Baby & kids products: how to buy what your child needs at a good price
Buy kids' things by age, not by name
Children grow fast, so what fits perfectly now will be too small in six months. That is the main rule of shopping for a child: first age, height and weight, then everything else. This matters most for clothes, shoes, car seats and rides.
The second rule: safety matters more than design and discounts. For things that touch the baby (teats, dishes, toys, nappies), ask about the material, certificates and labelling.
How to find your product group
For a newborn you make a list of prams and strollers, car seats, cots and playpens, nappies, and feeding items. For older children you look for toys, bikes and balance bikes and everything for school, including backpacks and school bags.
Clothes and shoes have their own sections, where size and season decide the choice. Furniture, play sets and electric ride-on cars cost more, so comparing offers there pays off especially well.
What to put in your request
- What exactly — the type of product and its purpose.
- Child's age, height, weight — size, car seat group or type of pram depends on it.
- Gender and season — for clothes and shoes.
- New or used — and what condition is acceptable.
- Brand or materials — if you have requirements, for example hypoallergenic.
- How it will be used — how often, where (car, walks, flat).
- Delivery — city, pickup or courier.
- Budget — if you want to name it.
New or used
Used works well for things children quickly outgrow: clothes, kids' bikes, toys, cots. You can save a lot here if the items are in good condition. But car seats are better bought new or with a known history: after an accident the structure may have lost its protection, and you can't see that at first glance. Mattresses and teats are also better new, for hygiene.
How to compare offers
Look at what is included: whether a rain cover and mosquito net come with the pram, whether there are covers and adapters for the car seat, whether a mattress comes with the cot. Ask about the warranty and about exchanging a size. For used items, ask for photos from all sides and details about the condition.
Common mistakes: buying something far too big “to grow into”, choosing by age in years instead of height, and underestimating the weight and size of a pram or the assembly of furniture. Before buying, measure the boot of your car and the passages at home.
One more tip for expecting parents: don't buy everything in advance. Get the basic newborn set (cot, pram, car seat, nappies, hygiene items) before the birth, and buy the rest when you see what your child really needs. That way you won't spend money on things that sit unused.
How it works on BlaBlaPrice
Instead of going round shops and seller pages, create one request: describe what you need, your child's age and your city. You can add one photo. Before it is shown it is checked, and you get hints about which details sellers lack. Then shops and private sellers reply in the chat: what they offer, the price, delivery. They see where their offer ranks and improve their terms.
The site shows the best offer first, judged on what it contains, and reviews of the seller are next to it. Contacts stay hidden until you choose an offer, and it is free for buyers. More in the “How it works” section.
