Magic Beans - Hingham551

Magic Beans offers a savvy combination of baby gear (strollers, car seats, and other necessities) and toys for all ages. The baby gear department has garnered a national reputation, and offers one of the finest selections anywhere of unique and hard-to-find items, as well as all the gold standards. The staff is friendly, knowledgeable and well-trained. The store offers a gift registry, free assembly, and free delivery to local hospitals (for qualifying purchases).

In the toy department, Magic Beans has a very strong Infant/Toddler/Preschool section as well as a lot to offer for older children. There's a comprehensive arts and crafts department, a spygear section, a vast selection of puppets and stuffed animals ranging from Beanie Babies to Steiff, a healthy dose of dolls, dollhouses and dress-up, and a full range of Lego, Playmobil, Brio, Thomas and Erector. Magic Beans is also a flagship dealer for Bruder trucks, so they are always well stocked with an excellent selection.

The store also features a spacious play area complete with nursing chairs, two train tables and tons of other toys to sample. There is a regular schedule of programs in this space, including fitness classes, a weekly new moms' group, story time, a kids' knitting circle and much more.

There is always complimentary gift wrap on all purchases and a very good frequent buyer program.