Baby and nursery retailers in New Zealand:Which are most popular?
In September 2026, Baby Factory was the most searched baby and nursery retailer in New Zealand, accounting for 26.6% of all searches among the seven retailers we track. When we checked with ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews, Baby Factory and Baby On The Move were mentioned most often, in three of the four answers. Baby On The Move was recommended most often, coming first in one out of three responses that gave a list.
Baby FactoryShare of searches 26.6%Mentioned in 3 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
MockaShare of searches 21.8%Mentioned in 1 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
Baby Bunting NZShare of searches 17.8%Mentioned in 1 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
The Sleep StoreShare of searches 17.2%Mentioned in 0 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
Baby On The MoveShare of searches 14.5%Mentioned in 3 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
Follow baby and nursery retailers and get free monthly updates on what changed
By continuing you'll get index updates and occasional product news from Brandwave. Unsubscribe any time. Privacy
Top baby and nursery retailers in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In Brandwave's three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, Baby Factory and Baby On The Move were mentioned most often, in three of the four answers. Baby On The Move was recommended most often, coming first in one out of three answers that gave a list. Baby Factory was second, and Baby Bunting NZ was third. The Sleep Store, which ranked fourth in searches, was not mentioned at all.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Baby Factory3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Baby On The Move3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Mocka1 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Baby Bunting NZ1 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
The Sleep Store0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Mom Store0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers- Little & Loved0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
See every answer about baby and nursery retailers
4 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which baby and nursery retailer should I shop at in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best baby and nursery retailers in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best baby and nursery retailer in New Zealand for newborn essentials?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best baby store”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Searched Google, AI Overview
“newborn essentials nz”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 19, 2026.
Which baby and nursery retailers do people search for most?
This chart shows how often people search Google for each baby and nursery retailer by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven baby and nursery retailers we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Baby Factory, Mocka, Baby Bunting NZ, The Sleep Store, Baby On The Move. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Baby Factory | Mocka | Baby Bunting NZ | The Sleep Store | Baby On The Move | Mom Store | Little & Loved |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 23.6% | 23.6% | 15.8% | 18.7% | 15.8% | 1.1% | 1.4% |
| Dec 2025 | 29.8% | 20% | 20% | 14.9% | 13.3% | 0.9% | 0.98% |
| Jan 2026 | 25.7% | 25.7% | 17.1% | 15.6% | 14% | 0.95% | 0.94% |
| Feb 2026 | 27.1% | 18.1% | 18.1% | 20.2% | 14.8% | 1% | 0.81% |
| Mar 2026 | 30.3% | 20.3% | 16.6% | 17.1% | 13.5% | 1.2% | 1% |
| Apr 2026 | 30.4% | 20.4% | 16.6% | 17.1% | 13.6% | 1.2% | 0.74% |
| May 2026 | 29.1% | 23.8% | 15.9% | 16.4% | 13% | 1.1% | 0.71% |
| Jun 2026 | 28.4% | 23.3% | 19% | 15% | 12.7% | 1.1% | 0.58% |
| Jul 2026 | 30.7% | 20.6% | 16.8% | 16.2% | 13.7% | 1.2% | 0.73% |
| Aug 2026 | 26.3% | 21.6% | 17.6% | 18.2% | 14.4% | 1.3% | 0.79% |
| Sep 2026 | 26.6% | 21.8% | 17.8% | 17.2% | 14.5% | 1.3% | 0.93% |
| Oct 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 26.6% | 27.1K | 0% | +0.3 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 21.8% | 22.2K | 0% | +0.2 points | |
| 3, moved from 4th to 3rd | 17.8% | 18.1K | 0% | +0.2 pointsmoved from 4th to 3rd | |
| 4, moved from 3rd to 4th | 17.2% | 17.5K | -6.4% | -1 pointsmoved from 3rd to 4th | |
| 5, held 5th | 14.5% | 14.8K | 0% | +0.1 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 1.3% | 1.3K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 7, held 7th | 0.93% | 950 | +17.3% | +0.1 points |
26.6%
Held 1st. 27.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.3 points.
2.
Mocka21.8%
Held 2nd. 22.2K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.2 points.
17.8%
Moved from 4th to 3rd. 18.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.2 points.
17.2%
Moved from 3rd to 4th. 17.5K estimated branded searches, -6.4% vs prior month. Share -1 points.
14.5%
Held 5th. 14.8K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
1.3%
Held 6th. 1.3K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
0.93%
Held 7th. 950 estimated branded searches, +17.3% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
Which brand is most popular in search among baby and nursery retailers in New Zealand?
7 brands
In September 2026, Baby Factory was the most searched among baby and nursery retailers in New Zealand, with an estimated 27.1K branded searches, 26.6% of all searches for the seven we track. Mocka is in 2nd place, 4.8 percentage points behind at 21.8%.
| Brand | Share of searches | Peak | Low | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23.6% → 26.6% | 30.7%Jul 2026 | 23.6%Nov 2025 | 2nd → 1st | |
| 23.6% → 21.8% | 25.7%Jan 2026 | 18.1%Feb 2026 | 1st → 2nd | |
| 15.8% → 17.8% | 20%Dec 2025 | 15.8%Nov 2025 | 4th → 3rd | |
| 18.7% → 17.2% | 20.2%Feb 2026 | 14.9%Dec 2025 | 3rd → 4th | |
| 15.8% → 14.5% | 15.8%Nov 2025 | 12.7%Jun 2026 | 5th | |
| 1.1% → 1.3% | 1.3%Sep 2026 | 0.9%Dec 2025 | 7th → 6th | |
| Little & Loved | 1.4% → 0.93% | 1.4%Nov 2025 | 0.58%Jun 2026 | 6th → 7th |
Each finding as a sentence
- Across the 11 months ending September 2026, Baby Factory’s share of searches among baby and nursery retailers in New Zealand increased from 23.6% to 26.6%.
- Across the 11 months ending September 2026, Mocka’s share of searches among baby and nursery retailers in New Zealand decreased from 23.6% to 21.8%.
- Across the 11 months ending September 2026, Baby Bunting NZ’s share of searches among baby and nursery retailers in New Zealand increased from 15.8% to 17.8%.
- Across the 11 months ending September 2026, The Sleep Store’s share of searches among baby and nursery retailers in New Zealand decreased from 18.7% to 17.2%.
- Across the 11 months ending September 2026, Baby On The Move’s share of searches among baby and nursery retailers in New Zealand decreased from 15.8% to 14.5%.
- Across the 11 months ending September 2026, Baby Factory’s share of searches among baby and nursery retailers in New Zealand peaked at 30.7% in July 2026 and was lowest at 23.6% in November 2025.
- Across the 11 months ending September 2026, Mocka’s share of searches among baby and nursery retailers in New Zealand peaked at 25.7% in January 2026 and was lowest at 18.1% in February 2026.
- Across the 11 months ending September 2026, Baby Bunting NZ’s share of searches among baby and nursery retailers in New Zealand peaked at 20% in December 2025 and was lowest at 15.8% in November 2025.
- Across the 11 months ending September 2026, The Sleep Store’s share of searches among baby and nursery retailers in New Zealand peaked at 20.2% in February 2026 and was lowest at 14.9% in December 2025.
- Across the 11 months ending September 2026, Baby On The Move’s share of searches among baby and nursery retailers in New Zealand peaked at 15.8% in November 2025 and was lowest at 12.7% in June 2026.
- Across the 11 months ending September 2026, Baby Factory rose from 2nd to 1st among baby and nursery retailers in New Zealand.
- Across the 11 months ending September 2026, Mocka fell from 1st to 2nd among baby and nursery retailers in New Zealand.
- Across the 11 months ending September 2026, Baby Bunting NZ rose from 4th to 3rd among baby and nursery retailers in New Zealand.
- Across the 11 months ending September 2026, The Sleep Store fell from 3rd to 4th among baby and nursery retailers in New Zealand.
- Across the 11 months ending September 2026, Mom Store rose from 7th to 6th among baby and nursery retailers in New Zealand.
- Across the 11 months ending September 2026, Little & Loved fell from 6th to 7th among baby and nursery retailers in New Zealand.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand baby and nursery retailers in September 2026?
7 changes

In September 2026, The Sleep Store lost share of searches among baby and nursery retailers in New Zealand, from 18.2% to 17.2%.

Baby On The Move’s share of searches among baby and nursery retailers in New Zealand has gained ground for 3 months in a row, from 12.7% to 14.5% in September 2026.

In September 2026, Baby Bunting NZ rose from 4th to 3rd among baby and nursery retailers in New Zealand.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Little & Loved in New Zealand fell 52.7% over 11 measured months, from 2K to 950 in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Mocka in New Zealand fell 33% over 11 measured months, from 33.1K to 22.2K in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Mom Store in New Zealand fell 18.8% over 11 measured months, from 1.6K to 1.3K in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Baby Factory in New Zealand fell 18.1% over 11 measured months, from 33.1K to 27.1K in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted for baby and nursery retailers?
11 search terms
Each brand's share of searches among baby and nursery retailers comes from the terms listed under its name. When people mostly search for a brand because of something else it sells, only the searches that name this product count here.
Baby Factory
1 branded search term
- babyfactory
Mocka
2 branded search terms
- Mocka
- mocka nursery
Baby Bunting NZ
1 branded search term
- Baby Bunting
The Sleep Store
2 branded search terms
- sleep store
- the sleep store
Baby On The Move
1 branded search term
- babyonthemove
Mom Store
1 branded search term
- mom store
Little & Loved
3 branded search terms
- little & loved
- little and loved
- Little Loved
Compare popularity between leading brands

Baby Factory vs Mocka: compare popularity
Baby Factory vs Baby Bunting NZ: compare popularity
Baby Factory vs The Sleep Store: compare popularity
Baby Factory vs Baby On The Move: compare popularity
Mocka vs Baby Bunting NZ: compare popularity
Mocka vs The Sleep Store: compare popularity
Mocka vs Baby On The Move: compare popularity
Baby Bunting NZ vs The Sleep Store: compare popularity
Baby Bunting NZ vs Baby On The Move: compare popularity
The Sleep Store vs Baby On The Move: compare popularity- Compare any of these brands

See your own brand in this picture
Brandwave tracks your branded demand next to your campaigns, spend and outcomes, so you can see what moved your numbers, not just that they moved.