Plastic toys that come in elaborate boxes may please the kid in your life initially, but they…read morerarely last years of play and soon become obsolete when the next trendy mass-marketed toy comes on to the market. If you like the idea of toys that are well crafted and a little more, shall we say wholesome, then head to the Toy Workshop. Here you'll find timeless classics like wooden ride-on-horses, building blocks, doll house furniture and colourful fabric teepees that would thrill most young kids. These are the kids toys that most parents remember having "in my day and age" and so they'll bring joy not only to your rugrat but to you aswell!

The Amber Palace is a shop full of all things beautiful for the home. There are great vases and I…read morefound a lovely paperweight that would have suited my desk perfectly. I also found some really cute baby toys but they were quite expensive at $36 for a stuffed, albeit hand made, rabbit. It was pretty cute but as I don't have a baby and I would have no use for it, I kept looking. There were some cardigans made out of high quality fabric, which were quite nice. Again though they were a bit too expensive considering how plain they were. The store had a nice design and the staff member behind the counter was very helpful when answering my questions. This would be a good place to go to get some new accessories to impress some guests to your home. Or to buy your baby a designer rabbit toy. There are plenty more reasons to visit of course, but those seem like the most mainstream.

my partner and i went in with our 6 week old new born looking for a baby carrier. A young staff…read moremember named Jasmine was very helpful and professional. There were many to choose from and we ended up choosing Jasmines personal preference, as it had the best features and was great value too. highly recommend seeking Jasmine out if you shop at baby bunting Maidstone.

Yes baby bunting is a huge chain, and yes as a father stores like this can be overwhelming…read more However I am giving this store 5 stars for its amazing customer service. Everyone in the store knows their stuff, is super friendly and goes out of their way to help you. They also love babies! I recommend it as your first stop if you are looking to buy anything pregnancy related or baby related.

Irresistibly cute soft toys lure me in every time I need to buy a children's birthday or Christmas…read morepresent. A well known store amongst trendy mums and made infamous after a certain alleged shop lifting incident, this is the spot to hit up for gorgeous clothes for babies to 5-6 year olds. There is also an adorable shoe collection as well as designer swim wear. Toys are both educational and super cute. Gift wrapping is available and there is a small selection of cards. Parents, aunties, uncles, grandparents beware - you won't be able to leave here without making a purchase. Enter at own risk!

Great little store for bargain kids clothes, shoes and accessories…read more Don't fancy spending $80 on a polo shirt that your child will wear once, fear not Cotton On Kids has cute polo shirts and they're more like 2 for $15. A lot more practical for everyday wear. There's everything from tutus to board shorts to keep your munchkins clothed. The service is friendly and if your little one is getting unruly you can pacify them with an episode of Dora on the TV at the back of the store. Not a Dora fan? Well, there's crayons to play with too.

Much like the business name suggests, there is an amazing variety of different products from a to…read morez. Just like most $2 stores really. Friendly and very helpful staff. You will almost always find a few bargains for yourself or a gift for someone else. There are three similar shops along this strip and they are all well worth checking out. I often call in to see what they have on the shelves and more often than not I find something that I need or a gift for someone else. I hope you have found my review helpful. Cheers

My Range located near the corner of Bourke and Queen Street in Melbourne City is a narrow little…read moregift store with a big heart. Whenever I am last minute gift hunting (hope my friends don't see this) in the city, this is my go-to place. But be warned, there are heaps of gimmicks and clever little things so try and stick to your cause and buy you gift. I have to admit, I've been side tracked before and ended up buying some cheeky baby rompers for my nephew and a scarf for myself. That's the good thing about this store, it's stocked well enough to offer a wide range of products for all sorts of characters - from funky alternative sorts to mainstream lovers to those that appreciate a little humour. I'm a sucker for bird-motif items so this gets me everytime.

Pretty cool gift shop with a really adorable range of babywear. I bought my expecting best friend…read morean "as seen on Facebook" little baby jumpsuit thing. It seemed appropriate, as she's documented the entire process online. They've also got a range of rubber duckies in all sizes, colours and patterns, so you can have your very own Ernie impersonation party in your very own bath. Service is friendly and helpful, and the prices are definitely in the "gift" range rather than the "practical purchase" range. As I said, pretty cool, and worth a look around if you're after a gift for someone who already has all the practical things.

Gorgeous little homewares and gift shop on Grey Street. They always have lovely, locally made…read moreitems. There's beautiful baby clothes and toys. Scarves, jewelry, candles, ornaments and the list goes on. The ladies who work here are nice and will wrap gifts up nicely for you. Be careful, you'll want it all!