Amazon Moms...

babypaloozyvan

So dish ladies who are "Amazon Moms". I see that they have an offer for 3 month free membership. Looks like afterward it's $80 a year for a membership. Is it worth it?  Seems almost like it is with the 20% of and free two day shipping it's already worth it and their prices are pretty low anyway. Was thinking of joining around November, when my shower "stock" runs low.  Is this the way to go or are there better deals elsewhere?  Thanks!

exc1tedforbaby1

I ordered 3 things, 1 beings a HUGE tv wall mount and it's already paid for its self. Baby isn't even here yet, so I think it will just get better. 

sourapplemartini

I love it, if only for the free 2 day shipping. Worth it.

mindymaske

I order from Amazon almost weekly. I order groceries, home goods, baby items, gifts etc. The free 2 day shipping is great and as much as I order, it pays for itself in a month or two

yvdukana

From my understanding, Amazon Mom membership is free, including the 20% discount. The free 3 months is for Amazon Prime, the free 2 day shipping, after the 3 months are over, you pay $80 for Prime, for the shipping benefit and other benefits like free book lending, video streaming, ect. You can still be an Amazon Mom though after your 3 month free Prime benefits are over, but then you either need to have your order be $25+ and qualify for the free super saver shipping, or pay for shipping, but the subscribe and save 5% discount and 15% Amazon Mom discounts are still valid. 

vanitylalala

I have the Amazon Prime, which is pretty much has the same perks as Mom, but its for everything, not just baby products. It is very much worth it, as I am a very frequent Amazon shopper. Sometimes my order comes the next day through Prime, so that's a plus.

Bemyselfandi

It's worth it. I'm not sure if they still have the same deal (I think they do...) but for every $25 you spend in the baby store then you get an extra free month. Easy to do...I think...

Bemyselfandi

vanitylalala:

I have the Amazon Prime, which is pretty much has the same perks as Mom, but its for everything, not just baby products. It is very much worth it, as I am a very frequent Amazon shopper. Sometimes my order comes the next day through Prime, so that's a plus.

Having the mom membership is exactly the same as prime. So if you order a pair of shoes, a purse, tools, etc...if it's free shipping with Amazon Prime, you get free shipping.

morgs8384

It is SO worth it! I got Amazon mom last August and racked up so much with buying baby items I earned a full year free in Amazon prime "perks". It is set to expire this August and I will def be paying the $80 for Amazon prime.

ChubbyCheekiesMom

yvdukana:

From my understanding, Amazon Mom membership is free, including the 20% discount. The free 3 months is for Amazon Prime, the free 2 day shipping, after the 3 months are over, you pay $80 for Prime, for the shipping benefit and other benefits like free book lending, video streaming, ect. You can still be an Amazon Mom though after your 3 month free Prime benefits are over, but then you either need to have your order be $25+ and qualify for the free super saver shipping, or pay for shipping, but the subscribe and save 5% discount and 15% Amazon Mom discounts are still valid. 

Not anymore, we got Prime FREE for an entire year using Amazon mom before they took that option away, and it use to be 30% savings.  Now unless you are a prime member you no longer get the 15% savings from Amazon Mom.  You do however still get the 5% for subscribe and save but not 2 day shipping. 

Grins04

With their free super saver shipping I can sometimes wait 2 weeks to get orders...and that's with me having to spend $25 to get it (often involves me adding something I probably would have waited on). They really seem to favor their Prime members because it can take a few days for something to even ship out of their warehouse.  I never know when I'm going to get my diapers.

I really miss my prime, but I can't seem to get my husband on board.  I LOVED having stuff here within 1-2 days (2 day shipping was sometimes overnight, depending upon the location of the item).  And if I needed it asap, then overnight shipping was only $3.99.  Not bad at all, imo.  Totally, 100% worth it to me since I use Amazon at least once a week usually.

Also, if you like streaming movies/tv they have a service pretty much identical to Netflix, with the option to also rent other stuff at a discount.

babypaloozyvan

So, just so I'm not confused. Amazon Mom includes 20% and 2 day free shipping on anything, even non-baby items?

yvdukana

ChubbyCheekiesMom:

yvdukana:

From my understanding, Amazon Mom membership is free, including the 20% discount. The free 3 months is for Amazon Prime, the free 2 day shipping, after the 3 months are over, you pay $80 for Prime, for the shipping benefit and other benefits like free book lending, video streaming, ect. You can still be an Amazon Mom though after your 3 month free Prime benefits are over, but then you either need to have your order be $25+ and qualify for the free super saver shipping, or pay for shipping, but the subscribe and save 5% discount and 15% Amazon Mom discounts are still valid. 

Not anymore, we got Prime FREE for an entire year using Amazon mom before they took that option away, and it use to be 30% savings.  Now unless you are a prime member you no longer get the 15% savings from Amazon Mom.  You do however still get the 5% for subscribe and save but not 2 day shipping. 

Ooops. I must have read it wrong. I went back and read the FAQ again and it does indeed say that now to keep the extra 15% discount you have to pay for Prime. That really stinks. I have friends who loved the old Amazon Mom and like you had the 30% and free Prime benefits for a year. I guess I'm glad I'm CDing then and not looking for discounts on diapers and wipes. While I love Amazon, I just can't justify $80 a year for shipping and a 20% discount I might use occasionally. For those that plan to use disposables though, it sounds like a great option! 

cedenton

I've had Amazon Prime for a couple of years so I signed up for Amazon Prime back in February.  It's totally worth the $80/year!  If you're a procrastinator (like me) you can buy gifts last minute and still get the best deal.  I imagine once the baby gets here it will be nice to be able to order certain things and have them there in 1-2 days instead of toting the baby around after a long day at work or spending play time at the store.

ETA: I mean I signed up for Amazon Moms back in February. 

dangerkitty102

yep, totally worth it

dangerkitty102

ChubbyCheekiesMom:

yvdukana:

From my understanding, Amazon Mom membership is free, including the 20% discount. The free 3 months is for Amazon Prime, the free 2 day shipping, after the 3 months are over, you pay $80 for Prime, for the shipping benefit and other benefits like free book lending, video streaming, ect. You can still be an Amazon Mom though after your 3 month free Prime benefits are over, but then you either need to have your order be $25+ and qualify for the free super saver shipping, or pay for shipping, but the subscribe and save 5% discount and 15% Amazon Mom discounts are still valid. 

Not anymore, we got Prime FREE for an entire year using Amazon mom before they took that option away, and it use to be 30% savings.  Now unless you are a prime member you no longer get the 15% savings from Amazon Mom.  You do however still get the 5% for subscribe and save but not 2 day shipping. 

Yep - this. My discount dropped to 5% after my free year was up and I ponied up the $80 to become a prime member. 

dangerkitty102

cedenton:

I've had Amazon Prime for a couple of years so I signed up for Amazon Prime back in February.  It's totally worth the $80/year!  If you're a procrastinator (like me) you can buy gifts last minute and still get the best deal.  I imagine once the baby gets here it will be nice to be able to order certain things and have them there in 1-2 days instead of toting the baby around after a long day at work or spending play time at the store.

OMG this. I have gotten the most random stuff for the kid. Like when I couldn't find his baby nail clippers, nasal aspirator or we needed a new sippy cup. And birthday gifts for kids parties - HUGE. I can barely make it to the grocery store and definitely don't have time to go run all over town for that kind of stuff. 

PBear93

I don't know how many of you have an .edu email address (sometimes when you graduate they still work, or you are taking classes or work somewhere)--but they have a student prime as well--it's a full prime membership free for 6 months and then it is just $39 a year for 4 years.  You don't get the video streaming that full prime gets, but you still get % off of different items and the free 2-day shipping.