Petra runs Spruced Goose with passion, she sources childrenswear from all over Europe and the…read moreUnited States and offers something different to the usual childrenswear store. She makes sure that you are 100% satisfied with every purchase.

From the owner: Spruced Goose offers a unique collection of colourful and quirky clothes and gifts for children…read morefrom 0 to teens. We provide excellent customer service and ship worldwide. Browse our collection online at www.sprucedgoose.com or instore now!

What can I say, if I could give 11/10 I would! I came in looking for clothes for my two children…read more The staff were all friendly and very helpful with what I chose for them. As a single dad I wasn't sure about exactly what I should get them, if they looked good in it and the different options. I am surprised by the recent reviews saying the staff 'follow you around' they don't, they just want to help! I found the service I received absolutely fantastic and the prices very reasonable. I hadn't realised how big the shop actually is and the range of children's clothing they sell! It is vast! Thank you for a very pleasant shopping experience!

This is a cool little boutique in Prestwich (perhaps the only really successful one that isn't a…read morecharity shop??) which sells women's clothes, jewellery and accessories. Back before Pixie Geldoff made its leather jackets the cover up de rigeur I got a punky Religion top from here. The mix of styles in Mon Amie is exactly that; it isn't just one aesthetic. There is plenty of hippie style fashion here too as well as sensible clothes that your mother would love. The prices vary wildly but you can easily pick up a bargain. Why mooch into the Northern Quarter on rainy days? If you live in the area, pop into Mon Amie and support this local fashion shop.

Highly stylish clothing for kids. The kind of clothes I'd like to deck my own children out in if it…read moreweren't for the fact that they're a: independent and thus do not listen to my recommendations: b: my missus equally does not listen to me, especially when it comes to clothes for the children c: it wasn't so expensive. Lovely looking, well made keks, shirts and skirts for kids up to 16 years of age, highly visual and slightly hippyish looking (you'll know what I mean) it's just a shame I'd need to re mortgage just to purchase a nice sweater for the four year old. Have a look for their occasional sales and you might bag a bargain for a gift. Oilily (which sounds more like a deli) has stores across the world, but as far as I know this Manchester store is the only UK branch.

Whilst the idea that your beautiful children aren't enough just by themselves and now have to be…read moredraped with adequate 'baubling' to be considered true accessories, I know you kids are going to do it anyway so I'd rather you do it here where I know your safe. Funky Totz, though an ominous glimpse of how your children will spell things in the fyootcha if the Pussycat Dolls get their way, is a purveyor of some really fun fashion for your little nippers. Largely imported from the USA the range of stock will have the air's to your estate looking like Sid & Nancy in no time- bless.

Funky totz can be found inside Afflecks Palace and sels alternative clothes for babies and…read moretoddlers. If your not happy with buying your kids the same old stuff from next or mothercare here is a place you can find something really original, different and unique. If your not a parent just yet (like moi) this place is great if your wanting to spoil you niece /nephew /godchildren etc. As long as the parents of the child in mind are not completely mainstream and little number from here will get you lots of brownie points.

From the outside, Monsoon looks like it is colourful, young and trendy. Inside, you'll soon…read morediscover that it's full of very nice clothes for yummy mummies. Not a bad thing, just different to my first impressions. They do have a really good range called Fusion, which is aimed at younger women and offers quirky spins on modern classics. My girlfriend always raves about this Monsoon because the mirrors in the changing rooms are apparently massive. I wouldn't know, being a boy and all and not in the habit of trying on clothes from Monsoon. I did notice that they had an awesome children's range. Literally, make a kid, buy it cute clothes from Monsoon and just gaze adoringly at it forever more.

I love Monsoon & this one is deceptively large. They seem to have their whole range in this store &…read morethere are fitting rooms located at the back of the store. It's mostly women's clothes but they also stock children's clothes. Next to Monsoon there is Accessorize & you can walk through from one shop to the other. Accessorize sell a huge range of bags, jewellery & various fashion accessories. Not the cheapest of shops but they do have very good sales & the clothes are of excellent quality. Beautiful clothes especially for that special occasion. Well worth a visit. Very nice staff.

Daisy and Tom is a lovely 'nursery/children's ' store for parents to be and already parents alike…read more It stocks clothing, footwear, toys and prams etc with eye catching professional displays and very knowledgeable staff. Children are encouraged to play, there is even a free carousel which operates several times a day plus a playhouse, pirate ship and play train so it's very hands on and excitable for children who may have otherwise been very bored shopping with mum and dad!. A cafe sells a wide variety of food and if you eat there, kids get a fifteen minute free ticket for the play area so it all seems pretty fair, though trying to extricate your child without a tantrum from this play area after 15 minutes may be a bit of a challenge, i don't blame them really though even i'd like to play there! This store really has thought of everything, they have a floor dedicated to clothing and to fancy dress even incorporating a childs hair salon! Granted this isn't at all the cheapest or affordable store around, but what they do have is a whole 'experience' to offer you and quality.

Judging by it's location you'd expect more of a Mothercare World size such as ancoats in…read moreManchester. however, what you find is smaller then expected but in my experience better then the larger store. The Eccles store is newer and better presented inside and out. there is an even stock balance between all their lines and ranges and the space is not dominated by one particular line. They have plenty on display for you to peruse and get a feel for and the staff are exceptionally helpful and attentive at this branch. Out of my four 'local-ish' store, the Eccles is my preferred one. It's light, airy, spacious and easy to look around without being at all overbearing.