Children grow so quickly, one minute they're fresh and new to the world in your arms, the next…read morethey're leaving home....anyway enough melancholy for now. This is such a heart warmingly beautiful children's clothing shop, with many just as beautiful items of clothing. The colours are subtle and has good mood lighting, no nasty fluros. Unfortunately my child has outgrown this size by several years so I won't be making any purchases today but who knows there's always room for more in regards to relatives. The owner sources Australian name brands and also ventures further afield overseas to France, New Zealand and off the mainland to Tasmania. She searches for and acquires quality, organic certified cotton and merino wool made products. There is also a trend towards transforming cuts of vintage fabric into other clothing creations and is included in this store, the feel of soft old cotton brings back memories. Boys are not excluded from the collection as there is a good choice in store, plus lots of soft toys, accessories for girls, socks and shoes. It's located in the mall leading to the Woolworths supermarket and even if your kids are too old or you don't have any children, it's worth a browse simply for its looks.

Thank you Stirling, for providing us with another lovely childrens store where the clothing is…read moreactually suitabe for children! The clothing available is absolutely charming, I don't have kids, but this store makes me fall into that slightly clucky mood when I look at all the little outfits. nawww. There are this cute little soft toys available too that are just a little left of centre, not your average multi-produced toys. lovely.

I'm really starting to wonder if every store at Harbour Town gets an extra star just for it's…read morelocation. Not because it is particularly Harbour Town itself but because they are all factory direct or clearance outlets so their prices are all great (well on 80% of their stock at least). Anywho..........this is another store that is everywhere but i don't really visit it anywhere else or make purchases from any other locations. As none of them have the same specials as Harbour Town do. I have managed to get my child some great stuff here. Especially in the under 10 years old age group as they have heaps and heaps of brand stuff. Like towels with Ben 10, t-shirts with Lightning McQueen, pj's with Spiderman, etc and of course for the girls it's all Bratz, Dora the Explorer and Barbie. i also got some fantastic winter flannelette pyjama's here for my kids in the Simpsons for only about $10 a pair. I would rather save up $100 and go here and I would get a lot more for my money than shopping elsewhere, and it makes the trip down there worthwhile.

This has got to be the biggest Kids Who I've ever been in. Then again I can't vouch for many Kids…read moreWho stores, but the local stores in my area are incredibly tiny. It's amazing that you can even fit in there. Kids Who at Harbour Town is the opposite. It's a very large and open store. Plenty of room to browse the store in a comfortable manner. I may not have kids, but I'm still a fan of Kids Who. My mum would buy me clothes from here when I was little and I always loved them, along with my younger siblings. The shelves are well stocked with plenty to choose from, the staff are great and the prices are as low as you can get. Two thumbs up from me.

If you need children's clothes, you HAVE to stop in here. I can't imagine anyone not being able to…read morefind what they need at Bonza Brats. The whole shop is jam packed with second hand children's/babies clothes, shoes, toys, books and furniture. They also have some second hand women's clothes and shoes but I can never get past all the children's clothes. The owner of the shop really does try to keep on top of all the stock and have it set out quite well considering the quantity of items they have there. The majority of the clothes are still of good quality despite being second hand. It is reflected in the price tag if the items are 'well worn'. On average, clothes for a toddler wouldn't necessarily range higher than $5 unless it was a jacket. There have been times I've been able to go in with $50 and walk out with at least 12-13 items of clothing for my 3 year old. Every time I go in there, I'm amazed at how much stock there is. If you can find something here for your child, your eyes aren't open!

Brilliant place for anything you need for the kids. I had to stop myself from shopping too much…read more It's brilliant.

If I had kids, I'd be buying them clothes from here. The clothes are so cute and adorable! I get…read moreall motherly when I see all the little baby clothes, they make me want to have a baby as soon as possible, but we all know that's not happening any time soon. This store is quite big, probably the biggest kids clothing store in the West Lakes Shopping Mall. It's clean, it's simple, it works. I've loved Pumpkin Patch since I was a kid. Everyone loves Pumpkin Patch, it's a well loved store. It's fashionable for all the little bubs out there so their parents can dress them up and make them feel pretty and it's all very affordable.

Look I find much of the stuff at Pumpkin Patch severly overpriced…read more I don't have kids, but I've been in here a few times to look for a gift for a new baby, and my god, $40 for a jumpsuit that they will grow out of in a month? Are you insane?!? So, yes, when I do have kids, they will be wearing clothes from Best and Less, or Target.

Kids, and adults with short attention spand and a penchant for bright colours and shiny things,…read morewill love Bambini of Mitcham. Well, in all honesty it will be the parents (who have a heavy wallet/purse) who will love the store! If your little one is in the "who's whoo" of the sand pit, then he or she would lose a great deal of playground cred if they weren't decked out in the latest from Bambini. They stock a specific (and exclusive) list of brands that ensures quality and swanky looks that will make all of the toddlers dressed in last seasons bibs green with jealousy....that and they may also be sick from eating dirt.

This shop has sugar and spice...with a dash of pink written all over it. Boys are not forgotten…read moretoo, as there are strong blue hues present in the shop too. Carrying the finest and high quality children's and baby's clothing, furniture, toys and gifts, this is a perfect place to start if you're thinking of giving your child a personalised themed bedroom. A room mirroring his personality and identity. If budget permits, you'll have plenty of deco theme options to choose from, to pair to your child's bedroom. From wall stickers which allows creativity and wallplay, my favourite picks would have to be the racing car tracks, princess and the adorable chalkboard which promises hours of fun for the kids. I went hunting for bean bags and came across some pretty ones. Unfortunately they had the name 'couture' on it and came with a price tag of $99. As gorgeous as it was, I doubt I'll be spending that much on a mere bean bag. Expect to pay a bit more here as you are paying for good quality products. Not your average 'Made in China' store, Kidzone appeals to all. My all time favourite would have to be Djeco, a French educational brand. Djeco carries beautiful range of stickers, magnetic puzzles, collages and more..they are a favourite amongst my kids and absolutely affordable. Kidzone truly meets the needs of children and covers playtime, educational, fashion, bedding, personalised products and party essentials.

Kidzone is opposite Walford College in Malvern the same complex as Video Ezy. This is a gorgeous…read morekids store with beautiful, quality homewares and toys for your children (or grandchildren). There is plenty options for every decorating concept you can imagine and they cater for everything - furniture, decor, wall decals, unique clothes and quality toys. I picked up a quality raw single bed with a bookcase head for a little under $250. A lick of paint and it looked great! If you're less price conscious, they have beautiful white two-pac beds. It is a large space that is packed to the brim, so if you're looking for something specific, it's worth asking for help.

There must be something in the water as this shop and all the others here have survived the test of…read moreretail time. The Funkee Closet stocks kids clothing from newborn to sixteen, the sixteen was a recent addition as there was a cry for someone to stock at least some clothes for boys from 12 - 16 years of age. Poor boys always lose out in the fashion stakes, doesn't matter where you go it's either surf, skate or dork wear, not much option! And yes it's all designer wear from surfey Quicksilver, Mossimo to Soda Kids, Roxy and several in between...I didn't see OshKosh though but hey, can't have them all. And yes the prices are higher for name brands but some have the quality to last a long time and The Funkee Closet does have sales from time to time. On my visit there was twenty percent off but alas my stubborn child had no interest on this day, Xbox was calling at home and the sooner the better in his view. For sale also were hats, caps, some shoes, accesories, bags, etc. Driving past you can't miss it as it's hot pink exterior is loud and clear, inside are floor boards, lots of pink for the girly girls and a more subdued colour palate for boysey boy wear too, loved the two mandatory shop fitting black chiffon style hanging chandeliers. The staff were friendly and very helpful and with several customers they still managed to touch base with everyone. Great stuff girls!

Kids Who is a great little kids' clothing store with fun, appealing clothes and accessories at…read morereally good prices. I particularly love the little girls' tutu skirts (only $10! Pity I couldn't get my niece into one in a pink fit), and gorgeous summer dresses. The dresses range from $10 to $35 for the larger sizes and different styles, and are nicely made. The boys' clothing is simple and hardy, which are its two main purposes in life. There are some cute boys' clothing sets including a t-shirt and denim shorts for $19.95, and plenty of t-shirts for $10. What initially caught my eye were the Angry Birds towels. Those birds are everywhere! But I can think of a few little boys who would love an Angry Birds beach towel. Then of course there is Tinkerbell and other Disney towel designs for the girls, and even Justin Bieber. Great. There are other cute accessories like bags and hats, most with similar designs to appeal to children. I just love picturing how cute my little niece would look in those dresses.

What a stunning array of lovely items for the little ones to wear. A bit of a luxury at some of…read morethese prices, but gorgeous stuff nonetheless. Set away from the busy main street of Melbourne Street it is in a spot where there is usually some parking around and always some place you can go and have a drink afterwards. The styles are common but the details are not, there are some very lovely fabrics with a lot of mixes that feature just a touch of unnatural blended with cotton, like polyester usually and the designs are often replicates what mum or dad may be wearing; it's almost a designer shop for tots with the prices reflecting that, although the quality and price match quite well and it is not super expensive, just high end. These days you can pay that little extra if you know it is decent quality and the kids are going to show some respect for the wear and tear as well. You know, a nice dress or shirt is a nice one, and a muck about one is a muck about one - once that distinction is clear things should last. Not a shop where I would buy for other peoples kids unless I know them very well. A great shop to bring your own if they are at that age where shopping is a new novelty and you want to teach them manners and respect. You can also check things out on line, cost included and then come in and buy. There's lessons in that.

This place screams show-parents…read more Who gives a flying fox what a kid wears? First of all, who are THEY trying to impress? Kids don't care what other people think of them. It's the parents who care. They're trying to show them off like dolls. It's terrible. I'm telling you, it KILLS me. Second of all, it takes away from a child the future experience of looking back at the shitty clothes they were made to wear by their parents. Instead they get to look back and say, 'Oh, gee, look at me. I'm like a fashion magazine.' The only way I can justify this place is for birthdays, weddings or any other special events.

What factory? The Reject Shop factory?…read more The name of this shop is seriously misleading - it's a cheap discount/variety store, and is in no way related to images of getting great brands at bargain prices. It's one of the few such shops I've come across that sells a range of clothing. But that doesn't really recommend it, because it's very cheap and not nice clothing. The scarves, in particular, are horrible, brightly coloured, spotty creations. About the only clothing I would buy here is the Australia Day swimwear, just for a joke. Otherwise, it's a discount store like any other, with a whole aisle of kids toys, and plenty of cheap kitchen wares. There's really nothing special, and their art and stationary section is very limited (that's mostly what I shop for in these places.)

Like shopping for brand name clothing at unbelievable prices? Then Semaphore Factory Outlet (SFO)…read moreis NOT the place you are looking for! SFO is more like a Cheap as Chips or Cunno's, stocking mainly random crap that will probably fall apart after one or two uses. I, strangely enough, don't mind shops like this. Some times you can find really dangerous toys, costume ideas and the odd evil looking decoration perfect for Halloween. This place, in particular, had quite the selection of bubble makers, both manual and mechanical, which entertained my puss cats for hours!