I found myself in mamas and papas at the weekend looking for a gift for a newborn baby…read more I have bought a few sale items from there previously so knew it wasn't cheap but was still quite shocked at just how expensive some things were! The baby clothes all look really cute and stylish, they even had little flat cap hats that were adorable but you have to wonder why someone would spend that much on items that a child will grow out of in a matter of months. My son grew out of his 0-3m clothes in about 6 weeks! There were beautiful little outfits that were £45+ each!! A mere onesie cost £25+... Considering I didn't really want to spend more than £20 my options were very limited. I did end up having a quick look in Mothercare but the style and quality didn't compare. I did find a lovely gift in the end but still came away thinking everything was a bit of a rip off!

I really love this store and they know how to treat their customers…read more They have excellent sales and will gift wrap items in beautiful boxes at no extra charge, even if it's just a pair of booties. Great place to arrange a gift list for all expectant mothers and they don't just stock the bog standard pink, blues and yellows you will see in other well known children's stores.

This branch is fairly big and well stocked. They have a changing room for babies and a place to…read morefeed too. The cothes on offer are good quality and range from birth to 7 or 8. They have a maternity clothes area with a good selection of items in all sizes. Aswell as the normal pushchairs and cots, they have nappies and bottles and even books! A great store and the staff are lovely.

Such beautiful dresses with a wide selection to choose from and unbelievably helpful to…read more Quality of the dresses is amazing and affordable Perfect birthday dress found with no issues I will defiantly be returning

From the owner: The Feathered Nest is a just for girls boutique from birth to 12 years Stocking Party, bridesmaid…read more/ flower girl dresses, communion, baptism /christening, confirmation.Junior prom

This one's slightly round the corner from the High Street proper, but well worth a visit. Besides a…read morelovely collection of clothes (last time there were lots of posh party frocks and a Hard Rock Café leather jacket for £50), they have some great bric-a-brac shelves. I've found some real bargains here: prices are often cheaper than in London charity shops. For instance on a recent trip I spotted ginger jars for £2.50 each. They also have some lovely carved wooden first-hand stuff. Kids mini jigsaws and money boxes with little carved animals on them. Lovely and very reasonably priced. In the back they have a book nook. It has to be described that way: nice neat shelves and a central padded bench were you can sit and read if you wish. The staff are friendly, and I defy anyone not to find something of interest.

Pickles and Poppets is my Go-To gift shop for party presents, new baby gifts and treats for my own…read morechild! I go to the shop in Westbury Village, and love all the gorgeous clothes and toys there. The price range is varied- you can pick a lovely gift up for 50p or £50 so there's something to suit everyone. They also have very knowledgable staff in both shops and they are always on hand for ideas if I need them. There are always lots of toys out for little ones to play with and they are breast-feeding friendly too! They sell lots of well known children's clothes brands such as Frugi, Kite, Pigeon, Hately, Joules and Blade & Rose, I have bought lots of gorgeous dresses for my daughter and everyone asks where they're from and comments on how lovely they are. They also have an online shop so if you're not in Bristol you can still shop here! I love Pickles and Poppets.

From the owner: Pickles & Poppets is an independent children's shop in Bristol. We stock a wide range of clothes,…read moretoys and gifts for both boys and girls from newborn to eight years old. We are passionate about providing families, friends and kids with items that they need as well as want, and we offer a unique and alternative range of options from both international and local brands so that many different styles and preferences can be met. From beautiful newborn bamboo blankets, organic rompers and environmentally friendly kids plates and cutlery, to silver plated christening gifts, books, wooden toys, and alternative clothes! Hopefully you'll find something too! Do pop in and say hello sometime. We'd love to meet you. Love the Pickles & Poppets Team

A wonderful place to buy and sell really good quality children's clothes. The two floors are…read moreabsolutely packed with clothes, shoes, books and toys; it's quite hard to move and push chairs definitely need to stay outside. It's a wonderful place to browse/play and very hard to leave without buying something. The clothes may be used, but are always immaculate and often unusual - Arabella seems particularly keen on French labels.