This branch has two floors. There are toys and bathroom accesories downstairs and clothing and…read morematernity wear upstairs. Its a nice shop to have a browse in as there is always something in there you will need for your child from weaning to potty training. They also provide you with a free cataloge to browse at your leisure so be sure to sign up to their mailing list as they have regular sales and special offers. Prices are higher then Mothercare but you get some really lovely unique Items so I'd say that its worth the extra.

I've been really disappointed on my last couple of visits to Mamissima, not by the shop itself, but…read moreby the attitude of the staff. If you are going to run a high end boutique with high end prices, the service has got to match, but on both my visits I haven't even been acknowledged on entering. I could understand this if the shop was busy and other customers were being dealt with, but on both occasions I have been the only person here! The shop assistant (owner?) has either had her head in paperwork or been too pre-occupied with her mobile phone. Although I've had a browse, I've never been inspired to make a purchase as the atmosphere is so unwelcoming. The products themselves are lovely, although quite often overpriced, and would make a nice treat, but with this attitude it's just not going to happen. With Jojo Maman Bebe just around the corner, whose staff are always so welcoming and friendly, I know where I'll my spending my cash in the future.

Mamissima is a lovely one-stop-shop for baby and maternity wear. Both sections featured high…read morequality, though a little pricey, clothing in many styles and sizes. Baby sleepers were between £19 - £25, for example, and the tiny but cosy winter hats were around £18. Maternity clothes actually looked fashionable, which is a plus, and included a range of maternity jeans. The front of the shop contained baby toys and equipment : snuglies, mobiles, stuffed animals, etc...all looking to be of nice, long-lasting quality.

It's not my normal territory, you know, Mothercare. Because I'm not a mother, and I don't really…read morecare, which generally absolves me from ever needing or feeling the urge to go into this shop. This all changed the other day, when my brother and his wife had their first child, a beautiful little girl called Peggy. I started to care. I understood what this care thing is about, and I became a mother. As I said it all changed. No wait... I just cared, I didn't become a mother. So anyway,now ticking one of the boxes, I entered Mothercare alongside my brother, to buy a Moses basket and some other baby related items? I always assumed (not that admittedly I thought about it much) that Mothercare was just a big impersonal superstore, much like a massive Sports shop, where essentially you would be left to your own devices, and things would be scattered around everywhere just waiting for the recession to seal the last nail in it's coffin. But actually it was not. Inside, it was surprisingly tidy and well kept, and the store assistants were empathetic and friendly to new, anxious mothers and fathers, as well as enthusiastic and helpful. As well as baby clothes, Mothercare is a prime place to get all your practical motherly/fatherly hardware, such as prams (which are on display like cars in a showroom), mobiles, cots, and nursing bras. I wouldnt recommend this shop as a cool place to hang out (obviously), but I would to mothers and fathers who want a serious shop for their little ones, and a friendly face to help them do it.

This Mothercare is situated in the lower level of Churchill square, near ELC and a discount toy…read morestore. It always seems very jam packed with stock to me. Good displays of highchairs, pushchairs and cots etc so you can have a good look see before buying. Products also sold are toddler's clothes, shoes, toys and a small selection of books. This shop also provides a very valuable free service of a changing and feeding room at the back of store, free to use with running water, nappy disposal and discreet area to breast feed. There was until recently an Olan Mills photo studio in this store which closed in December 2008 due to financial difficulties.

Marks and Sparks is a small shop but as any other major store it has all u need and then some. Food…read moreglorious food....

The Marks and Spencer store at the Kingston Local Centre is small and compact but saying that does…read morestock a lot of things. Everything is all situated on the one floor, with a spacious food and drink area at the back of the store and a very nice largish coffee shop hidden towards the side. I have had coffee in the coffee shop several times - there always seems to be lots of mum with pushchairs and prams so it is obviously the place for them to meet. That's probably due to the spacious area. Although it's a fairly busy store it doesn't ever feel very busy - I think that must be due to the spacious layout.

I am so excited they are opening a new branch in may! I hear it's going to be a fantastic shop in…read moresuperb location easy to reach as it's just across from baker street tube station. I fully recommend the trip!

I am 8 months' pregnant and wandered in last week. There was a tv crew filming a maternity fashion…read morestory despite their need for quiet, the staff helped me find stuff and made me feel at home. I bought a cute dress that fits well and will last beyond the pregnancy. I recommend giving this store a try if you need some maternity gear.