Comprehensive guide to the best free pregnancy and baby stuff
Comprehensive guide to the best free pregnancy and baby stuff
Free. Is there anything better than getting stuff for free? Free baby stuff especially since all those pregnancy and newborn expenses hit your wallet all within the same 9 months. Getting stuff without spending a dime is helpful.
The baby industry is big business. So much that companies love giving away free stuff to parents-to-be and hopefully gain a loyal customer in the future. Their marketing expense is your gain.
This list is updated whenever we get wind of another company giving out free stuff. If you know of one, let us know.
If you live in Canada, check out the comprehensive list of free pregnancy and baby stuff for Canadians.
The Free Stuff
Free, free, free! No strings attached.
Amazon
Free baby welcome box - The mother of all online shopping sites gives away a free box of baby goodies and parenting e-book if you're a Prime member and 15% off everything on your baby registry a month before your due date. If you aren't a Prime Member, you still get 10% off anything on your baby registry — so definitely worth the effort to have a baby registry at Amazon, even if you aren't planning to use it. To start off, create a free baby registry. Check out the complete guide on how to get your free box of Amazon baby goodies to learn more.
Amazon Family/Prime 1 Month Free Trial - Lucky for you, if you don't have Amazon Prime but have been considering it for a while, perhaps a 1-month trial will persuade you? Free two-day shipping (or even faster sometimes!) on many items — much needed convenience for the busy parent. 20% off diapers and baby food with regular deliveries at an interval of your choosing. What's not to love?
The Baby Box Co.
Free baby box - If you're not familiar with baby boxes, they are originally from Finland and date back to the 1930's. They're a safe alternative to a crib or a bassinet when your baby is young. Inside the box is a certified foam mattress that will give your baby a safe sleep space. To get a free baby box from the Baby Box Co., all you need to do is to watch a 15 minute and answer a few questions.
buybuy BABY
Free goodie bag - Product samples and other free goodies to be had at buybuy BABY. Just create your baby registry online and then visit them in store to collect your free stuff.
Enfamil
Free Enfamil formula samples and more - Formula can be expensive. Get yourself some free samples of Enfamil, coupons, baby badges, photo printing and guides by signing up to their Family Beginnings program. Up to $400 worth of stuff for 2 min of work. Protip: if you don't end up using the formula, local foodbanks will gladly take it and another family will greatly appreciate it.
Imagination Library
Free books for your child under 5 - Started by the Dolly Parton, Imagination Library is a book program that sends free books to children under the age of 5 in communities across US, Canada, Australia and UK. It's a great way to inspire a love of reading in children at a young age. Over 1.4 million kids have participated since inception. To see if Imagination Library is available in your community, you can use their handy tool.
Similac
Free baby formula - $400 worth of formula - Need even more formula? Similac is also giving away formula and other goodies if you sign up for their StrongMoms program. Dads are more than welcome to sign up too.
Target
Free baby box - Create a baby registry online then head to Guest Services at your local Target to pick up your free box with $50 worth of stuff. You'll also 15% off things still on your baby registry close to your due date.
The Almost Free Stuff
You spend a little bit of money but get a lot in return.
The Honest Co.
The Honest Co. sample box, pay shipping - Pretty much synonymous with Jessica Alba, the Honest Co. makes products that are baby-safe. For $5.95 shipping, you can get yourself a discovery kit with 5 diapers and 10 wipes. Just click on the "Free Trial" link on the homepage to get it.
Walmart
Walmart baby sample box, pay shipping - Baby box of samples for free, but you have to pay $5 for shipping. You can choose a box for expectant moms, newborns or toddlers.