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Want to test IKEA’s SMÅLAND with your child? 3 x £100 IKEA vouchers to be won

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AbbiCMumsnet · 01/10/2019 10:04

Recruitment has now closed

IKEA are looking for UK Mumsnetters with at least 1 child aged between 3 - 10 to test their free supervised crèches SMÅLAND in their stores around the UK.

Selected testers will receive a £25 IKEA voucher to spend on their visit to IKEA.
Please see here for a list of stores that have a SMÅLAND.

Here’s what IKEA has to say:
“For many a trip to IKEA is a fun day out for the whole family. We take pride in ensuring there are features and facilities available that families need and with something for everyone to enjoy. Play facilities make shopping more fun and easy for families with children. Parents can relax and enjoy shopping, whilst children can learn and have fun.
Our supervised play facilities aim to provide a space where every child* can be an individual having new and memorable experiences, whilst opening their imagination and creating curiosity.
Please read here for more details about SMÅLAND, including information about children with additional needs. You can check here to locate your local store.”

If you’d like to test SMÅLAND, please sign up here.

Selected testers will be required to leave feedback on SMÅLAND by leaving their thoughts on a thread on Mumsnet as well as completing a short survey. Everyone who completes both sets of feedback will be entered into a prize draw where 3 x MNers will win a £100 IKEA voucher.

Thanks and good luck!

MNHQ

Standard Insight Terms and Conditions apply

*We know how important it is to provide children with additional needs 1:1 care on their first visit, so we can assess their individual needs.
In some cases, during busy times, you may be asked to take a later booking time in order for us to accommodate the 1:1 care. This allows us to determine, along with information provided by parents, if a child will require the same level of care for future sessions to ensure their individual needs are met.
Should you have any questions about how your child is integrating into our setting, please feel free to discuss this with the manager.

Want to test IKEA’s SMÅLAND with your child? 3 x £100 IKEA vouchers to be won
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Tasha042 · 01/10/2019 11:33

I love Ikea's products so being able to browse while my 4year old plays would be great 🙂

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SinkGirl · 01/10/2019 15:45

This would be wonderful. Our autistic twins have just turned 3 and we need to visit IKEA soon - the words here about supporting children with additional needs are so encouraging so I’ve entered. Fingers crossed!

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Lindseymorris29 · 01/10/2019 18:23

Please. I love love love Ikea. Haven't been in a little while, as I tend to find a lot of things I didn't need Grin. Further to this I dont get to shop in peace anymore with a two year old in tow destroying the joint. 🙈

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SillyMoomin · 01/10/2019 20:16

Fab idea! Yes please

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sallievp · 01/10/2019 21:33

I would love this! What a brilliant idea! I love shopping at IKEA but my 3 year old doesn't!! For me to be able to shop while my son is safe and happy in a crèche would be fantastic.

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anitagreen · 01/10/2019 21:35

Done x

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MooKnee · 01/10/2019 21:58

Done

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ValiaH · 02/10/2019 10:03

This would be awesome- I didn't realise they did 1-1 care for children with additional needs so have always chosen to take my daughter round with me and bribe her with biscuits instead! This news is a game changer for me.

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ifigoup · 02/10/2019 12:10

Done! Yes please!

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Garfieldsarm · 02/10/2019 15:51

Can I just check - the post above says selected testers will get £25 to spend at IKEA, but the survey says testers will get a family meal - which is it please?

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Sweetpotatoaddict · 02/10/2019 16:50

Fingers crossed. I’ve always meant to try småland but never quite got round to it. Could’ve dangerous though, uninterrupted shopping Grin

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Muchtoomuchtodo · 02/10/2019 22:28

I loved Småland when ours were small. Used to pop them in and just have coffee and cake in peace!

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Stophuggingme · 03/10/2019 07:51

Done

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Pandamodium · 03/10/2019 07:52

Done.

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PhilomenaButterfly · 03/10/2019 10:13

Done! It's impossible to go shopping with a DS with ADHD.

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misskatamari · 03/10/2019 12:48

Done, would love to try this. My kids love ikea anyway, so I've never thought to put them in the childcare, but would be good to give it a go

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WingDefence · 03/10/2019 13:21

Done.

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Elllicam · 03/10/2019 14:38

Done. Fingers crossed.

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Chocolation · 03/10/2019 18:48

Yes please, I would love to be included in this. I have never tried out the creche facilities but would welcome the chance to try them. I have a 2 year old and 4 year old, It would be great to try it out for my 4 year old and if It goes well, I then know that once my youngest is 3, I can put her in too and have a peaceful shopping experience. Last time we went to IKEA to buy a sofa we had to take my mum too so that we had chance to choose and buy the sofa without constantly having to run after the kids. I love IKEA but not been for a while as it’s hard to concentrate on what I want to purchase when i / we have both kids going round with us.

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olbndansmummy · 03/10/2019 21:31

What a fab insight test, our dd would love to try the crèche while we shop in peace

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biffyboom · 03/10/2019 22:19

Done. Only one of my children is old enough for SMÅLAND at the moment, but it can make such a difference experience when one of them is happily occupied!

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Rosegoldmum · 03/10/2019 22:50

Done 👍 sounds fab

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NotQuiteUsual · 04/10/2019 07:11

We don't use Småland. The idea of a shop crèche brought back memories of dodgy shopping centre crèches in the 90s. With old plasters in the ball pit Envy

I had no idea how supportive they were of children with additional needs. Clearly the whole crèche thing has modernised slightly from the being abandoned in a softplay Fram concept of my childhood. I might stop being evil and let the big kids go in next time Grin

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doleritedinosaur · 04/10/2019 16:15

Yes we’ve got a trip planned soon & all love IKEA.

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NoFucksImAQueen · 04/10/2019 16:20

we already use smaland all the time can I still apply?

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