The popular tag of India’s most preferred honeymooning destination does not really imply that there’s nothing in it for the kids here. If it’s a child that needs some pampering, there are a few havens for children, which could put a smile on their faces.

To begin with, Panaji biggest toys and games arcade Totally Toys is located right opposite the Panaji market. The single storeyed toy gallery, which invariably sees a lot of customers browsing, has the latest games and toys of every conceivable shapes and variety. Totally Toys, besides stocking card games, board games and the like also stocks toys manufactured by some of the leading brands in the world like Fisher Price.

For those seeking out soft toys or giant-sized Teddy bears, look up the Archies Gallery near Azad Maidan or the Hallmark outlet located near Hotel Fidaldo, a short distance away. Both stores have been around as gift and toy stores for several years and are known to stock a good variety of soft toys and teddy bears.

Nilesh Stores located opposite Virani Sales Corporation in Panaji also offers a range of toys and children’s sports equipment. But Nilesh stores is known more for the expanse of choice, which the outlet has in store when it comes to choosing from tri-cycles and beginner cycles.

Pinakin Enterprises is a hole-in-the-wall on the Dr Roque D’Souza road. But it is crammed with goods from wall to wall, with hardly any space to manouvre within. Essentially a curios and mock antique artefact outlet, the store also has several items which could be of immense interest to children. There are binoculars, fancy pens, play walkie talkies, trick cards etc.

However, when it comes to children’s clothes, the range of options is rather limited in the state. While children’s clothes are freely available in any of the markets in Goa, very few stores cater exclusively to children’s apparel. In Panaji, the most well known apparel store for children is called Poshak . Poshak brings together under one roof, ethnic, western and casual apparel for children, including a large variety of accessories. Poshak, which is the leading name in kids’ apparel also has a successfully functioning branch in Mapusa, 12 kms from the capital.

Weekender Kids is another brand which specifically looks after the dressing needs of today’s child. Located near the Don Bosco High School, Weekender showcases a range of smart casual as well as semi formal attires for children.

Baron is another apparel house, which has an exclusive section for children’s clothing. Located in Panaji, Baron is one of the early stores, which specialised partially in children’s clothing.

While towns other than the capital Panaji are not really known for stocking quality kids apparels, there are a few stores in Margao and Vasco, which deserve an honourable mention. Anita Boutique , located in Vasco is a good haunt for you top pick a few sets of clothes for your kids and so is Casa Nita at Cloves Costa road in Margao.