When it comes to my niece and nephew, I err on the safe side. Even if there are many brands…read morespecializing in children's goods, I usually patronize the ones that my mom bought us when we were young. One brand that our family has trusted for a long time now is Enfant. I can attest to the quality of their products because some of their clothes that my mom bought me when I was a kid are still usable up to this day. I like going to the Enfant store because everything I need to buy for my niece and nephew can be found there. Aside from kids' apparels, they also sell baby bottles, toiletries, bags, and baby-friendly furniture. I like their baby clothes because they are made of 100% cotton and are hypoallergenic. I wish, though, that they sell clothes that are more in tune with the modern times, so to speak. Another good reason to buy from this store is the price of their products. I was able to buy a sturdy stroller for my niece for less than PHP 4,000.00. Now, I think that's a bargain.

When you become a godmother, it's time for you to look for places to buy baby clothes and baby…read moreaccessories. You can't just rely on the sales that happen seldom. You will have to come to reality by accepting the fact that anything for the baby is expensive! Whenever my friends and I give gifts to a new mother / friend, we try to pass by Enfant to check out their merchandise. First we ask our mother / friend what she needs for the baby and being the practical friends, we split the cost of something big. Like for example before when my boss gave birth, we bought her a crib in Enfant. Since we were 15 people, the price of the crib divided amongst us wasn't so bad. I think it's the best way to help the mother / friend. You give something that she really needs, which lessens her costs. This is really a mommy's heaven!

Children deserve to have beautiful party dresses, too! Tarte Tatin is an amazing store for little…read moregirls. They have some sporty and casual pieces for dress down events and some elegant pieces for dressier events. Its really a collection of stylish clothes for kids fit for any occasion. Tarte Tatin is owned by model Mandy Santos. The main product lines cover newborn girls to size 16. They also have some adult pieces for fashion-forward mommies. While the dresses are all lovely, you also have to check out the unique line of little bags and shoes. I love that they have little gladiator sandals and ballet flats! They source their fabrics from Asia and Europe but have everything locally manufactured so you get the innovative design of other countries but the quality craftsmanship of the Philippines -- the best of both worlds. Plus, since it is a local brand, they get plus points for helping boos the economy.

What I love about Gingersnaps is that they really cater to the Filipino audience. The clothes they…read morehave -- particularly the shirts are made with thinner cotton material which is perfect for the weather in the Philippines. Some would argue that because of the thin material, it looks a bit cheap. But having a baby and owning a baby clothing line myself, I totally understand where they are coming from. Of course, I've had my fair share of shopping for US brands, but I always end up using the stuff I buy from Gingersnaps more simply because my daughter is more comfortable in them. Don't worry, even with the thinner material, the clothes are very well made and they can stand several washings. I also love the retro designs that they have and that they have a very extensive line for boys as well.

Thieves. Took our money (peso 3500+)but did not want to release the items to us because they could…read morenot see the money in their bank account. Spent 3 hours in the store on the phone with our bank explaining that the money had already been debited from our account. In the end we left without any refund nor the goods. One staff said this has happened many times before. By the way, THANKS FOR RUINING OUR HOLIDAY. NEGATIVE STARS FOR THIS STORE.

Big & Small Co wa¬¬s the first company established by the now popular group which includes Spin,…read moreOrange Juice and HAB Maternity & More. They have been around for a while and is among the pioneer local baby clothing stores in the country. Each brand in this group is popular by its own right. Spin offers edgy clothes for boys, HAB addresses the dearth of good local maternity items and Orange Juice caters to the tween market. Big & Small Co offers classic and colorful pieces for children. I love their summer clothing line. Aside from offering tiny swimsuits, rash guards and cover ups, they generally have bright colors and bold patterns during this season. They have a line of Nautical-themed clothes for your Little Sea Captain or Little Miss Summer - both styles for boys and girls are exciting and unique. In terms of quality, their years of experience gives them an edge over other kids' brands in the market today. The clothes are of good quality that can withstand several washes.

One of the first things you'll notice as a new mom is that newborn babies grow up incredibly fast…read more So you'll have to buy new clothes for your kid much more frequently than you do for yourself (by the way, you'll also notice that parents usually don't have any free time to spend shopping, so get used to your good old pajama as you'll spend a lot of time wearing it). The second level of Greenbelt 5 is the perfect place if you're looking for children's clothing, since it concentrates many nice stores like Mothercare, Gingersnaps and Osh Kosh. My favourite, however, is Cotton On Kids. Clothes there are so soft (cotton! yay!) and the prints are funky and cute at the same time. I just love their sleepsuits, specially because they offer many different options with side zippers or side buttons, what ease the dressing a lot. I get happy every time my baby wears Cotton On clothes. It's like "ooooh, you are so cute!", photo shoot #1; "owwwh, you look like a rock star with this one!", photo shoot #2 and I take a thousand pictures and don't know which one to instagram. Besides being soooo adorable, I can feel my baby gets really comfortable with the clothes, and that's what matters.

I love Cotton On so when I found out they had a store just for kids' clothes, I was excited to…read morecheck it out. Cotton On Kids has the cutest selection of clothing ranging from infant wear to bigger kids' clothes. Their clothing are up-to-date, but not over-the-top that makes your child look like a shrunken adult. Their clothes are made of nice material, not too thin not too thick, making them very comfortable for kids. They have shirts, pants, shorts, dresses, swimwear and sleepwear. They also have really nice accessories for both boys and girls. Of course, the girls get the nicer things like tutus, wands, headbands and clips, while boys get sunglasses and hats. I'm so excited for my little one to come out so I can buy him/her some clothes from here!

Orange Juice is a great store for kids clothing. They cater to tweens - girls aged 7 to 12 years -…read moreand have basic designs similar to its sister stores Spin (for boys) and Big & Small Co (for babies and toddlers). All three stores are located in the same area for kids apparel in Greenbelt. Their items are geared towards young girls with varying fashion preferences. They have a nice summer collection which has swimsuits perfect for girls in this age bracket. They also have tank tops, slogan shirts, shorts and dresses. There's plenty to choose from for girls who are no longer kids but are not quiet in the teen zone yet. The designs are fresh, hip and fashionable. As one of the brands owned by Big & Small Co, they are backed by over 25 years of experience which means that the clothes they sell are of the highest quality.

I was part of the target age range of this brand when it first opened in the Philippines some 12-13…read moreyears ago hahaha. The "tween" age. So at that time, everyone my age wanted something from Orange Juice! It may have been the hype and the newness of it all, or the novelty of there being a clothes brand specifically for that age... But the clothes were actually really nice and cute and well-made! Thicker, more durable material. Movable fabrics. Nice, colorful designs. And I think mothers really liked it too because it was fashionable yet still age-appropriate! Soon there came a boys' line too called "Spin." For a while I thought the brand died out or maybe I just never noticed anymore as I grew older, lol, but it is still around and they're still making consistently well-designed clothes for kids! They're in selected malls like Shangrila and Greenbelt now. Stores still have the attractive orange decor and the trademark playful Orange Juice logo! Even with the many much newer brands now, I think Orange Juice is still one of the best brands around for young girls who don't quite fit in with the little kids' clothes but aren't yet old enough for teen wear. Great to shop here for gifts and stuff for your young daughters, nieces, apos, and inaanaks!

Although I play badminton and, occasionally, volleyball, I can't call myself an athlete. I just…read moreplay sports as a hobby or whenever my previous bosses required me to join our company's sports fest. When I was growing up, my family did not exactly encourage me to excel in sports. My dad was more interested in pinning academic medals on my chest than receiving sports trophies. Now that I have a young nephew, I want things to be different for him. I want him to pursue things he's interested in, without sacrificing his education. I know it's a bit early for me to think about this because he's only one year old. Nevertheless, I think he's showing interest in both music and sports. As a doting uncle, I visit Kidsports, which just opened in Glorietta, to look for good deals on sporting goods for my nephew. This store has the latest and most coveted fashion accessories, shoes, and sports equipment for kids made by Converse, Nike, New Balance, Vans, Puma, Under Armor and Adidas. If you ever decide to shop in this store, you have to be ready to shell out a lot of dough.