Baby Bunting Integration Setup Guide

This guide explains how to connect your Baby Bunting account to Helm, enabling automated order import, real-time inventory synchronisation, and centralised fulfilment so you can manage Baby Bunting alongside other sales channels from a single interface.

Last updated 4 months ago

What is Baby Bunting

Baby Bunting is a leading Australian retailer specialising in baby and children’s products. Integrating Baby Bunting with Helm allows automated order imports, synchronised stock levels, and centralised management of fulfilment and customer communications across your connected sales channels.

PROS ✅

CONS ❌

Access to a large Australian customer base for baby and children’s products.

Requires a valid Baby Bunting account with API credentials.

Centralised order and inventory management.

SKUs must match across Baby Bunting and Helm for accurate synchronisation.

Real-time stock synchronisation with Helm.

Marketplace-specific requirements may require additional mapping.

Automated updates for order dispatch and tracking.

Step-by-Step Setup

Step 1 — Start the Baby Bunting integration in Helm

  1. Log in to your Helm account.

  2. Navigate to Settings → Sales Channels.

  3. Click Add New Channel, search for Baby Bunting, and select Add / Install.

Note: You must have an active Baby Bunting account with API credentials.

Step 2: Obtain and Enter Your Credentials

Baby Bunting will provide the credentials required for integration. In Helm, fill out the following fields with the details provided:

  • Name – Assign a clear label (e.g., Baby Bunting Store).

  • API URL – Enter the full API endpoint URL provided by Baby Bunting.

  • API Key – Paste the API key issued by Baby Bunting.

  • Selected Channel – Choose the specific Baby Bunting channel you wish to connect.

Ensure credentials are copied exactly as provided to avoid connection issues.

Optional configuration tabs include:

Adjust these parameters according to your business protocols:

  • Settings – Select the warehouse for fulfilment and configure shipping SLAs.

  • Stock Control – Enable Auto Sync Stock to maintain inventory parity.

  • Brand – Configure company details for invoices and branding.

  • Commercial Invoice – Enter VAT ID and company address if required.

  • Despatch Emails – Decide whether Helm should send dispatch notifications and tracking updates.

  • Feedback Emails – Enable order feedback emails if required.

🔐 Credentials must correspond with those used to access your Baby Bunting account.

Step 3: Save and Activate

Click Submit (or Save) to store your credentials.

Helm will attempt to connect to Baby Bunting. On success, the channel will be active, and orders, stock, and fulfilment updates will begin synchronising automatically.

Completion

Your Baby Bunting channel is now fully integrated with Helm. Orders will import automatically, inventory levels will remain accurate, and fulfilment updates will synchronise in real time. This centralised integration ensures efficient operations, reduces manual errors, and provides a single point of control across all connected sales channels.