Prentice delivery? What free stuff do they give out?

laura3462

I will be delivering at Prentice. I have several diaper bag coupons from Gerber, Similac, etc. I was just wondering if anyone delivered at Prentice and was able to receive the free gift? Did you get anything else? A friend of mine received a car seat after delivery.

ErinCB

Well, this was 2 1/2 years ago, but I don't recall getting more than a few coupons for fomula and some samples of other stuff...soap, maybe? And coupons for other things.

No free carseat! 

 I got more when I delivered my twins at Swedish and even then it was just some samples of Enfamil and a reusable tote bag. They did give us some silver baby spoons.

 Really though, it's not about the free stuff. And I kind of wish hospitals wouldn't give formula coupons and samples away to moms who want to breastfeed. I feel like it sends the wrong message. They should offere samples of like Lansinoh or storage bags or something. Not that you have to BF if you don't want too, but if you do, don't take the samples!

egsquared

Ummm, nothing?  I delivered at Prentice and unless I've totally forgotten, I don't think we got anything free.  I mean, I took extra diapers, baby t's and pads for me, but that's about it.  

A friend of mine had a baby in CA and received a free stroller.  Maybe this is common other places?   

BabyCopper

laura3462:

I will be delivering at Prentice. I have several diaper bag coupons from Gerber, Similac, etc. I was just wondering if anyone delivered at Prentice and was able to receive the free gift? Did you get anything else? A friend of mine received a car seat after delivery.

Nope, no car seats or anything that nice/expensive.  Basically, whatever is in the baby drawers under their little bassinet, i.e. diapers, the little side snap shirts, the blankets.  And my nurse gave me some formula in case I would need it.

BabyCopper

laura3462:

I will be delivering at Prentice. I have several diaper bag coupons from Gerber, Similac, etc. I was just wondering if anyone delivered at Prentice and was able to receive the free gift? Did you get anything else? A friend of mine received a car seat after delivery.

Nope, no car seats or anything that nice/expensive.  Basically, whatever is in the baby drawers under their little bassinet, i.e. diapers, the little side snap shirts, the blankets.  And my nurse gave me some formula in case I would need it.

BabyCopper

ErinCB:

Well, this was 2 1/2 years ago, but I don't recall getting more than a few coupons for fomula and some samples of other stuff...soap, maybe? And coupons for other things.

No free carseat! 

 I got more when I delivered my twins at Swedish and even then it was just some samples of Enfamil and a reusable tote bag. They did give us some silver baby spoons.

 Really though, it's not about the free stuff. And I kind of wish hospitals wouldn't give formula coupons and samples away to moms who want to breastfeed. I feel like it sends the wrong message. They should offere samples of like Lansinoh or storage bags or something. Not that you have to BF if you don't want too, but if you do, don't take the samples!

 I see nothing wrong with taking samples of formula if you plan on breastfeeding.  My milk didn't come in until after I was discharged.  You may very well have every intention of breastfeeding, but things could change that aren't in your power or control.

RCH151

they won't just give them out, but you can ask for:

a pump kit - lots of extra parts if you have a pump at home

hydrogel pads for nursing

pacifiers

lanolin cream

JJ1973

Just delivered there this past Monday - nada. Just the basic odds and ends (baby brush, soap, blanket, etc.).