Shopping is not fun when you're feeling like a two-ton tessie and that's why Mothercare Direct really appealed to me, allowing me to browse through the catalogue looking for bargains in the comfort of my home with my feet up relaxing.
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Advantages: Excellent level of service in all ways. Disadvantages: None
...two-ton tessie and that's why Mothercare Direct really appealed to me, allowing me to browse through the catalogue looking for bargains in the comfort of my home with my feet up relaxing.
If you decide that this is the way you want to shop it is worth registering with Mothercare at their website www.mothercare.com so when Mothercare have special offer days they keep you informed. They send you a card about two weeks in advance informing ... ...So why should I choose Mothercare Direct?
Mothercare was established over 40 years ago so they are experts in their field and they really understand what mums-to-be, new mums and babies need and want. You only have to take a look at their products and fashion-sense of clothing to see that they have kept totally up-to- date with new trends. They offer a wide range of goods at great value prices which is great if you are on a budget like I am. ... more
Shopping is not fun when you're feeling like a two-ton tessie and that's why Mothercare Direct really appealed to me, allowing me to browse through the catalogue looking for bargains in the comfort of my home with my feet up relaxing.
If you decide that this is the way you want to shop it is worth registering with Mothercare at their website www.mothercare.com so when Mothercare have special offer days they keep you informed. They send you a card about two weeks in advance informing you of a 10% off day they are holding where you can either go in to the store and get 10% off or if you order from home you can get 10% off.There are a number of benefits when shopping from home:
You can stick to a budget by selecting items in advance and comparing prices with other catalogues.
Easy browsing - Instead of traipsing all around the shops you can choose from a range of over 1,000 products in the catalogue. It is even easier than shopping in store because they have organised sections into: mums-to-be, first fashion, preparing for baby, baby's room, baby's first year, toddler milestones and toys.
When shopping for heavy items you don't have to carry them home as all goods are delivered and postage and packing is only £3.
Ways To Order:
By phone
Place your order online at www.mothercare.com
Fax your order
Post your order
So why should I choose Mothercare Direct? Mothercare was established over 40 years ago so they are experts in their field and they really understand what mums-to-be, new mums and babies need and want. You only have to take a look at their products and fashion-sense of clothing to see that they have kept totally up-to- date with new trends. They offer a wide range of goods at great value prices which is great if you are on a budget like I am. They have products featuring favourite characters like Winnie The Pooh and Bob The Builder. They stock popular and trusted brands such as Avent, Graco and Britax. And another bonus of using the catalogue is that it gives you tips and information to help you make informed choices.What products do they stock? For mums-to-be:
Maternity fashion
Bras
Underwear essentials
Sleepwear
Pregnancy toiletries
Pregnancy, birth and baby books
birthMATE Tens Rental
For babies:
8 piece newborn set
baby sleepwear
baby fashion
Toddler Milestones:
Table seats and boosters
Potty training
Kids furniture
Toys *loads of different kinds
What other benefits are there? If you are a Mothercare account cardholder there are a number of benefits: Invitations to special events - Mothercare will keep you up-to-date with new ranges and product launches, plus their New Parents' Day events where you will find professional advice and offers just for you. Regular offers and discounts - you can enjoy great money-saving offers and cardholders discounts all year round. Free Mothercare Direct catalogue - featuring a great range of maternity and baby wear, travel equipment and much more. Shop at British Home Stores. You can use your Mothercare account card to shop at any branch of British Home Stores. You can make up to two cash withdrawals in any 30 day period provided you withdraw at least £25 and not more than £50 in any transaction.
What is their returns policy? Mothercare will refund or exchange any items (except personal items, toiletries, opened videos and software, unless faulty) that you are not completely satisfied with, as long as they are returned in an unused condition within 14 days. I think this is a very reasonable returns policy.MY PERSONAL EXPERIENCE: As I said before, I am only 19 and so therefore am on a tight budget. The way I got around this was reading magazines about all the baby equipment, this way I knew when it was best to spend that bit extra for added safety, and price comparing. Through my research I found that the following were bargain baby basics items and are recommended by a number of magazines:
Jungle Motif Bodysuit (7 pack) - Seven white bodysuits with bold jungle animal motifs. 100% cotton - and according to all the advice I've had it's better to get 0-3 months than new baby because the latter lasts no time - £10.00
Sleepsuit (value 3 pack) - cosy all-in-ones in white. 100% cotton. Size 0-3 months (You'll need two packs of these) £8.00 each
Foam bath support - Offers reassuring support for your baby. Fits all Mothercare baby and standard baths. - £6.00
Ascot Cot - A superb value solid rubberwood cot with 2-position mattress base height and a drop-side gravity catch system. Suitable from birth - £59.99
Foam mattress - £24.99
So far I have ordered all the above except the cot and mattress. I purchased this on a 10% off day over the phone and paid by debit card. The lady who I spoke to was very friendly and it was very simple to place an order. I was very pleased with the total amount it cost which was £23.70. I was very impressed also with the speed of delivery as I ordered on Saturday afternoon and I received the goods on Tuesday morning. In my opinion, Mothercare is a godsend and it is such a pleasure to be able to browse through the catalogue in the comfort of your own home. They stock lovely goods and have excellent customer service. I definitely will be purchasing from them again in the future!
Advantages: all in one catalogue Disadvantages: cant feel the material but then you cant with any catalogue
...baby I have found the Mothercare Catalogue a blessing.
You can pick this catalogue up in their stores or order it on line at www.mothercare.com or by just telephoning them on 8453 30 40 30.
The latest catalogue covers autumn/winter.
It has 322 pages and is really useful for anything from pregnancy to 4 or 5 years old in the catalogue - older in the stores.
When I knew I was pregnant I must admit that I thought that Mothercare would be expensive ... ...it back to the mothercare shop
I found this catalogue very useful as before I could buy anything I was in hospital and told I would not be allowed home until my daughter was born. So looking through the catalogue and ordering items really really helped me. ...
KimAllen 08.08.2007
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Advantages: Your able to shop online or in store Disadvantages: There mothercard account is useless
...of the store card that mothercare has to offer.
I first started shopping in Mothercare as you do when you find out your pregnant, its lovely looking at all the tiny little clothes thinking that someday soon you will be holding your little bundle of joy, all dressed in the lovely clothes this store has to offer, and sleeping in the gorgeous cots and bedding sets that you have carefully chosen. I had never had a problem with the Mothercare account ... ...but they changed it from Mothercare card to Mothercard. Why I hear you say, well the reason for this change I'm not too sure, but the amount of hassle it has caused is unbelievable.
I found out since that a few of my friends have the new Mothercard, and are having the same trouble and hassle that I'm now experiencing. When you first sign up for the account card you think this should be very simple, as you set up the direct debit payment at the same ...
gollum3273 03.01.2006 (04.01.2006)
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Advantages: Speedy delivery and good communication of delivery dates. Disadvantages: Could do with a few more products in the clothing section.
After visiting one of the Mothercare stores, i joined there shopping club. A couple of days later i recieved my card and a £10 voucher for becoming a member. Good idea i thought. So i went on there website to have a look at some bits and pieces. mothercare.com is very useful and easy to search out anything you need from dummies to pushchairs. A little description comes with each item and you can even compare 3 different items.
Anyway i decided to ... ...also let you use the mothercare account card. Once everthing is confirmed you get an e-mail to say they are dealing with your transaction. As a bonus they even send you an e-mail to tell you when they have dispatched your order and when to expect it. Delivery is very quick and i have use there site on a few occasions now. The quickest i recieved my order was 2 days. Goog going! ...
jasper31 25.10.2001
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This card is an absolute joke and you should stay clear of it at all costs. I could only open the account in store as the online service wasn't working which meant I had to endure hearing the staff read out my passwords and address details over the phone whilst they opened the account for me. The points system is an absolute joke and the vouchers they send look as if they have been produced by a school class. The customer service team are also hopeless. ...
Laolao 16.08.2008
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