Okay, I do agree with Adam on principal; kids are kids; they generally don't care what they wear…read moreand if they do they opt for the Buzz Lightyear costume over the Diesel jeans any day, and will then proceed to get whatever they wear covered in mud, paint, pasta sauce and porridge. So, when all is said and done, expensive clothes for kids are a big no-no in my book. However... my sometimes overwhelmingly ridiculous side cannot help but be bowled over by the sight of a three year old in a military style woolen coat. Something along the lines of how I react to Pets At Home. OHOSOCUTE!! And you know, sometimes I think it strengthens the bond between mother and child by having the child dressed so smartly, so... sometimes - SOMETIMES it's worth getting the high quality stuff and keeping your child away from all puddles and ice-cream on days they're wearing it. The rest of the time, I do think wasting money in such a fashion is insane. But for those special times - head along here and ease your fashion minded desires by taking them out on your kids. It'll be worth it someday.... ok, maybe not.

Ok folks i just don't get it. I cant actually bring myself to understand why in the name of jebus…read morewe are obsessed with clothing our kids in ridiculously overpriced clothing. As i may have mentioned in my review for another kids store in the city (see love it again) i'm pretty sure that kids are those small things that play with mud, roll down hills and generally do messy, dirty things on a daily basis. So, answer me this why are we dressing them in designer gear when a hessian sack would be more appropriate....hmmm and a possible business idea!! That said however, if your of the opinion that your child should match you in your designer gear then this place will provably suit you and judging by the amount of time this store has been in business, it looks like there are a few of you out there. With cool signage, funky window displays and a name that will always appeal (any Beatles related place will always have a look in) Strawberry Fields is the benchmark and elder statesman of the designer gear for kids emporiums. You say Dolce and Gabbana..i say hessian sack.

After digging out the satnav in search of Petit Pomme, I wasn't sure what I'd find when I got there…read moreas baby 'boutiques' can be hit and miss. I was looking for an extra special baby gift and an Emile et Rose stockist and this was one of the stockists I was directed to by the Scotland Rep for Emile et Rose. This is a goregous shop - helpful, friendly staff (and not pushy despite a new auntie and gran preparing to go mad amongst the pink baby selection) with gorgeous baby clothes - designer brands (dior) and also known baby brands such as Emile et Rose, Sarah Louise, and Le Petit Bateau to name a few. Everything sold here from baby basics (sleep pods) to coats and christening robes. Well worth a visit if you are looking for a special baby gift for family or friends. Gift wrapping is £3 but is lovely with tissue paper, boxes and ribbons. Lots of choices for all ages (girls = babies to 16 I think! and boys = babies to 10yrs). I'll be returning at the end of the month to purchase more - a great find!

Our Little Sweethearts is a super cute children's boutique on Pollokshaws Road. They stock brands…read moresuch as Ben Sherman and Ralph Lauren for a designer child, but nothing with garish designer labels just subtle pieces which are very cute indeed. They stock clothing from ages 0 -12 so if you have a friend or family member who has just had a baby then you can get them a really cute little outfit from here. These really are special occasion clothes and are the kinds of items that you would only put on your child for a special day out at the risk of them getting covered in food or mud. They also stock a range of smart clothes for older children under 12 such as beautiful dresses for birthday parties. The shop is bright, fresh and inviting and the window displays are so sweet that it would be hard walking by without popping in if you have your own little ones.

Pep & Co is a new chain clothing store which has opened all around the UK recently…read more I popped in for a brief visit so I could suss it out. First of all - it is very cheap. Most stuff seemed to be under £10 and while this store at the Avenue is kind of wee, it still has a family-sized range of stuff. I can't comment too much on it as I didn't buy anything, so I don't know if it's actually decent quality. I'd sum it up as a tidier Primark for families. I can't really see myself shopping here as they didn't really have anything in my kind of style, but maybe I'd pop in to get seasonal kids stuff for my nephews/niece and accessories.

I have been into the store in Oldham and bought lots of kids clothes at an amazing price. The staff…read morewere VERY helpful pointing out the bargains to be had. My grandson aged 5 has tried on the trousers I bought for him, he needed age 7 to 8 so you need to be aware that some of the sizes are very small. As yet non of the garments have been through the wash but if they wash ok I will be upping the score to 5 stars.

If you take a look at Bellissimo's website - you'll see that it's a lot fancier than the actual…read moreBellissimo store! Although their Dumbarton Road store has a large range of children's wear - it's looking a little bit scruffy on the outside, and is actually missing a few letters from their name. In fact, I think it should currently be known as BEL_IS__IMO. Hmm. Now, I wouldn't head to Bellissimo for general every day kids clothes. They sell designer kidswear, which makes it particularly good for special occasion wear. They even have christening gowns as well as a large range of confirmation dresses. (Is it just me, or are those things really freaky?!) They sell clothing ranging from birth to eight years - and this includes ranges from Lelli Kelly, Coco, Vivianne, Marco Polo, Ducky Beau and Arabella. So yes, Bellissimo Kidz do have a nice range of kids clothing - but some of it is really expensive. Maybe it's just me, but if I'm going to spend £45 on a babygrow - I'd like to do it in a shop that still has all the letters from it's name.

I've got to say, I agree with Katie on this one. You would never guess that Bellissimo stocked some…read moreof the designers it did because of that tattered, worn down fronting. With a sign barely legible, it's hard to believe that it hosts prolific names such as Marco Polo and the like. If you peek through the window, it looks like the only stock it has is its Christening dresses. It has an overwhelming amount of formal kid's clothing of this nature, not to mention wee flower girl wedding frocks. They're not overly expensive but I must admit I am overpowered by the amount of these things - you could probably spend hours raking through their endless supply, trying to find one you liked for your child. Huddled in another section of the store is the designer baby boutique offerings. Some of the stock here is undeinably cute and really well priced but again, I felt like there was too much to rake through. You may find some bargains in here and if you're interested in designers for baby then it's worth a look. But I found this store a wee bit run down and a sensory overload. With a lick of paint, a new sign and a better layout Bellissimo could be so much better.

I'm not really sure "Yay, I'm a fan" sums up the experience I had here but three stars makes it…read moreseem like there's something wrong with the shop, when there isn't. This shop seems to be pretty new (I'd never noticed it before!) and it sells a big range of second-hand kids stuff. On the basis that I thought the clothes etc were new when I visited, it goes to show the stuff looks really nice and is well presented. There's also toys, and an area selling super cheap new basics as well. I wasn't in to buy anything myself (wait til I get a dog and then I'll be back to buy baby rompers for it) but prices were super cheap and the staff were nice, so 4 stars is it.

Wean's World is a three star joint all the way. Three star children's clothing, three star customer…read moreservice with three star decor and a three star set-up. "But woahhh, wait a minute there, you've given it four stars smart arse...", I hear you cry. Well it's no mistake. No, this long serving proprietor of children's goodies has been nudged up a star simply because of its name, which continues to be the best of any business in the city. Aptly situated in the historic Trongate area, this shop has now become a Glaswegian institution and continues to raise a chuckle with locals while baffling visitors on a regular basis. Party on!

While it's debatable whether children who are only two or younger know what looks good or not, if…read moreyou are a new Mum or know one this is definitely the place to go to buy some baby clothes that are both cute, trendy and a wee bit out of the ordinary. The clothes range also covers expectant mums, glad no doubt, to be able to choose something other than the usual dungarees and huge t-shirts. Recent additions to the shop include very pretty Mother and child accessories and crockery, including a Beatrix Potter range. While not cheap (some of the clothes are crazy dear, craaazy dear) you can rely on being the best dressed Mum or child around, if that is your priority. Otherwise, it's hard to beat Asda's George these days.

If you've read any of my previous reviews on little boutiques like this then you may well be a tad…read moresupriesd to learn that i.. really do like this place. Tucked away down on the quite splendidly west endy Skirving Street on the South Side, this place is a quite funky wee shop with cutsey clothing, accessories and other bits and bobs for gals and babies.....there is a gentle nod to some guys stuff but really, with a name like Butterfly Kisses they aint exactly lookng to corner the man market. Anyway, this is a cute wee place with some really funky gear. Ok its a tad pricey but to be honest the gear looks to be of a high quality and its in nowhere near the same ridiculous price bracket as the west end. With a freindly and helpful owener i do hope this place is around to celebrate its second birthday come next year.....me likes.