Baby Shopping Guide

So you have a little bundle of joy on the way and naturally you need to start stocking up on baby stuff. Although you might not think so at first, Nelspruit actually has quite a long list of speciality baby shops and retail outlets to choose from. Here are some of our favourites.

Mopani Pharmacy

After 32 years Mopani is still a locally owned retail pharmacy that prides itself on looking after young and old. But when it comes to the young the Mopani Baby Club offers lots of support, encouragement and pampering to new parents.

When you join the club you will

• Get a gift bag packed with samples and vouchers to pamper you and baby
• Receive an informative newsletter with great advice and special offers
• Benefit from optional Baby Club Savings Plan

Mopani also has Price Rattle Wednesdays where you can get Pampers Jumbo and Huggies Gold nappies at unbeatable prices. They also have knowledgeable clinic sisters at their Wellness Clinic who will be able to assist you with your baby’s minor ailments.

For more information about Mopani Pharmacy’s Baby Club phone 013 755 5500 or mail babyclub@mopani.co.za

Early Rider is just one of the many designer baby brands that can be found at Kids Emporium

Kids Emporium

Kids Emporium is the ultimate speciality shopping experience for expectant and new parents in Nelspruit. The shop provides everything you will need for your baby from baby accessories, furniture, clothing, maternity, educational toys, travel systems and so much more!

The shop is situated on the upper level at Ilanga Mall. Call them on 061 425 4568 or mail nelspruit@kidsemporium.co.za or visit the ShowMe listing for Kids Emporium here.

Just some of the products available from Hartelief

Hartelief

Hartelief Boutique is a maternity, baby and toddler shop that sells online as well as from their showroom boutique in Nelspruit. Hartelief has acquired some remarkable local and international brands such as Lou Harvey. Started as an online baby store, Hartelief has recently expanded with their first boutique now open at 20 Von Braun Street in Nelspruit. Their range also includes wonderful handmade local items and unique collections that you won’t find just anywhere.

Find them at 20 Von Braun Street just opposite the first Shandon gate on Ferreira Street. They are open Monday to Friday from 08h00 – 13h00. You can also call 013 744 9018, mail info@hartelief.co.za or visit the Hartelief listing on ShowMe Nelspruit

Le Bébé Boutique

With some 12 000 likes this unique Facebook based baby and toddler clothing store has more than just the town talking. Le Bébé  was started by Claude Engelbrecht who lives in Nelspruit. She sells a unique range of handmade clothing items that is simply too adorable to resist. Like the Le Bébé facebook page here.

Some items from the new boys summer collection by Naartjie Kids

Naartjie Kids

What started as a little homespun business in 1989 has grown to an international franchise that boasts 27 stores in South Africa, 55 in the USA and 7 in the Middle East. Yet all the ranges still originate on South African soil, with many of the original team still in place. Naartjie garments are made almost entirely from 100% cotton, pre–shrunk and garment dyed.

Naartjie Nelspruit is situated in Ilanga Mall and can be contacted on  013 742 2196 or ilanga@naartjie.co.za

Baby Boom

With 36 branches in SA it is quite obvious that Baby Boom has become a firm favourite among mothers and mothers to be. With a wide range of baby related items and some amazing monthly specials it really is a one stop shop and is now conveniently located in Riverside Mall close to the entertainment section.

Call them on 013-757-0417 or mail nelspruit@babyboom.co.za

Little Hoot

At Little Hoot, you will find a wide selection of educational toys and aids like puzzles, exercise balls, bean bags, pencil grips, weighted wrist bands, tilted boards and so much more. Although educational, these toys are lots of fun and make great gifts for any occasion.

Little Hoot is situated at Sonpark Boulevard, Shop 60 and can be contacted on 013 741 1143 or info@littlehoot.co.za or visit the Little Hoot listing on ShowMe Nelspruit.

Toys R us

The popular toy megastore’s baby section, Babies R Us has everything a mother and baby might need and offers an easy online shopping experience so you can get what you need wherever you are. They stock just about every baby brand you can think of.

Find them at The Grove Riverside Park behind Wimpy or phone 013 757 0660.