Set up by publisher Fidra, this newish enterprise does just what it says on the tin. As well as Fidra's own titles, the shop sells the best in children's...

With sturdy painted wooden toys that are very much built to last, this shop is sheer heaven for plastic-hating parents.

An independent shoe shop, with brands including Lelli Kelly, Umi, Stones & Bones, Geox, as well as Startrite and the ubiquitous Crocs.

An independent shoe shop, with brands including Lelli Kelly, Umi, Stones & Bones, Geox, as well as Startrite and the ubiquitous Crocs.

Karen Mackay's company has been producing practical clothing for children up to around six years old for more than 20 years. Her shop also stocks brands...

Seesaw sells wooden toys that don't bleep or light up. There are also selections of soft toys, mobiles and rattles for the youngest babies, plus washable...

All of the leading toy brands (Playmobil, Brio et al) are sold here, as are specialist lines from the likes of Steiff Bears and Alberon Dolls.

Wonderland stocks a huge range of craft, model, and toy paraphernalia, including Scalextric, Meccano, model figures (Breyer, Papo, Schleich, King &...