Toys"R"Us, Inc. today announced the introduction of in-store layaway to help customers purchase that "big gift" – and pay over time – this holiday.  Through this program, customers may reserve toys, such as bikes and play kitchens, early in the season and make a series of small payments over an extended period. In addition, expectant parents and their families can use layaway to purchase items such as cribs, car seats and strollers. The "Big Gift" layaway is available beginning today in Toys"R"Us and Babies"R"Us stores nationwide*.

Placing a product on layaway at any Toys"R"Us or Babies"R"Us store requires a deposit of 20% of the total purchase, including all applicable taxes, and a $10 service charge. Payments may be made at the store at any time in the form of cash, check, credit card, debit card or gift card. Merchandise will be made available within 7-10 days of final payment, so items must be paid for in full by December 6 to ensure that the gift is available for pickup before Christmas.

Toys"R"Us offers layaway on the following toy categories:

 

• Bikes
• Battery-Powered Ride-On Vehicles
• Dollhouses
• Play Kitchens
• Outdoor Play Equipment and Playsets, including metal gym sets, wood gym sets, trampolines, houses, teeter-totters and climbers
• Pools and Water Slides
• Preschool Ride-Ons, such as cozy coupes, horses, metal tricycles and wagons
• Basketball Systems
• Karaoke Machines
• Keyboards and other Musical Instruments for toddlers to teens
• Televisions
• Indoor Table Games, including air hockey, foosball and table tennis

Baby items that are part of the "Big Gift" layaway include:

 

• Infant and Toddler Furniture
• Car Seats
• High Chairs
• Play Yards
• Strollers and Travel Systems
• Bassinets

 

* A fee will apply to canceled layaway orders, The program will not be available in Maryland at this time, Ohio and Rhode Island have different policies for canceled orders. See stores for details.