If you need to stock up on essentials for your little one — or you’re getting ready for an arrival — it’s always worth having a look at what’s on offer when Dunnes Stores runs one of its baby events. We’ve rounded up our favourite picks across maternity wear, babywear, feeding, travel, sleep and changing, featuring brands like NUK, Chicco, Babylo, Haakaa, Tommee Tippee, Pampers and WaterWipes.
Prices and availability change with every sale, so treat the picks below as a shopping checklist rather than a current price list — pop into your local store or check online for what’s on offer right now.
Jump to:
- Maternity Wear
- Babywear
- Nappies and Wipes
- Travel Essentials
- Sleepwear and Essentials
- Feeding
- Playtime
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What’s in the Dunnes Stores Baby Event?
Maternity Wear
The Savida Maternity range is a great place to start if you need to add a few key pieces to your wardrobe. Each item is designed to be adaptable, so you can dress it up or down depending on the day.
The button-detail sweatshirt is designed to accommodate your growing bump, with buttons you can undo as needed, and comes in a few colourways. Over-the-bump maternity jeans are a wardrobe essential, and a comfortable scoop-neck jersey midi dress is the kind of piece you’ll reach for again and again — smart enough to dress up, comfortable enough for everyday.
Babywear
Simple, neutral vests, sleepsuits, socks and bibs are always worth picking up in multipacks, and organic cotton bodysuits and vests are a lovely option for those early days.
We love a fun crew neck sweatshirt, especially when it comes in a range of prints and colours rather than the usual pink-or-blue split. Coordinating bottoms mean you can mix and match to build outfits, with sizing typically running from around 6 months up to 4 years.
Nappies and Wipes
Look out for jumbo packs of Pampers nappies across a wide range of sizes, from newborn through to training pants, along with WaterWipes multipacks and Dunnes’ own-brand nappies and wipes.
A nappy bin isn’t strictly essential, but plenty of parents find it invaluable — especially if you’re in an apartment or don’t fancy a trip to the outside bin after every change. The Tommee Tippee Click and Twist Nappy Disposal System is a handy option, and refill cassettes are usually available alongside it.
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Travel Essentials
Lightweight strollers from Chicco and Babylo are worth a look if you’re after something easy to fold and carry. If you’d rather skip the wheels altogether, a Chicco Easy Fit Baby Carrier is suitable from birth and frees up your hands.
A portable blackout blind is another one of those items you’ll use far more than you’d expect. The Tommee Tippee version packs down small, making it easy to bring on holidays, to a childminder’s, or to quickly darken a room for daytime naps.
Nail clippers, a thermometer, a nasal aspirator and a soft brush — the Tommee Tippee Closer to Nature Healthcare Kit bundles the basics into one travel-friendly pack. A good changing bag is worth its weight in gold too: look for plenty of pockets and an adjustable strap so you can wear it cross-body when you need both hands free.
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Sleepwear and Essentials
Skip the blankets that inevitably get kicked off overnight and try a grow bag instead. These usually come in a few patterns and tog weights, so you can pick the right one for the season.
The Gro Egg is a firm favourite with parents — this colour-changing room thermometer gives you an at-a-glance read on whether the nursery is too cold, too warm, or just right. For older children, the Gro Clock is a handy sleep-training tool that helps toddlers understand the difference between ‘night-time’ and ‘time to get up’.
Feeding
There’s usually a wide range of feeding items included in the baby event, from bottle sets by Tommee Tippee and NUK, to bottle warmers, insulated bottle holders and prep machines.
A microwave steriliser is one of the items most recommended to us by other mums — a quick way to sterilise bottles without fuss, and convenient for smaller kitchens.
The Haakaa silicone breast pump — another mum must-have — is a simple, single-piece pump that’s easy to use and even easier to clean.
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Playtime
Baby events don’t always include toys, but it’s worth checking for travel cots and portable playpens — a zip-up door option is especially handy for keeping little ones safely contained while you get things done nearby.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What’s usually included in a Dunnes Stores baby event?
Dunnes Stores baby events typically cover maternity wear, babywear, nappies and wipes, feeding gear, sleep essentials and travel items such as strollers, carriers and changing bags, from a mix of own-brand and well-known baby brands.
Are the prices the same every time?
No — pricing and offers vary from one baby event to the next, and some items are online-only or subject to change. Always check current pricing and availability in-store or on the Dunnes Stores website before you shop.
Do I need all of these items?
Not at all. Every family’s needs are different, so treat this as a shopping checklist to pick from rather than a must-buy list — a few well-chosen items usually make more difference than trying to get everything at once.
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