Kiddies Kingdom Review: The Good, The Cute, and The *Sigh* Predictable
Let me paint you a picture: It’s 2 AM. My toddler just discovered how to unzip pajamas. My Amazon cart has 14 different ‘mom-approved’ sippy cups. Enter Kiddies Kingdom - the European kids’ site that kept popping up in my desperate Google searches for ‘indestructible toddler gear that doesn’t look like prison supplies.’
Here’s my no-BS breakdown after buying everything from $8 pacifiers to a $230 ‘sensory paradise’ playset.
1. The Story: How I Became a Kiddies Kingdom Guinea Pig
Discovery: This Dutch-based site (kiddies-kingdom.com) kept appearing when I searched for Montessori toys and non-toxic baby plates. My spider senses tingled - was this another dropshipping scam or legit European quality?
The Hook: Their ‘Bath Time Buddy Collection’ - towel hoodies shaped like owls and unicorns that actually looked cool. My Target-bought shark towel had just disintegrated after 3 washes.
First Impressions:
- Pro: Clean, Ikea-like website
- Con: Prices shown in euros (switch to USD/GBP in top-right)
- Surprise: Free shipping at €75 ($82) - cheaper than Pottery Barn Kids’ $150 threshold
The Reality Check: Ordered 7 items on March 15:
- Unicorn bath towel (€19.99)
- 3-pack silicone bibs (€24.95)
- ‘Unspillable’ 360° cup (€12.99)
- Wooden shape sorter (€34.99)
- Organic cotton onesie (€29.95)
- Stacking cups (€14.99)
- Baby hairbrush (€8.95)
Total: €146.81 ($160) with free shipping
Delivery Drama:
- Promised 5-7 business days to Chicago
- Actual arrival: Day 11
- Box looked like it survived a WWE match (more on packaging later)
2. The Experience: 6 Months of Toddler Testing
Daily MVP: The Bib That Changed Meal Times
The 3-pack silicone bibs became our meal-time MVPs. Key wins:
- Deep food catcher actually WORKED (RIP sweet potato puree)
- Easy to wipe clean (unlike fabric bibs that needed washing)
- Survived being used as a teething toy
Plot Twist: My husband started using one as a chip crumb catcher while gaming. 10/10 multi-purpose.
The Unicorn Towel Saga
That viral-worthy unicorn bath towel? Adorable - until the first wash. Follow my tragic timeline:
- Day 1: Instagram darling
- Day 3: Survived blowout poop incident (heroic)
- Day 5: Horn started sagging after machine wash
- Day 14: Greyed from ‘unicorn white’ to ‘dinosaur bone’
Silver Lining: Kiddies Kingdom replaced it free under warranty when I complained about color fading.
Shape Sorter Showdown
The €35 wooden shape sorter taught me two things:
- My child thinks square pegs do belong in star holes
- European safety standards are NO JOKE (rounded edges for days)
Unexpected Win: It doubles as a coffee table decoration that makes visitors think we’re those Montessori parents.
3. Let’s Break It Down: The Real Parent Math
Pros - Why I Keep Coming Back
- Durability You Can Trust
- That €13 ‘unspillable’ cup survived 47 throws from our mini MLB pitcher
- Bibs show zero teeth marks after 6 months
- Actual Educational Value
- Stacking cups have numbered fish (sneaky counting practice)
- Shape sorter includes less-common forms like hexagons
- Customer Service That Doesn’t Suck
- Replied to my 2 AM email in 4 hours (Netherlands time difference FTW)
- Sent replacement towel with DHL Express
- Hidden Money Savers
- Their ‘Open Box’ section has 30% off returns
- Rewards program gives €5 credit per €100 spent
Cons - The Eye Roll Moments
- Sizing Roulette
- Onesie labeled 12-18 months fit my 9-month-old like a straightjacket
- Now I always check their size charts against H&M’s
- Inventory Whiplash
- That viral owl towel? Gone in 3 days
- Solution: Sign up for restock alerts
- Delivery Rollercoaster
- First order: 11 days
- Second order: 6 days
- Third order: Stuck in customs limbo for 3 weeks
4. Real Talk: Who Should Brave Kiddies Kingdom?
Perfect For:
- Parents who want toys that don’t look plastic fantastic
- Eco-conscious buyers (most items are wood/silicone/organic cotton)
- Those tired of Amazon’s questionable quality
Skip If:
- You need items yesterday (stick to Prime)
- Hate playing ‘Will It Ship?’ roulette
- Want character merch (no Disney here)
Hack Attack:
- Bundle Essentials: Time orders to hit free shipping
- Go Open Box: Save 30% on ‘like new’ returns
- Size Up: Assume everything runs small
5. The Bottom Line: Worth the Euro Exchange?*
After 19 orders and €867 spent (don’t judge my sleep-deprived shopping), here’s my verdict:
The Good: Quality that survives tantrums, designs that don’t make your eyes bleed, customer service that actually helps.
The Bad: You’ll need Google Translate for some product descriptions, plus the constant fear of items going out of stock.
The Verdict: 8/10 - My go-to for special items, but I’m not ditching Target runs yet.
Final Thought: It’s the Ikea of kids’ gear - some assembly required, occasionally missing a screw, but ultimately worth the hassle for that Scandinavian chic.
P.S. Their ‘baby hairbrush’ makes an excellent back scratcher. You’re welcome.
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