The holidays are coming, and now is the time to get ready.

Before the rush of holiday appointments, family gatherings, pregnancy announcements, and last-minute shoppers arrive, take a little time now to make sure your boutique is stocked, styled, and ready.

Stock Up Before the Holiday Rush

Don’t wait until December to discover that your favorite Heartbeat Animals are out of stock!

Peruse the latest additions to the collection and review your inventory of Heartbeat Animals, pillows, frames, ornaments, accessories, gender-reveal products, and giftable keepsakes.

October is the perfect time to place a larger wholesale order so you have plenty of options on hand - and enough time to reorder before the busiest weeks.

Remember that this time of year is perfect for extra sales, upsells, and add-ons, as shoppers are looking for gifts for everyone who is excited about the new baby.

The Perfect Bundles

Create displays specifically for friends and family members who may be gifted.

For example:  Grandma & Grandpa-to-Be.

• Heartbeat Animal with the baby's recorded heartbeat
• Grandparent Magnetic Ultrasound Frame
• Keepsake ornament
• Optional second recording for a special message

Personalized bundles can include:

• For Grandma
• For Grandpa
• For the Godparents
• For Auntie & Uncle
• For Big Brother
• For Big Sister
• For Baby 

This turns your product display into a holiday gift guide right inside your boutique.

Create a Holiday “Gift Shop” Corner

You don't need a giant retail space to make your boutique feel festive.

Create one dedicated Holiday Keepsake Corner featuring:

• Heartbeat Animals dressed in seasonal accessories
  
• Holiday ornaments
  
• Ultrasound & magnetic frames
• Gift-ready bundles
  
• Gender-reveal keepsakes
• Small stocking-stuffer-style accessories
• Gift cards for future ultrasound appointments

Add baskets, ribbon, gift tags, mini trees, twinkle lights, and a simple sign:

“Give a Gift They'll Hear Forever.”

Make Your Affiliate Link Work for You

October is also the perfect time to make sure your affiliate link is ready to work for you.

Put your personalized link somewhere your clients can easily access it:

• QR code at checkout
• QR code on your gift display
• Link in your Instagram bio
• Holiday gift guide
• Email signature
• Appointment confirmation
• Social media stories
• Printed “Shop Our Holiday Favorites” card

Have a client looking for a Heartbeat Animal you don't currently have in stock? Send them to your affiliate link!

You can still help them find exactly what they want while creating another opportunity for your boutique to earn.

Start Talking About Holiday Shopping NOW

Don't wait for December to tell clients about holiday gifts.

Start planting the idea on your socials:

• “Have you started your holiday shopping yet?”
• “We have adorable gifts for Grandma, Grandpa, Godparents & Big Siblings!”
• “Record baby's heartbeat now and give it as a Christmas gift!”
• “Need a meaningful gift for the new grandparents? We've got you covered!”

Your Holiday Checklist

☐ Review ALL products and identify holiday favorites
☐ Place your bulk wholesale order early
☐ Stock extra Heartbeat Animals
☐ Stock ornaments, frames & accessories
☐ Create Grandparent Bundles
☐ Create Godparent Bundles
☐ Create Aunt/Uncle Bundles
☐ Create Big Sibling Bundles
☐ Add holiday accessories to your animals
☐ Create a Holiday Gift Display
☐ Set up your affiliate link + QR code
☐ Plan holiday photo opportunities
☐ Schedule holiday social media posts
☐ Plan a holiday event, giveaway, or shopping weekend
☐ Add gift wrapping, ribbon & gift tags
☐ Start promoting holiday shopping in October