RoxanneThe list of baby supplies you’ll need once your pride and joy hits the world seems endless:
- Bibs
- Breast pump
- Diapers
- Blankets
- Bottles
- Baby clothes
- Changing pads
- Formula
- Ointment
- Lotion
- Wipes
- And so on…
In other words, having a baby is extremely expensive. With that expense comes tons of worry when you should be enjoying your baby’s arrival.
To reduce your costs and increase that enjoyment, have a look at this list of ways to score free baby stuff:
1. Get a free breast pump from the government.
The Affordable Care Act lives up to its name when it comes to free baby stuff. Once it was enacted, the program granted complimentary access to a breast pump for women with babies.
To see all the specifics and how to qualify for your free breast pump, visit the Healthcare.gov page on breastfeeding.
2. Get free baby stuff like diapers and formula from your doctor.
The next time you’re at the hospital or doctor’s office, ask if they have any free diapers, formula, or other baby supplies. Some will have them right on the spot, so you won’t have to look around or make any connections.
If they don’t have any free baby stuff, they will likely tell you of any organizations or clubs in your area that do.
3. Get free baby formula from some of the biggest names in the business.
You’ll need plenty of formula to ensure that your baby gets all the nutrients it needs. As long as you’re willing to spend a few minutes online, you can get it for free.
Sign up for Similac’s StrongMoms Rewards program, and you’ll get formula samples that you can try before you buy. You’ll also get plenty of exclusive benefits and coupons that equal a $400 value.
Not to be outdone, Enfamil has something similar that they call their Family Beginnings program. Like Similac, signing up for it offers $400 in gifts and checks that work like coupons.
Enfamil offers formula samples that cover three stages of your baby’s journey. After trying their baby, infant, and toddler formulas, you’ll be able to tell if they’re what your baby likes and needs. Once you’re ready to buy them, use one of the free checks to get a substantial discount.
4. Entertain and educate your baby with free books.
Is your baby’s library lacking? Don’t fret, as there are several ways to score free baby books.
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library will ship you free books from the time your child is born until they reach five years of age. This program has shelled out millions of books to kids around the world.
The Freekidsbooks.org website is another excellent way to grab no-cost education and entertainment for your baby. It offers free book downloads that you can use for years because it not only has baby books, but it also has titles for kids up to fifth grade.
