Everyone knows that with a new baby comes a ton of extra expenses. However, you probably aren’t able to bring in as much money as you used to because most of your time will be spent caring for your new baby! Therefore, you need to make every penny count. You can’t go around spending hundreds of dollars on things that you aren’t sure will work for you, your baby, or your unique family situation. So, what’s a parent to do?
There are a whole host of online and in-store retailers who will send you free samples of many different baby supplies. That way, you can test out what works before spending your precious dollars on products for your growing family.
Reading the Fine Print
As a parent, one of the skills you’ll soon become very good at is reading the fine print. You want to make sure that the ingredients in what you’re giving your baby are safe, what kind of batteries the products you’re buying require, and that the classes you’re signing up for don’t have any strings attached. Becoming a free samples tester has important fine print, too.
- Do you have to pay for shipping for your samples?
- Do you need to create an online gift registry with the sample products on the list?
- Do you have to become a rewards member?
- Do you need to put your information on a mailing list?
One way to choose whether the free samples you’ll sign up for are a good deal or not is to look to others who have done this before you. Ask them if the process with certain companies was worth it.
The Best Sample Programs
Don’t worry, we know that you don’t have a whole lot of extra time on your hands to do a ton of research yourself. That’s why we put together the best sample programs based on the experiences of parents and expecting parents just like you!
Amazon Welcome Box
Almost everyone is an Amazon Prime member these days. If you are, then this is the free sample program for you! (If not, note that you do have to have a Prime membership to take advantage.)
All you have to do to receive your free Amazon Welcome box full of goodies for your baby is to:
- Join Prime if you haven’t already.
- Create a gift registry with at least 60% of Amazon’s suggested items added to your list.
- Purchase (or ask a friend or family member to purchase for you!) at least $10 worth of products from your registry.
Then, you just log in to claim your offer, and Amazon will send you a box absolutely packed with baby goodies! These items aren’t just sample sizes, either. There’s an assortment of travel-sized (fun!) and full-sized (score!) samples in the box, too!
Note that some customers have experienced that Amazon charges them for the box if certain items are removed from the registry.
Buy Buy Baby Goodie Bag
Buy Buy Baby is one of the most exciting places to shop for your bundle of joy. If you think that getting into a store to touch and feel the super soft baby items is one of the best parts about shopping, then this free offer is perfect for you!
Simply create a registry with the store to claim your free goodie bag! Then, you’ll pick it up in-store when you swing by to do some browsing.
This offer is also available if you register for items at Bed, Bath, and Beyond since the two stores are affiliated.
Target Welcome Bag
Who doesn’t love a good Target run? With this offer, you don’t even have to spend your hard-earned cash to get that great Target shopping high.
Create a registry at Target to qualify for their Baby Welcome Kit. Next time you’re by a Target, pop in to grab your bag! The best news for this one? It contains around $100 worth of great stuff and related coupons!
It’s important that you call ahead to confirm that the store you’re going to has these bags in stock and available. You can also opt to have it shipped to you with an order of $35 or more.
Conclusion
Baby sample bags are one of the best ways to make your money stretch further. You’ll get free baby supplies and know that you aren’t wasting money on things you aren’t sure you’ll like! Sign up for the programs from this list that sound like they’ll be the best fit for your family, and watch the goodies roll in.