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Book a free one-to-one consultation with one of our shopping experts to figure out exactly what you'll need from birth and beyond.

There’s no such thing as a one-size-fits-all shopping list when it comes to buying for your baby, so let us tailor your shopping trip to suit you. Buying for Baby is our bespoke one-to-one shopping experience that helps you to prepare and plan, no matter what stage you’re at in your parenting journey.

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Buying for baby - the full works
Full Works
1 Hour 30 Mins
  • This longer time slot allows you to cover all areas, from discussing nursery furniture to testing pushchairs.
  • With plenty of brands under one roof, browse with the benefit of product demonstrations and your questions answered.
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Buying for Baby - Out and About
Out and About
1 Hour
  • In-depth advice on pushchairs, car seats and travel systems.
  • Test-drive pushchairs on our unique all-terrain track.*
  • Car seat demonstration in your own car.
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Buying for Baby - Style your Nursery
Style your nursery
1 hour
  • Create a stylish functional nursery.
  • Find furniture, furnishings and accessories to fit your budget.
  • Discuss sleep options, storage solutions and keeping baby safe at home.
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Buying for Baby - Short and Sweet
Short and sweet
30 mins
  • Ideal during the early stages of baby shopping to research your options before making decisions.
  • One particular product or topic in mind? This shorter time-slot is perfect.
  • Speedy advice on smaller items, such as baby monitors.
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THE FULL WORKS 90 Mins
Don’t know where to start? Shopping for a baby can sometimes feel overwhelming, particularly if it’s your first time. Get access to impartial product advice as you browse products from plenty of brands, all under one roof.

With a full 90 minute slot at your disposal, you can feel free to ask our expert advisor anything. So, if you have a long list of questions, or simply don’t know where to begin, this is the appointment for you.
OUT AND ABOUT 60 Mins
With more than 10 brands to review, navigate the world of pushchairs, travel systems and car seats with the help of our expert. With their in-depth understanding of all our travel solutions, our expert advisor can cover everything from safety to style during this one hour consultation, giving you the confidence to choose the travel solution that’s most suitable for you and your lifestyle.
SHORT AND SWEET 30 Mins
Ideal for the earlier stages of baby shopping, this express service gives you the opportunity to gather information and start your product research in the presence of someone who understands baby products and can answer your questions along the way. If you have a specific product that you’d like advice on then this shorter appointment time is also ideal for you.
STYLE YOUR NURSERY 60 Mins
Bring your Pinterest board to life! With our expert guidance on furniture, cots, storage and finishing touches you’ll be able to create a nursery that you – and your little one - will fall in love with and enjoy for years to come.

Whether you’re designing your dream nursery from scratch or want to update your existing one with a stylish makeover, this one-hour consultation will give you the guidance you need.

How do I get my gift voucher?

If you’ve made a qualifying purchase, the amount the voucher you’ll receive is worth will depend on how much you have spent in store that day.
  • Spend £1000 to get a £100 gift voucher
  • Spend £2000 to get a £200 gift voucher
  • Spend £3000 to get a £350 gift voucher
  • Spend £3500 to get a £400 gift voucher

Big Savings with our Buying for Baby deals

The perfect chance to get everything you need, plus we have deposit and flexible payment options to suit you*. Terms & conditions apply.’

91% Recommend to a friend

“The whole experience was friendly, enjoyable and easy. At no point did we feel pressured to get anything and the advice was honest.”Amanda, Mum-to-be

Car Seat Consultations

Need help finding the perfect car seat? Whether you're purchasing your baby's first car seat, or you think your little one might be ready for the next stage, our trained advisors are here to help and leave you feeling confident to hit the road with our dedicated Car Seat Consultations.

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FAQsFrequently asked questions

What is Buying for Baby?

Buying for Baby is a unique personal shopping service for all your baby and nursery needs. During your appointment, our expert store advisor will chat to you and offer unbiased advice on the products you are interested in. If you don’t know what you’re looking for or where to even start, don’t worry! We can offer advice and ask you questions that will help us get an idea of what you’ll need based on you, your budget, home and lifestyle.

Why do you offer four different types of Buying for Baby appointment?

We want to make sure your appointment is tailored to you and that we cover exactly what you need. Our four appointments also range in length, from our 30-minute Short and Sweet express appointment to The Full Works, a 90-minute appointment where we have the time to cover every type of product - a great place to start if you don’t know where to begin. Our 60-minute Style Your Nursery appointment is ideal for helping you create your perfect nursery, whilst our Out and About 60-minute appointment allows you to focus on travel essentials, from test-driving our huge range of award-winning pushchairs to demonstrating car seats in your own car.

I’m a first-time parent and don’t know where to begin. Can you help?

Buying for Baby service is ideal for first-time parents as we can talk you through what you may and may not need based on what you tell us, so our product advice is totally relevant and tailored to you. We will demonstrate products from plenty of trusted baby brands and you can ask as many questions as you like.

Can I amend, reschedule or cancel my appointment?

Of course. If you think you’ve booked the wrong type of appointment, don’t worry. One of our store colleagues will contact you in advance to chat through what you want from the appointment and, if necessary, they can amend your booking.

You can also reschedule or cancel your appointment, either by contacting the store or by clicking on the reschedule or cancel button in the confirmation email we sent you when you booked.

What can I expect to happen during my personal shopping appointment?

We’ll show you products that are relevant to what you’ve come to discuss. We’ll offer unbiased advice based on what you tell us you’re looking for, and if you don’t know what you’re looking for, we can ask you questions that will help us get an idea of what we think we will be most suited to you, your budget, home and lifestyle. Feel free to ask any questions at all during your appointment – remember this personal shopping appointment is all about you and your baby!

Can I bring someone along to my appointment?

Yes, of course. Whether you want to bring your partner, parent or a friend, they’ll be very welcome. And if this isn’t your first pregnancy and you already have a little one, of course they’ll be welcome to come along too!

Do I need to book an appointment in advance, or can I just turn up on the day?

You do need to book an appointment, either online or by contacting your local store, as that’s the only way we can guarantee our expert advisors will be available when you need them.

How much do Buying for Baby appointments cost?

All of our Buying for Baby appointments are free and there’s also no obligation to purchase during your visit to store.

Which stores are Buying for Baby appointments available in?

Appointments are available at all UK & Ireland Mamas & Papas stores, apart from Carlisle. You’ll be able to search for your nearest store at the time of booking.

Do I have to purchase anything during my appointment?

No, there is no obligation to purchase anything on the day. And if you do see something you like but would like some more time to think about it, you’re welcome to come back at a later date to purchase, or browse online. If you do decide to make a purchase during your appointment we have payment options available to help make paying for items easier, as well as a gift voucher on qualifying purchases.

When will I receive my gift voucher?

If you place an order during your appointment and your order qualifies for this offer, your gift voucher will be sent to the email address on your account once your items have been delivered. Please be sure to check your spam/junk folder if this does not arrive as expected. If your order is cancelled for any reason, you will not receive your gift voucher. This will be cancelled at the same time as your order.

How much are the gift vouchers worth?

If you’ve made a qualifying purchase, the amount the voucher you’ll receive is worth will depend on how much you have spent in store that day.
Spend £1000 to get a £100 gift voucher
Spend £1500 to get a £150 gift voucher
Spend £2000 to get a £200 gift voucher
Spend £2500 to get a £300 gift voucher
Spend £3000 to get a £350 gift voucher
Spend £3500 to get a £400 gift voucher

What payment options are available for orders made in store?

10% Deposit Option
To help you plan for your new arrival, we offer the option to pay a deposit of (minimum) 10% for your item(s) and then make payments for as much or as little as you want when it’s suitable for you. All we ask is that the full amount is paid on collection of your item(s) from the store or 28 days before the delivery date of your order. If family and friends would like to help out, they can also make payments towards your item(s).

Pop in store and speak with one of our experts who will be happy to help set up this option for you and answer any questions you may have. Once set up, you can make payments online using My Account, by visiting any Mamas & Papas store or by calling our Customer Service team. Please note that this is not a finance option and is only available in store.

Klarna
We also offer Klarna as a payment option. This is only available in UK stores so please visit your local store for further details.

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