You know when you see those kids that are casually but precisely dressed like in an advertising…read morecampaign? Well, I'm guessing their parents shop at Toby Tiger. A tiny store in the heart of the North Laines, it sells a breath-taking selection of beautiful, brightly coloured romper suits, pyjamas, skirt, dresses, trousers, tees, hats, mittens, wellies and blankets. Some of them are in tasteful stripes and spots that would compliment Cath Kidston homeware, others are in simple rainbow shades of blue, pink, yellow, green, etc. They also have a selection of tasteful printed garments with dinosaurs, robots, pink apples and embroidered slogans like Drama Queen and Cheeky Monkey. To buy one or two items would set you back £15 to £50. To buy a whole wardrobe that would make your kids look like they're young, hip and advertising-worthy? You might need to remortage.

A friend of mine used to work in here, so despite having absolutely no need for anything that they…read moresell, I used to pop in and out quite a lot and just couldn't help myself from nosing around and ooh-ing and aah-ing over all the little clothes and toys As far as babies and kiddies' shops go, this one is a little bit more special than most. Rather than the cheap, plasticky tat that a lot of toy shops sell for kids, most of the toys sold here are wooden, painted in lovely bright colours and seem to be really good quality. Their 'Charlie and Lola' stuff is very cute too especially the t-shirts with funny little slogans. Because the stuff is good quality, branded, or both, expect to pay a bit more for it. But unlike some of the toys out there, these aren't going to break in five minutes flat. The classic wooden designs also mean that they're unlikely to go out of fashion. Because, y'know, there are so many fashion-conscious toddlers about nowadays...

Perfect shop for specialty gifts, childrens clothing. Staff is super helpful and the selection is…read moreeclectic and of the best quality

From the owner: Bluebelle & Co - Purveyors of beautiful vintage inspired ladies accessories, homeware, children's…read moreclothing, toys and bedding, gorgeous giftware and 100% pure cotton nightwear. Our gorgeous shop is just a stones throw from Brighton station in the vibrant North Laine area. You'll find that many of our antique pieces of furniture used for display are also for sale which helps with our ever changing appearance. There's loads of pieces that are not shown on our website so its always worth popping into our gorgeous store . Dedicated to unique and vintage inspired products, Bluebelle is a thoughtfully edited collection of women's accessories and sleepwear, homeware, babywear, children's clothing, toys and gifts. A one stop shop where you're able to buy something lovely for yourself, your mum, your son or your daughter.

Not having any kids or maternal yearnings, I rarely have a reason to shop at baby and toddler…read moreoutlets. If I did though, I'd probably spend quite a lot of time in Yummies. The board outside invites you to 'Follow the trail of magic and sparkle' an the staff seem to genuinely like children. Always a bonus, I know! Aimed at babies, toddlers, pre-school and youngsters, they sell dolls, wooden toys, building blocks, mobiles and blankets as well as cute and colourful baby grows, trousers, tees, jumpers and winter warmers. Wait! Did I just say 'cute and colourful' in reference to kids! Damn. Maybe that clock has just started ticking...

I think Yummies is a great name for a baby-themed shop. It did, indeed offer an assortment of…read morenon-edible yummies...Things I'll be picking up before Christmas to send to my little nephew in Canada. Baby clothing and many of the toys were made from 100% organic fabrics - wool, cotton and even bamboo. Yummies also sells washable nappies and staff are willing to answer questions regarding use and care. Décor for baby rooms included various trinkets (wooden ones were usually bamboo) and unique, multi-coloured mobiles. Other unique gift ideas included children's world music CDs and personalised lullaby CDs. For parents who've chosen a less popular baby name, these can be ordered from Yummies staff. However, by the end of the afternoon's perusal, I was leaning toward some knit booties and matching trousers - made from natural, organic cotton, of course.

I'm not a dad but I popped in here to buy a present for my friend's baby daughter. I was served by…read morethe owner - Kate - who was, in a word, hilarious. She'd just got married and was musing over the fact that her surname was now 'Noon' which the rest of the staff all burst out into giggles. Excellent. The shop stocks new and second hand kids clothes and toys, all are a very high standard of quality (or brilliant as the staff pointed out) and are a little different from your average high street nonsense. Its all aimed at kids aged 0-10 and there's plenty to choose from. Its a long way from Mothercare!

In my opinion Poppets is one of Hoves best kept secrets and an absolute…read moregem of a store. The shop always looks beautiful and the staff are cheerful, friendly and helpful. It's a very welcoming little place with a great atmosphere. I have never felt pressured or unwelcome in any of my frequent visits. Their stock is a mix of new good quality toys and nearly new toys and clothes. Everything is fab quality and I always find a bargain there. It's a great place for presents and snazzy clothing for my little man. Definately worth a visit when you are passing by.

I popped into Charlie Barley to look for a Christmas gift for my 6 month old nephew. I was drawn…read moreto a really cute, fire-engine red rain jacket as soon as I entered, but alas, it was too big. The prices here weren't too bad - some children's clothing stores can be a bit outrageous, I've recently discovered - but these cute styles were affordable. Most of Charlie Barley's stock was, indeed, clothing, although some basic items were available at the rear of the store: baskets, towels and baby bottles. I'd recommend shopping here if you're looking for baby-to-toddler size clothing for the smartly-dressed child.

The coolest children's clothes and shoes in town. Probably also the most ridiculously expensive…read moretoo, with a whopping £49.99 for a linen shirt and trouser set, £36.99 jelly shoes, or a ludicrous £92.99 for a pair of D & G Junior jeans. Yes, that's right, £92.99!! I had trouble justifying £25 for a cute rockabilly dress in Camden the other week and would never be rich (or stupid) enough to spend a ton on a pair of jeans that'll last a 9month old five minutes. After you've had a sit down and come to terms with your financial inadequacy, check out the slightly cheaper items like the dinosaur rain jackets and matching dungaree sets, cute little hats and tees. But be warned, fellow shoppers. This place bites.

Cheeky Monkeys is a lovely children's store in Rottingdean and my personal favourite, this is where…read moreI come when I need to buy something for my nephew and I'm flat out of ideas. There's lots of original ideas for gifts in here from the award winning mini and maxi micro scooters to Mini IQ books. There's also traditional toys that hark back to a simpler time: wooden animals, knitted booties, lots of classic books, bears, puzzles and handmade clothes. It makes me wish I was 2 again. A lovely seafront location where they also organise 'Boddler's' groups for mums and Toddlers to break loose.

From the owner: TOYS; Automoblox, Wooden Toys, LEGO, Plush Toys, Fraggle Rock, Dr Seuss, Micro Scooters…read more BOOKS; From Miffy to Harry Potter; Tin Tin to Where's Wally and everything in between. GIFTS; For newborn and above. Hand-Made, Locally crafted gifts for children of all ages. PICK'n'MIX!

Fair is a lovely little (yes, you've guessed it!) fair trade shop, located in the centre of town…read more Despite being central, this shop does seem to suffer from its location, as Tasha S. points out- it is caught in a bit of no man's land between the Churchill shopping area and the North Laines. Sadly every time I go in, I'm the only person in there! That doesn't stop me popping in every time I happen past though! This shop has some beautifully made clothes. There's lots of interesting, unusual designs and gorgeous fabrics. At the moment they have some tops and dresses made with tribal and ethnic print fabrics, which are really pretty. My only gripe is that lots of the current stock seems a little flimsy for these cold winter climes...I fell in love with an embroidered Tree People coat the other day, but there's no way a cotton-linen mix is going to fend off gusty winds and freezing temperatures! What's really great about Fair, is that their fair trade clothing is attractive- there was a time not so long ago when all fair trade dresses looked like hessian sacks! As well as women's and children's clothing, they stock handmade paper and cards, beautiful Xmas tree decorations and other little gifts and trinkets.

I was told by a co-worker to visit Fair last month. I didn't really know about Fair but i liked the…read morelook of the window with new knitwear and they sell People Tree which is good. The sales assistant was very friendly and knowledgeable. She told me about Pants to poverty. She told me they have a new website so I took a flyer which gave me 10% off - i bought boxers as a gift for my man . The shop is small but also stocked with cute childrens clothes plus at the back they have a vintage shop. I took a look in there too it was very lovely and great value. I do love to shop online but sometimes it is really nice to see what you are buying and get it from a friendly local shop.

Lulu Rose is Yoma's sister shop located in Kensington Gardens. Whereas Yoma is marketed at women in…read moretheir twenties and thirties, Lulu Rose is aimed at a younger demographic. The shop is packed with vibrant, youthful clothing and many of the same bags and accessories you'll find at Yoma. This store is much larger than Yoma and can get quite crowded with teenagers at the weekend. The selection of stock is impressive- it doesn't particularly wow me, but I'm probably 10 years older than their average customer! (wow, that's depressing...) The bag selection is great and very up-to-the minute with lots of tote bags and holdalls. I distinctly remember Lulu Rose being one of the first places I saw metallic bags and purses (before they were everywhere), so it's probably a good place to go if you want to jump on board with the latest fashion and accessory trends. In the past I have always thought the clothing was kind off the mark, but lately I've seen a couple of good old body-con dresses (who isn't selling them, seriously, they're everywhere?!) and some pretty cardigans in the window. I prefer Lulu Rose to Yoma, because I don't feel its masquerading as something more upmarket...what you see is what you get.

This is a relatively good independent woman's fashion shop in the middle of Brighton's North Lanes…read more I only came here by chance, desparate to find some kind of present for my house mate. After much searching elsewhere, Lulu Rose was among my last options. Thankfully I managed to source a bag that was in the sale, reduced for £35 down to £16. There were perhaps half a dozen items that I considered buying, which is certainly better than the previous shops I had tried. Some of the clothes were a bit average, looking like Top Shop inspired items from 3 months previous. Still, I was able to find a good quality bag for a cheaper price than I would have expected.