Hugs for Kids is a great store with local and sustainably produced kids toys, designer clothes and activities. Service has been good, and it has lots of things that you wouldn't find elsewhere in children's stores. Worth a definite visit if you are in Belgrave.

My first bub was delivered at Knox Private - great hospital and midwives - unfortunately not so positive feedback on the obstetrician. Being new to this as a first time Mum, you rely on your obstetrician for support and guidance through the process. This obstetrician ignored hat I had a birth plan, and was not very keen (and had her own reasons) for me to pursue a c-section delivery and induction from early on in the pregnancy, when I or bub had no real issues and my pregnancy was managed well. My c-section scar had string left in it which I found several months after bub's delivery, and at the 6 week checkup after delivery she was more interested in "upselling" to see her for my second bub rather than checking my post-delivery health. Although chatty and reasonably friendly consultations, unfortunately her process of discussion and negotiation was somewhat unethical and used horror stories. A disappointing experience for a new Mum and I wouldn't go back to her in the future. The midwives at Knox were however absolutely fantastic to deal with.