ALL ABOUT THE BABY BARN
Over 30 Years of Trading
3 Generations of Family
A Lifetime of Experience
The Baby Barn has been the leading Baby Equipment Store in Warwickshire since 1993.
The shop was founded by Sue and Ian when their eldest child, Lottie, was just 9 months old! Now, a mum herself, you will find Lottie in store helping her parents with her little boys, Freddie & Charlie taking the roles of chief testers! Funny how things come around!
Customer service and fantastic presentation have always been the number one priority and with a team of customer-oriented staff and a wide selection of affordable products, The Baby Barn really is a one-stop-shop for all your needs.
The experienced sales team are committed to helping you find the right products to bring your nursery visions to life. Whether you’re looking for a simple pram accessory, a gift for a friend or you want to totally deck out your nursery and car, The Baby Barn is where you need to be.
Meet The Family
Sue Dronfield
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Ian Dronfield
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Lottie Dronfield
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Meet The Family
Sue
The Boss
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Sue is the beating heart of the business and we are very lucky to have her.
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Along with Ian, she founded the business after starting a family. When she was pregnant with Lottie she found there wasn't much choice to view baby equipment in the area. With the farm still running, Sue & Ian bought some buildings off the farm to start the shop...30 years later they are still there and still expanding the store!
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Nothing means more to Sue than her family and that includes her staff and customers!
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Favourite Pram: "Now that would be telling"
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Ian
Master handy man, chief stock checker and official cake taster!
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Ian has been by Sue's side since the beginning and even helped convert the original barn into the shop!
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You'll see Ian around the store, bringing your items through from our warehouse in-between raiding the cake and biscuits in the coffee shop!
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A true family man and a real happy face, Ian is always on hand to help!
Lottie
Going from head product tester at 9 months old to her parents right hand woman at 30, Lottie has always been part of The Baby Barn.
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After working for the Riding for the Disabled Association for a number of years, she came back to the business during the COVID pandemic to help and has never left!
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Lottie's passions are her animals and being outside with her husband Mike and she is keen to pass that on to her sons, Freddie & Charlie.
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Favourite Pram: "I have 3 for different reasons - Mountain Buggy Swift, Bugaboo Fox 5 & Joolz Aer+"
Ben
Ben is the younger of the Dronfield siblings but has had is fair share of product testing and involvement in the background of the business over the years.
After jet setting off to Australia for a number of years, he has settled back in the UK and is now running his own very successful Telecoms & Fibre Optics Business. Never one to sit still, he is also our relief delivery driver, helps out in the warehouse and with maintenance of the store.
When he isn't travelling the world he absolutely loves spending time with his friends visiting various car circuits and causing mischief with his nephews!
Husband & Wife
Sister & Brother
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Silke
Office Manger
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Not one to sit still Silke likes to keep busy whether it’s spending time with family, friends or the many groups she belongs too.
Silke is at her happiest when she is either helping customers or eating cake….
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Favourite Pram:
Cybex Balios S Lux - Sky Blue
Hayley
Shop Floor Manger
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Hayley joined us 4 years ago from an M&P store. Having been in the industry out of school, she is great with customers and has brilliant product knowledge.
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Being a keen horsewoman and a mum of one, Hayley is a mum that is always on the go!
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Favourite Pram:
Can't make her mind up!
Tracie
Tracie has been in the Nursery industry for over 25 years and part of The Baby Barn Team for over 17!
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Being a parent to two and an industry expert, Tracie's biggest passion is finding the perfect product for your needs.
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Favourite pram:
Inglesina Aptica in Pashmina Beige
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Claire
Claire originally joined as head barista in our café just over 5 years ago, however being such a natural with customers she quickly moved over to the shop floor.
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When Claire isn't at work you will most likely find her out enjoying the outdoors
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Favourite Pram:
Cybex Priam
Jess
Like Claire, Jess has been part of The Baby Barn team for over 5 years.
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Having recently got engaged, she's well and truly in wedding planning mode with the countdown to the big day coming soon.
Her vast knowledge makes her a favourite with new parents and being a mum of 2 girls herself means she can draw from personal experience.
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Favourite pram:
Egg 3 in Mink
Rhiannon
Rhiannon joined the team in 2022 and you'll find her in store on a Saturday.
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With 3 wonderful kiddies at home, she has a wealth of pram and travel system knowledge that she has picked up first hand from being a recent Mum herself!
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If her life isn't busy enough as it is, she is also studying Law around working and children...when does she sleep!?
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Favourite Pram: TBC
Charlotte
Welcome Charlotte!
Having recently graduated from Lincoln University, Charlotte as settled into the team nicely.
You'll see Charlotte appearing on our social channels bit more as she learns more about all the fantastic brands we stock. ​
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Favourite Pram: We will soon find out!
Kyra
Kyra has recently joined us part time.
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During the week you'll find her filming content to keep you in the loop online and in on Saturdays, shell be on hand to help you find the perfect system for you.
Freddie & Charlie
Product testers, trouble makers and proper cuties!
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Freddie & Charlie are the third generation of "Dronfields" to be running around The Baby Barn.
Be warned, if you visit whilst they're in store, you maybe subjected to a game of hide and seek or Knights and Dragons!