We’ve researched and gathered a comprehensive shopping list to help you on your parenting journey – no wallet required. Pin it, print it, use it!
Go Directly To The Manufacturer’s Website
If you’re looking for Procter & Gamble samples (hello, Luvs diapers?), your best bet is to go directly to pgeveryday.com and sign up for updates, coupons and more. While there are some third-party sites that offer freebies, sometimes it’s easier to go right to the source. For example, there are a few sites we love that have free sample offerings for new parents:
Write A Letter To The Manufacturer
Remember that guy who occasionally puts letters in the box outside your home?
Well it turns out you can write a letter directly to a company – and they’ll answer you!
Companies love positive feedback. That’s why a well-written letter to a manufacturer’s consumer affairs department stating you love their products and are interested in samples and coupons can result in big-time savings.
The next time you’re out shopping, write down the company name and address from the packaging of products you like.
Read This List (35 Total Ideas)
We’ve broken our list down into manageable sections to help you navigate the online world of freebies, coupons and discounts. Let’s go shopping!
Where To Get Baby Free Formula? (7 Ideas)
During the first month of your baby’s life, you may end up spending as much as $100 on baby formula if you’re not nursing. Outside of diapers, your next huge expense will be formula – and you’ll need lots!
Make sure you sign up for every big brand offering discounts and rewards on formula. Here are our top picks:
Nestle Baby Program
Sign up for the Nestle Baby Program and earn “up to $130” in coupons for free formula and other baby products.
Enfamil Family Beginnings
Join Enfamil Family Beginnings (a link is also here), and you could receive free items (valued at $400 according to the website) which include: formula, belly badges, coupons and special offers.
Similac Strong Moms Rewards
Sign up for the Similac Strong Moms Rewards program (also here), for gifts and discount offers.
The MyGerber Program
Click here and sign up for an account to receive offers, coupons and free formula samples (including full-sized product).
Nature’s One
If you register an account with Nature’s One, you will receive free baby formula samples. You can even request the specific product you want, so long as they have it in stock.
Nestle’s Baby Formula
Click here to create an account and join the Nestle family. Members of this program can receive as much as $130 in free gifts, as well as infant nutrition samples, coupons, and other exclusive offers.
Ask Your Physician
Many pediatricians keep baby formula samples onhand to give out to their newborn patients. Many formula companies give away tons of freebies to doctors’ offices in the hopes that they’ll get their product into the hands of loyal customers. Be sure to check out your doctor’s office, local hospital or clinic to see if they have any free formula samples for you. It never hurts to ask!
Where To Get Free Baby Care Products? (6 Ideas)
This section focuses on “baby boxes”, where a company will send you an entire treasure trove of free goodies when you create an account, make a purchase or subscribe to their services. Boxes can include detergent, soap, shampoo, rash creams and lots of other items you didn’t even know your baby needed.
Baby Box University
Take a class, take a quiz, and get your reward. This free box for California moms and dads comes with goodies inside like breast milk storage bags and diapers.
Gerber Baby Box
Sign up for MyGerber to qualify for free baby items. While products vary, most parents can expect full-sized samples, bibs, belly stickers, and more.
Walmart Baby Welcome Box
Walmart wants your business, and they’ve created a stage-specific baby box program to get it. Just fill out the online form.
Target Baby Welcome Kit
When you set up your baby registry with Target, you’ll receive a welcome box filled with samples and coupons (the website claims you can get up to $50 in coupons), plus a 15% discount on everything on your list after your baby’s birth.
Amazon Baby Welcome Box
If you’re an Amazon Prime member, the Amazon Baby Registry is the way to go. Create a baby registry and receive a free box of goodies. Plus, Prime members receive:
- An extra 15% off across Amazon
- 20% off diaper subscriptions
- 25% off baby announcements or shower invitations from Tiny Prints
- A 25% discount on your first baby apparel purchase on Amazon (after registering)
- A free parenting eBook
Once your registry has over $10 in purchases, you can hit the “Claim Now” button to get your free welcome kit.
The Honest Co Box
The Honest Co has safe, non-toxic products for babies, family and home, and they’ll send you a trial box of free samples when you sign up for a subscription. Because there’s a monthly subscription charge after the trial box, you’ll have to remind yourself to cancel it or you will be charged. Call (888) 862-8818 to cancel your membership once you’ve ordered your free trial.
Where To Get Free Diapers? (6 Ideas)
You can never have too many diapers. It’s estimated that babies can require more than 10 diaper changes in one day. There are several large brands that offer freebies and reward programs, so be sure to sign up for all of them.
Pampers Gifts to Grow: Diaper Rewards Program
Gifts to Grow is a loyalty rewards program that allows you to earn points by entering codes from the packaging of Pampers products you purchase. If you have to buy them anyway, you might as well get free items out of it.
Huggies Rewards
Similar to Pampers, Huggies has their own loyalty program as well. Huggies Rewards program as well. The more diapers and wipes you buy, the more points you earn towards free products.
Nieto Consumer Research
If you can sacrifice some time to give feedback for diapers and wipes, join the Nieto Consumer Research Panel and you’ll receive a questionnaire – along with free product! You’ll be contacted when a project comes up that suits you, and all product testing is done in your own home.
The Honest Company Discovery Kit
Similar to the sample box, The Honest Company offers a free diaper kit to try with their subscription service. Again, be sure to cancel before the trial ends to avoid being charged for future kits.
EverydayFamily
This site offers free, stage-based monthly newsletters, coupon alerts and baby samples. When you sign up, you’re entered to win free diapers for a year.
Diaper Drives
If you’re in serious financial need, contact your local diaper drive. Diaper drives were created for the most at-risk or low-income families by nurses in hospitals and health facilities throughout the U.S. In partnership with Huggies diapers, the Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN) has shared approximately 1 million diapers with families in need.
Where To Get Free Baby Clothes? (6 Ideas)
While we were challenged to find baby clothing companies that were giving their products away (spoiler: there aren’t any), we did find a host of resources, both local and national, that can outfit your baby for next-to-nothing.
Create a village
Talk to friends and family members who have recently had kids. You’d be surprised how many parents are willing to give you their gently used baby items.
Craigslist
This is a great source for people who are looking to unload free baby items. While Craiglist is technically a classified ad site, many people are willing to give things away that they no longer need.
Upcycled goods
Join the Freecycle Network to get free, used baby items in your area. It will only cost you time and travel.
Swap meets
Whether you’re organizing a real-time event or operating in a virtual community, a swap meet organized by your local mom’s group is not only a way to get used items by trading for things you no longer use, but it gives you much-needed social time with other parents.
For an online swap meet, try Peace. Love. Swap. to trade items for gently used baby gear.
Seven Slings
If you love babywearing, go to sevenbaby.com, place an order, and use the code FREESLING4ME to get around $40 off your purchase.
Udder Cover Nursing Cover
It never hurts to have an extra nursing cover for privacy when you’re breastfeeding. Go to uddercover.com, place one of the nursing covers in your cart, and enter the code FREEUCOVER1, which gave me $35 off my purchase!
Where To Get Free Baby Books & Magazines? (3 Ideas)
There’s an abundance of evidence that reading to your baby supports growth, increases cognitive ability and creates close bonding moments. In addition, taking some time out for yourself to read a magazine or two not only gives you a break but helps share valuable parenting information and resources.
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library
Dolly Parton sponsors a program called The Imagination Library that sends registered children a free book every month, from birth to age five. And it’s totally free.
Free Children’s Books from Kindle
If you’d prefer digital books, Amazon Kindle offers free Kindle books for children of all ages, and some for moms as well.
Dr. Seuss Book Club
Sign up for the Dr. Seuss & His Friends book club subscription, and get 4 books for $4.99 with no shipping cost. As with the other subscription services we’ve listed, be sure to cancel the subscription (which you can do online) to prevent recurring charges.
Other Sites & Programs To Get Free Baby Stuff? (7 Ideas)
We’ve found some miscellaneous items and thought we’d pass the savings along to you. Whether you’re shopping online or consider yourself the Coupon Queen, there’s something for everyone in this section.
Gymboree Free Class Pass
Sign up with Gymboree and get a free pass for your first class at a location near you.
Check out the site for a list of the classes and programs that are just right for you.
Free ‘Baby on Board’ Pin
If you’re pregnant and ride the subway, bus or train in New York, the Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA) will send you a free “Baby on Board” button for those crowded train rides.
Everyday Family
Everydayfamily.com is a comprehensive database that is updated regularly with offers, coupons, free samples and sweepstakes. New offers are added regularly.
Ebates.com
If you’re going to shop for baby essentials online, you might as well go to the stores you love via ebates.com. They’ve partnered with over 2500 stores, and when you shop through their site, you can get up to 40% back from your online purchases in the form of a “big fat cheque” that comes to you in the mail on a quarterly basis.
RebateKey.com
You’ll get access to manufacturers’ rebates for top-selling brands and products. Once you find an offer you love, make a purchase and report your purchase to rebatekey.com in less than an hour and you’ll get your money back after 35 days.
Elitedealclub.com
Elite Deal Club is a free service that provides its members with the best deals possible on premium Amazon products. These offers are deeply discounted – prices are marked down between 50% off, all the way to free.
Jumpsend.com
Similar to Elite Deals Club, Jump Send is a central location for some of Amazon’s best deals. Products can be discounted up to 90% off and there are all kinds of product categories to choose from.
Final Thoughts On Getting Free Baby Stuff
There are lots of companies and brands hoping to secure loyal, lifetime customers by offering free or heavily-reduced baby gear.
If you’re a new or expecting parent, life is challenging enough, so take advantage of these great offers!
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FAQs
What is a free baby welcome box? ›
Babylist wants to help you get ready for the new baby in your life with our free welcome box, the Babylist Hello Baby Box! It's filled with products, offers, coupons and samples for you to test and try, so you can find what's right for you and your baby.
How can I get diapers without money? ›...
What programs are available to help parents get free diapers?
- Local food banks.
- Religious organizations such as Catholic Charities USA.
For registration and claim of first instalment, duly filled Form 1 - A along with copy of MCP Card (Mother and Child Protection Card), Proof of Identity of Beneficiary and her Husband (Aadhaar Card or permitted Alternate ID Proof of both and Bank/ Post Office Account details of the beneficiary is required to be ...
What money can I apply for when pregnant? ›Sure Start Maternity Grant
If you're on a low income and get certain benefits or tax credits, and there are no other children under 16 in your family, you could get this one-off payment.
- Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) ...
- Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) ...
- Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) ...
- Medicaid. ...
- Chester & Otis's family. ...
- Charlotte Marie Ehler. ...
- Every Mother Counts. ...
- March of Dimes.
Visit the Registry page and select your baby registry. In the Offers & benefits section on your registry's Home page, select Get welcome kit. Present this barcode to a Target team member at Guest Services to redeem your welcome kit. The welcome kit is subject to store availability.
How can I get free baby samples in the mail? ›Your local pediatrician and hospital are great resources for getting free baby samples. Simply tell them that you're wanting some free baby samples and they'll be able to give you some or sign you up for special baby clubs that will send you some free baby samples in the mail.
What is in a bump box? ›Each Bump Box features a curated collection of full-sized bath, beauty, home, maternity, gourmet food products and more that are catered to your stage of pregnancy. Did you catch that? Full sized products! No tiny samples here!
What country gives a Baby Box? ›Expectant moms in Finland have been receiving free baby boxes from the government since 1938. It started as way to support impoverished families and counteract high infant mortality: to claim the free gift, mothers had to visit a maternity clinic and undergo a medical exam.
How do you qualify for the Hello Baby Box? ›Add three items to your registry directly from the Babylist Shop. Add three items to your registry from other stores. Make a minimum purchase totaling $10 from the Babylist Shop. Verify your address and pay $8.95 + tax, where applicable, for shipping (Find out how to do this here.)*
Is the noobie box really free? ›
The Noobie Pregnancy box is free, you just have to create an account an pay $7 for shipping, which is such a steal considering what's inside. All of the other boxes are $29.99 and ship for free – just order from the Noobie Box website!
How much do parents pay for diapers? ›The average baby goes through eight to 12 diapers a day, which, according to the National Diaper Bank Network, can set you back $70 to $80 per month, or about $900 a year. If you choose not to breastfeed, formula can cost up to $150 per month, or about $1,800 a year.
How do people afford diapers? ›Contact a local food bank in your community and ask if they have diapers available or if they're aware of a local program that does. You can ask your child's doctor or a local public health office about resources as well.
Does Walmart take unused diapers? ›You can return and exchange diapers at Walmart up to 90 days after purchase. Walmart will accept returns without a receipt but the diaper packaging must be unopened.
How do you get free diapers from Huggies? ›...
Here are a few ways:
- Register with Huggies to get Huggies diaper samples by mail.
- Call Huggies directly at 1-877-648-2484 (ask them to send samples + coupons)
- Get free Huggies diapers at hospitals, OB/GYN and Pediatrician offices.
All you have to do is clip the 50% off coupon, and the deal is yours. If you've previously purchased subscribe and save diapers, you may not see the coupon on your account. If you haven't purchased any subscribe and save diapers before, you should see the coupon once you click on eligible diapers.
Where can I get free baby stuff online? ›- FREE Baby Dove Sample.
- Children. FREE BuyBuyBaby Registry Bag.
- Free Stuff. Join Enfamil Family Beginnings® & Get Up to $400 in FREE Gifts!
- Free Stuff. FREE Cuties Baby Diapers Sample Pack.
- Children. FREE Walmart Baby Registry Box.
- Kids. FREE Target Baby Registry Bag.
Yes. You can get the £500 maternity grant (or the Scottish equivalent) as long as you're claiming at least one of the benefits listed above and you're expecting your first child (or your second is twins or triplets).
What does the government give you for having a baby? ›Child Benefit is a regular payment of money from the government to help with the cost of raising a child. Only one person can claim Child Benefit – and you can claim for every child you're responsible for.
How long does it take to get the 500 pregnancy grant? ›It usually takes between 7-10 working days to get the maternity £500 grant transferred into your bank account. You will first get a message from the SSMG confirming that you are eligible for the claim.
What benefits can I claim when I have a baby and unemployed? ›
Some benefits are income-based, such as Universal Credit and Working/Child Tax Credit, and take into account your household income. If you qualify for income-based benefits you can also qualify for other benefits such as the Sure Start Maternity Grant, Healthy Start vouchers or help with housing and council tax costs.
Can I get a job if I'm pregnant? ›That means as long as you can do the major functions of the job, a company cannot refuse to hire you simply because you're expecting. Legally, you don't have to tell prospective employers that you're pregnant. Even if you're visibly showing, you don't have to mention it.
How do you get free stuff from Target? ›- Shop with the REDCard Debit Card. The REDCard is a must-have for regular shoppers since it helps you save money at Target on every purchase. ...
- Shop With Ibotta. ...
- Create a Baby Registry. ...
- Take Surveys. ...
- Get the Target Beauty Box. ...
- Use the Circle App. ...
- Use Social Media.
- Check Out Target's Weekly Circular. ...
- Join Target Circle and Look for Free Target Gift Card Offers. ...
- Shop Target Seasonal Sales for Free Target Gift Card Promotions. ...
- Shop Target Black Friday Sale for Free Target Gift Cards. ...
- Install the Shopkick App to Earn Free Target Gift Cards.
Key points
The Target Circle Rewards program helps loyal customers save money and earn rewards. Rewards members can also earn gift cards by taking advantage of gift card offers within the Target mobile app.
- Fr.ee. This site has been around since 2013 and offers baby freebies, pet freebies, beauty freebies and more.
- Freeflys. ...
- Free Stuff. ...
- Free Stuff Times. ...
- I Love Free Things. ...
- Internet Steals and Deals. ...
- My Free Product Samples. ...
- PINCHme.
Diaper companies such as Pampers, Cuties, Millie Moon, Rascal+Friends, Cuties Boundless, BabyCozy, Seventh Generation, Goodnites, Huggies, Millie Boon & Honest often offer to send free diapers & wipes samples in the mail.
How do you get free samples from Walmart baby registry? ›After you've created your registry, go here and scroll down and click on the free Walmart Baby Box logo (in the middle of the page). Fill out the simple form with your name, address, due date, and Walmart Baby Registry link. That's it! Within a few weeks, your free Walmart Baby Box will arrive in the mail.
What is a bump buddy? ›Bump Buddy groups connect mamas-to-be who share similar due dates to help them navigate every stage of pregnancy. So you can connect with someone who's pregnant at the same time as you, maybe even with the same due date!
What is a bump drop? ›Your midwife will talk about your baby or your baby's head engaging or being engaged to describe the same thing. It's also sometimes referred to as your baby dropping. You may also hear it called "lightening", since it may feel like you're carrying less weight as your baby moves down into your pelvis.
Why do they put babies on mom's chest? ›
Being on mom's chest helps your baby settle in better to that rhythm. Babies can benefit from skin-to-skin for months. Some experts recommend it for at least three months for full-term babies and six months for premature babies. So snuggle up with your baby and enjoy the experience of being a parent.
Can a baby sleep in a box? ›In most cases, a baby box can be used for the first six months of life. The risk of SIDS is greatest between two and four months. The Baby Box Co. says on its website that their boxes "meet or exceed all applicable tenets" of the Consumer Product Safety Commission.
How long can a baby stay in a Baby Box? ›Baby Boxes can be used as a safe sleep space for a baby's first five to six months of life.
What is the Baby Box company? ›The Baby Box Co. is a rewards-based online platform that educates parents from pregnancy through early childhood. Founded by a mom and her best friend, the company is focused on a simple yet vital mission: to keep kids safe by supporting their parents.
What is in the Buy Buy Baby Box? ›...
Examples of items in past boxes have included parent-loved brands of:
- Baby wipes.
- Stretch mark lotion.
- Pacifiers.
- Teethers.
- Best Overall: Panda Crate.
- Best on a Budget: ToyLibrary.
- Best for Clothes: Dopple.
- Best for Toys: Lovevery.
- Best Baby Gear Rentals: rents4baby.
- Best for Baby Books: Literati Kids.
- Best for Diapers and Wipes: Hello Bello.
- Best for Baby Food: Yumi.
It's considered "almost" as good as the Amazon box, making it ideal for anyone without an Amazon Prime account. Parents say: "One hundred percent worth it. One of the best boxes I got." "It was definitely worth it, I received boxes from Amazon and Target as well and Babylist was by far the best."
Is the hey milestone box worth it? ›Hey Milestone had the best and most samples provided. Nothing had to be purchased and no back end work to receive a box either. I highly recommend giving them a try!! This box was LOADED with such fun samples.
Is Cratejoy in the UK? ›You can get over two thousand subscription boxes delivered to the UK from small businesses on Cratejoy.
How do first time moms get free stuff? ›- BuyBuy Baby Goodie Bag. ...
- Amazon Baby Registry Welcome Box. ...
- Enfamil Family Beginnings. ...
- Target Baby Registry Gift Bag. ...
- Gerber Baby Gift Box. ...
- Free Diapers and Household Essentials From The Honest Company. ...
- Free Diapers Through the National Diaper Bank Network.
How do I get my baby registry for free on welcome box? ›
The Welcome Box is available to customers with active Amazon Prime accounts, who create a Baby Registry, complete 60% of their Checklist and have over $10 of purchases from their registry (by themselves or others). Note: The $10 threshold doesn't include tax or shipping costs.
Do you get free stuff in Target for baby registry? ›Once you create a baby registry, you'll get a free welcome kit (over $100* value) with all sorts of good stuff for you and your baby.
What apps give you free things? ›- Chick-fil-A One. Chick-fil-A advertises that its app will help you skip the lines at restaurants and make pickup easier, but the true value lies in its reward program. ...
- McDonald's. ...
- Swagbucks. ...
- Libby. ...
- Influenster. ...
- T-Mobile Tuesdays. ...
- AMC Theatres. ...
- Suprize.
The Hello Baby Box is our welcome gift for our registrants to introduce you to our favorite brands and products. While the samples in each box change often, previous boxes have included items like bibs, hats, diapers, wipes, bottles, pacifiers, as well as money-saving coupons and promos.
How do I claim welcome box? ›A: The welcome box is available to customers with active Amazon Prime accounts, who create a Baby Registry, complete 60% of their Checklist and have over $10 of purchases from their registry (by themselves or others). The $10 threshold does not include tax or shipping costs.
What does Target give you for your birthday? ›When you include your birth date in your Target Circle account before your birthday you will receive 5% off a future purchase the day of your birthday, which is valid for 30 days.
How do you get freebies from Target? ›...
How to Get Free Target Samples
- Shop with the REDCard Debit Card. ...
- Shop With Ibotta. ...
- Create a Baby Registry. ...
- Take Surveys. ...
- Get the Target Beauty Box. ...
- Use the Circle App.
- Parent organizer. When you're walking your little one around you're going to want quick access to the essentials: your phone, some cash, your beverage, and extra pacifiers. ...
- Diaper bag/backpack. ...
- Pumping Bra. ...
- Crib Mattress. ...
- Takeout gift certificates. ...
- Car seat arm pad. ...
- Stroller mittens.