Finding free baby products can be a challenge, but it doesn't have to be complicated. Whether you're expecting a baby or just want to score some free baby items for yourself or for friends and family, there are plenty of places where you can score some great deals. In this article, we've outlined some of the top places to check out that don't require anything strange or sketchy from you. We've also included any requirements in each section so you know what to expect.
Baby Registry Welcome Boxes
New parents are big money, and retailers all want a slice of the pie. That's why many baby stores offer free baby stuff to get you to register at their stores. The contents of these free baby boxes often vary, but this gives you an idea of what you can expect. You can find a breakdown of what each registry offers in our post on the Best Baby Registries.
Target Welcome Kit
Once you create a Target baby registry, you can get a free welcome kit filled with coupons and free samples. If you set up a registry at Target you'll also receive a coupon to get 15% off everything left in your registry so it's not a bad deal. You have to stop by Guest Services to pick it up – you might want to call ahead first to check on supplies because kits are subject to availability.
Amazon Baby Registry
With Amazon's baby registry, you get a surprise box of items for you and your baby valued up to $35. You also get a 10% completion discount on items left on your registry (Prime members receive 15% off.) You have to set up a registry and have over $10 of purchases from your registry (by yourself or others). The box varies quite a bit, but it comes up as one of the better boxes.
Babylist Hello Baby Box
When you set up your registry on Babylist, you receive The Hello Baby Box. Previous boxes have included items like bibs, hats, diaper samples, baby wipes, bottles, pacifiers, as well as money-saving coupons and promos. You also get a 15% completion discount to the Babylist store when you register with them. You must add three items from the Babylist Shop and three from other stores to your registry. You have to make a minimum purchase totaling $10 from the Babylist Shop and pay the $10 in shipping.
Pregnant Chicken Swag Box
Brands constantly send me new and cool products so I gather a few up each month to send to one newsletter reader. They can be filled with toys, books, pregnancy gear, swaddles, bottles, snacks (I sometimes do a Canadian candy haul around Halloween too!) You have to be a newsletter subscriber to win it and I make you click a 'yes I'd like to win this' button so I'm not shipping a box to someone who can't use it. Other than that, there is zero catch and zero cost and I will ship the box anywhere in the world. It's super easy to unsubscribe and I will never EVER share your information. You can see this month's and previous boxes here.
Free breast pump through Aeroflow
Health insurance plans must provide breastfeeding support, counseling, and equipment for the duration of breastfeeding. You can get a quality breast pump, postpartum compression garments, etc., through your insurance. Many companies will help you with the red tape around this so it’s one less hassle to deal with. It’s legit and worth checking out to see what you qualify for.
Enfamil Family Beginnings
Earn rewards on Enfamil formula purchases, get discounts, free baby formula samples, and baby freebies when you join Enfamil Family Beginnings. You will have to sign up for this program since it's not mentioned in the free baby items section.
Similac Strong Moms
Get coupons and free formula samples. You can sign up for Pampers Club at the same time.
Bobbie Starter Bundle
Bobbie is a European style organic infant formula (you can find my review on them here) and they have a Starter Bundle offer where you can get a free full-size can when you buy one to try out. The bundle lasts about a week for an exclusively formula fed baby so it's a decent deal.
Baby's Only
Baby's Only is one of the best-priced organic baby formulas on the market. (You can see our full review on them here.) They offer a free full-size can if you want to try them out. This formula is affordable, well made, and easy to find, so if you're even thinking of formula feeding, it is worth checking out.
Pampers Club
Scan the codes that come inside Pampers diapers and wipes packs, and earn Pampers Rewards that can be redeemed for gift cards to your favorite stores.
Huggies Rewards Program
By collecting points from Huggies diapers and other products, you can redeem your points for gift cards (such as Starbucks, Target and Amazon).
National Diaper Bank Network
If you or someone you know needs diapers, there may be assistance in your area to receive free baby diapers.
Dolly Parton's Imagination Library
This book gifting program mails free, high-quality books to children from birth to age five, no matter their family's income. (Proving once again that Dolly Parton is a national treasure.)
Other Places to Check Out for Free Baby Items
Facebook Marketplace & Groups, Parents will often offer up free baby clothes, strollers, high chairs, etc. It's a great way to find free baby items and keep gear out of landfills.
Free Car Seat Inspection
A myth that all fire stations can check your car seat installation, but it's better to check the Safe Kids Coalition for car seat events or safety inspection stations in your community.
Grove Collaborative
This site takes the guesswork out of going green and sells top-rated, natural-base toiletries, skincare, cleaning, baby, and other household supplies.
Stellar
An invite-only product testing panel made up of folks who get to test-and-keep products for free in exchange for honest feedback on home appliances, skincare, and baby gear.
Freebies I’d Avoid
Sites that offer free gifts with no apparent reason should be treated with caution. Most places are pretty clear that they want your contact information in hopes of getting you to buy baby gear from them.
Baby Freebies in Canada
Besides the deals in the U.S, here's a list of the free goodies in Canada with the Canadian link.
