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Baby shops in West Sussex

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Farmor15 Thu 27-Apr-23 20:06:49

Can anyone suggest shops in the Littlehampton area of West Sussex from where I could order a gift voucher for a relative who just had a baby? I'm in Ireland so it seems a bit complicated. I tried Next and M&S but neither would accept an order without a UK postcode and phone number. I was looking for an e-voucher which would be sent by e-mail to recipient. It might be easier to try a smaller independent shop, even if I had to phone them to place the order, but I'm not familiar with the area. Any suggestions?

Callistemon21 Thu 27-Apr-23 20:09:48

I'm surprised at M&S as my DD have ordered things from overseas to be delivered to us.
Not clothes, but plants and hampers.
I would have thought they would send a voucher.

Can you contact Customer Services?

Farmor15 Thu 27-Apr-23 20:35:57

I tried the webchat on the Next site but it was obviously a robot as didn't understand my request! I might try e-mailing and perhaps get a real person to reply.

Oregano Thu 27-Apr-23 20:40:51

I just looked at the M and S website and you can send an e gift card online.

Oregano Thu 27-Apr-23 20:47:32

Also Next do an e gift card too.

Farmor15 Thu 27-Apr-23 21:13:18

Yes - I know both do e-gift cards and I was able to start the order, but in the case of Next, I had to register before completing the order and they wouldn't accept my Irish postcode. On M&S site I tried to pay with PayPal but it didn't like my Irish phone number.
I could probably get an Amazon voucher but I'd prefer somewhere that has good baby stuff.

Meryleene Thu 27-Apr-23 21:13:47

Try The White Company. They do online gift cards and there is a nice shop in Chichester.

SueDonim Thu 27-Apr-23 21:16:21

Could you use the relative’s post code?

I’m surprised, actually, as my son in the US sends us stuff.

Chardy Thu 27-Apr-23 21:21:21

We sent a surprise Christmas present to a friend staying with her friends 000s of miles from home. I googled 'best shopping online in xxx'
Best nice baby shops near Littlehampton are probably in Chichester eg JoJo Maman Bébé
But there is a Waitrose there which will do John Lewis click & collect if you want to send a present
Hope that helps.

Farmor15 Thu 27-Apr-23 22:02:40

Thanks Meryleene and Chardy for suggestions of shops in Chichester. I'll check them out.

Farmor15 Thu 27-Apr-23 22:57:24

I was able to order e-gift voucher from Jojo Maman Bebe. Thanks again for help!