Fashionable, quality and adorable kids clothes at thrifty prices is always a great but difficult…read morefind for any mother. For the first time last week I managed to have enough time before grocery shopping to have a wander around Happy Angels, an eye catching store for littlies. Often I am let down on closer inspection of kids clothes at the quality or the expense. So I was rapt and my two children overly spoiled by my new found discovery. Offering the adorable collections you can find at outlets such as Pumpkin Patch but at half the price in some cases Happy Angels made my grocery day unusually worthwhile. Grabbing bargains such as a dark denim jean/white dress shirt/pinstripe vest combo for my one year old boy for just $30 and a beautiful floral springtime dress for my daughter for $20 made me one happy mummy (don't know about angel!) indeed. And there were no pushy sales staff trying to sell me 30cm of fabric for $99, trying to convince me it's such great value at the same time. I was able to look around myself, make my selections and then have a nice chat about what I'd decided on when finalising my purchases. Happy Angels = happy grocery days!

If you need a change from Pumpkin Patch and Cotton on Kids, Petit Lievre is definitely worth a…read morevisit. Offering really high quality, age appropriate clothing for kids, taking styles from the latest fashion trends and making them into adorable kids outfits. They sell for kids from newborns, right up to the age of 14. I've got a baby boy and a five year old girl and I love the current summer range for both. Nothing too fru-fru or frilly, they have managed the perfect balance between trendy fashion styles for kids that don't make them look like 20 year old gnomes. Quite pricey, similar to Pumpkin Patch but look out for the great sales. Anyway, our lil angels are worth a splurge every now and again... especially when it comes to playing dress ups!

After lunch we walked around the shops on Main Street and came across this beautiful baby and…read morechildrens' store called She and Little. They stock a lot of brands that I love and I could buy the whole shop there. The stuff are really really exxy though but I found a beautiful doggie pants for Hangry Piglet and a few little gifts for our friend's baby's one month celebration.

This mothercare is a families dream come true. An entire…read morestore dedicated to pregnancy and early childhood. This store sells everything from maternity wear, to baby/kids wear, toys, prams, car seats, bottles, nursing pads, monitors, the list goes on. Conveniently located in chadstone shopping center, this mothercare isn't a huge store- but everything that should be there, is. The staff are very polite and friendly, and usually know exactly what you're after. There are also sales that seem to be constantly on, so the prices there are pretty good considering the quality of the products. My favorite items here are the children's toys, they sell a wide variety that you wouldn't find in an ordinary toy shop such as 'toy r us'. Mothercare is generally my one stop shop for all things baby. I hardly ever go in and leave empty handed. Definitely suggest visiting if you haven't before- good quality products at affordable prices. They also have a loyalty card system.

Tucked away from the bustle of Sydney road is the no car traffic street of Sparta. A little oasis…read moreof small unique stores, cafe, and artists hangout. The design store sits here, and sells a range of handmade kids clothes, blankets and other crafts. They also stock amazing Marimekko collection and small collections from independent jewellers, cards, and other things. It's a lovely little shop that you will surprisingly spend Way too much time in.

I have never been someone that is interested in anything to do with babies. However since my…read moregirlfriends sister has had a baby my girlfriend loves to spoil her and this store is one that I am regularly dragged into. I have found ( my girlfriend has found ) the range of clothes in this store to be a little more individual, with a little more variety than most. It doesn't appear to be your run of the mill blue for boy and pink for girls, which is a great change. They also have some charming toys and games. All the presents we (she) gives are well accepted and there are always many 'ooos' and 'ahhhhhs'.

Hoochie Coochie is a unique childrens boutique nestled in the heart of North Fitzroy Village just…read moreacross the road from Piedemonte's supermarket. You'll be able to spot them by the big baby blue signage and baby blue painted storefront. They specialise in contemporary childrenswear for babies and toddlers, and also offer a number of cool looking toys and accessories. The baby clothes are really pretty and would make ideal gifts if you have friends who are having kids. They seem to be really good quality and this is reflected in the prices being fairly expensive. Their website explains how a lot of their stock is Australian produced and hand made. I've bought a couple of items here and they've been worn quite regularly by our friends with kids. That can only be a good sign.