Best Place to Buy Kids Clothes Melbourne (Online & In store)
Looking for the best places to buy kids clothes in Melbourne? Or great clothing brands in Australia in general? Whether you are looking for the basics, fun and colourful clothing, something more dressy for a special occasion or kids alternative clothing, here we have put together a great list of where to buy kids clothes online or instore Melbourne and Australia for all ages.

Kids Clothes Melbourne & Australia
When looking for kids clothes in Melbourne, you want something that looks great, but is also good value. Sometimes you only need the basics and are on a budget, and sometimes you may want something for a special occasion so you might be happy to splurge.
There are so many great kids clothes out there you may not have heard of and heaps of places to buy kids clothes in Melbourne that it can be overwhelming! Here we have put together a list of our favourite kids clothing brands, and where to find them in Melbourne or even online so you don’t have to leave your seat!
To make it easier we have broken the list up into the following categories:
- Best places to buy kids clothes – Basics and budget friendly $
- Best places to buy kids clothes – Best brands and special occasions $$

Best place to buy kids clothes in Melbourne for Basics
Cotton On Kids
One of our favourite go to brands for kids clothes online Australia is Cotton On Kids. If you are after stylish clothes at an affordable price this is where to go. Great new stock each season and amazing sales (often half price) too. The clothing range is from babies to teens and they often have licenced clothing available too.
See the Cottonon Kids Website here>>>
Bonds
One of the best places to go for kids clothing basics for all ages is Bonds. They have a great range of singlets, tees, leggings, and baby clothes including their famous wondersuits. They also have basic trackies and hoodies too.
See the Bonds website here>>>
Find on Amazon here>>>
Best & Less
Great for every day essentials but Best & Less also have a great range of kids clothing that is good quality on a budget. They have everything from your basic tees, trackies and hoodies to your more dressier clothes like dresses, jeans, shirts etc, plus a huge range of baby clothes too.
See the Best & Less website here>>
Also available at most large shopping centres around Melbourne.
Next
Another great affordable brand of kids clothing is Next. Not only do they have all the basics but you can buy in bulk to save too. They have a range of kids clothing for boys, girls, and unisex. From casual to special occasions and all ages.
Best places to buy kids clothes in Melbourne for a special Occasion
Edge Kids
Not just adult clothes, Edge kids have a fantastic range of cool kids street wear. One of our go to online stores for girls and boys wear, they offer a range of affordable brands such as St Goliath, Sunniville, and also stock more expensive brands such as Calvin Klein as well. (which are often on sale)
Think cinos, stylish jeans, in style tees, shirts and jackets. If you are looking for some cool kids clothes, Edge Kids is the way to go.
See the Edge kids website here>>>
See our reviews of the current season here>>>
Country Road
Another adult brand selling kids clothes is Country Road, which have a reputation for good quality clothing. While it can be expensive for kids clothing, we love the basic jumpers which are long lasting, and the range of stylish boys and girls clothing that can be worn anywhere.
See the Country Road kids website here>>>
You can also find in store or other stores such as Myer.
Seed Heritage
We love the range of Seed Heritage Clothing for something special. They have beautiful clothing for babies all the way to teens which is great quality and lasts. Also on offer is a wide range of accessories too. While it can be expensive, they often have great sales too which are often great value.
See the Seed Heritage website here>>>
You can also find Seed Heritage in most larger shopping centres in store and Myer.
Moodytiger Activewear
moodytiger has a diverse collection of kid’s athletic wear geared towards all types of sports and tailored for children from age 4-16 years old. Comfort and flexibility are high priority and they use high-quality materials like moisture-wicking fabrics and stretchable blends to ensure that kids can move freely without any restrictions, providing ultimate comfort.
See our full review of moodytiger here>>>>

Things to consider when looking for the best kids clothes
Kids clothes that fit well
One of the main things to consider is how the clothing fits on your child, and how easy it is to get on and off. If your kids dress themselves this is important.
Kids clothes that last
Also, you want kids clothing that is going to last too, and can be worn over and over even when the kids are out playing on the swings, sliding down the slide, or rolling around in the grass etc.
Kids clothes that are gentle and wash well
Fabrics are also important, you want something that is gentle on skin and breathable, something that isn’t going to irritate the skin. But also something that is easy to clean too. Kids get messy! Something easy to throw in the washing machine that won’t shrink or run in the wash.
Kids clothes with consistent sizing
Sizing of the clothes is another one. In general we don’t try kids clothes on like we do our own so consistent sizing is important. The worst thing is having to return something because it doesn’t fit.
Kids Clothing in Melbourne
Hopefully this post has helped you find some great options on where you can buy the best kids clothes in Melbourne. Let us know your favourite kids clothing brands and we can check them out!
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