CAN I PLACE AN ORDER AS A GIFT FOR SOMEONE ELSE?

Yes, but please note that we do not gift wrap items which are ordered as gifts, unless expressly agreed to otherwise for a nominal fee at checkout. Due to the influx of orders placed during the Black Friday promotional period, this service will be unavailable unless expressly authorised otherwise. Please note that we reserve the right to suspend or terminate our gift-wrapping facility for any reason in our sole discretion without the incurrence of any liability.

WILL YOU HAVE STOCK OF THE ITEMS THAT I HAVE ORDERED?

We do our best to make sure that we have stock on hand of everything offered in our online shop. We update the website daily and monitor stock of products closely. However, despite our best efforts, sometimes we may not be able to deliver certain items you have ordered. In this case, we will contact you and do our best to source the product for you, offer you an alternative product, or process a refund.

HOW DO I KNOW WHAT PRICE I WILL PAY?

The individual price of each item purchased online is calculated with any promotional discounts applied when you check out. The price you see online is the price that you will be charged when your order is fulfilled.

CAN I ORDER BY PHONE OR EMAIL?

No, however should you require assistance with placing your order online, please reach out to our Customer Service Team on:
Telephone: 3500038 (International callers, please dial +267 3500 038)
Email: [email protected] 

CAN I ORDER ONLINE IF I DO NOT LIVE IN BOTSWANA?

International Customers can purchase online for delivery in Botswana only.

HOW DO I KNOW IF MY ORDER HAS BEEN SUCCESSFULLY PLACED OR NOT?

When your order has been successfully received by our system, you'll see a confirmation page. A confirmation email will also be sent to the email address you specified, giving the details of your order. This confirmation indicates that your order has been received. If you can’t find this confirmation email, check your spam or junk mail folders. Feel free to contact us at any time if you have any queries about your order.

CAN I BUY A GIFT CARD ONLINE?

Unfortunately Gift Cards can only be purchased in store, however we are working on a solution for this.

HOW DO I TRACK MY ORDER?

You can track the status of your order through the “My Account” section.

WHAT ARE MY PAYMENT OPTIONS?

• Debit / Credit / Cheque Cards;
• Maestro and VISA Electron Debit Cards;

IS ONLINE SHOPPING SAFE?

We take security very seriously, in our stores and especially online. Rest assured that we’ve taken every precaution, using the latest 3D Secure security technology to ensure your personal details are safe and secure with us.

ARE MY CREDIT CARD DETAILS SAFE?

Yes! We use the highest standard of encryption when passing payment information between your computer and our website. In addition, credit card details which are used for payment on our website are handled according to international best-practice standards with key data removed and encrypted. We do not record or retain any of the PIN or CVV numbers which are used for authentication of your card.

CAN I PAY IN A FOREIGN CURRENCY WITH MY CREDIT CARD?

Yes. Our payment processor will accept a non-Botswanan credit card. You will automatically be billed in your credit card statement with the equivalent value in your currency.

DO YOU ACCEPT LAY-BY?

Lay-Byes are available in-store only. Please reach out to your nearest store for more information.

DO YOU ACCEPT GIFT CARDS AS A METHOD OF PAYMENT FOR ONLINE PURCHASES?

No, unfortunately gift cards are not able to be redeemed for online purchases at the moment.

WHO DO I CONTACT SHOULD I HAVE ANY PAYMENT QUERIES OR SUSPECT FRAUDULENT TRANSACTIONS ON MY CARD?

For any payment/bank related queries, or should you suspect fraudulent transactions on your credit card, please contact us on +267 3500 038.

IS IT POSSIBLE FOR ME TO CANCEL MY ORDER BEFORE DELIVERY?

Yes, your order will be dealt with according to our refund policy. Simply contact us on +267 3500 038 to arrange for your order to be refunded before dispatch.

HOW DOES CLICK & COLLECT WORK? 

An overview of how we anticipate the Click & Collect process to work:

1. While browsing our online store, simply select the product(s) you want to purchase from our online store.
2. You add the product(s) to your shopping cart.
3. Once prompted, select “Click & Collect” as your method of receiving your order.
4. You will then be prompted by a drop-down list which will display the available stores with stock of the product(s).
5. Once you have selected your desired store to collect the product(s), you may proceed to check out.
6. The Order will be confirmed once payment is made.
7. You will then receive an SMS and email from us advising that your Order is being “Picked & Packed”
8. A further SMS and email will be sent to you stating that your Order is “Ready for Collection”.

WHEN DO I MAKE MY WAY TO MY SELECTED STORE TO COLLECT MY PURCHASE?

Only once you received the “Ready for collection “SMS and email, you can make your way to your selected store and collect your Order at the marked collection point in store, where you will also receive your receipt for the Order

CAN I COLLECT MY PURCHASE WITHIN 2 (TWO) HOURS FROM PLACING MY ORDER?

Whilst we endeavour to use all reasonable efforts to efficiently and effectively process your Orders for collection, we require the following conditions to be met to allow the Orders to be collected within 2 (two) hours from placement of your Order: 

1. Order(s) must be placed before 14h00 for same day collection from the selected store. 
2. Order(s) placed after 14h00 will be available for collection the next trading day at your selected store; however 
3. Order(s) placed after 14h00 the day before a public holiday, the Customer must call and confirm with the selected store, its trading hours for collection on the public holiday. Should the store not be opened for whatever reason, the Order(s) will be available for collection on the next trading day. 

HOW WILL YOU COMMUNICATION WITH ME? 

We will provide you with timeous feedback throughout the Order process. You will receive, among others, the following information: 

1. An email and an SMS notification confirming receipt of your Order with a unique order code.  
2. An email and an SMS when we start “Picking & Packing” your Order.
3. An email and an SMS when your Order is “Ready for Collection”.
4. An email and an SMS when your Order has been collected.

You may further track your order on your online profile. 

WHAT IS THE COLLECTION PROCESS?

1. Only once you receive a “Ready for Collection” SMS and email notification you may proceed to your selected store to collect your Order(s). 
2. Proceed as per the Click & Collect in-store signs to the collection point.
3. Present the SMS and / or email Unique Order Code as well as your ID and / or driver’s license to the authorised representative of Babies R Us.  
4. If you have nominated on your Order(s) for a third party to collect your Order(s) on your behalf, the unique code SMS and / or email must be forwarded to them and they will be prompted to present their ID and / or driver’s license when prompted by the authorised representative of Babies R Us. 
5. Once your identity, or that of the third party is confirmed, you will receive your receipt and the Order(s) will be presented in a clear plastic bag for you and/or the third party to inspect and confirm the contents of your Order(s). 
6. Once satisfied and the Order(s) confirmed by you and/or the third party, the Order(s) will be repackaged in Babies R Us branded plastic bags, and you and/or the third party may also make use of our free gift wrapping kiosk. 

WHAT ARE THE POSSIBLE DELAYS?

1. While we endeavour to ensure that all Order(s)are processed and available for collection at the earliest possible date and time, this may not always be possible due to any unforeseen circumstances. 
2. Our Customer Service Team will contact you at the earliest possible moment to advise you of any delay. 
3. You will then have the option to continue with the Order(s)or cancel the Order(s) for a full refund in line with Babies R Us’ refund policy. 
4. We will also provide you with alternative collection points that may be able to assist and expedite the Order(s) for you. 

WHAT ARE THE EXCHANGES & RETURNS POLICY FOR CLICK AND COLLECT?

As with ordinary purchases, our normal returns process will have to be followed by Click & Collect customers: 

1. The return must take place within 60 (Sixty) days of purchase of the products. 
2. You must have an original till slip / receipt.  
3. The product must be assessed to determine if the item is a factory / manufacturing fault and not damaged through misuse or negligence. 
4. Once the product is assessed and proven to be a factory / manufacturing fault we may refund or exchange the product. 
5. Should the product be found to be non-functional due to misuse or negligence, a refund / exchange will not be given. 
6. Where the product being exchanged is not due to defect / manufacturing fault, the product(s) must be sealed in its original packaging, unused and not damaged (It must be in a re-sellable condition). 
7. Due to quality and healthy risks, the following items are not capable of exchange or refund: 

• Used apparel. 
• Scratched DVD’s or gaming disks. 
• Maternity Wear (unless is not worn / sealed in its original condition). 
• Breast pumps, bottles, teats and dummies (unless these are unopened and the seal is clearly intact – original condition). 
• Food / formula – products that have been opened. 

CAN I CANCEL MY CLICK AND COLLECT ORDER?

1. You may cancel your Order(s) at any time prior to receipt of the Order(s). 
2. As payments are made via WiCode, only a gift card to the value of your purchase will be issued should you decide to cancel. 

HOW LONG WILL WE KEEP YOUR ORDER BEFORE WE CANCEL AND REFUND YOU? 

1. Once you receive an SMS and / or email stating that your Order is  “Ready for Collection”, your Order will be kept at the designated Click & Collect collection point for a period of 10 (ten) working days from the date of issue of the “Ready for Collection” SMS and / or email. 
2. Babies R Us reserves the right, unless authorised otherwise by its Customer Service Team, to cancel any Order(s) not collected with a period of 10 (ten) working days from date of “Ready for Collection” SMS and / or email. 
3. Should Babies R Us elect to cancel the Order, the purchaser will be offered a gift card to the equivalent value of the purchase. 
4. Should you require to pick up the Order at a later point, you will have to provide our Customer Service Team ([email protected]) with an email with the subject line “Delayed Order Collection – (Customer’s Unique Code)” so that our stores can make the necessary arrangements for collection and not cancel the order after 10 (ten) working days.