for your kids’ development and simple enjoyment. Arcadia Toys is a Phoenix toy shop with curated items to let your kids learn, explore, practice and have fun. This shop is an extension of the urbAna home brand, so it’s a bonus that you can find toys that fit perfectly into the style of your home.

Arcadia Toys Classic, Quality Toys For Your Home

If you know urbAna, you know their quality is unmatched and their home design and decor beat the trends. They’ve brought all the same qualities to their toy shop. You will find toys are slightly less bold colors, wooden instead of plastic pieces, and more subdued plushies.  Shopping at Arcadia Toys, you’ll find there is a greater purpose for their items than attention-grabbing noisemakers. The Montessori and developmental aspect of the toys for infants and toddlers makes it easy to purchase something your child will enjoy based on the intended age. When you shop online, you’ll find sections that help you choose based on the type of play you want to encourage, and when you shop in store, you can hop over to do your own home decor shopping.

Pretend and Play Toys

This section is full of just-for-fun pieces that are still high quality and will stand the test of play. You’ll find dolls and figures, trucks and cars, wooden play food and kitchen items, and play sets. All of the items in this section encourage imagination and exploration! You might luck out and find the perfect costumes for every-day play or halloween.

Active Toys

Just like it sounds, the toys in this section get your kids up and moving! Find quality hopscotch or jump ropes. Most of these are likely best used outside, but the glorious part of living in Phoenix is we get to be outside most of the year, right?

Science and Education Toys

Get your kids to explore with purpose with these toys. Send them out on a bug hunt or let them help you in the garden with small sets of tools sold here. There are some really great kits for older kids here, too. I found a robotics kit when I searched!

Books and Plush

You’ll love this section of Arcadia Toys is you prefer to have children’s books that put lessons into story and stand out from the popular and classic children’s books! They have a great selection as your kids get older, too, so you’re sure to find something good for any age. Pair a plush with a book for a themed book day or special bedtime. The plushies at Arcadia Toys are also unique little characters like rainbows, gelato, muted or realistic colored animals and even things like sports equipment. I love that the plushies can easily match kids’ interests!

Creative

Find all things crafty in this section of the shop. There are kits for building, painting, and crafting. Bracelet makers, holiday crafts and decorations can also be found here. Sometimes they have fun music and dress up items. Let your creativity flourish together or let them alone!

Games and Puzzles

From babies to adults, the whole family can find something to do. Just like the toys and books, all of the games and puzzles at this toy shop are carefully selected for quality. I love that they have classics like CandyLand and Twister, but also some more interactive games for kids like glow-in-the-dark fun. There are blocks and simpler games for younger kids and toddlers, as well as exciting ones for older kids. This is a great spot to pick out gifts!

Beauty and Accessories

The perfect space to find jewelry, kid-safe nail polish, makeup and jewelry. They have accessories for every-day, too, like hair clips, glitter gel and jewelry. It’s always a good idea to check back often, since this toy shop is a boutique experience, there is always something new to find and you don’t want to miss it!

Join the Birthday Club at Arcadia Toys

I know we all love those birthday freebies, like coffee, donuts, and ice cream scoops from around the city. Arcadia takes birthday celebrations to a better level! When your little one joins the birthday club, they’ll get a gift and a $20 shopping card to pick something out that they love. They can also build a wish list to share it with friends and family, so they know exactly what to get for the big day. When a gift is purchased, the staff will wrap it, package and deliver it to your door. All you have to do is open it with the rest of the gifts. Such a cool and easy way to manage a birthday!

Arcadia Toys For Baby

Let’s not forget that urbAna created this toy shop, so of course it’s amazing that they can give you a little help in the nursery! You can start shopping at Arcadia Toys for your little ones before and after they’re born or even add them to your registry. Swaddles, bibs, burp cloths and other nursery linens in gorgeous colors are in the baby section. Stock your diaper bag, rocker, and car pockets with a teether or paci from there, too. You can of course find stacking blocks and other developmental toys for your babies’ play time.

Beauty and Accessories

I recommend checking out their beauty and accessory section as they have fragrance free and non-toxic, non-disruptive lotions and body products for babies. It might be a great chance to stock up for your nursery, diaper bag, bath time or bed time routine, or even just for yourself.

Design Your Nursery

Speaking of preparing your nursery, Arcadia Toys by urbAna offers interior design services for your nursery! They have a special partnership with Frances Designs and you can get a free consultation at their website.

Experience Arcadia Toys With Your Family

Arcadia Toys shop will often have fun holiday events, so keep them on your radar this year! If you want to stop in for birthday club or just to browse, find them in Phoenix at 5027 N. 44th St. Phoenix, AZ 85018 or shop online here. As a Phoenix family portrait photographer I love working with families who prioritize family time and most of all, play! If you’re looking for someone to capture your family in the beautiful Arizona desert, I would love to be your photographer. Say hello and let’s set up a time to chat.