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!
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.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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‘Trust Your Intuition’: How To Advocate For Your Child In Hospital
Mother’s instinct is a funny thing. At home, we trust it without question. But put us in a hospital setting with an unwell child, surrounded by doctors, nurses and monitors, and suddenly we start doubting ourselves.
What if I’m overreacting? What if I’ve got it wrong?
So we stay quiet, even when we know something just isn’t right with our child. I’ve been there myself – when my usually ‘tough’ son was doubled over with stomach pain. I was told in the emergency department that it probably wasn’t his appendix. But I knew he wouldn’t have begged me to take him to hospital unless it was serious. Because I know him better than anyone. Turns out, it was appendicitis.
It’s a really common place for parents to land. You’re grateful for the care your child is getting, but at the same time, you feel this huge responsibility to speak up if something doesn’t feel right.
Here’s the thing though: that instinct you’re feeling? It matters more than you might think.
Why your gut feeling matters more than you realise
According to Paediatric Nurse Unit Manager, Canterbury Hospital, Leticia Jackson, parents bring something to the hospital that no test or machine ever could.
“Parents often say they ‘just know’ when something isn’t quite right with their child, and in a hospital, that gut feeling is incredibly valuable,” she explains.
Leticia Jackson, Paediatric Nurse Unit Manager, Canterbury Hospital
While medical teams rely on observations, tests and equipment, parents know the little details. The way your child usually smiles. How they react when they’re tired. What’s normal for them.
So when something feels “off”, even if everything looks okay on paper, it can actually be an early warning sign.
“When parents trust those instincts and speak up, this creates a powerful partnership that can sometimes catch a problem before it becomes an emergency,” Leticia says.
Worried about speaking up? You’re not alone
A lot of parents hesitate about advocating for their child.
You don’t want to come across as difficult. You don’t want to question the people caring for your child. And sometimes, you just don’t feel confident enough to push the issue.
Leticia gets it.
“It is completely understandable for parents to feel hesitant,” she says. “No one wants to be seen as difficult or to second-guess the hardworking people caring for their child.”
But here’s a helpful way to look at it: you’re not challenging the medical team, you’re helping them.
Parents are the constant. Staff change shifts, care for multiple patients, and rely on snapshots of information. You’re there the whole time, noticing the subtle changes.
“Our medical team doesn’t view a concerned parent as overreactive, but as a partner,” Leticia explains. “Your voice matters.”
Remember, we know our children better than anyone.
What to do if you’re worried: the Raise It process
If you’re in a NSW public hospital or health service and you’re worried about you or your child’s condition getting worse, there is a clear process you can follow called Raise It.
Raise It is designed to help patients, carers and family members get help fast if they’re worried about a change in their loved one’s condition.
Here’s how it works:
Talk: Start by speaking to a nurse, midwife, doctor or health worker about your concerns.
Ask: Still worried? Ask to speak to the nurse or midwife in charge and request a Clinical Review.
Call: If you’re still concerned, you can escalate further using the Raise It process to get urgent attention from a senior health worker.
You don’t need medical knowledge. You don’t need to be certain. If you feel something isn’t right, or your child is getting worse, Raise It. You just need to speak up.
What should you actually look out for?
Sometimes it’s not one big, obvious sign. It can be small, subtle changes that just don’t sit right.
Things like:
Changes in breathing (fast, laboured or noisy)
Skin looking pale, mottled, or developing unusual rashes
Your child being unusually drowsy, floppy, or hard to wake
Confusion or behaviour that’s out of character
Pain that isn’t improving with treatment
Or simply that feeling that your child is getting worse
And sometimes, it’s just that gut feeling you can’t explain.
That’s enough.
“You are helping us, not bothering us”
If there’s one message Leticia wants parents to take away, it’s that you aren’t bothering the medical team, you’re helping them.
“In my years as a Nurse Unit Manager, I can say with absolute certainty that many critical changes in a child’s condition have been identified first by a parent. While our clinical staff are highly skilled at performing regular observations and interpreting data, parents are the only constant presence who truly know their child’s baseline behaviour, personality, and what is normal for them.
“I have seen numerous instances where a parent’s insistence that their child is “just not themselves” – despite vital signs appearing relatively stable – has prompted a deeper clinical review that uncovered everything from early signs of sepsis to a life-threatening respiratory crisis.”
The Raise It process exists because healthcare teams know how important parents are in keeping children safe.
“Speaking up doesn’t mean you don’t trust the team,” she says. “It means you’re partnering with us to make sure nothing gets missed.”
And if you’re still worried about being judged?
“Whether your concern turns out to be something or nothing, your instinct to raise it is always valid.”
You should never second guess yourself when it comes to yours or your childs health- or anyones for that matter. Go with your thoughts. It is natural to want to protect a loved one especially when it comes to health situations, and the feeling you get when you think you didnt do enough to advocate or fight for them…it is not a kind or nice way to feel. Many people have ended up being heartbroken and picking up pieces for years because of feeling they didnt do enough.
A very good and informative article. I have read so many stories about mums just knowing when things are not right and demanding second and third opinions until they got the right answer. Sometimes mums just know. It is our job as care takers of our families. Listen to your gut!
Years ago, I spoke up for my 14-year-old daughter, but my concerns weren’t fully listened to. I’ve always wished I had pushed harder. She was sent home without much testing, and two days later, she passed away.
So, if you ever have concerns—no matter how minor—please speak up and keep advocating. Trust your instincts; they are there for a reason.
This is so important for parents to know how to raise it further if they don’t think their child is receiving the medical support they need! I know this article refers to the NSW system but other systems have similar procedures just with different names. I know in QLD it’s called Ryan’s Rule.
It’s so important to follow your gut instincts and express your concerns indeed. I have never hesitated to advocate for my children in various situations and I don’t care what other people think about it. Not all doctors and medical staff appreciate it when you question them, I’ve experienced that it may result in angry indignant responses.
How true this is! While nurses and doctors are the medical professionals doing their job on the daily, we know our children better than anyone and what is ‘normal’ for them. I would always speak up if I had noticed any changes in my child’s health and encourage other parents to do so too. No question is silly!
This really is such an important issue and a good topic to discuss with people, I am often surprised that people are worried about being judged. This is not something I care about; the priority is for the care and health of everyone is my family. Parents know their children and need to work with health professionals for the best outcomes for their children.
This is such an important issue to raise, and no one should ever feel ashamed, nervous or that they are being OTT for advocating for their kids, themselves or loves ones in hospital. In QLD we have Ryan’s Rule. A three step process where your concern will be escalated if they believe the patients condition isn’t improving or is worsening.
I have never been afraid to advocate for my children and partner and extended family and also friends. It is so important to listen and to trust intuition. When people have not listened, I have persevered and kept on with insisting on care and making sure they truly listened and took action.
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Just as good as bardot junior
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gorgeous range!
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great range of clothing and great service
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Worn and washed
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Exceptional customer service, wonderful products & lovely fresh store!
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Super cute fashionable kids wear
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kids store web site
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the kidsstore
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highpoint kids store melbourne
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Fantastic clothing :)
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Great quality reasonably priced.
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Lke it
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Love it
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So cute and funky
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just love them
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great styles
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was sad to see fountain gate store close
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Good option for kids clothes
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Just as good as bardot junior
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Beautiful, stylish & affordable kids clothes
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love it. bright happy colourful!
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Cute
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Out of my price range
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Hit and Miss
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poor
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personally its pricey.
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Kidstore in Mornington is THE BEST
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Quality of clothes are excellent!
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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