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The Kidstore :
4.33 out of 5 based on 170 reviews.

As mums, we’re always on the lookout for great fashion buys for our kids – whether it’s a cute pair of shoes, some practical pants or a perfect party outfit, we love to shop!

Which is why we’re excited to announce The Kidstore review … the review where we’re sending mums shopping for their kids at The Kidstore and then asking them to rate and review their experience.

The Kidstore is about great designs for real kids.

From newborn to primary school children, The Kidstore delivers fashion and quality, in a vibrant and friendly environment.

In-store now, the summer collection features; bold prints & colours and classic spots and stripes – all designed to be mixed and matched.

Key items for the season include graphic tees, shorts, shirts, dresses and swim wear, perfect for party or play.

Don’t forget to check out The Limited Edition Kidstore Kids while you’re in-store – at only $15 each, they are the perfect companion for some summer fun!

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The Kidstore makes shopping easy for mums with in-store play areas to keep the kids occupied and having fun while you shop.

The Kidstore has something for every kid with sizes ranging from 0-12yrs and prices from $10 – $60.

Stay in touch with The Kidstore and find out more …

Sign up to The Kidstore newsletter right now you will automatically receive 25% off your first purchase.

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Discover locations around Australia, fun activities for children and view The Kidstore range here.

 Find out more about The Kidstore review team …

In The Kidstore review, mums selected received a $40 voucher from The Kidstore and we asked them to shop at their nearest store for an outfit* (or two). Once mums have shopped at The Kidstore we’re asking them to post their reviews and ratings on this page.

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 *Excludes toys, books and accessories

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Published 21st November 2013


  • Just as good as bardot junior

    This is one of my favourite store that I love shopping at for my daughter. At one stage I bought every girls cardigan they had and not only is affordable but it comes with cute price tags. There was an animal print pant they had at bardot junior that costed around $60 but I found a similar pair that almost looked identical at the kidstore for $20 you’ll find so many good stuff

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  • 5 months on...

    I received a voucher for the kidstore just before chrissy. I am so impressed with these clothes! No fading, piling or coming apart! Very well made, will shop here again and again. Also super cute clothes!! I highly recommend this store .. You and your little one will not be dissapointed!

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  • gorgeous range!

    Such a large variety for both genders, Gorgeous modern looks for our kids to wear not to mention thequality of all things I buy from the kidstore is exceptional for the price. Even after many washes and soaks the colour is still vibrant and looks still new. Recommend them to all my parent friends!

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  • great range of clothing and great service

    i loved bright colours and good quality of clothing at kidstore it’s different and practical which is pretty rare these days I think. the service was really good too, return policy and help from a shop assistant was excellent. my daughter loves her outfit and wants to wear it everyday.

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  • Worn and washed

    My daughter has now worn her brand spanking new clothes from the kidstore. What great quality! They have been washed and ready to wear again. They washed well and have worn well. No complaints here! Really lovely quality of clothing! We will be back to shop again and again. Thanks The kidstore!

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  • Exceptional customer service, wonderful products & lovely fresh store!

    I was very impressed by the customer service I received in store along with the product knowledge and returns policy. My nephew loves his new outfit and toy, just when I thought the little bloke couldn’t get any cuter… This outfit brings it out all the more! Thank you for allowing me to review your gorgeous store and products! Looking forward to shopping there again!- (I have gorgeous photos, but unable to post them as the website tells me they aren’t photos…)

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  • Super cute fashionable kids wear

    I have never heard of the kid store before so when I got there I was surprised that the kids clothes were high quality had great prints and very affordable they had a sale on when I was there 25-30% off so I brought 3 jump suits and a tee for my little boy and love there clothing now will be buying from there more often

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  • kids store web site

    when looking around the kids store web site there were very limited items for you to have a look at before going into there store 2 dresses for girls along with a swim set baby’s were one set and boys were limited to i be leave they would benefit if they were to expand what they advertise on there web site this would encourage people to check there store out. if they were to add more products on there site and have a person on there where you could mix and match clothes on them this would be great and when you go to the store you would have a fair idea of what you are going to purchase i really enjoyed my review experience and loved having the chance to view the kidsclothes store i will be recommending this store to friends and id happliy go back and shop there again

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  • the kidsstore

    when i was in the store we looked around had great customer service i loved there display of the toys and the prices were cheap what took my eye was the two skipping ropes wrapped in plastic with good quality cotton rope brightly colored purple and green with wooden handles these where on a stand at the entrance of the store it is an eye catching display. the cost was a reasonable price $9.95 for two great quality skipping ropes my children will love Christmas morning when they check there stockings as they love to be out side

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  • highpoint kids store melbourne

    when i was in the store earlier this week we looked around had great customer service i loved there display of the toys and the prices were cheap what took my eye was the two skipping ropes wrapped in plastic with good quality cotton rope brightly colored purple and green with wooden handles these where on a stand at the entrance of the store it is an eye catching display. the cost was a reasonable price $9.95 for two great quality skipping ropes my children will love Christmas morning when they check there stockings as they love to be out side

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  • Fantastic clothing :)

    Great designs & good prices too for all my children 🙂

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  • Great quality reasonably priced.

    I would have loved this review! I love Kidstore clothes, they’re excellent quality, reasonably priced and they have pieces that are just a little bit different. Their sizing is spot on and their sales are great too. The clothes we do own have washed and worn well. Highly recommend although my experience with sales staff is that they very eager.

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  • Lke it

    Lke it

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  • Love it

    Love the kidstore, would love for them to have more shops and closer to home as it would become a regular for me

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  • So cute and funky

    I love The Kidstore. I went in there quite by accident one day and it was one of my best mistakes. They have a great range of funky clothing without being trashy and too over the top for little ones. They also have a great range of non toy gifts. We have purchased many a present at The Kidstore.

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  • just love them

    wow what a place to do your kids clothes shopping, they fit my kids and my kids love them, price is great so i able to buy heaps of clothes and i have told my friends and family to go do there kids shopping i have brought heaps for xmas. the clothes are comfty and my son plays rough and no holes in and they wash well as well

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  • great styles

    wonderful place to shop. lots of range and choices that i could choose but best of all there are sizes available. its hard to choose because there are so many but categorizing each and every thing made is really easy and accessible. its a great atmosphere that the whole family loves and adores and kids have so much fun and get excited with all the products in store. great great great is what i would say truly!

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  • was sad to see fountain gate store close

    I worked across from the the store at fountain gate and I loved the clothes that they had. Great quality and beautiful colours. The only downside to this store was it’s price. It was more expensive at times than bardot kids or pumpkin patch but although their clothes are great they aren’t of the quality of those stores. In saying that I did find quite a few cheaper things there and miss the brightness that the store brought to the centre.

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  • Good option for kids clothes

    I’ve found some great things here for the kids!

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  • Just as good as bardot junior

    This is one of my favourite store that I love shopping at for my daughter. At one stage I bought every girls cardigan they had and not only is affordable but it comes with cute price tags. There was an animal print pant they had at bardot junior that costed around $60 but I found a similar pair that almost looked identical at the kidstore for $20 you’ll find so many good stuff

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  • Beautiful, stylish & affordable kids clothes

    This was my first ever visit to The Kidstore & finally I’ve found a store that is inexpensive but good quality near designer for my babies!

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  • love it. bright happy colourful!

    Love how happy and playful this stores clothes are. They have a gteat selection of boys funky clothes. And a great size range. Love all the great gifts in store too!

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  • Cute

    I found the store great, it had a lot of variety

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  • Out of my price range

    I didn’t get chosen for this but found The Kid Store very expensive so whilst I didn’t buy clothing which I must say looked of good & high quality I bought 2 little dolls for my 2 nephews so hopefully they will like them. There were some items on sale but nothing stood out & still too dear for my budget 🙂

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  • Hit and Miss

    As the title states. I have been able to find a few great items for a reasonable price, but most items are over-priced and do not look or feel that great. I would even go as far as saying some pieces of clothing look like they have way too much frills and print on them that they look cheap.

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  • poor

    My daughter got given some tee shirts from the kidstore it was cute but after the first wash it stretched out of shape marks on the shirt that i can get off other clothing of my daughters didn’t come out, Also colour faded after one wash . Also i find it on the expensive side the material is quite thin and the clothing has quite a funny smell to it and you can smell it when you go in the store it smells almost of some like a chemical in the clothes. Sorry but compared to other stores it is on the expensive side considering the quality

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  • personally its pricey.

    I love the style in the kidstore.. but for me on a strict budget.. its out of my price range which is a shame because not many stores have a variety for boys.. if I had money most definitly would shop here all the time.. I cant justify spending 60 dollarsuick

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  • Kidstore in Mornington is THE BEST

    I love the Kids Store. I bought all my babies clothes there and they were so lovely and such great qualitiy. After many many washews, they kept not only their shape but also their vibrant colour. I also love the designs. I find them old fashioned yet modern at the same time.

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  • Quality of clothes are excellent!

    This is a follow up review for the Kidstore.
    After a few months of wear, the shirts I bought for my toddler are as good as new. The prints have started bright and not even begun to fade, although I do take care to dry inside out. They haven’t lost their shape at all and still fits perfectly.
    If they can put up with a toddler at childcare, I would recommend their clothes to anyone who likes their clothes to last!

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  • Affordable

    I purchased three gorgeous jackets for bub from The Kidstore, and i love them all. I’ve received so many compliments for them every time bubs wears them. Also, even after going into the wash a few times they still maintained their quality which is fantastic as i know that bub can wear them over and over especially with winter coming.

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Summer beach and pool days are core childhood memory creators, but getting the kids out the door, not so much! From wrestling wriggly toddlers into rashies to arguing with teens trying to dodge sunscreen and cramming half the house into the car, the exhaustion can kick in before we’ve even set foot on the sand!

But there are some very clever tips that will make even the most stressful summer days smooth sailing – and the Mouths of Mums community know them all! Which is why we asked our mums for their hints, hacks and tips – from sand removal to stress-free sunscreen application (we’re going to introduce you to the fabulous new Banana Boat SmartMist Sunscreen Sprays that will make your life so much easier). 

You’ll want to take note before you next hit the beach or pool!

Pack Smart, Not Big

Do you feel like you take waaayyy too much when you head to the beach or pool, and then you seem to forget a couple of key things that would have made life so much easier?

Our Mouths of Mums community swear by this fab list of essentials which should be in every mum’s beach kit, and

  • A plastic bag for wet towels and bathers
  • A dry bag for clothes
  • A bucket or basin to wash off sandy toys
  • A ‘clean zone’, sand-free blanket or mat for eating and changing
  • A pop-up tent for changing
  • Waterproof phone case
  • Talcum powder to get sticky, wet sand off little feet. Just pop it on and brush it off – it’s magic!
  • A hand-held car vac for quick sand cleanups!

“The amount of times my kids have gone home in wet chafing swimming costumes because they didn’t want anyone to see them changing is unbelievable! Our pop up tent has been life changing! We all drive home comfy and cosy! Lastly, a sand proof picnic blanket is so perfect for a sand reprieve! The sand literally falls right through them!” – MoM Member

Get Safety Sorted Before The Fun Starts

It’s pretty hard to get the kids’ attention once you’re at the beach or pool, so the safety talk should really start at home. Our mums recommend chatting to the kids about:

  • Swimming between the flags at the beach
  • Setting a meeting spot in case anyone gets separated
  • Sunscreen: Always apply sunscreen 20 minutes before heading outdoors. And set alarms to reapply every two hours throughout the day. Reapply immediately after swimming or using a towel. 

Applying sunscreen at the start of the day and regularly throughout is so important, but it usually causes the most arguments. Kids don’t want to stop, teens assure you they ‘did it already’.

That’s where Banana Boat’s new SmartMist™ Sunscreen Spray SPF50+ actually makes a difference. The iconic sunscreen brand has just launched its newest product, which turns sunscreen time into something simple and fun. It’s an easy and convenient way to tick off sun safety – which isn’t always easy when it comes to kids!

Why Banana Boat SmartMist Sunscreen Spray makes sunscreen easier

  • The Smart Control Spray gives you the choice of a short spray for tricky spots or a long spray for larger areas like those wiggly little legs, making application simple and convenient. It also sprays from any angle – just spray, rub in and you’re ready for playtime.
  • Clear, lightweight formula that absorbs fast and with no greasy feel.
  • SPF50+ broad spectrum UVA and UVB protection and 4-hour water resistant.
  • Kids SmartMist™ is mild and gentle for kid’s sensitive skin, fragrance free and contains Aloe and Vitamin E.
  • Sport SmartMist™ features high-performance Powerstay Technology™, designed to stay on through sweat and water.

Banana Boat SmartMist makes those important sunscreen stops much easier and effective and is perfect for active Aussie families this summer.

Prep & Time It Perfectly

There’s nothing worse than kids itching to get to the beach while you’re trying to remember everything you need to pack – it makes everyone frazzled. So get prepped early – even the night before. And time your departure to minimise the amount of time in the car (and the amount of times the kids ask ‘are we there yet?!’.

“Packing the car the night before, always a huge help getting the bucket, cabana, and bag of spare clothes/towels in the boot. We usually leave straight after breakfast to avoid heavy traffic as the beach is an hour away.” – MoM Member

Pack Smart Snacks

Snacks are a must, but it can be tricky to know what’s going to survive a hot, Aussie summer day – and what’s good for hungry tummies. Here’s what our mums recommend:

  • Chopped fruit
  • Crackers
  • Boiled eggs
  • Drink bottles that have been frozen overnight

“We have a few allergies/intolerances, so being prepared with food is helpful and saves us the search and some money. I pre-chop carrots, cucumber, apples, boiled egg, in a handy separating container, a packet of chips, dip, and bring water bottles. If it’s a longer day planned at the beach I’ll bring lunch too.” – MoM Member

A chaos-free beach day. Yes please!

You don’t need a military-style plan to enjoy a sunny day out. A beach trolley, some prep, and an easy sunscreen like SmartMist™ are enough to help things run calmly – or at least calm-ish!

New Banana Boat Sport SmartMist™ Sunscreen Spray SPF50+ 200ml and Banana Boat Kids SmartMist™ Sunscreen Spray SPF50+ 200ml (RRP $28.00) are available now at leading pharmacies, supermarkets and online retailers nationwide. 


Always read the label and follow the directions for use. Wear protective clothing, a hat and sunglasses in addition to sunscreen. Reapply frequently every 2 hours or more often when sweating and immediately after swimming or using a towel. Avoid prolonged high-risk sun exposure.

Mouths of Mums is proudly working with Banana Boat to bring you this article.

  • My biggest tip is to be very clear who’s watching the kids, especially when they’re in the water. Like, actually verbally hand over and make sure it’s acknowledged if you’re going somewhere (like to the bathroom). That can definitely save lives, but also save panics about lost kids in crowded spaces.

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  • Some really good tips here! I had no idea about the talcum powder hack – who would have known! That is amazing and I will definitely try it next time we go to the beach! It is definitely worthwhile getting things ready the night before though, especially if you want to leave before midnight lol.

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