What a gorgeous little shop! The Smart Stork sells luxurious baby gifts and children's toys. This…read moreshop is primarily aimed at toys and gifts for small children, so it probably wouldn't suit a child over the age of ten. There are lots of activities and things for children to make inside The Smart Stork which is ideal for parents so that they can look round the shop while their child is occupied playing. The range of toys available in this store is quite amazing - they have castles for boys and princess castles for girls, learning books, soft toys and a cook your own food kit which I would have loved when I was younger. The Smart Stork also has a decent sized baby section, with books, clothes and toys. If there is something you can't find in the shop, they have a huge range of children's goods on The Smart Stork website which are available to order. It is a fantastic shop to pop into to buy something for children, you will be spoilt for choice.

Can a little children's store be my favorite place to visit when in Edinburgh? Well, it was was…read more Bon Tot is a beautifully curated children's boutique on a street filled with other cute shops. The shop carried many indie labels such as Bobo Choses, Hugo loves Tiki, Grey label, olli and Ella, etc. The owner was very lovely, she let my toddler explore and play with the baskets and toys in the shop. She really loved it. I asked my daughter where she wanted to visit next time and her reply was Edinburgh. So I guess we'll be back soon ;)

Fantastically original cool shop with the clothing being a breath of fresh air in terms of kiddies…read moretogs. No icky frilly lacy pink party dresses in sight just a funky collection of interchangeable cool separates for wee boys and girls all ethically sourced. I am just hoping that they will eventually start doing adult sizes too!! Their collection of homeware items are well worth a look also. I have their Studio Roof Archetype Buildings on my fridge at home and I am in a completely kid free house! It's definitely a destination shop but if you don't live close enough they have a fabulously well organised website to tempt you.

This is a sweet little boutique, with lovely gifts and a selection of toys and accessories for…read morechildren. I noticed they're also started selling clothes - some of them vintage! - on one rail outside the shop and another inside. There's a great selection of candles, cards and other lovely things that would make an excellent gift or treat for yourself. There's an abundance of gift shops to to choose from in the area and, whilst this isn't my first choice, I really enjoy popping in as its a pleasant wee shop to browse and staff always say hello and offer help if you need it. I also like having a peek in their ever-changing window displays!

What a sweet little shop!…read more This place caught my eye a few weeks ago, when I stopped dead in my tracks and found myself wandering in to utter: "How much is that Dalek in the window?!" I'm such an adult. The Dalek turned out to be the coolest bubble bath that ever there was and was a sweet price of £7.50. Unfortunately, I hate baths and not even the super cute container could justify my purchase. So I left, knowing that soon, the universe would give me the necessary excuse to buy nerd soap. Enter #SocialMediaSanta. If you're not familiar, this is a very nifty initiative run by Shelter Scotland to give families that otherwise could not afford them, presents for the holiday season. They ask for unwrapped toys and then distribute them throughout the city. You know what is an unwrapped toy? DALEK BUBBLE BATH! Yes, just a week after my window love fest, I found myself gleefully skipping back to this spot to take a Dalek to a nerdy kid in need. Along the way, I realized they stock a ton of other amazing toys - from neat craft kits (paint your own trucks!) to super cute baby bath gloves (the hungry caterpillar! nostalgia bonus!) and everything in between. What started as a one toy purchase turned into fifteen and I swear, I had more fun buying them then the kids who will soon receive them. This place gets a little bonus love from me because the lovely lady behind the till threw in some soap and lotions (for Moms!) free of charge to pay it forward to the folks in Edinburgh. I am the Evil Auntie to two little ones back home, so I dare say i'll be popping back here again to find them unique toys and nerdy giftables, even if it'll cost me a bomb to get them back across the point. But if you have local little ones (or ones on the way!), you should definitely poke your head in here. The prices might be a bit higher then your big box options but the cool factor is worth the price tag.

This is a great little shoe shop for little people. They sell only children's shoes and arguably…read moresome of the coolest ones around. It's not the boring clarks school shoes many of us were saddled with during our childhood. Maddie and Marks sell sparkly silver baseball boots and pink wellington boots with plastic butterflies perched on the front. The shop has become a bit of a local phenomenon and the owner has recently expanded with a second shop. Any kid is going to leave here happy. BUT you'll be sad they don't come in your size.

A shop for children should have a little bit of magic inside and this one has. Sparkle,…read moresequins,flowers, buttons and bows it is all here to delight little feet and not so little feet. Pretty shoes for girls and 'cool' shoes for boys. You just can't leave without buying a pair or two. Maybe you won't get Dorothys Red Shoes here but you will find your 'dream' shoes.

Vanilla Bloom is a maternity clothing and baby shop that is absolutely adorable! The fresh white…read moreexterior with the minimal sign on the doorway makes Vanilla Bloom a very enticing store. One of my friends had a baby boy a few months ago and I'm always on the look out for little goodies so I went in to see what they had to offer. Inside the shop is immaculate with every laid out perfectly, nothing is out of place. Although I'm not on the lookout for maternity wear I noticed that they did have a range of stylish clothes for mums-to-be and the prices were quite reasonable too. The baby clothing is gorgeous including cute baby grows, little leather booties with various animals and other designs adorning, really cute little hats in the style of strawberries and other fruits and a selection of designer toys. The gorgeous baby items makes Vanilla Bloom and excellent little boutique to visit if you're looking for a gift for a new born.

Great little friendly place. Everything for mother and baby - well recommended.read more

I shop recently on Bibaloo.com and loved the choice they offer. The dress I bought is unique. I…read moreselected the wrong size and had to return it for a smaller one: no problem very good and friendly customer service.

JNR Station is a wee breeding ground for young neds. If you want your kid to be the king of the…read moreKappa trackie when he grows up, the you might be able to pick up something in here to set him on his way. A Lacoste t shirt for a wee boy will only set you back about £41, only to be carried home in the school bag the next week having been ruined at PE. I personally think that kid's clothes like this are obscene in both style and price; children should be children, and decking them out head to toe in Burberry or Tommy Hilfiger is a blatant waste of money and time, they're sure to be grown out of it a couple of months later. However, my objections aside, if you do want some designer wear for your baby, toddler or teen, then here is a one stop shop for it. A new season Lacoste tracksuit for 2-8 year old boys will set you back £118, and baby pre-walker loafers made by Armani should be a drop in the ocean at £77. Unbelievable! The store itself is big and bright, and the staff very helpful and friendly. It is probably one of the nicest stores in the Princes Shopping Centre, but that isn't really saying much to be honest.

JNR Station is packed full of high name brands, some of which I didn't even know were still going…read more From Ugg to Dolce, Lacoste, Hackett and Tommy Hilfiger, it's fairly pricey but it's not going to leave you bankrupt. I remember some of these brands in here were popular when I was at high school. Diesel, Converse of course, Lacoste and Ben Sherman were highly fashionable. I wasn't interested in having a name branded over my t shirt even back then but I remember increasing pressure in secondary school to be brandished in these big names. I guess that's why they called me a geek, I didn't succumb to it. I understand older kids want to look good, and parents want their kids to look good. The Converse trainers for babies are super cute but overall I would say that, for infants certainly, it's a bit naff. It's more expensive than buying them a baby gro out of Next, and even though there are some high end brands in here it's a bit tacky to turn your baby into a fashion plate. However, some parents like the brands in here, so although I think some stock is a bit dated and garish, some people might like it. See for yourself but for babies especially, what's the point in decking them out in designers when they're going to cover said brands in goo and poo?

Chie Chie is a great little fashion boutique in the centre of the Bruntsfield area of Edinburgh so…read moreit is in an ideal location for students who live nearby to pop into. The outside of the shop is very enticing, with the newly painted white outside, and a fabulous display of clothes in the window. Chie Chie sells a range of really unique clothes and accessories and whatever the occasion you are buying for, Chie Chie will have the perfect outfit for it. This shop sells lots of high quality clothing, particularly dresses and work outfits such as smart trousers and blouses. They offer a very eclectic range of fashions and materials, such as silk dresses and cashmere cardigans. Because of the quality nature of the clothes they sell, Chie Chie's clothes are a tad on the pricey side, but you know that whatever you bu it is going to last a long time. The sales assistants were friendly and happy to help. If you are looking for something different and want to break away from the trend of buying clothes from the high street stores, Chie Chie is a fantastic place to shop at.

I fell across this gorgeous little boutique on Bruntsfield Place just the other week and found the…read morewindow display plus the fresh, white painted entrance very inviting indeed. Inside, the clothes were just as gorgeous as I'd expected from the window. It's so annoying when you go somewhere only to find that all the good stuff is in the window and everything inside just doesn't live up to your expectations. Thankfully, this certainly wasn't the case here. I was greeted by the shop assistant as soon as I entered, it made the place a lot more relaxed and the shop assistant was happy to let me browse at my leisure. I noticed some stunning dresses a little black number in particular caught my eye but it was a little bit out of my price range. The clothing is Chie Chie is gorgeous and individual and if you're looking for a special outfit then pop in to see what's on offer.