Deals and Freebies (m/o Jan and Feb)

kgg2241

Share your best baby or momma product deals.



(I did this as a monthly thread since I'm sure we will want a new one once our due dates get closer)

kgg2241

I know it is early, but I thought this would be a fun one to start. I am always looking for good deals so I'll share what I find! 

A few things - 
-- Amazon and Walmart have a free welcome boxes if you create a registry with them. I believe BabyList does too. 
-- Honest Company is having a BOGO sale right now on their subscription service. Some of you mamas with little ones already might be able to use it. Or if you want to start stock piling diapers and wipes. 

lillywonderland

Target also does the free Welcome box/bag - just create a registry and go into the store and pick it up!

I also got a gift bag full of goodies/coupons when I got some jeans at Motherhood Maternity.

Also, you can get free samples of Enfamil and Similac if you sign up on their websites. 

mommyshark13

I've seen tons of clothes (mainly holiday) on clearance at Target and Kohl's. I just bought a Halloween sleeper for $2 at Kohl's. 

klpv415

I may or may not have already created a registry but I'm keeping it private so people can't see it haha. I want to buy things and be excited but I know how heartbreaking it is to have to get rid of things when things don't last 

dolewhipper

Love the free registry bags. I've done the ones at Buy Buy Baby and Target. The Amazon one I believe you have to put something on your registry from each category, buy something off it, then you can get their box. 

Target doesn't notate when you pick up their registry welcome bag. You can pick it up at any Target location.
Do what you will with that information. Currently there's a 50% off Starbucks coupon in mine. 

I don't suggest stockpiling a particular brand of diapers you can't return/exchange. You never know what kind of diaper brand your baby may leak out of or have a reaction to (my dd can only use pampers and water wipes)

mommyshark13

@dolewhipper Did your Target bag come with a sample bottle? If so, what kind?

dolewhipper

@mommyshark13 yes! a Dr Browns. 

kgg2241

The Owlet Smart Sock Baby Monitor is the Amazon deal of the day today. $90 off! Besides Black Friday, I doubt it will be this low again. It is also FSA/HSA eligible. 

https://www.amazon.com/Owlet-Smart-Sock-Baby-Monitor/dp/B06ZZXYD6S/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=21DMAQKS5JJKO&keywords=baby+owlet+monitor&qid=1551630489&s=gateway&sprefix=baby+owlet%2Caps%2C173&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1

kiddiesandkitties

@kgg2241 wow! Owlet is NEVER on sale. I think I better scoop that tonight. 

nomangos23

@kgg2241 @kiddiesandkitties Was about to go snag one but the reviews are awful?! I did not expect that. 

kgg2241

@nomangos23 I wasn't expecting that either. I have a couple of friends that love them. I am still going to get one, but I decided to wait until closer to my due date so I can return it if necessary. 

kiddiesandkitties

@nomangos23 I decided to wait too. Tho I know deep down I’ll end up buying one closer to the end anyway. Bc of our history we qualify for a hospital grade apnea monitor thru insurance for the first 3 months, so (assuming it’s not wildly invasive and entirely prevents sleep in its nature?) I am thinking we’ll get and use that at first. 

nightdreamr13

@mommyshark13 I love kohls. I'm a ftm so I have nothing to start with here. I had $10 Kohls cash and a $10 off $30 baby/maternity coupon. It was still pretty early so I was afraid to buy anything baby related but I walk in and they have a maternity clearance rack. I mean $4 for Jean shorts and capris. I got 15 pieces, including a sweat jacket for a grand total of $30!

kgg2241

Pottery Barn kids is having their big one day sale today. Some pretty good deals on furniture!

https://www.potterybarnkids.com/m/?cm_ven=CrossBrandReferral&cm_cat=pb&cm_pla=Kids&cm_ite=Mobile

cheshyre319

Has anyone gotten the Amazon box lately? On other forums I'm seeing that it hasn't been as awesome as it was in the past?

zuuls_mom

@cheshyre319 I got one a few months back and it was ok. A bottle, pacifier, some samples, a onesie and a lovey. Not sure what’s been in them in the past though!

kgg2241

@cheshyre319 I got one last year. It had a bottle, pacifier, sunhat, and then a bunch of samples. I would say it was just ok too. That being said, it was basically free, so I'm cool with it. 

ternsetc

@cheshyre319 I got one a month ago, and it had a bottle, a swaddle and a bunch of samples - it was OK; I think it was fairly comparable to the one I got with DS two or so years ago.

kgg2241

If anyone is looking to get a Snoo, I just had a random ad pop up for $400 off with code Hooray. Good until tomorrow. 

themadcamel

@kgg2241 aw crap i'm so bummed i missed this! do you know if they have sales often?

kgg2241

@themadcamel It was so weird. My friend was telling me about how much they love their Snoo and that they got a deal for $400 off. Then a few hours later an Instagram ad pops up for $400 off. I swear my phone was listening. But yes, I think they have sales pretty often. We ended up buying it. It's nice because it won't ship until right before our due date, so we will still get the 30 day warranty. Maybe follow them on Instagram, since that is how I saw it?

septoctkids

I would imagine the snoo makes it hard to transition the baby to the crib. Did anyone use it with any of their kids and have this problem? I think we are going to use the halo again this time around. 

kiddiesandkitties

@kgg2241 @themadcamel - now I'm intrigued by this Snoo business.  Did you buy or rent?  (Why buy, versus rent, if you bought?)
@septoctkids it looks like it has a 'weaning option' to help transition to crib?  I've never used or seen one in real life but, definitely curious. 

kgg2241

@septoctkids FTM, so no real experience, but I did a bit of research and it doesn't sound like a big problem. Snoo and Taking Cara of Babies both have blog posts on how to make the transition. Although I guess we will see!

kgg2241

@kiddiesandkitties We bought it because I have two sisters trying to get pregnant, so I know it will get used for (hopefully) several more babies. Plus, we can always sell it later if we need to. 

septoctkids

That’s great! This is potentially our last so I don’t think we’ll splurge on it but curious how you guys like it later on! It seems awesome 

themadcamel

@kiddiesandkitties we’re going to buy it if I can snag it on sale. The cost of renting it for six months and buying it at a discount is comparable. If I buy it, at least I’ll be able to sell it. 
@septoctkids DH said, “sleep is priceless.” He was sold on the idea as soon as he found out he could potentially get more sleep. 
@kgg2241 I’m totally convinced that our phones and Alexa are listening to EVERYTHING

septoctkids

@themadcamel haha I like his thinking! Our first did well in the bassinet we had so we are going to stick with it. Fingers crossed! Haha. On another note.. they totally are! My husband won’t allow any Alexa type products in our house for this reason lol.

sahm89

Just got the Target baby registry bag today and I was happy with it. It had a Dr Brown & Avendt bottle, Nuk paci, Water wipes, Honest wipes & diapers, some creams & soaps and lot of awesome coupons. I thought about making a video on it and the amazon box on my mommy channel cuz I personally was curious and like watching videos like that lol.

septoctkids

The graco extend to fit car seat is about $50 off on amazon for anyone looking to purchase one! 

https://www.amazon.com/Graco-Extend2Fit-Convertible-Seat-Gotham/dp/B019EGMGR0

kgg2241

@themadcamel I just saw another deal pop up! $400 off with code YIPPEE. It says good through Sunday.

themadcamel

@kgg2241 thanks, you da bomb!!! Just purchased 🙌🏻

sahm89

Incase you’re planning on using Seventh Gen diapers & wipes, Vitacost has 20% off all seventh Gen products...plus if you’ve never ordered with them, they usually have a % off coupon. Also a great time to buy prenatals...multiple brands on sale.

septoctkids

The graco extend to fit is $40 off if anyone is purchasing one!! 

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Graco-Extend2Fit-Convertible-Car-Seat-featuring-RapidRemove-Carter/147127896?u1=.MjczMTcwLTA.8982a23f-6a7b-11e9-b872-2d67d683c245&oid=426126.1&wmlspartner=QFGLnEolOWg&sourceid=11906115341519825770&affillinktype=15&veh=aff

diner04

Not sure if this has been posted somewhere else yet but Target has a carseat trade in right now until 5/4. Bring in an old car seat to recycle and save 20% on a new one! 

threes_companypu

I’m not sure if this is really a deal, but if anyone in here qualifies for WIC, your county may also have a free car seat program. Mine does and the only requirement is you are on WIC. You can even get one for multiple children. 

Another thing i learned is if you if you don’t qualify for WIC, you can apply while you’re on maternity leave and not have to report your income. Assuming your partner doesn’t make too much on their own, you’ll qualify.

kgg2241

For anyone eyeing any Pottery Barn baby stuff, I just got an email with a code for 25% off your order with close SPRINGTIME. 

kiddiesandkitties

@kgg2241 does it apply to their off brand products? ... planning on purchasing the PBK edition of the carseat we're eyeing - but I assume they'd be excluded from sales.

kgg2241

@kiddiesandkitties I'm not totally sure. I was curious of it worked on the Uppa carseat, so I just went through checkout to enter the code and it didn't work. 

kiddiesandkitties

@kgg2241 agh, bummer - but as expected! We are getting the Nuna, so I am sure would apply the same as the Uppa.