Not every item a growing family needs can be found on the high street, and that is especially true for expatriates looking for something familiar. The archived directory grouped online shops into a few practical categories.
Baby and children’s clothing
German online stores specialising in baby wear sit alongside British retailers such as John Lewis and Marks and Spencer, which ship to Germany. Natural-fibre brands and discount sale sites are also popular. Several services offer printed or woven name labels for children’s clothing.
Maternity wear
Dedicated maternity brands sell online in German and English, and some physical stores offer the same ranges through their websites. This is helpful in later months of pregnancy when shopping trips are tiring.
Furniture, toys and gear
Large baby chains and stores with websites sell cots, strollers, car seats and toys. Some of the stores have branches outside Frankfurt, for example near Aschaffenburg, but deliver to the city.
Imported food
British and Korean groceries are available through online shops and local stores that also run delivery services. These are popular with families missing the foods of home.
Handmade and unique items
Online marketplaces for handmade goods carry clothes, room decoration, toys and gift ideas made by independent makers.
Second-hand and sale sites
Parents also mention discount and flash-sale websites for children’s wear, and local marketplaces where families resell nursery equipment once their children outgrow it. Inspect used safety gear carefully, and avoid buying second-hand car seats whose history you cannot confirm.
Tips for buying online in Germany
- Check the return policy before you order, since German consumer rules differ from those in other countries.
- Look at delivery times and shipping costs, especially for items arriving from the United Kingdom.
- Confirm that car seats and other safety equipment meet European standards.
- Use trusted payment methods and keep order confirmations.
See the main shopping guide for shops you can visit in person.