Specialty store, chain store or ebay?

[MrsBexie]

Kmart is great for cheap stuff and good maternity clothes too, Target is pretty good but a little bit more expensive than Kmart, BabiesRus has a great range and is pretty well priced for most things, some baby shops are awesome and some are ridiculous so you just have to shop around and look out for sales!

With things like towels/face washers etc I found that if it was specifically for a baby it was heaps more expensive than just buying a few normal towels, packs of face washers etc... I got our nursery set (10 pieces) from Ebay for $160 inc postage, it would have cost me like $300-$400 if I had have bought from a baby shop!!! It was sooo much cheaper and had everything we needed! Same with wall decals, ebay was the best!

Oh and if you find things on sale that you like, buy them, don't wait because I have missed out on some really good prices because I wanted to wait to see if anything better came up... oops! lol...

And I am very excited for you!!! I LOVE baby shopping! Especially buying nursery sets etc

[Teeki]

Thanks for the tips We'll be going to a shopping centre type place where the Babies'R'Us is, and I did see another baby store there - it could be a Baby Buntings? Will defnitely check it out. I had planned on checking out Babaies'R'Us mainly to get an idea of what we want because I've been told they have a huge range, then looking around for the best price. The problem is DH, he's such a shopper! It's been a nightmare holding him off this long, he wants to buy everything ASAP lol

I reckon all your tips about the smaller things are great though - we'll definitely go to eBay and check out Target to see if things are cheaper

[AliBaby]

Babies r us have an online catalogue so you can check that out and make note of some things you want to have a look at. have fun

[Teeki]

Babies r us have an online catalogue so you can check that out and make note of some things you want to have a look at. have fun

They used to have an awesome catalogue! Seemed like it included everything in the shop, lol. Even before we were trying I loved looking at that catalogue, which I guess helps because I have a good idea of what I want now

[nickle730]

If you buy furniture or prams second hand ensure that they comply with the appropriate Australian Standards. Avoid second hand car seats or capsules unless you are buying/borrowing from someone you know and are certain it has NEVER been involved in an accident (even a minor one).

Have fun, I love baby shopping!

ETA Sids and Kids now recommend that you do not use second hand mattresses in cots or cradles.

[luna moth]

If you buy furniture or prams second hand ensure that they comply with the appropriate Australian Standards. Avoid second hand car seats or capsules unless you are buying/borrowing from someone you know and are certain it has NEVER been involved in an accident (even a minor one).

Agreed. Except for the red brakes on prams Standard. Brakes don't need to be red to be safe. They need to be used.

[~Kim~]

Guess it depends on how important labels re to you and how much money you have to spend hun.
Baby shopping is supposed to be fun, so enjoy it.