4 easy ways to save bucks on baby gear
A new baby can take a surprisingly big bite out of your budget. Here are four easy ways to save:
Take advantage of freebies and coupons. If you don’t mind getting your name on mailing lists, call the toll-free customer-service lines or register at the Web sites of formula, baby-food, and disposable diaper companies for their parenting newsletter and new-parent programs, including coupons and free samples. Even if you don’t register, you may get them anyway. Somehow, when you have a new baby, word gets out.
Consider a discount club membership. At places like Costco or Sam’s Club, you’ll reap discounts on everyday items you’ll use a lot of such as disposable diapers, baby wipes, and laundry detergent. Also, sign on for the loyalty savings card program at your drugstore and supermarket and you’ll receive coupons that can rack up savings.
Watch for sales. Toys “R” Us, Babies “R” Us, and Buy Buy Baby stores, for example, routinely put out newspaper inserts and in-store fliers with savings of up to 20 percent or more for brand-name baby items.
Go online. If you shop online, compare prices on bassinets, cribs, changing tables, and hundreds of other baby products quickly by logging onto a shopping Web site such as www.bizrate.com, www.nextag.com, www.shopping.com or www.epinions.com, which also offers product advice from fellow parents. For even more savings online, log onto sites such as www.couponcabin.com for a wide selection of the latest online coupons from major e-tailers and printable coupons for in-store purchases. But keep tabs on your shipping costs and handling charges when buying online. They can sometimes negate any savings—and then some.
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Posted by: mommysupershopper | Jun 26, 2008 12:43:56 PM
* Before buying anything online do a quick google search for "[store-name] coupon".or "[store-name] code" You'd be surprised at how many coupon codes are out there.
* Sign up for the Babies R Us mailing list. They send out catalogs/coupons every other month. But don't forget to resign up every year, because they'll take you off their mailing lists.
http://www.mommysupershopper.com
Posted by: basilbutt | Jun 19, 2008 5:31:03 PM
I have come across some baby "deal a day" web sites that have great deals on baby and toddler gear, clothes, toys, etc. Only one product at a time for prices you won't find anywhere else. But you have to act fast because the deals sell out quick and are only up for a day. I am warning you though, these sites are addicting!
www.tottlers.com
www.mamabargains.com
www.babysteals.com
Posted by: C Duran | Jun 16, 2008 2:40:10 PM
Sign up for rebate programs for products you buy often. Two good ones are the Pampers points program where you can save up for free diaper coupons or other gifts http://pampers.eprize.net/giftstogrow/index.tbapp?page=view_catalog&session_id=aawmbznohzmlbjhu&locale=en_US
Another is the Caregivers Marketplace where you can get cash refunds for purchases of Huggies diapers and other products. http://thriftyjinxy.blogspot.com/2008/06/caregivers-marketplace-cash-back.html