Babyworld on the Castlereagh Road used to be called Toytown and was the one stop shop for toys for…read morechildren and babies. The Babyworld showroom pack an impressive range of prams, buggies, cribs, car seats, cuddly toys and everything else needed to welcome your baby into your home. One advantage of the large store is that you can take the prams for a little test run round the store before you buy. The store also offers a top discount for penny pinching yummy mummys, in that if you pay up front for stuff (which is the same as buying online, an option which many expectant mothers prefer) they give you 15% off the main price. Babyworld's prices are the same on average as most of the other leading baby shops like Mothercare, so they won't sneakily up the price before they knock 15% off. Another advantage of this store is that they can store everything for you so you don't need to worry about taking it with you either and cluttering up your home just yet.

This is a really sweet shop which specialises in children's bedrooms and nursery's. The shop is…read morekinda small inside and a bit cramped so certainly not good for manoeuvring a pram around. In fact when I was in someone had to leave their pram and child at the door. However, looking past that wee glitch, the stuff in here is really great! It's full of beautiful unusual things that you wouldn't find in Mothercare or Mamas and Papas. The decorations are really nice and they cover things like thermometers, coat hangers, boarders, cushions, pictures, linen, and furniture and everything in between! They also stock prams and the more practical things you'd need. The prices are quite high, as seems to be custom with these independent stores. But if you're looking for something different and don't mind paying for it, it's certainly worth a visit!

Now I am going to sound like a muppet who has nothing much to worry about in life, but when I…read moreredecorated my son's bedroom with a cowboy theme, I really struggled to get little bits and pieces to accessorise his room with. Until I found Funky Bedrooms. Funky Bedrooms is located rather awkwardly right on the bend where the Holywood Road meets the Newtownards Road. Luckily you can sneak into the car park behind it which I think is really for the health centre. It's filled with all manner of cute and lovely things for babies and younger children's bedrooms. Think gingham, boats and dinosaurs for boys and butterflies, flowers and hearts for girls. And cowboys for boys too. I scored a fab cowboy storage bag and bean bag which look just perfect. Not the cheapest at £40 ish each but well made and, as the sign says, funky. They also do loads of practical stuff like prams, cots, maternity clothes, changing bags and potties. Eeeww, I'm so glad we're past that stage.

Having no children myself, and not having any nieces or nephews that I have to purchase things for…read moreI have very little call to go into this place. But for my Yelping duties I called in last time I was up in Belfast. It is a kinda groovy, funky, cool, bespoke childrens furniture shop. You can get beds, cabinets, cupboards, wardrobes and everything like that. The prices are pretty ok from what I can tell and the staff were all lovely. If you don't wanna go to Ikea then this is probably the place for you.

This place is a really cute little boutiquey shop situated upstairs in the Castlecourt centre. I…read morehad a wee browse for nosiness last time I was in town shopping and found the shop to be charming. They sell really cool and imaginative furniture for kids along with cute accessories like bunting for your bed. They offer loads of different ranges of bunk beds at good prices, good for families low on space. They seems to be a Danish company and I've never seen any other stores in Belfast. If your kids demands something a bit more individual than Ikea, this may be the place for you!

Having 4 nephews and soon to be 3 nieces it's sometimes tough to find an original present or…read moresomething I haven't got another one of them in the past. This year I thought I would wander off the well-worn High Street and in to St Georges Market to see if I could find something quirky and cool that would not only impress the little ones but also make my sisters smile. When I came across the Tee and Toast stall I immediately knew I had found what I was looking for, they have a range on kiddies clothes and accessories with locally inspired images and phrases (see my bib pic). The lady manning the stall was as bright and bubbly as the clothes on display and she helped me choose the 'Bout Ye Belfast' bib that's sure to get a chuckle form the latest member of my ever expanding family. They are based at St Georges Market on Fridays, Saturdays and Sunday but also have an online store that I will be definitely be visiting for Christmas presents for the big and small members of the family. It's refreshing to see our local culture and landmarks being displayed in such a positive and humorous way.

Birthdays is a small shop in the Abbey Centre which (yup, you guessed it) sells birthday cards…read more Well, not just birthday cards but a range of greeting cards for any occasion (I hear they even do happy divorce cards now!) as well as cards they sell a range of accessories such as party balloons, gift bags, badges, wrapping paper etc. They also sell teddy bears and small, thoughtful gift ranges which you can choose from as a small something to go along with your present. I've seen some nice picture frames in here too which make a lovely present. I come in here quite often when it's a friends birthday or whatever and so I know that some of the staff are really helpful and friendly, but I also know that some of the staff are rude, impolite and cheeky. But I guess its just pot luck, so good luck!

It's such a shame to see small local businesses like this going out of business! I wandered in here…read moreafter ready some great reviews and then seeing the huge 'closing down' stickers on the windows! I think this place is more a victim of it's location rather than anything else - I'm confident that if it had been in the city centre or the Queens Quarter it would have been a real success. The shop itself sell a whole range of vintage items including clothes (I spotted a wedding dress), board games (there's currently a vintage Monopoly Board for sale) and other trinkets. It's a real throw back and a fine example of a well maintained vintage shop. The good news is that it's still open until at least mid June so if I were you I'd get down there and grab yourself a unique bargain.

Love this place…read more Lots of vintage alt clothes. Also crafts etc from local artists that are good for presents. The shop is an enterprise linked to Mersey street church I think. There is a food donation basket usually outside the door for the community larder. There is also a change one room. Upstairs is a book shop called the Book Well also I think linked with Mersey street church. The shop is run by numerous volunteers.

Don't be fooled by the name...this wee (being the operative word - I'll get to that in a second)…read moregift shop is located right bang in the middle of Dromore town centre. It does have a bit of a country theme to it, and it definitely wouldn't look out of place in the middle of nowhere (Dromore doesn't quite count as nowhere), but it's not quite as country as you may be thinking. No green pastures, or lambs, or that sort of thing. 'Fraid not. I was a tad confused when I entered Country Choice, as, after I was greeted a small boy who attempted to run me over, I realised that there was a door to my left, and a set of stairs leading downwards. It turns out that the gift shop was behind the door, and since I had noticed that there was a tea room at the same address, so I figured that it must be located in the basement. But I couldn't be sure. Anyways, I managed to squeeze into the little gift shop, and was thankful that I happened to be the only customer. With the obligatory Yankee Candles (no melts today for a change), stunning jewellery, retro stationery, cute gift cards and other bits and bobs, it wasn't a whole lot different to many other gift shops I had been to. However, it was so cute (this is why I'm female), rustic and well laid out that I fell in love just a little bit. Hold your breathe, dive in, and you'll never know what you might find...

This shop is packed full of cute candles, brilliant little bits and bobs, and an assurance that you…read moremay leave with less money in your pocket! Located in the middle of a little town called Dromore, it is certain to catch your eye, with it's turquoise exterior and a beautifully displayed shop window. Upon entering the little country-style shop I was immediately greeted by a friendly workforce who would be happy to help you find the perfect gift for someone (or even help you find something for yourself!). Dazzling jewelry, cute little ornaments, and even baby gifts all packed into a room - what more could you want?! Downstairs in the shop there is a wide range of pillows, pictures, and furniture, and still keeping to the country theme of this cute little shop you can always be sure to find something to please your inner country-man/woman dream! Above the shop up a flight of stairs is a delicious little coffee shop called the 'Riverside Tearooms', where yet again the staff are able to multitask by being the friendliest people in Dromore AND by serving the most tasty food ever! Winning lots of awards for it's customer service and unbelievably good food, it's definitely the place to be if your stomach is kicking up a rumble! 'Country Choice Gift Shop' - although small - will leave you thinking about that lamp you saw, or how well that picture frame would go with your room, -you'll be itching to go back! A little gem of a shop with well organized and displayed products. A wonderful workforce and an irresistible urge to come back from the second you walk in!

Paperchase is the sort of stationary shop I go into only to browse, but often end up buying…read moresomething, even if I don't need it. Sells cards, wrapping paper, notebooks, diaries, photo frames, scrapbooks, party items, bags, umbrellas, cases for glasses, gifts and some basic art/ craft supplies. A beautiful range of patterns, design, colours and textures. Plus lovely illustrations on cards and notebooks. Not the cheapest shop for such items, but the products are beautiful, which makes it hard to resist impulse purchases. Staff are nice and offer an option to sign-up for a "Treat Me" Loyalty Card at the till. This allows customers to build up credit towards receiving free treats and discounts.

If you're a stationary geek, you should definitely give this shop a visit! They have so many quirky…read morejournals and pens, and they are all of such high quality. Yes, the prices can seem a little steep but you really do get your money's worth. That staff are incredibly helpful and friendly. They wrapped up a gift I was buying and made me feel very welcome! Great spot!