We understand that you would like to shop with confidence at Whole Bubs. Please see below our policies regarding Returns including exchange; change of mind and Faulty items including manufacturers warranty. Please Note We reserve the right to not offer a refund.
Please read the following carefully to ensure you are fully aware of your rights under the policy and our obligations to you.
1. Returns
Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund only for a major failure and compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and failure does not amount to a major failure. If the failure is minor, we reserve our right to offer to repair only. We reserve the right to not offer a refund.
All refund rights under both State and Commonwealth law apply.
When you change your mind at Whole Bubs:
You have 14 days to return your items (some exclusions apply see list below) for an exchange or store credit as long as it is returned in a saleable condition with original proof of purchase, the product MUST be unopened,in its original unused, undamaged sealed packaging.
- By saleable condition we mean that the item has not been opened, assembled or used, is still in its original packaging, outer & inner packaging is unopened and undamaged upon return, all manuals, packaging & accessories are included. At the discretion of Whole Bubs a 20% re-stocking fee may apply if a return is granted.
- Any Gift with Purchase must be returned with main item.
- If you can’t provide proof of purchase, we reserve the right to refuse the request for return. We will record your name and form of identification provided, and we’ll offer you a Store Credit / Gift Voucher to the value of the current price of that product less a 20% re-stocking fee.
Excluded change of mind items
The following items may not be returned for change of mind:
- Car Seats (whether in original packaging or not)
- Mattresses (if plastic covering is broken or removed)
- Head, Body, Nursing/Feeding Pillows (for hygiene reasons)
- Special Order / Non-stocked items
- Baths / Bath Aids / Potty’s / Toilet Training Aids
- Any Feeding / Drinking items (with broken seals or not sold with protective packaging)
- Teething Toys (not sold with protective packaging)
- bras, undergarments, personal products that are indented to be worn against the skin
- Baby carriers, sleeping bags, swaddles, wraps and any other hygiene product(due to hygiene and safety reasons)
- Gift cards (and cannot be replaced if lost)
- Any product that has a broken seal or not in the original packaging.
- All Furniture requires pre-approval before returning.
Please Note:
- Delivery is non-refundable; online refunds or exchanges exclude delivery charges.
- If you are returning an item, shipping fees are payable by the recipient.
Other products: Whole Bubs will accept returns and provide you with a Credit Voucher, Refund (refund will be provided using original payment method) or Repair where:
- The item is faulty or is not of acceptable quality, (see 2. Faulty Items below) or
- The item is not fit for its intended purpose, or
- The product does not match the sample or our description.
- We have sent you an incorrect product.
Note: There is no refund or exchange for display stock, floorstock or clearance items unless the product is faulty where the customer was not advised.
Proof of Purchase
Returns, refunds, exchanges or repair requests must be accompanied by any one of the following proof of purchase documents:
- Register receipt or Online Tax Invoice (order confirmations will not be accepted)
- Financial statements such as a bank statement, credit card statement
- Online proof of purchase when calling Customer Service also includes Afterpay and Paypal statements
If you cannot provide satisfactory proof of purchase, Whole Bubs may, at its discretion, provide you with an exchange or Credit Voucher to the current value of the item provided the item(s) are in a re-saleable condition in its original packing and has not been used, and if the item is currently stocked in-store. Without proof of purchase Whole Bubs reserves the right to deduct 10-30% from the current ticketed price, as the item may have been purchased during a sale period or at the VIP discount rate.
2. Faulty Items
Manufacturer's Warranty
These are in addition to statutory warranties which cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. Manufacturer warranty periods are as stated for each individual item. A manufacturer’s warranty begins from the date of invoice, not the date of first use. If you make a claim under a Manufacturer’s warranty, you must pay for the cost of returning the product to Whole Bubs and for the cost of having it delivered to you after repair, exchange or refund (as the case may be). Other Manufacturer warranty details are as stated for each individual item.
Cancellation of Orders/Laybys
Provided your items have not been shipped, collected or delivered, you can cancel an order, however a 20% cancellation fee will apply to the total amount.