Bead heaven
Shamshuipo
Beading is a favourite past-time of many a young girl. It's a great way to get creative, and the result has a better chance of being something mums would want to wear around their necks than, say, play dough.
Moreover, beading helps hone fine-motor skills in young children, even toddlers, and it can provide hours of quiet enjoyment - as long as you keep stocked up on supplies.
We've often heard the lament that Hong Kong is no longer a shoppers' paradise, but this isn't altogether true. You just need to be specific, and go to certain streets for certain things.
The area around Prince Edward, on Kowloon side, has the Fa Yuen Street ladies' market, where you can find bargains in clothes and shoes. On my last visit, I came across scrapbook supplies and wool by the pound - a treasure trove for craft-lovers. One street over, and there's nothing but pet shops. You get the picture.