Does Babies“R”Us Canada Still Exist? What Parents Need to Know in 2026
Staples Canada Teams Up with Toys“R”Us and Parties“R”Us in Major Retail Collaboration
Canadian families will soon have a new place to shop for toys, birthday party supplies and seasonal essentials. Staples Canada has announced an exclusive retail partnership with Toys“R”Us Canada and Parties“R”Us Canada that will bring dedicated shopping sections to nearly 300 Staples locations across the country by the end of 2027.
The collaboration will launch with a pilot location at Staples in Richmond Hill, Ontario, with a grand opening planned for November 14, 2026. Shoppers will also be able to explore the new brands through an online shopping experience at Staples.ca.
The new Toys“R”Us sections will offer a curated selection of toys and exclusive products, giving the familiar children’s retailer a new way to reach Canadian families. Meanwhile, Parties“R”Us will introduce an entirely new retail concept featuring balloons, birthday party supplies, seasonal essentials and licensed party products.
Is Babies“R”Us part of the Staples Canada partnership?
Parents may also be wondering whether Babies“R”Us will be included in the new Staples Canada partnership with Toys“R”Us and Parties“R”Us. While the announcement brings Toys“R”Us products and dedicated toy departments into select Staples locations, there has been no confirmation that Babies“R”Us will be part of the collaboration.
For parents shopping for baby essentials, nursery products, car seats, strollers and other newborn necessities, Babies“R”Us remains a separate brand. We’ll continue to watch for updates as the Staples partnership expands across Canada.
While Babies "R" Us registry perks are no longer widely available, several other popular retailers and brands in Canada offer free welcome gifts, sample boxes, and registry rewards:
While Babies "R" Us registry perks are no longer widely available, several other popular retailers and brands in Canada offer free welcome gifts, sample boxes, and registry rewards:
- Amazon Canada Baby Registry Welcome Gift What You Get: A rotating free gift item (such as baby toys, swaddles, or sample boxes) sent directly to your door. How to Qualify: Create an Amazon Baby Registry, add eligible items to your list, and make a minimum qualifying purchase from your registry as a Prime member.
- Nestlé Baby & Me Ready-for-Baby Kit
What You Get: A welcome package valued up to $130, including formula samples, coupons, and educational guides delivered by mail.
How to Qualify: Sign up on the Nestlé Baby & Me Canada website during your pregnancy.
- Huggies No Baby Unhugged Kit What You Get: A free sample pack containing newborn diapers and baby wipes. How to Qualify: Create a No Baby Unhugged account on the Huggies Canada website and request your sample pack by mail. Historical Overview:
What Was Included in the Babies "R" Us Swag Bag?
For reference, below is a breakdown of what the Babies "R" Us Canada Registry program originally offered prior to 2026. In previous years, expectant parents who created a registry at Babies "R" Us Canada received a physical gift bag at the customer service desk containing: Free Samples: Trial-sized baby wipes, newborn diaper samples, nursing pads, pacifiers, and baby lotions.
- Full-Sized Items: Sample baby bottles, baby spoons, and washcloths.
- Coupons & Savings: A $25 coupon (valid on purchases of $25 or more) along with promotional offers for baby gear, apparel, and nursery items.
- Completion Discounts: A 10% to 15% discount on remaining unpurchased items from the registry before the baby's arrival date.
While these legacy store perks are no longer active, Canadian parents can still take advantage of online registries and brand sample programs to stock up on essentials for free.