Kenmar has a host of things that as essential for your little one from cots to prams, mobiles to…read moreclothes so is well worth a visit if for nothing else than to get a feel for the products out there. The sales staff are very knowledgeable and helpful, although I have found them more helpful when I am buying rather than just looking. This is not the cheapest place to get your little one's things from especially clothing as most of the items are designer however it is openly regarded as the best place in the Perth area to shop. Maybe there is a snobbery factor there but when I speak to local mums most have at least been to Kenmar if not made a purchase.

Primark = needs must, am I right? I've never been a fan of Primark mainly because I'm lazy, and I…read morefeel like shopping at Primark takes too much effort. We popped into the Perth Primark as driving up from Glasgow had left me with really sore eyes and I'd left my sunniest at home. Primark has sunnies, and they're cheap! Like £2. They did the job and I was happy for the drive home. This is a pretty massive store right in the heart of Perth, and I guess if you're a fan of Primark you're going to want to visit. We continued our wander around Perth and then came across another entrance which I actually thought was a different store. Nope, the store is just that big. You'll find everything you'd expect of a Primark here - clothes, bags, accessories... the list goes on.

What a gorgeous little shop! The Smart Stork sells luxurious baby gifts and children's toys. This…read moreshop is primarily aimed at toys and gifts for small children, so it probably wouldn't suit a child over the age of ten. There are lots of activities and things for children to make inside The Smart Stork which is ideal for parents so that they can look round the shop while their child is occupied playing. The range of toys available in this store is quite amazing - they have castles for boys and princess castles for girls, learning books, soft toys and a cook your own food kit which I would have loved when I was younger. The Smart Stork also has a decent sized baby section, with books, clothes and toys. If there is something you can't find in the shop, they have a huge range of children's goods on The Smart Stork website which are available to order. It is a fantastic shop to pop into to buy something for children, you will be spoilt for choice.

Since we live close this M&S, I find myself here quite a lot. And, to be honest, I'm almost always…read morein there looking for reduced food. And there can be quite a lot of it at certain times of day. The grocery part of the store looks great and the staff are really friendly. The cafe is good is as good as any other M&S cafe as far as the food and friendly staff. Although many other M&S cafes have natural lighting from windows, sometimes with plenty of light. This one is in the middle of the building surrounded by walls and children's clothing. If you're wanting to have something from their cafe, then it's probably worth visiting the one at the Inveralmond Roundabout just outside of town. But it's still suitable if you're in the city centre and wanting coffee and snack at less than high street coffee shop prices. This store could do with some updating. Other than the groceries and the cafe, the rest of the store, especially the ground floor, looks well worn and in need of some refurbishment.

a massive branch of the chain stocks anything you could…read morethink of in the m&s range the cafe in this branch is great but be early if you want a seat i've found myself queueing to get a table in the cafe lol

I just love this place for warm and cosy ladies clothes, trousers and skirts, jackets and gloves,…read moreit sell them all, all at reasonable prices. they do mens and childrens as well as biscuits and tartan goodies for the tourists

Can a little children's store be my favorite place to visit when in Edinburgh? Well, it was was…read more Bon Tot is a beautifully curated children's boutique on a street filled with other cute shops. The shop carried many indie labels such as Bobo Choses, Hugo loves Tiki, Grey label, olli and Ella, etc. The owner was very lovely, she let my toddler explore and play with the baskets and toys in the shop. She really loved it. I asked my daughter where she wanted to visit next time and her reply was Edinburgh. So I guess we'll be back soon ;)

Fantastically original cool shop with the clothing being a breath of fresh air in terms of kiddies…read moretogs. No icky frilly lacy pink party dresses in sight just a funky collection of interchangeable cool separates for wee boys and girls all ethically sourced. I am just hoping that they will eventually start doing adult sizes too!! Their collection of homeware items are well worth a look also. I have their Studio Roof Archetype Buildings on my fridge at home and I am in a completely kid free house! It's definitely a destination shop but if you don't live close enough they have a fabulously well organised website to tempt you.

Blessings and Blossoms is just as delightful as the name suggests! It's packed to the rafters with…read morekids clothes for kids as young as newborns and with the helpful owner at hand 24/7, you're unlikely to struggle to find what you're looking for! When I was in, I was on the hunt for a gift for my new baby cousin and the owner didn't hesitate for a second to show me what I am sure to return and purchase - the most gorgeous sparkly baby shoes I have ever seen! Not in a gawdy way, but in a cute as a button way! The decor is absolutely stunning to boot; the most beautiful window display, with wooden toys and frilly dresses, that the town has to offer for sure and a giant wooden dolls house on top of the changing room; at 22 I was in awe! Blessings and Blossoms has a sale on now, so high tail it along, you won't find nicer reasonably priced kidswear elsewhere!

Ok, so I will admit that I have no real interest in shops like this - mostly because thier are no…read moreyoung people in my life who might benifit from gifts from a place like this. My girlfriend however has a baby brother, and more often than not I am dragged into here to help choose something. And I must admit, there is always something in here that would be great for any child ever - its just one of those places. It mostly does clothes for babies and younger kids, but there are also a few toys etc, which is pretty nice. The staff guy was very friendly, and he helped my girlfriend choose when I was unhelpful - so big thumbs up to him!

Like Stephanie, I popped into Jessica Boo with the vague idea of picking up something small and…read moregifty for a new arrival. Also like Stephanie, I left empty handed. Although what they do have is absolutely gorgeous, they don't have that much in stock at any one time. Most of the shop is taken up with special occasion dresses for baby girls - which while very beautiful are probably not very useful. I'm not sure the mother of the new arrival would have been particularly pleased if I'd turned up with a bridesmaids dress in way of a gift.... Great if you are looking for a bridesmaids dress or a christening gown though! If only they came in my size... As it's a "boutique" Jessica Boo is also fairly pricey. Casual outfits start from £20/£30 - and christening gowns start at £65, with most costing around the £100 mark.

I'm not one to frequent baby shops as a rule, but one of my friends had just had a gorgeous little…read moreboy so I went for a look around petite boutique Jessica Boo in the St Enoch's centre to see what I could pick up for the little fella. Like I said, I don't shop for babies often but when I do, I love it! The clothes are so cute and teeny and adorable and....ok, I'll stop the gushing but you get my drift. I wanted to find the perfect present for the new arrival but most importantly, I didn't want it to be the same old stuff he'd be getting from George at Asda or Matalan. I wanted something special. This was perhaps the best thing about Jessica Boo. The rails are not over stacked with screeds of bulk baby grows, instead there are a couple of choice items on each arm, and rarely more than two or three of the same outfit. When I visited, they had more girls clothing than boys, which was a shame, but the woman assured me she would be getting more in soon. She was very, very friendly, going on to tell me that the little hat I was cooing over has adorned the baldy nappers of celebs such as Emma Bunton and Louise Redknapp's offspring. It was gorgeous, and made of cashmere, but the Bonnie Baby branded blue striped hat was a whopping £31.50! This little shop was clearly for the fashion conscious, well off mummy's and daddy's who didn't mind the potential ruining of said garments with milky vomit. I left empty handed but not disappointed; Jessica Boo does not claim to be a run of the mill baby shop, so I didn't expect to find any £5 rompers in there anyway. Gorgeous suits and dresses that will make you go all gooey eyed, perfect for a special occasion or a christening, but certainly not for everyday wear. But thirty quid for a hat? You must be ga-ga.