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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 24 April 2012 - 11:26

Hi,

I am going home soon to have my baby, Do you think i should get all the baby items (cot,pram, linen,etc) in Dubai or do you think it would be cheaper in Australia. I'm getting a container back to Aus so have the room.

Thanks

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EW EXPERT
Latest post on 24 April 2012 - 13:47
Everything baby related, and I mean EVERYTHING is cheaper in Dubai. I'm in Aus and the only thing I suggest you definitely buy here are things you can't get anywhere else...ie Aussie brands. :D Be aware though, there are very strict "Australian Standards" regulations on baby items like cots and car seats. If the ones you use do not meet Australian standards and the baby is harmed while using them, you can wind up in legal trouble. That said, we risk it and use a sturdy cot, bought in Dubai for a quarter of the price it would have been here. I would not use non-Aus-standards car seats here. Police are known to pay attention to the seats if you're ever pulled over for any reason. I think both cots and car seats are legally supposed to have the appropriate Aus Standards sticker/tag on them at all times. Here's the first site that came up on a quick search... http://www.babysafety.com.au/faq/default.aspx Definitely stock up on as many clothes as you can get your hands on, especially at the sales. I find the range and prices here are awful. I'd give anything for a sales shop at Mothercare, Carters and even Woolworths etc. Even Pumpkin Patch is cheaper in Dubai! Think seasons ahead and stock up. ;) IKEA is way cheaper in Dubai!
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EW OLDHAND
Latest post on 24 April 2012 - 13:30
from what i've heard australia is very expensive for furniture and if you have room in the container and you are paying for the shipping then it may be cheaper here. we were money conscious so got some great buys on dubizzle (stokke set in fantastic condition etc). i would get furniture here but get bedding and baby clothes (bonds, pure baby etc) in aust as the quality and price are reasonable and i'm not as keen on the styles of baby clothes here. they also have bamboo products available in aust which are so soft and gorgeous for new born bubs. good luck with the move home. Agree. Get the big things here (Dubizzle is great if you don't mind second hand) and the clothes in Aus. I love love love Bonds.
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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 24 April 2012 - 13:21
from what i've heard australia is very expensive for furniture and if you have room in the container and you are paying for the shipping then it may be cheaper here. we were money conscious so got some great buys on dubizzle (stokke set in fantastic condition etc). i would get furniture here but get bedding and baby clothes (bonds, pure baby etc) in aust as the quality and price are reasonable and i'm not as keen on the styles of baby clothes here. they also have bamboo products available in aust which are so soft and gorgeous for new born bubs. good luck with the move home.
 
 

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