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Shopping Centres
We all need to shop, however getting around now will not be as easy as it once was. One piece of advice I can give, is that whilst you are still pregnant spend some time at your most frequented shopping centres having a look at them from the prospective of a mother. Look at parking, ramps, elevators, mums rooms, and toilets that are large enough for a pram.
There is nothing worse than trying to find a bathroom or access to another level of the centre when you have a crying baby and are in a hurry to find a mother’s room. It is much easier knowing where to go before hand.
There is nothing worse than trying to find a bathroom or access to another level of the centre when you have a crying baby and are in a hurry to find a mother’s room. It is much easier knowing where to go before hand.
Shopping Tips
Make sure you have a pram or sling.
Take a nappy bag with spare ‘everything’ or throw a travel pack of wipes and a spare nappy in your handbag.
Try to park in a quieter part of the centre, so that you don’t have impatient cars whizzing by as you try to get the baby out.
Make sure you have a pram or sling.
Take a nappy bag with spare ‘everything’ or throw a travel pack of wipes and a spare nappy in your handbag.
Try to park in a quieter part of the centre, so that you don’t have impatient cars whizzing by as you try to get the baby out.
Try to go early before the crowds start.
Time your shopping to fit in with your baby’s nap and feed times.
Try to avoid the lolly and ride on toys if you can.
Take a toy or a snack for the pram.
If your baby gets fussy, sometimes just stopping for a five minute drink and cuddle break in the quiet of the parents room can help.
Try to do all of your shopping in ‘loud’ shops whilst the baby is awake. It is almost impossible to visit a clothes shop without music being blasted in the background.
Time your shopping to fit in with your baby’s nap and feed times.
Try to avoid the lolly and ride on toys if you can.
Take a toy or a snack for the pram.
If your baby gets fussy, sometimes just stopping for a five minute drink and cuddle break in the quiet of the parents room can help.
Try to do all of your shopping in ‘loud’ shops whilst the baby is awake. It is almost impossible to visit a clothes shop without music being blasted in the background.
Brisbane Shopping Centres
As I visit centres around the Great South East I will continue to update this page. As shops are always moving, please let me know if the directions or shop landmarks have changed.
If you live outside of Brisbane and are happy to send us details of your local centre, please do. Please just send us similar details for your centre as per listed below.
Indooroopilly Shopping Centre
Location
Cnr of Moggill and Musgrave Rds, Indooroopilly (07) 3378 4022
http://www.indooroopillyshopping.com.au/
http://www.indooroopillyshopping.com.au/
Parents Rooms
There are 3 parents rooms located within Indooroopilly shopping centre.
1 located in the back corner of the food court on level 3, near Nando chicken, Subway and the amusement arcade. The room has a TV, a parent’s and child toilet, change tables, nappy disposal bins, private feeding rooms, comfy chairs, a high chair, bottle warmer, microwave, cold water, sink and a few toys for the toddlers.
Another is located on Level 2 (about half way along) near the Commonwealth Bank and has the same equipment as above.
The third is located at the back of the toy section on Level 1 of Myer. It has one private feeding room, a few comfy chairs, change tables, nappy disposals bins, sink, microwave, and a small gated play area for toddlers. There is a disable toilet that you can fit a pram in next door to it.
Strollers and Kiddie Cruisers
You can hire a stroller or take the kids for a ride in a kiddie cruiser. See the Customer Service staff on level 3 near the Food Court or phone ahead and make a booking on (07) 3327 2817.
Garden City – Mt Gravatt
Location
There are 3 parents rooms located within Indooroopilly shopping centre.
1 located in the back corner of the food court on level 3, near Nando chicken, Subway and the amusement arcade. The room has a TV, a parent’s and child toilet, change tables, nappy disposal bins, private feeding rooms, comfy chairs, a high chair, bottle warmer, microwave, cold water, sink and a few toys for the toddlers.
Another is located on Level 2 (about half way along) near the Commonwealth Bank and has the same equipment as above.
The third is located at the back of the toy section on Level 1 of Myer. It has one private feeding room, a few comfy chairs, change tables, nappy disposals bins, sink, microwave, and a small gated play area for toddlers. There is a disable toilet that you can fit a pram in next door to it.
Strollers and Kiddie Cruisers
You can hire a stroller or take the kids for a ride in a kiddie cruiser. See the Customer Service staff on level 3 near the Food Court or phone ahead and make a booking on (07) 3327 2817.
Garden City – Mt Gravatt
Location
Parents Rooms
There are 3 parents rooms located within the Garden City shopping centre.
Two are located on the upper level, 1 near the food court and the other opposite Big W. The other one can be found on the lower level past the food court near Coles.
All rooms have private feeding area, comfy chairs, change tables, parent and child toilets, microwaves, sinks and TV’s and toddler play areas.
Prams
Single and double seat prams can be borrowed free of charge for up to 3 hours. Just make sure you book ahead though Customer Care on 07 3349 7744 or by visiting Customer Care on the lower level near Coles or by seeing the Centre’s concierge who is located on the Upper level near Terry White Chemist.
Kiddie Cabs
A fun way to keep the little ones amused. Visit Customer Care or the Centre’s concierge to hire a cab. They are priced around $5 and hour for a single cab and $7.50 an hour for a double.
Kids Trolleys
Another way to keep the little one amused. Kid’s trolleys can be hired from the Centre’s concierge for around $3 and hour.
Play Areas
The centre has a couple of play areas for the kids.
There are 3 parents rooms located within the Garden City shopping centre.
Two are located on the upper level, 1 near the food court and the other opposite Big W. The other one can be found on the lower level past the food court near Coles.
All rooms have private feeding area, comfy chairs, change tables, parent and child toilets, microwaves, sinks and TV’s and toddler play areas.
Prams
Single and double seat prams can be borrowed free of charge for up to 3 hours. Just make sure you book ahead though Customer Care on 07 3349 7744 or by visiting Customer Care on the lower level near Coles or by seeing the Centre’s concierge who is located on the Upper level near Terry White Chemist.
Kiddie Cabs
A fun way to keep the little ones amused. Visit Customer Care or the Centre’s concierge to hire a cab. They are priced around $5 and hour for a single cab and $7.50 an hour for a double.
Kids Trolleys
Another way to keep the little one amused. Kid’s trolleys can be hired from the Centre’s concierge for around $3 and hour.
Play Areas
The centre has a couple of play areas for the kids.
Kids stay 'n' Play
An area for kids aged 3 to 11. You can shop in peace whilst your child enjoys face painting, videos, crafts, toys and storytelling.
Located outside Harvey Norman on Level 2 (opposite RT Edwards).
Opening Hours: Wednesday - Saturday 9.30am to 2pm
Cost: $12 for 2 hours, $7 for 1 hour or $5 per half hour
Kids Playworld
Open to children aged 1-5; the playworld includes exciting slides, tunnels, climbing equipment and even an interactive play area for your little ones.
Located in the Harvey Norman Mall
Located in the Harvey Norman Mall
Cost free – however parental supervision is required at all times.
Kids Club
Children up to the age of 12 can join. Parents will receive newsletters advising of upcoming kid’s events, such as Kid’s mornings, plus special offers for the centre. Children will receive a welcome gift, a letter from Santa and a birthday card. Join at the Centre’s Concierge Desk on the upper level near Harvey Norman.
Kids Club
Children up to the age of 12 can join. Parents will receive newsletters advising of upcoming kid’s events, such as Kid’s mornings, plus special offers for the centre. Children will receive a welcome gift, a letter from Santa and a birthday card. Join at the Centre’s Concierge Desk on the upper level near Harvey Norman.
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