Toys for tots, teens and all kids in between

Writer & Photographer Hedda Mittner

In this digital age when so many children seem to be glued to screens from a very young age, it is comforting to find an old-fashioned toy store where nothing much has changed over the years. Kidz Stuff, the iconic toy shop in Mitchell Street, has not only endured for a quarter of a century, but continues to thrive under the loving ownership of Theresa and Chris Fenn.

Rozlin April and Theresa Fenn of Kidz Stuff are ready to help you find those perfect gifts for the youngsters in your life.

This month Kidz Stuff celebrates a rare milestone – its 25th birthday. While its history goes all the way back to 1990 when Jane Day started a baby clothing store inside Chilli Pepper, toys were added to the range in 1995 and became the main focus under the ownership of Martin and Madelaine de Klerk, who moved Kidz Stuff to its current premises in 1997.

The Fenns moved to Hermanus from Cape Town and took over Kidz Stuff in 2016. “We found everything we wanted here and it’s a great town to live and work in,” says Theresa. “Hermanus has all the necessary infrastructure such as schools and hospitals, and yet it still feels like a village. We love the vibe in the CBD and enjoy being able to walk everywhere.”

While Chris looks after the logistics such as the acquisition of new stock, Theresa is in the shop every day alongside Rozlin April. Rozlin has been with Kidz Stuff for seven years and Theresa says they were lucky that she agreed to stay on. “She was a familiar face to customers and has been a great help to us since we opened our doors.”

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