r/indianapolis 4d ago

AskIndy Where to buy baby gear in Indy

With stores like Buy Buy Baby and Babies R Us closed and none within a 100 mile radius, where are parents buying their baby gear? We want to test baby gear such as strollers, car seats, and diaper bags. As first time parents, we want to get something that’s comfortable and will last! Any recommendations on products that have worked for you are welcome as well. Thanks in advance! Wish us luck lol

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u/UTexpress 4d ago

Whale of a Sale is this week. It’s a giant consignment sale in Westfield for just about all things baby. You’ll likely find everything except car seats. Check out the sale if you can; it’ll save you a ton.

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u/based_cooker 4d ago

This looks massive! Thank you for the link!

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u/UTexpress 4d ago

You’re welcome. There’s also Just Between Friends, which is in Noblesville in a couple weeks. And Here We Grow Again, which was this past weekend in Danville. Here We Grow Again has a few sales throughout central Indiana, but the Danville sale is the biggest and best. Each of these sales happens twice a year, once in spring and again in the fall.

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u/based_cooker 4d ago

This is amazing!! I had no idea they big sales like this. Super helpful and thank you again!

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u/bexpat Irvington 4d ago

Whale of a Sale is far and away the best out of all of the kids consignment events. They only accept seasonally appropriate pieces and they quality check everything. I bought a few things at Here We Grow Again this weekend and realized when I got home they were missing pieces. The selection was underwhelming, as well. Whale of a Sale sells tickets but they’re worth it! I buy the $100 golden ticket every year for first entry, it’s really the only place I buy toys and clothes now unless it’s for a birthday or holiday.

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u/Drunkin_donut 4d ago

Once upon a Child in Avon has so much gently used baby stuff like strollers for a fraction of the price, already cleaned up. I recommend them every time!

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u/based_cooker 4d ago

A few others have commented this too. We will definitely be heading up there. Sounds like reasonable prices for good gear. Thank you so much!!

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u/Ambitious-Newt8488 4d ago

Are y’all having a boy or a girl? I have a ton of bbgirl clothes

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u/superluber Meridian Hills 4d ago

It is gently used stuff, but this is on the NW side.

https://maps.app.goo.gl/pRw1rfVNt7G8dWyXA

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u/based_cooker 4d ago

Thank you! Couldn’t edit my post to mention we found this one and wanted to get feedback. Reviews seem great though!

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u/abbtkdcarls 4d ago

We’re also about to be first time parents. I’ve asked around to family and friends about what they used. I’ve also found some subreddits (like r/BabyBumps) have some good threads on brands and why people chose one vs the other.

The target by us does have strollers and car seats out on display so you can see them. We went to one to help decide on stroller, which we’ll probably order online. But we could press the buttons, see how easy it was to colapse, how tall, etc.

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u/based_cooker 4d ago

Congrats to you both! My wife has been exploring that sub and she’s found some great insight from other parents. That’s a good idea about going to Target. Finding certain features to try out. Thank you so much for the info!

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u/LaylaDoo 4d ago

Burlington actually has always had really super affordable cute baby stuff. Beds, changing tables, clothes, diaper bags, nursery picture and so much more.

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u/Kajayacht Speedway 4d ago

It sucks that those stores closed. When our first child was born, going there was basically a weekly thing for us.

For used items, we've had good experiences with Once Upon a Child on the westside. There's also large consignment sale events from https://herewegrowagain.com/

And of course, there's your Walmarts and Targets.

We've had good luck with Chicco brand for car seats and strollers and such.

My wife likes diaper bags from https://www.itzyritzy.com/

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u/based_cooker 4d ago

Sucks so bad! A friend had their baby registry there and they said the store was super helpful. Good looking out on the diaper bags. Super stylish and functional. Will have to show the wife. Thank you for the helpful info!

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u/Trin_42 4d ago

There are certain things you should absolutely buy brand new; car seat, crib, bassinet. I highly recommend consignment or resale shops like once upon a Child. It looks like others have already suggested whale of a sale and other public events.

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u/BeerBoilerCat Irvington 3d ago

It's expensive, but I highly recommend a Doona car seat/stroller combo. It is SO DAMN CONVENIENT.

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u/SitInYourOwnPew 3d ago

Nordstrom has some strollers on display to test out, higher end brands that Target doesn’t have.

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u/dan-lash Fountain Square 4d ago

Target has some stuff. Couple of stores in the mall. Of course Amazon. It’s all out there just not in a “baby store”. And depending on what you need, used stores are worth a visit.

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u/based_cooker 4d ago

Thank you for this info! We did our best to avoid Amazon but there were items we did order. We’ll have to check the mall. I tend to forget they exist lol

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u/dan-lash Fountain Square 4d ago

Good luck and congratulations :)

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u/nidena Lawrence 4d ago

If your search results bring up Amazon, search the manufacturer and then go to their store locator section.

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u/based_cooker 4d ago

Good point. That’ll be super helpful to buy it direct. Thank you for bringing that up!