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HK BABY
Made in Hong Kong
Gemma Shaw stocks up on Hong Kong inspired gifts for babies
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The Wee Bean
Founded by Hong Kong mother Amy Tang, The Wee Bean is an online shop offering baby essentials made with sustainable, organic materials which are gentle for babies’ skin. Tang partners with various non-profit organisations to contribute to causes like women’s empowerment. For instance, the brand’s namesake Bean rattle doll is a collaboration with Pebble Child, a non-profit trade organisation in Bangladesh that employs disadvantaged women who would otherwise find it difficult to obtain employment. For Christmas gifts that are undoubtedly Hong Kong, check out The Taste of Hong Kong collection featuring organic bamboo swaddles, cotton bibs and onesies, snuggly blankets and gift sets in Hong Kong-themed milk tea, dumpling and egg tart prints. Items are priced from $100.
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I Love You, Little Boba is the second book by Hong Kong-based children’s author Conny Wong who focuses on celebrating cultural diversity, nurturing respect, empathy and acceptance throughout her work. With loving lyrical text, this diverse board book is inspired by the delicious and uniquely Asian bubble tea and celebrates unconditional love in a boba-licious way. The book set priced at USD $32 comes with a matching baby boba plushie to cuddle with while reading the story, making for the perfect bedtime reading.
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The expat community in Hong Kong is no stranger to homegrown brand The Lion Rock Press. Founded in 2013 by Claire Yates, the family business and e-commerce platform is loved for its unique Hong Kongthemed offerings, ranging from games and puzzles to greeting cards and wooden toys. The brand has grown at an incredible pace through word-of-mouth and now has a permanent showroom in Sheung Wan (open weekdays 10am-6pm). Check out this year’s gorgeous Christmas offerings including a new line of zodiac Christmas tree decorations ($180 each or buy-two-get-one-free), gift sacks ($350) and Turkish towels ($300) It’s
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worth mentioning that many products are customisable such as their famous quarantine mugs, mahjong tile Christmas decorations, and lovely linen tea towels. Meanwhile, the newly-released Hong Kong Habitat Ludo is set to be a huge hit with kids this Christmas!
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Cotton Pigs
Founded by Hong Kong mama Stephanie Zhu, Cotton Pigs offers gorgeous baby outfits and accessories made from the softest organic cotton. Every product is reversible so great for on-the-go tots, whilst also being sustainable.The latest prints feature playful dancing dumplings from around the world helping to promote diversity and a super cute Mummy and Me bubble tea print. Both make perfect gifts for Hong Kong bubbas near and far. Products including rompers ($349) and bibs ($139) are available online from newborn through to two years old with free shipping to Hong Kong and Singapore (no minimum spend). cottonpigs.com
Malabar Baby
Malabar Baby is a beautiful lifestyle brand for babies and children founded by Hong Kong mama Anjali Harjani after she struggled to find stylish, quality bedding for her son. The brand has attracted a dedicated global following (including Meghan Markle) who can’t get enough of these gorgeous block-printed bedding sets inspired by cities and handprinted in India. The Southside Collection is inspired by the beautiful beaches and hiking trails of Hong Kong so perfect for babies with a connection to the city. The collection uses geometric shapes and traditional Ikat patterns to create an abstract design. Malabar Baby also works with a number of international and local charities including Mother’s Choice. The Southside blue cotton dohar (pictured here) is priced at USD $58 and the quilt is priced at USD $79. Malabar’s toddler and big kid cotton knit PJ sets, priced at USD $48, are made from 100 percent Indian organic cotton and come gift packaged in signature Malabar Baby ribbon so perfect for Christmas gifting.
