Shopping at IKEA with children and babies – tips and services for families

Visit your local IKEA store and look forward to:

• Comfort guaranteed with extra-wide family parking spaces near the entrance, with plenty of room for pushchairs, bags and more.
• A family-friendly furniture showroom that young and old can explore together.
• Eat, drink and relax in the IKEA restaurant, which offers children’s menus and other services.
• Free baby food (available on request at the restaurant cashier).
• Play areas for playing and running about throughout the store – located where children might otherwise get bored – for example, in the kitchen or wardrobe planning areas.
• Breastfeeding and nappy changing without distractions: dedicated nappy-changing rooms by the entrance and near the restaurant, breastfeeding facilities, children’s toilets and free nappies (on request).
• Småland: a supervised, safe and cheerful play area for children aged 3 to 9, whilst you shop in peace.
• Great and varied events for children and adults.
• Shopping trolleys and pushchairs, suitable for everyday family life – including a practical hook for the yellow FRAKTA bag.

Let your children explore the Småland Children's Paradise whilst you browse the IKEA store

How it works:

• Age: All children aged between 3 and 9 are welcome.
• Accompanying adults: Parents or accompanying adults must be of legal age and bring valid ID (passport or national ID card).
• Proof of age: A passport, national ID card or health insurance card is sufficient to confirm your child’s age.
• IKEA stores: Every IKEA store has a Småland (except IKEA Vienna Westbahnhof and planning studios).
• Opening hours: These may vary depending on the store. You can find the current Småland opening hours on your local IKEA store’s website.

Good to know:

• Whilst your child is playing in Småland, you can relax and do some shopping or enjoy a break in the IKEA restaurant.
• You are not permitted to leave the store whilst your child is in Småland.
• Childcare is free of charge.
• The maximum childcare time is usually one hour (this may vary depending on the store).

Discover delicious Swedish food for the whole family and look forward to: 

• Children’s menus at affordable prices and great offers for our younger guests.
• Free baby food available on request at the restaurant till.
• Bibs available on request at the restaurant cashier.
• A microwave for heating up food or drinks you’ve brought with you.
• High chairs and play areas in the restaurant.
• A dedicated children’s area in the restaurant, designed entirely for our little guests.
• Breastfeeding and nappy changing without distraction: dedicated nappy-changing rooms by the entrance and in the restaurant, breastfeeding facilities, children’s toilets and free nappies (on request).

Here you’ll find free colouring templates and little activities to print out (German) – perfect for keeping children entertained while the new PAX wardrobe is being assembled, or simply when you’re running out of ideas at home.

Simply download and print (German):