Shopping for Expectant Mothers

Shopping in Miami for Expectant Mothers

Your trip to the U.S. to give birth will actually be a multifaceted experience. Of course, your primary focus will be on your own health and your baby’s future, but you’ll also want to make the most of your stay in this wonderful country and create your own memorable experiences. And here you’ll say to yourself: “Being in America and not going shopping? It’s impossible!” You’ll need to buy things for the newborn, and at the same time pick up something new for yourself and find some cute souvenirs.

Miami’s chic shopping malls, outlets, as well as mini- and supermarkets and classic American shops—choose your shopping style. And you can buy everything here and even more. We’ll help you find out where to shop and when it’s most cost-effective.

Popular large shopping malls and stores in Miami

Shopping in Miami is a truly exciting experience. Every mall, outlet, or shopping street attracts visitors with its unique style, selection of brands, or the chance to enjoy a special experience during and after your shopping trip. And rest assured that you’re bound to find discounts at any shopping center in Miami. This is made clear by signs like: Sale, Outlet, Specials, 30% off, and others.

Here are some of Miami’s top-rated malls and outlets.

Bayside Marketplace

The most popular shopping center, located in the heart of downtown. It is a two-story complex stretching along the waterfront, featuring over 150 stores from well-known brands (Guess, GAP, Victoria’s Secret, Brookstone, and others), as well as numerous restaurants and cafes: Hard Rock Café, Bubba Gump Shrimp Co., The Knife. The festive atmosphere is always enhanced by lively live music and beautiful ocean views.

Address: 401 Biscayne Blvd, Miami, FL 33132.

Open: Mon–Thu 10:00 AM–10:00 PM, Fri–Sat 10:00 AM–11:00 PM, Sun 11:00 AM–9:00 PM

Aventura Mall

This is the largest traditional shopping mall in Florida and the second largest in the United States, with a total area of 250,000 square meters. As the name suggests, the mall is located in Aventura, a northern suburb of Miami.

It features three floors of high-end boutiques and over 300 iconic retail stores. It is home to five major department stores, such as Nordstrom, Bloomingdale’s, and Macy’s, as well as luxury boutiques including Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Cartier, Burberry, Givenchy, CHANEL Fragrance & Beauty, Tiffany & Co., Rolex, and many others. The center also features several major chain restaurants, a food court with 18 fast-food restaurants, and a large movie theater.

Address: 19501 Biscayne Blvd, Aventura, FL 33180

Mall hours: Mon–Sat 10:00 AM–9:30 PM, Sun 12:00 PM–8:00 PM

Dolphin Mall

This is the second-largest outlet mall in Miami-Dade County, with a retail space of approximately 130,000 square feet. The outlet is located west of Miami International Airport and near Florida International University, which is why it is always bustling with tourists and students. The mall features over 240 retail stores and boutiques from designer brands such as Versace, Armani, Calvin Klein, Desigual, Gap, Nike, Puma, and others. A wide selection of clothing, attractive discounts, entertainment, numerous restaurants, and a food court with 850 seats make for a comfortable shopping experience.

Address: 11401 NW 12th Street, Miami, FL 33172

Hours: Mon–Sat 10:00 AM–9:30 PM, Sun 11:00 AM–8:00 PM

Sawgrass Mills Mall

This largest single-level outlet in the U.S. and Miami’s largest outlet is impressive in size: over 220,000 square meters of retail space. It is so popular that its parking lot is always full, even though it is designed to accommodate 10,000 cars!

This enclosed shopping center, featuring constant air conditioning and climate control, houses over 350 stores. They offer everything—fashionable clothing, jewelry, cosmetics, electronics, home accessories, toys, and much more. To help visitors navigate and find the items they’re looking for, mall maps and shopping carts with seats for resting are available at the building’s entrances. And, of course, the shopping experience includes entertainment and restaurants to suit every taste.

Address: 12801 W Sunrise Blvd, Sunrise, FL 33323-4020

Hours: Mon–Sat 10:00 AM–9:30 PM, Sun 11:00 AM–8:00 PM

How to score big discounts at Miami malls and outlets?

Sales are held year-round. Prices are usually significantly reduced at the end of the season to clear shelves for new collections (Clearance Sale). Prices drop when a new store opens, when a store moves, or when it closes (Grand Opening, Moving Sale, and Going Out of Business, respectively). Also, in all stores in Miami, as in the rest of the U.S., major sales are held before national holidays such as Memorial Day (the last Monday in May) and Independence Day (July 4). Short-term sales are held before other holidays (for example, Valentine’s Day, Labor Day—the first Monday in September, and the end of the summer season).

Twice a year (December–January and August–September), you can stock up on great deals during massive sales, when discounts of up to 70% are offered on all items. Thanksgiving takes place on the last Thursday of November, followed by the famous “Black Friday”, which marks the start of the winter sales season. (Note: on this day, it is highly inadvisable for pregnant women to go into stores—you might get trampled ☹) Christmas sales, which don’t end until mid-January, are famous for their most attractive discounts.

Shopping in Miami is almost a sport, and many Americans have become pros at it. Of course, you’ll be planning your trip to the U.S. around your due date, not the sales season. The most important thing in your situation is not to get too carried away, but to try to get the most enjoyment out of shopping.

Miami’s ultra-modern and comfortable shopping malls and stores are waiting for you! Happy shopping!