6 December is coming and, at Appart17, we have good news for parents, godparents and grandparents: our kids' store at 11 Rue des Grands Carmes opened in October 2026, two minutes from the Grand-Place. Here are our Saint Nicholas gift ideas, from newborns to age 12, sorted by age and by budget.
1. From birth to age 2: softness, knitwear and first toys
For a baby, the best Saint Nicholas gift is a soft piece they will wear all winter. From Lil' Atelier, we love the knitted trousers and knitted wrap cardigan, the scalloped-collar bodysuits and the giraffe T-shirt, in natural shades such as Turtledove or Mahogany. From name it, the teddy romper with little bears and the bear-hat-and-mittens set make a heart-melting newborn gift. For early learning, Mushie toys and mealtime accessories complete the shoe with simple, sturdy objects. Find this selection in our baby collection and our early-learning toys.
2. Ages 3 to 6: little treasures to slip into the shoe
At this age, the surprise matters as much as the gift. We have gathered small objects that fit in one hand: Ratatam Kids costume jewellery (gold star ring and bracelet, stretchy flower necklace, Daisy beads and daisies), OBILO glitter squishies in axolotl or unicorn, Capybara soap bubbles and the Twist Pop animal pens Adoramals from Puckator. The Ludi Soap surprise soap hides an animal figurine that appears bath after bath: washing becomes a game. Most of these treasures cost five euros or less, the surprise soap around twelve.
3. Ages 7 to 12: clothes they will actually want to wear
Older children have their own taste. For boys, name it offers the « Good Vibes » and « Cool Dude » sweatshirts, the fox or bear jacquard jumper and the « You did it! » T-shirt; Lil' Atelier adds a checked flannel shirt. For girls: the tulip or bow jumper from name it, the leopard-print mom trousers and, from Lil' Atelier, the ruffled denim overshirt, the wide corduroy trousers or the merino wool cardigan. For going out, Atelier Wagram kids' beanies and tote bags; for budding cooks, Chefclub Kids. Expect around ten to forty euros at name it, around twenty to sixty at Lil' Atelier.
4. Three budgets for Saint Nicholas
- Five euros or less: a Puckator figurine pen or pencil, soap bubbles, an OBILO squishy, a Ratatam Kids jewel. Perfect for filling the shoe or for the classroom.
- Around ten to twenty euros: Ludi Soap surprise soap, printed or Christmas-embroidered name it T-shirt, Lil' Atelier bodysuit, teddy hat-and-mittens set.
- Around twenty to sixty euros: jacquard jumper, sweatshirt, teddy romper, merino wool cardigan or teddy jacket with embroidered trim, for a gift that lasts all winter.
And for those who hesitate, the Appart 17 gift card leaves the choice to the child… or to the parents.
5. Free Click & Collect at 11 Rue des Grands Carmes
Order online and pick up your gifts for free in our kids' store in Brussels, open 7 days a week from 11 am to 7 pm; the team helps you choose sizes. Prefer delivery? It is free from €75 to Belgium, France and the EU, to a Mondial Relay pickup point or to your door with DPD, within 2 to 5 working days in Belgium (3 to 5 in France, 3 to 6 elsewhere in the EU). Returns within 14 days, return shipping at your expense or free drop-off in store, full refund.
In brief
- Saint Nicholas is celebrated on 6 December: the shoe is set out on the evening of the 5th.
- Babies: Lil' Atelier knitwear, name it teddy, Mushie early learning and mealtime.
- Ages 3-6: Ratatam Kids jewellery, OBILO squishies, Puckator pens and bubbles, Ludi Soap surprise soap.
- Ages 7-12: name it, Lil' Atelier, Atelier Wagram beanies and tote bags, Chefclub Kids.
- Kids' store at 11 Rue des Grands Carmes, 7 days a week from 11 am to 7 pm, free Click & Collect, gift card.
At Appart17, we wanted a kids' store where you find the garment, the little toy and the shoe surprise in a single visit. Come and see us at 11 Rue des Grands Carmes before 6 December, or browse our full kids' collection right now; after that, our Christmas 2026 gift guide takes over.
