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Free Baby Stuff In Time For Christmas

Posted on 29 November 2009
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As the uncertain economy presents its challenges, we all must take advantage of the savings that retailers make available for eager consumers during this Holiday Season. Everyone can benefit from more cost efficient shopping; especially families on the hunt for free baby stuff for Christmas. My recommendation is to take advantage of savings of all kinds; whether it comes in the form of free baby coupons or samples of free baby products.

Some companies may require you to join their product’s community (at no cost to you of course) in order to receive their complimentary savings. Companies may request a mailing address to send you free baby food coupons or an email address to send you printable baby coupons. As a result, you will more than likely receive additional savings from them. Either way, that’s a win-win situation!!!

There are tons of free baby product coupons out there. If you are looking for diaper coupons or samples of free diapers you will find Pampers coupons, Huggies coupons, and even Luvs coupons. Other cool baby coupons include baby food coupons and baby formula coupons. You can even get free samples of baby food and baby formula directly from companies! Here are just a few ways for you to find such awesome savings NOW!

There are websites one can register with for all kinds of savings. P&G Everyday Solutions, UPromise, Shortcuts.com and your local grocery store savings cards are great places to start looking for immediate savings on many of your needs for cheap or even free baby stuff. An interesting and creative way to get free baby stuff is by entering into giveaways! Entering a giveaway is as simple as Google searching the item you are in the market for followed by the current date and getting in as many entries as possible.

One site may introduce you to another and yet another. If you start by following the simple tips in this article, you may find that your savings potential could be endless. On that note, Happy Shopping and Happy Holidays.

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Free Pregnancy Products!

Free Pregnancy Products!

Posted on 06 June 2009
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Free Pregnancy Stuff

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Free Pregnancy Products! Finding Free and Gently Used Maternity Clothes Online - Shopping for maternity clothes can be fun, especially if you have money to burn. However, most pregnant women have so many things to buy for their upcoming arrival that maternity clothes fall at the end of the priority list when it comes to spending. You do need clothing for those 40 weeks of pregnancy, however, and wearing your partner’s sweatpants will only get you so far. So, if you are not prepared to spend a lot of money, be sure to shop online for used maternity clothes or clothes on clearance to save yourself money. It sure beats getting out in the heat and hitting the local garage sales and you will get much better deals that you would if you shopped at consignment stores.  I’ve seen baby and maternity clothes on Amazon and Ebay for less than a dollar.  Maternity clothes and belly under garments for a few dollars.  Now, that’s not free, but pretty darn close!

The best places to look for used maternity clothes are your friends (that’s where the free part comes in), Craigslist, Amazon, Ebay, or online discount stores. You can often find bulk packages of maternity clothes in your size.  But just the sound of “bulk” maternity wear isn’t very appealing.

You will be able to get several pieces of clothing for very little money if you have the patients to look for it. Of course, always be on the lookout for shipping costs, which can sometimes add up and not make the sale worth it for you.

Maternity Forums. In addition to online auctions, you can also find used maternity clothes on pregnant women forums.  By making friends online, some are bound to be local and have maternity wear that they may want to sell or even give you.  There are many of these online forums that will allow you to advertise pregnancy items for free. You will be able to chat with other women like yourself and possibly make some very good trades. So, be sure to check these out as well. There is nothing better than finding a place to socialize and share your pregnancy stories with other women like yourself.

Where to Find Free Baby Items.. Anyone with a small child already knows how expensive raising a baby can be; this is why someone created a wonderful thing called a baby shower. However, unless you perfect your baby registry and everyone gets you every single thing you asked for, it’s difficult to ensure you get everything you want and need. And even if you did have the perfect shower, the items you received won’t last forever. When you notice your items are dwindling, you get desperate, calling grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, godparents, etc. as the anonymous “baby” asking for more diapers to be shipped to an old, abandoned building – or else. But threatening people is not always necessary. So to avoid having to conjure up a baby voice just to get the expensive items you need, you might want to check out the numerous websites popping up that offer free baby items.

More and more websites are offering lots of free items to willing recipients. Many of these “free sites” used to offer frivolous items like pizza coupons or even sweepstakes entries, but the world of free has evolved and babies were not left behind. Now there are numerous sites available for parents to receive free baby items, free diapers, formula vouchers, and samples, usually with some type of registration required. To explore what is available out there, I took a look at some of the more popular sites for free baby items.

BabyToBee.com. Baby to Bee is a baby itself, starting officially in October of 2003. But the site has grown quickly over the years becoming very popular for offering free baby items like coupons, and information on baby cribs, clothes, furniture, toys and more.  The site is pretty easy to use and really has a lot to offer.

This site also offers tons of articles and advice on becoming a parent, including recognizing the symptoms of teething, foods to eat during pregnancy, and even when Moms can have sex after giving birth (I know … not exact about the child, right?). It also has a $2500 Baby Photo Contest.  If you haven’t looked into a baby photo contest yet, do it!  Also see the article: http://frugalbabytips.com/contests-sweepstakes/ 33 baby photo contests to look into.

BabytoBee.com. BabytoBee.com states on its site that it currently reaches one-third of the 3 million pregnant women out there and within the next year, they intend to reach up to 50% of expecting parents – quite a goal! But as they grow in popularity, and continue to serve the masses with quality information, they just may attain that goal.

Baby to Bee has a few free clubs available to join such as Growing Family, American Baby, and Gerber Life. Growing Family is a free membership where you can receive free coupons, discounts and samples as well as “milestone gifts” for parents. American Baby offers a free 6 month subscription to their magazine and special offers inside for new parents. And Gerber Life is a program that offers three months of free life insurance and a free Gerber newsletter after a registration process.  Be sure to register at JohnsonsBaby.com for new parent info and free offers there as well.  Offers are updated often so it would be a good idea to check the site frequently to keep up with current info.

Freemania.net.  Free Mania was a website created by a 14-year-old in 1996. Over a decade later the site has exploded and is one of the most popular “free sites” on the Internet – much it its success due to the offering of free baby items.

The site currently offers free baby and grocery coupons for everything from baby formula and food, to diapers and clothes. They have free coupons for Target, Chuck E Cheese, Baskin Robbins and even a free Denny’s Kids Meal. They also offer coupons for Similac and Gerber along with free samples of Bright Beginnings Formula. You can receive free recipes, potty training kits, diaper rash cream, and even a free 12-month subscription to Parents Magazine. And if you and your baby like to travel in style, you can receive coupons for Kate Spade, Babies’R'Us, Gap Maternity and more!

One thing that’s different from this site is that the majority of their free baby items are offered without the obligation to fulfill offers from sponsors. You simply click on the link that will take you to the item of choice. If it is available, you can have it – no questions asked. Nice, right?

Getmyfreebabystuff.com.  I actually heard about this website for free baby items on my local radio station, which prompted me to check their site for more information. On the radio, they talked about all of the free things you can receive just by stopping by their website, so I had to know more. When I reached the site, I was greeted by pictures of precious babies, diapers, cribs, and formula. But once I got a good look at the site, I realized that it offers significantly less than the other the previous two sites I mentioned (not that anything free isn’t good, mind you!). The items they offer at this point are: Ultimate Pampers Package, Ultimate Huggies Package, Enfamil, Similac, the Storkcraft 3-in-1 Crib, and the Graco Family Tree Package.

I was interested in learning more about how to receive one of the items so I strolled down further only to be greeted by the terms and conditions. I discovered that in order to receive any of the free baby items, a person must register, complete a user survey then complete “at least 2 Silver, 2 Gold and 4 Platinum offers.” Now I’m not a big fan of “completing offers” because it usually means I have to whip out my credit card then mark the calendar to remember to cancel what I never wanted in the first place. Not to mention the difficulty with dealing with customer service reps who want to keep giving you “3 free months.” But that’s a totally different article.

Aside from having to sign up for offers, it seems to be a good site. It doesn’t offer any additional advice or information, but being able to receive one of the items I’ve mentioned able is certainly a plus – and one more thing than you had before visiting the site!

No matter where you choose to go to find your free baby items, the fact remains – they’re free! So when you have some time, check out these free sites along with the dozens of other sites out there that might be of assistance to you. You can even benefit from them without having your own child (can we say free baby items for a shower or two?). But you didn’t hear that from me!

Maternity clothing is manufactured to cater for your expanding bust, hips and waist that naturally occurs during pregnancy. Obviously it also caters for your bump that will be sitting out in front before you know it.

Many women wonder if they really need to purchase maternity clothing at all, the answer is pretty simple. If you want to look good and stay comfortable, Yes.

If you do decide that you do-not want maternity clothing you will find pants, shirts and shorts are the hardest garments to get away with this in. Normal clothing just does not allow for a belly to poke out the way your bump will!

There is an item called a belly belt that can be very useful and some mothers manage with these for a majority of their pregnancy. It consists of various size elastic strips that have a button at one end, and a button hole at the other. It comes with different colour belly panels to insert depending on the colour of your outfit. The idea is to place the belt between your normal button and button hole allowing you to wear your normal clothes for longer into your pregnancy.

Pro- Great for the first few months. You can wear your own clothes for longer.

Con- Can only be used for clothes that have a button and zip at the front. Often as your pregnancy progresses you will still find that your normal pants, skirts or shorts end up tight in the legs and hips as these areas are the natural place for your body to store fat as it prepares for the birth of your baby. Maternity clothing is designed with this in mind.

Maternity clothing is designed to be more flattering these days then what it once was. These days most women are extremely excited about their pregnancy and want to show their ‘bumps’ to the world. You will achieve this better and remain more comfortable throughout your pregnancy by carefully selecting a few quality maternity wear garments. As most tend to do with their normal wardrobes you will have your favourite outfits that you wear constantly so you will want garments that wash and wear well. There are two main things to consider prior to making your new wardrobe purchases:

How much wear will I get out of this item?

Consider the style and think about what stages of your pregnancy you will be able to wear it. Look for garments that will look good and feel comfortable regardless of if you are 3 months pregnant or 9 months. Many are also suitable post pregnancy while you are working on getting your shape back, these are a great choice.

How comfortable will this be on my stomach?

If this is your first pregnancy it maybe a little hard to imagine what you will feel like at 8 months pregnant, but roughly it is like someone has placed a basketball inside your belly. It isn’t very flexible, doesn’t like to bend to much and doesn’t like pressure on it. So the last thing you want is something that cuts across your belly.

The good news is that you don’t have to spend a fortune on you maternity wardrobe. By carefully selecting some basic mix and match items you can keep your budget in check. Recommended must have basics would be one or two pairs of comfortable pants, a skirt – length dependant on personal preference, and depending on time of year a pair of shorts. For tops you often can get away with your own for longer then with your pants however eventually you will require more room. Although it maybe tempting to just buy larger sizes you will find they look too big around the shoulders and will be firm around the waist. Maternity tops generally are designed fuller in the bust area and have longer front hemlines to allow an even look as your bump expands, so a couple of Maternity tops and you have your wardrobe set.

With the economy being what it is these days, everybody is looking for ways to save money. Whether it’s giving up your weekly lottery ticket, not buying brand name products at the grocery store, the entire country seems to be feeling the pinch. And with a baby on the way, it may be hard for you to justify spending hundreds of dollars on a whole new wardrobe that you may only be wearing for another 6 months.

Although it’s not a particularly good idea to suffer through your pregnancy trying to squeeze your expanding body into your pre-pregnancy clothes, there are some ways that you can feel comfortable throughout your nine months without breaking the bank.

Ask Friends or Relatives for Used Maternity Clothes

Some people might not like the idea of hand-me-down clothes at the age of 26, but this is actually a very common and cost-effective way of getting maternity clothing. If you have any friends, relatives or neighbors who recently gave birth, it’s worth your while to call them and inquire about what they did with their old maternity clothes. More then likely, they bought them and only wore them for a six to seven month period of time before placing them in their closet and forgetting about them. They would probably be more then happy to see someone get some use out of them, rather then them collecting dust. Keep in mind what your body and shape is in relation to the person you are asking. If your friend Louisa was 40 pounds heavier then you pre-pregnancy, chances are her maternity clothes will be far too large for you to fit in.

Just be careful how long ago your friend or relative was pregnant and where in the house they have been storing them. You don’t want to be wearing a maternity dress from 1993 that smells like a musty attic.

Check eBay for used or discounted maternity clothes

For those who are still not familiar with eBay, this option may prove to be exhausting and difficult at first, but eBay can be a great way of finding cheap, slightly used maternity clothing if you don’t have any friends or relatives that you can borrow from. Simply by typing the words “maternity clothes” in the search box, you will find a seemingly unlimited amount of clothing options at more then reasonable prices. You can find maternity clothes ranging anywhere from brand name, never before worn maternity jeans, to complete sets of maternity outfits at next to nothing prices. A good tip to keep in mind for new eBay shoppers is to not only look at the bidding price when deciding to purchase an item. Although you might find a pair of maternity jeans that are $20.00 cheaper then anywhere else you’ve seen, depending on where the seller is located, the shipping and handling costs may push the price of your garment up by almost $30.00.

Shop Online Instead of in Stores

This can not only save you money, but can save you a major headache from having to drive from store to store looking for an outfit that suites your taste, while carrying an extra 10 pounds around your waist.

There is a financial advantage to shopping online for maternity clothes as oppose to shopping in stores, since prices are cheaper then what you would pay in person since you buy directly from a manufacturer. You can also view the various sales and promotions that each online retailer is running right from the comfort of your own home. If you see a particular maternity dress that you like, you can easily search other stores to see if they are running a cheaper sale on that same item. Most online stores will also offer you discounts on clothing if you purchase more then $50.00 – $100.00 in merchandise, or offer free shipping.

Although purchasing products online is still foreign to some people, and may make them uneasy to give away their credit card number over the internet, most online stores now have very secure payment processing methods and doing business online has become a fairly common practice.

However you decide to deal with your wardrobe issues as your body expands, they key thing to remember is that comfort is king. During these nine months, your body will be going through a lot of uncomfortable changes, and wearing clothes that feel good can go a long way in getting you through your pregnancy.

If you’re in the market for ways to save money during your pregnancy, then you will likely be interested in not just saving money, but maybe making some too! Have you ever considered entering a few photo contests or sweepstakes for baby products or even cash prizes? One of the best out there is the infamous Cute Kid Contest. Apply Here for The Cute Kid Photo Contest!


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Coupons for Baby Formula

Coupons for Baby Formula

Posted on 06 June 2009
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Baby Formula Coupons

Coupons for Baby Formula. All new and expectant mothers are certainly aware that babies are wonderful and fun little bundles of joy. These little angels also cost a great deal of money when it comes to purchasing baby food, baby formulas, and baby diapers. The cost of all of these products is going up almost daily it seems. You want your baby to have what it needs and you do not want to sacrifice quality for quantity. The question is how to buy your baby products like diapers and formula, and still stay on a reasonable budget? Luckily, there are ways to do this and you can start saving money today on your next purchase of baby food, formula, or diapers.

Saving on Baby Diapers can be simple. One of the biggest daily costs for your baby will come about through the purchase of baby diapers. Many parents choose to use disposable diapers for their little ones because of the convenience involved. Eco conscious parents who wish to be green in their daily activities will choose reusable cloth diapers for their babies. Either choice will mean that there is a substantial outlay of cash because both diapers and diaper cleaning services will cost money. Even if you use cloth diapers and wash them at home, you will still be spending money for the diapers and the products with which you clean them. By using coupons that give you refunds and rebates or money off the purchase, you can see those costs drop. In some cases, you will get coupons that let you pick out cloth or disposable diapers absolutely free, and that is a savings that everyone appreciates. Whenever you can find a sale on the diapers that you like and you can whip out some coupons to use you will easily double your savings. Always be on the lookout for the stores that offer double and triple off coupons on certain days and buy your diaper purchases in bulk then… and use those coupons. You can even write to the company that produces your diapers. Address your letter to customer relations and let them know that you use their product. Tell them truthfully if you were pleased or not with their company product and tell them why. In either case, they will be happy to send you some coupons or even issue you a refund. They are always glad to hear good feedback from happy consumers.

Saving on baby formula. Babies eat and they eat a lot. These little guys and girls are hungry and if you are not breast feeding you will soon be putting a lot of money into baby formula to keep them satisfied. New mothers can tell you how expensive baby formula is. Powdered formula is your cheapest bet when you are making the purchase. You can use the powder to make lots of bottles of formula on an as needed basis. Coupon clipping can help you rake in some great savings on the baby formula that you use. All of the manufacturers have coupons available if you know where to find them. You can start with your pediatrician. He will usually be able to provide you with free samples and some coupons for either free cans of baby formula or for money off of your purchases. These baby product coupons are provided by the formula companies who hope to turn you and your baby into loyal and faithful baby formula customers. You can also find some great coupons in your weekend newspapers and in the grocery stores. If you don’t see the coupons in the baby product aisle, ask the manager….don’t be shy. Managers usually have the coupons, but sometimes forget or neglect to post them. If you see a vendor stocking the baby formula, you can ask them for coupons too. They will gladly give you some. The vendor is totally different from the store stock boy. Also check to see when the store is scheduled for a sale on the formula and try to make your purchases then. Baby books and magazines are wonderful sources for coupons on baby formula and many other baby needs, such as baby food, diapers, and snacks.

Join a Forum. Make a difference in how you view and use coupons by signing up to join a forum. These forums are composed of new and expectant moms just like you. They are eager to share coupons and tell others where to find the best savings. You can find online sites to go to and sign up for coupons that you can download or get through the mail. You will be able to use any of the coupons at your favorite stores. Many of the forum participants have years of couponing experience and they can share their favorite cost cutting tips and ideas with you and send your savings even higher. If you have been wary of using coupons or just are not sure how to maximize these money savers, there are always people in the forum who will be online to help you learn the tricks of the trade. You will find out where to go for the best coupons and how to get refunds or rebates through the mail. If you want to join a baby coupon forum, it is easy, fun, and quick to do. It will cost you nothing but the time it takes to sign up and you can have some money saving coupons in your hand in just a few minutes. You will also be making friends with other moms and sharing your own tips and ideas along the way. You can read articles by others who have saved huge amounts of real dollars at the grocery store. When you begin pulling in your own refunds, rebates and dollar savings, you may want to post an article or two yourself.

Have fun while you save. Forums are great ways to share ideas about babies and how moms are saving money. These are two things that are dear to all new moms throughout the country. It is always fun to share with others. And what better tips to share than proven ways that can save you lots of dollars and help you care for your little angels? Join a coupon forum today and you will instantly save on your very next purchases for baby.

Similac Formula Coupons. One of the most popular methods to save money on baby formula is by using coupons, which can save you anywhere from a few cents up to to $5.00 or more. Most retailers accept these coupons and just deduct the coupon from the retail price of the product. The trick to coupons is to make sure that you have a coupon when you need it. There are a couple of ways to get formula coupons and make sure you have them on hand. You can get the coupons you want and have them on hand anytime you need them. Have a special place in your car to keep your coupons. Try to make a habit of asking yourself “do I have any coupons for this trip,” before you even walk in the store.

Second, you can sign up to get formula coupons, including free sample diapers and free formula coupons.http://www.tqlkg.com/1m116bosgmk5976B9D6576A7CDE9 Registering for free coupons is a great idea, but you will get a mix of coupons and discounts on a designated schedule. In other words, you may get formula coupons for Similac, but you’re also going to get it for other formula manufacturers. Plus, you don’t control when you get the coupons. Regardless, free is free, so register and use what you can.

Third, some companies have coupons online that you can print out. It is a wide range of products, including infant formula, baby food, and groceries. It’s free to get these coupons. Formula coupons may not always be available, but there is usually a lot of coupons and you can use something and save money. The two coupon websites that I really like and have a good mix of stuff you really use are:

CouponBar -Download our FREE CouponBar to get quick and easy access to dozens of name brand coupons!

CoolSavings -Print REAL coupons from your computer at CoolSavings! Just click here!

Finding Infant Formula Coupons. With all the other things you have to do as a new parent, hunting for coupons can sound like a waste of time. But you can reap considerable savings with just a few clicks of the mouse; do the more time consuming tips when you get settled into a routine with the new baby.

Formula Clubs. One of the fastest and easiest ways to get coupons is to sign up for a formula club. These clubs are free, provided you fill in all of your information and maybe answer a few quick questions. In return, you will get email newsletters that often have coupons right in the email itself or links that take you to a special deal. Clubs may also send sample/coupon packets through the postal mail after your baby is born.

Enfamil, Similac and Nestle Good Start all have formula clubs.

Coupon Swaps. Joining a moms club provides you with plenty of other women who will need coupons or be receiving coupons they no longer need. Have a “coupon swap” once a month where you exchange unwanted coupons for ones you will use. You can limit it to formula or include other baby care items, too. These get-togethers typically turn into coupon giveaways rather than swaps.

Members of clubs like Freecycle.org and Freepeats.com, may also find they can swap coupons within their groups.

Coupon Blogs and Websites. A number of websites and bloggers are dedicated to finding the best deals for you and your new baby. They often provide links to printable coupons, information about coupons in printed circulars or provide coupon codes for purchasing formula online. Not to mention, finding out about special sales and other deals makes it worth your while to visit.

Check the parenting, kids/baby or family section of general money saving sites for formula coupons. You can also follow blogs and sites that cater specifically to moms and babies, like Baby Cheapskate and Freebies4Mom.

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Printable Baby Coupons

Printable Baby Coupons

Posted on 06 June 2009
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Printable Baby Coupons

Printable Baby Coupons

Printable Baby Coupons. If you’re looking for ways to save with your baby expenses, then baby coupons are definitely a way to go. Especially if you’re looking for those pricey baby items like diapers and baby formula. Manufacturers know that you have a choice and their competition for similar products are big. Let the product makers compete for your business and use those free samples and promo codes. They create these promos and coupons for a reason… they want you to use them.

One of the best sites out there for “printable” baby coupons is www.Printable-Coupons.com. You can also visit more baby specific coupons sites like www.BabyCouponsDirect.com. These sites are sometimes mixed with good,
Legitament coupons, but some have ads and marketing “processes” that you have to complete in order to get your savings. Sometimes this can add up to a lot of your time, so it just depends how much time you want to put into your new budgeting techniques.

See Below for a list of useful links. The nice thing about sites like these is they have easy searching capability. You can search by category or you can search by brand. For example, “Huggies.com” or “Pampers.com.”

Baby coupons can be really helpful to anyone raising a baby or adding to their family. Babies require simple things like love, attention, devotion and a whole array of baby products! Of course as the saying goes, love is free, but the baby products will cost you! Baby product coupons can lessen the expense of purchases you need to make for all of the basic baby products your child needs and more.

You may not even need to “print” your coupons! Have you heard of E-Coupons yet? Now, most stores allow you to download them to your mobile phone, which is basically a text message with a promo code. You simply give this at check out either online or in store and you have instant savings.

MomsView.com has a pretty good coupon page too. They have a snazzy tool that shows the “deal of the day” which has about 15 new limited deals … for the day.

Links for Baby Product Coupons:

Baby Food Coupons, Grocery Coupons, Baby Formula, Diapers, Clothes, Photos, Hair Cuts, Shoes, ect.

A&D Ointment  For diaper rash free baby coupons to print – Printable Baby Coupons

Anbesol  Free printable baby coupons for $1 off Anbesol – Printable Baby Coupons
BabytoBee  Free baby coupons, samples, and freebies for mothers and fathers to be.
- Printable Baby Coupons
CoolSavings  Sign up for Free Printable Coupons, Free Baby coupons, Free Stuff, Rebates
and More!  Printable Baby Coupons

Desitin printable baby coupons  Free printable coupons for $1 off Desitin  Printable Baby
Coupons

Dimatapp  Free printable coupons for $1 off Dimatapp  Printable Baby Coupons

Eversave  Printable Baby Coupons – Free Local store printable coupons, grocery coupons,
baby coupons, free samples and more.

First Response  Pregnancy Test coupons

Free Printable coupons  For Febreeze, Dryel, Ivory Snow, etc – Printable Baby Coupons

Free to Print new SmartSource grocery coupons each week  View over 80 printable
coupons including printable baby coupons

General Mills  Free Coupon Book – Printable Baby Coupons

Gerber  Printable Free Baby Coupons. Gerber coupons.

Huggies  Pull-Ups free baby coupons. Printable free baby coupons for $2 off Huggies
Pull-Ups. – Printable Baby Coupons

Johnson’s Free Baby coupons  Free printable baby coupons for Johnson’s products -
Printable Baby Coupons

Luvs Diapers coupon  Luvs coupons – Printable Baby Coupons
New Grocery Coupons and Printable Baby Coupons to Print Each Week It’s Free to Print
over 70 coupons click here to see all

Nursery Brand Water  Free printable baby coupons for Nursery Brand
Water

Payless Shoesource  Printable coupons (yes, they have teeny, tiny, baby shoes too)

Pillsbury Free coupons  Printable Baby Coupons

Reebok  Free printable coupons for Reebok – Printable Baby Coupons

Refundle Bundle Refunding Magazine  Free Coupon Book – Printable Baby Coupons

Remedy of Life  Several samples and offers – Printable Baby Coupons

Sears Portrait Studio  Free Printable Coupons for Sears Portrait Studio  – Printable Baby
Coupons

Snuggle Printable Snuggle coupons – Printable Baby Coupons

Target Free printable  Toy coupons from Target – Printable Baby Coupons

Vitalert Energizing Vitamins  Free printable coupons – Printable Baby Coupons

If you’re in the market for discount baby products and items, then you will likely be interested in not just saving money, but maybe making some too!  Have you ever considered entering a few photo contests or sweepstakes for baby products or even cash prizes?  One of the best out there is the infamous Cute Kid Contest.  Apply Here for The Cute Kid Photo Contest!

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Cheap Recipes for Baby Food.

Posted on 06 June 2009
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Cheap Recipes for Baby Food

Cheap Recipes for Baby Food. We all know that babies need to eat. But, the cost of buying commercial brand baby foods can quickly mount up. For the frugal spender, and especially with a new family addition, it seems almost impossible to keep up with the demand when it comes to buying those jars of baby food and canisters of baby formula. Even when you can buy it cheap with coupons and club cards, the cost of purchasing pre-made foods (especially the baby formula) far exceeds the cost to make your own baby food. If you choose to follow these tips, not only will you be saving money for your family, and knowing exactly what you eat now, but you will also be reducing waste, simply by consuming less.

Babies can cost a lot of money. You have to buy diapers, clothes, and all types of baby care products. So, to offset the cost of those other baby necessities, you may want to consider making your own baby food.  You can easily make your own baby food and here are some super simple recipes!  It’s not as hard as you probably think. Follow these simple tips for finding frugal recipes for making baby food that will allow for saving, cost-cutting, and yet be exceptionally nutritional for your little one.
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Step One. Prepare ahead of time for your baby’s food.  If you have a freezer, then there’s no reason why you can’t puree some fruits and veggies ahead of time and get that freezer stocked!  You’ll be surprised how quick time goes by and when you already have some things prepared, it makes dining at home a bit easier.  Pureeing some fruits and veggies is a great way to prep for healthy smoothies and tasty bran muffins.  Another mini “pre-baby” step you can take is to actually read the hospital’s New Parent Packets that you receive when the baby is born. These brochures come from a number of different companies that may also include some baby food recipes for first-time parents.  If you have a Whole Foods grocer near you, their FREE magazines at the check out also have great baby and kid snack recipes.  Their a gold mine when it comes to seasonal snacks.  There may only be a few, but they are usually extremely simple and made with ingredients that are not that costly.

Step Two. Search out organic or all natural parenting websites and grocers for baby specialty foods and baby recipe ideas. Buying “organic” and natural foods can be a bit more expensive than non-organic foods, but if you put some effort into it, you can use coupons and save a little that way.  See if you can arrange your shopping items; purchase according to what’s on sale or the grocer’s special offers.  Usually, the grocer will have weekly or daily ads to check out at the door.  This is always a smart way to shop!  Plus, if you can get in the routine of purchasing less, yet a little more often, you will find that the amount of food you waste is less too.

Step Three. Buy your baby food ingredients at your local farmer’s market and ask them about recipes for making your own baby food.  Farmers have been making their own baby food since the beginning of time. From bananas, apples, and pear puree to a carrot and squash blend, farmers will have plenty of information on making the most out of the foods that they sell. Expect healthy, all natural, and frugal recipes, as well as bargains on the foods that you buy from them.  We love farmers!  These markets usually offer savings of up to 50% off of the regular supermarket prices.  Not to mention the priceless tid bits you’ll get along the way.

Step Four. Ask other parents (experienced parents) and the older members of your family if they have any good recipes for baby food. You might be surprised at how much people remember about the “good old days” when they didn’t have manufactured baby food, and they didn’t have a choice but to make their own baby food!  Can you imagine?   Tap into your friends and family resources and I’ll bet you’ll be surprised what they share.  Grandma’s will introduce you to the “cup of frozen peas” and such!

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With any baby food recipe, keeping your ingredients simple, and doing your best to buy quality while on a budget, will keep you busy enough.

A “Mom Tip”: Use your freezer wisely.  Freeze what you can to get the most out of the foods you buy, for you or the new baby.  If you find that you are always tossing out old moldy bread, freeze half of it in a Ziploc Freezer bag until the first half is gone.
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Cheap Baby Food Recipes:

If you’d like to make your own breakfast for baby, then try this baby cereal recipe which is both wholesome and easy to prepare.

Wholesome Rice Cereal
2 oz brown rice powder
8 fl oz water
a little formula/breastmilk

To make the rice powder, grind brown rice in a blender or food processor. This is best achieved by grinding in small quantities – and to make the powder REALLY fine, you might find a coffee grinder attachment useful.

You can use white rice if you prefer, but brown rice (especially organic brown rice) is more nutritious. Bring the water to a boil. Add the rice powder, stirring constantly with a wire whisk. Simmer for about 10 minutes (don’t forget to keep stirring, or the rice will stick). Then stir in enough formula or breast milk to give the consistency that’s best for your baby. Once baby has been introduced to fruit, you could always add a little of his favorite fruit puree.

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Sweet Potatoes. Experts have ranked sweet potatoes the “number one healthiest vegetable.” They’re
an excellent source of

vitamin A and a very good source of vitamin C and manganese. They also contain vitamin B6, potassium, iron, copper, dietary fiber and

manganese.

The following are the best ways to cook this healthy veggie for your baby.

  • Baking. This is oh-so-easy! Pre-heat your oven to 375 deg F, 190 deg C. Scrub the potato, prick it with a fork and bake it for around 45 mins, until it feels soft. Cool briefly, then split the skin and scoop out the soft flesh.
  • Boiling. Peel and cut the sweet potato into chunks. Use just enough water to cover the potato, then cover the pot and bring to the boil. Reduce the heat, then simmer until tender. Drain straight away, or the pieces will become mushy and watery.
  • Steaming. Place peeled sweet potato cubes on a steamer rack over a pan containing around an inch of water. Cover and bring the water to a boil. Reduce the heat and steam for 10-12 mins.
  • Microwave. Pierce a whole sweet potato with a fork, then place on a paper towel and microwave on high for around 5 mins. Allow the potato to stand for a further 5 mins – it will continue to cook during this time and will soften considerably.
  • Having a barbecue? Then just wrap a sweet potato in foil and place it in the coals to cook. It will take around 45 mins… and is a great way for your baby to join in the party!

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The Avacado. These avocado baby food recipes add an array of nutrients to your baby’s diet. Learn how to prepare nature’s ready-made baby food for your little one!

Please note: When you introduce any new foods to your baby, it is important to follow the four day rule, to help you spot potential food allergies and digestive problems. Please remember to consult your doctor before including new foods in your baby’s diet.

First Avocado Baby Food – Sweet Potato and Avocado Dinner

1 small sweet potato
1 avocado, peeled

Bake the sweet potato in its skin for 45 mins – 1 hour until tender.
Cool, then remove the flesh from the skin and mash with the avocado.

Avocado also tastes delicious mashed with cooked butternut squash.

First Avocado Baby Food – Creamy Fruit Mash

1 apple or pear, peeled, cored and diced
1/2 avocado, peeled
little water

Place the prepared apple or pear into a small saucepan and add a little water.
Simmer gently until the fruit is tender.
Transfer the apple or pear to a food processor and puree until smooth.
Mash the avocado with the fruit puree and serve.
First Avocado Baby Food – No-Cook Fruity Treat

1 small, ripe banana
1 avocado

Peel both fruits and mash together for a creamy treat for your baby that’s ready in a flash!

You may also like to try mashing avocado with cooked egg yolk for a simple meal brimming with goodness.

NOTE: We highly recommend avocado as an ideal food to take when you’re travelling with your baby. An unpeeled avocado doesn’t need to be kept cool and you can just slice it and serve it to your baby when you’re out and about. You don’t even need a bowl!

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The Blueberry.

When can my baby eat blueberries?

Unrelated to strawberries and raspberries – and related instead to the less allergenic cranberries and bilberries – blueberries are not subject to the usual ‘berry baby food’ rules! Whilst medical professionals usually recommend waiting until at least 12 months before introducing other berries (strawberries in particular), blueberries are not as likely to cause allergic reactions and many pediatricians will suggest offering them to your baby at some point between 6 and 9 months of age.

Why blueberries are a ’superfruit’

In research carried out by the USDA/Tufts University, blueberries were named as the number one source of antioxidants of all fruits and vegetables!The role of antioxidants in the human body is varied – helping prevent conditions such as peptic ulcers, cataracts, glaucoma, hemorrhoids, varicose veins – and serious diseases such as heart disease and cancer.

The anthocyanins in blueberries (which give them their distinctive colour) are believed to protect the brain and – in later life – limit the effects of conditions such as Alzheimer’s Disease.

And that’s not all – blueberries are also packed with manganese, vitamin B6, vitamin C, vitamin K and fibre.

Fresh blueberries have a very mild laxative effect on the body, meaning that they can be very useful in preventing and relieving constipation. Dried blueberries, on the other hand, seem to have the opposite effect and are often recommended for firming up the stools after a bout of diarrhea.

Another interesting characteristic of blueberries is their ability to prevent urinary tract infections, in much the same way as cranberries do. If your child experiences frequent urinary tract infections, then including blueberries in his diet or offering blueberry juice will be a far more palatable and popular solution for him than offering cranberries!

PLEASE NOTE: Eating lots of blueberries can make your baby’s poop look almost black in colour – so beware!

Apple, Pear and Blueberry Puree (6 months+)

1 small, sweet apple, peeled, cored and diced
1/2 ripe pear, peeled, cored and diced
4oz (1/2 cup) fresh blueberries

Remove any stems from the blueberries, then place all the ingredients in a small saucepan.
Just cover with water and simmer gently for approximately 5 mins, until the fruits are tender.
Drain (reserving the cooking water), then transfer the ingredients to a blender and puree until smooth.
Use the reserved cooking liquid to thin the puree, if necessary.
Blueberry Custard (6 months+)2 beaten egg yolks
8 fl oz (1 cup) whole (full fat) milk, breast milk or formula
4oz (1/2 cup) fresh blueberries, mashed
1 tsp vanilla extract
Preheat oven to 350 degrees (180 deg C).
Place the prepared blueberries into the bottom of a small, oven-proof dish.
Combine the beaten egg yolk with the milk and vanilla extract.
Pour the egg mixture over the blueberries.
Sit the oven-proof dish in the middle of a high-sided baking pan and pour water into the pan until it comes around half way up the sides of the oven-proof dish.
Transfer the baking pan to the oven and cook for 30 mins, until set.
Cool and store in the refrigerator.
Serve chilled.
Pork with Blueberry and Apple Sauce (7 months+)4oz pork loin, cubed
1 apple, peeled, cored and diced
2oz (1/4 cup) blueberries
4 fl oz (1/2 cup) homemade or low sodium chicken stock
Put the cubed pork into a small saucepan and pour in the stock.
Simmer for 5 minutes.
Add the diced apple and the blueberries and simmer for a further 5-10 mins, until the apple is tender and the pork is cooked through.
Puree or mash all the ingredients together and serve with pasta, rice or potatoes.
Blueberry Pancakes (12 months+)1 cup (4 oz) whole wheat flour
1 tsp baking powder
8 fl oz (1 cup) cow’s milk, breast milk or formula
1 whole egg
oil
4oz (1/2 cup) fresh blueberries

Mix the wet ingredients in one bowl and the dry ingredents in another.
Combine the wet and dry ingredients, then gently stir in the blueberries.
Spoon the mixture into a non-stick frying pan, 2-3 tablespoons at a time, and fry for around 1 minute on each side.

NOTES: If you are baking with frozen blueberries, DON’T thaw them before use. If you do, the colour will ‘bleed’ through the food you are making.

And in a recipe containing both baking soda and blueberries, you may find that the blueberries turn green! This is not harmful and is the result of a reaction between the baking soda and the yellow pigment in blueberries.


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Baby Coupons

Posted on 02 June 2009
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Baby Coupons are something every mom and dad are constantly hunting for. Let this site be a resource for finding the best baby coupon deals on the net! One favorite idea is going online. Manufacturer’s and company websites in particular offer the good stuff.  Why not head straight to the source!  Are you looking for discounts and  baby coupons on things like baby formula, baby gear, shoes, strollers, baby carriers, toys on clearance, groceries, clothing, free baby portraits, Disney movies, Disney cruises, or dental care?  Then this site can help you.  *See also: “Baby Food Coupons” on this site.

It’s easy to find these sites too.  Read below and see some popular responses for baby coupons online.  If you use a certain product continuously, why not go to their site and see if they have any samples or special offers.  Some of the larger companies also offer scholarship funds for certain contests.  For example,

One of the best ways to compliment your baby coupons is the occasional cute baby photo contest or sweepstakes.  For example, there’s TheCuteKid.com, which offers great grand prizes of $25,000 for the cutest baby/kid photo (you can pretend your check is one giant coupon!)  And HuggiesHappyBaby.com hosts a monthly sweepstakes.  Currently, you can enter to win Free Diapers For A Year! How great would that be?

Some of the better coupon sites out there are Coupons.com, CouponMom.com, CouponBug.com, FamousCoupons.com, UPromiseEcoupons.com, and Print.Coupons.com.  They offer great baby coupons from makers like Pillsbury, General Mills, Kraft, Betty Crocker and more!  Coupons include General Mills cereal, Kraft cheese, Kraft kid snacks, Dannon, Ritz, Triscuit, Velveeta, Crystal Light, Johnson and Johnson, Burts Bees, Earth’s Best, Gerber, Enfamil and more!
One of the best baby coupon clipping sights out there might be Print.Coupons.com

Also be sure to check the Sales pages at your favorite online retailer.  Places like Target.com Weekly Ads Page, BabiesRUs.com, LeapFrog.com Clearance Page, BabyUniverse.com Clearance Page, BabyDirect.com, Fisher-Price.com, BabyGap.com, and TheChildrensPlace.com.   PotteryBarnKids.com is currently offering a beautiful Organic Tree Duvet Cover for $14.99 and plush suede baby boots for $8.99.  They also have other baby/kids decor on clearance too.  This is a place to pick up some great pieces for the babies room and save some money on the way.  There’s no reason why you can’t shop the online clearance isles of the trendier companies as well.  So when you’re looking for baby coupons, don’t forget the main goal is to save money, no matter how you do it.  If you can find baby items, baby furniture, and baby gear for 75% off retail, then you’re doing good!

Raising a baby can be expensive, but, with a little online savvy and some help from your friends, you can save bundles and even find some free baby stuff. Here’s how to save money on baby and find the best baby freebies on the web.

Baby Freebies Online. Just as having a baby can be an expensive proposition for you, it can be a profitable one for retailers and manufacturers. Many companies will give away things to expectant and new moms in the hopes of earning your business for a long time to come.   Here’s how to get free products, samples and coupons from the most trusted baby brands. You can typically find free samples and discount coupons by navigating your browser directly to a manufacturer’s website. To find these websites, do an online search for your favorite brands of formula, diapers, and baby foods.

You can also often get free trial subscriptions to leading parenting magazines. At the time of this writing, you can get a free 6-month subscription to American Baby magazine and a free 12-month subscription to Baby Talk magazine directly at the publications’ websites.

A word of caution about signing up for baby freebies, newsletters, and sweepstakes. Make sure you read the fine print, as well as a site’s privacy policy before you enter your name and email address on the company’s registration form. Each time you are signing up for something, you are probably being put on a mailing list. You may want to have a secondary email address that you use only on registration pages and, if the page asks you if you would like additional mailings from partners, opt out.

It’s a good idea, too, to check the URL of the freebie’s registration page before you fill it out, to make sure you are on the website of the manufacturer or publisher. Third party sites, especially sites devoted to providing freebies, may be in the business of collecting and selling your personal information.

Savings on Diapers and Formula. These are two items you will probably spend the most money on before your baby becomes a toddler. Breastfeeding is, of course, the cheapest way around buying infant formula, but it’s just not an option for everyone. Here are the best ways we have found to save.

Search Online. See if you can find products cheaper online. Do a search on froogle.com for bulk groceries or formula. This site, run by Google, allows you to comparison shop across lots of different sites with just one search. And check prices at Amazon Grocery, too, which will ship these products to you, just like any other Amazon purchase. Shipping is often free for orders of $25 or more.

Join the Club. Ask at the customer service desk of your local grocery store to see if they have any kind of Baby Savings Club. Some of the leading grocer chains offer additional savings for these types of purchases.

Discount Baby Furniture and Gear. When it comes to baby furniture and baby gear, you can save a lot simply by knowing where to look.

Let Your Friends Know What You Need. The best way to get free baby stuff is to ask your friends and family for anything they might be hanging onto that they don’t need anymore. Even your friends whose kids are a bit older may still have some items in the attic.

Have a Baby Shower. You’ve probably bought several baby gifts for your friends and family by now, and now it’s your turn!  This is your big “pay back” moment.  Baby showers are a great way to get exactly what you need for the new baby. Even better, your guests can share more ways on how you might be able to save money on baby items in your particular area.

Join Moms Groups. Join parenting groups both in your local area and online. These are fantastic resources for free information and a daily or weekly dose of sanity. Plus, once you get to know other moms in your area, you can swap secondhand baby clothes.

Join a Freecycling Network. Freecycling.com allows you to give away things you don’t need while taking things you do. Do a Google search to find a Freecycle Network in your area, or visit Freecycle.org and browse the groups or enter your town into the search box. Once you find a local freecycling group, you can usually post your own needs and you find a lot of good things, completely free.

Shop for used items. Local consignment stores, thrift stores, and garage sales are a great place to find gently used baby furniture or gear. Check the newspaper for this weekend’s garage sales or monitor an online garage sale announcement service. Go to Yahoo Groups and enter your city and “Garage Sale.”

A note about buying baby items secondhand: If you buy used toys or baby gear, make sure they still have safety labels attached. Also, it’s a good idea to always buy a new car seat for your child. You don’t want to take a risk by getting a secondhand car seat that may have been in an accident.

Simplify. The most important thing for our family when our kids were small was to consider carefully what it was we really needed.  Think about it.  When we were excited about having our first child, we felt like we wanted one of everything. But we found that some gear was not necessary at all, and some of it just got in the way.

The simple approach is sometimes the best, so take a little time with each buying decision.  Do you really need it?  If there is a piece of furniture or a baby item that you feel you really need, see if you can get it gently used. It’s better on the pocketbook and the environment.

It’s also tempting to invest in things the baby will need when he or she has grown older. You can save money by waiting until your baby actually needs a bigger, better stroller, for example, to see both what you can afford and what kind of features are truly the most important to you at the time. It helps me to look at it this way: When you save money by not buying things you really don’t need, you’ll have more money to put aside for your child’s future or those important things you DO need.

With babies, as with life, the simple approach is often the best.  It’s o.k. to live a life filled with less.  By being less of a consumer overall allows you to not only enjoy the money you’ll be saving, but it also gives you the gift of simplicity.  Your kids don’t need that 2nd Gameboy and that 50th DVD.  They need food, shelter, and love.  Love is free, right?

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Freebie Websites

Freebie Websites

Posted on 02 June 2009
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Anyone with a small child already knows how expensive raising a baby can be; this is why someone created a wonderful thing called a baby shower. However, unless you perfect your baby registry and everyone gets you every single thing you asked for, it’s difficult to ensure you get everything you want and need. And even if you did have the perfect shower, the items you received won’t last forever. When you notice your items are dwindling, you get desperate, calling grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, godparents, etc. as the anonymous “baby” asking for more diapers to be shipped to an old, abandoned building – or else. But threatening people is not always necessary. So to avoid having to conjure up a baby voice just to get the expensive items you need, you might want to check out the numerous websites popping up that offer free baby items.

More and more websites are offering lots of free items to willing recipients. Many of these “free sites” used to offer frivolous items like pizza coupons or even sweepstakes entries, but the world of free has evolved and babies were not left behind. Now there are numerous sites available for parents to receive free baby items, usually with some time of registration required. To explore what is available out there, I took a look at some of the more popular sites for free baby items.

BabyToBee.com

Baby to Bee has grown quickly over the years becoming very popular for offering free baby items like coupons, and information on discount baby products, baby cribs, clothes, furniture, toys on clearance and more.

This site also offers tons of articles and advice on becoming a parent, including recognizing the symptoms of teething, foods to eat during pregnancy, and even when Moms can have sex after giving birth (I know … not exact about the child, right?). It also has a $2500 Baby Photo Contest.

Baby to Bee has a few free clubs available to join such as Growing Family, American Baby, and Gerber Life. Growing Family is a free membership where you can receive free coupons, discounts and samples as well as “milestone gifts” for parents. American Baby offers a free 6 month subscription to their magazine. And Gerber Life is a program that offers three months of free life insurance and a free Gerber newsletter after a registration process. Offers are updated often so it would be a good idea to check the site frequently to keep up with current information.

Baby to Bee states on its site that it currently reaches one-third of the 3 million pregnant women out there and within the next year, they intend to reach up to 50% of expecting parents – quite a goal! But as they grow in popularity, and continue to serve the masses with quality information, they just may attain that goal.

Freemania.net

Free Mania was a website created by a 14-year-old in 1996. Over a decade later the site has exploded and is one of the most popular “free sites” on the Internet – much it its success due to the offering of free baby items.

The site currently offers free baby and grocery coupons for everything from baby formula and food, to diapers and clothes. They have free coupons for Target, Chuck E Cheese, Baskin Robbins and even a free Denny’s Kids Meal. They also offer coupons for Similac and Gerber along with free samples of Bright Beginnings Formula. You can receive free recipes, potty training kits, diaper rash cream, and even a free 12-month subscription to Parents Magazine. And if you and your baby like to travel in style, you can receive coupons for Kate Spade, Babies’R'Us, Gap Maternity and more!

One thing that’s different from this site is that the majority of their free baby items are offered without the obligation to fulfill offers from sponsors. You simply click on the link that will take you to the item of choice. If it is available, you can have it – no questions asked. Nice, right?

Getmyfreebabystuff.com

I actually heard about this website for free baby items on my local radio station, which prompted me to check their site for more information. On the radio, they talked about all of the free things you can receive just by stopping by their website, so I had to know more. When I reached the site, I was greeted by pictures of precious babies, diapers, cribs, and formula. But once I got a good look at the site, I realized that it offers significantly less than the other the previous two sites I mentioned (not that anything free isn’t good, mind you!). The items they offer at this point are: Ultimate Pampers Package, Ultimate Huggies Package, Enfamil, Similac, the Storkcraft 3-in-1 Crib, and the Graco Family Tree Package.

I was interested in learning more about how to receive one of the items so I strolled down further only to be greeted by the terms and conditions. I discovered that in order to receive any of the free baby items, a person must register, complete a user survey then complete “at least 2 Silver, 2 Gold and 4 Platinum offers.” Now I’m not a big fan of “completing offers” because it usually means I have to whip out my credit card then mark the calendar to remember to cancel what I never wanted in the first place. Not to mention the difficulty with dealing with customer service reps who want to keep giving you “3 free months.” But that’s a totally different article.

Aside from having to sign up for offers, it seems to be a good site. It doesn’t offer any additional advice or information, but being able to receive one of the items I’ve mentioned able is certainly a plus – and one more thing than you had before visiting the site!

No matter where you choose to go to find your free baby items, the fact remains – they’re free! So when you have some time, check out these free sites along with the dozens of other sites out there that might be of assistance to you. You can even benefit from them without having your own child (can we say free baby items for a shower or two?). But you didn’t hear that from me!

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How To Budget For A Baby

Posted on 01 June 2009
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A common question of couples planning on starting a family is, “How much does it cost to have a baby?” With the media reporting that children can cost hundreds of thousands to raise, cribs retailing at hundreds of dollars and health care expenses soaring, it’s no wonder new parents are concerned. While there is no black and white answer on how much you are going to spend, the good news is that you can make child rearing as expensive or as inexpensive as you choose.

As with many things, babies come with fixed expenses and re-occurring expenses. The cost of fixed expenses, like baby gear and nursery décor, can easily be reduced down to a minimum.

Decorating a nursery can easily run you thousands of dollars if you buy all new furniture, rugs, curtains, wall decorations, closet organizers etc. However, with a little creativity, resourcefulness and thought, you can easily put together a dream nursery for a few hundred, or even less! Keep your eyes and ears open for hand-me-downs, scour online classified, auctions and make it a regular outing to go to weekend garage sales. Update a well used, but dirt cheap, changing table with a fresh coat of paint and some inexpensive storage baskets. If you can’t find a used crib bumper that you love, ask your creative aunt or friend to sew you a custom bumper out of adorable fabric for a fraction of the cost of a new one. Take every opportunity to go to garage sales to find the cute little knick knacks that give a room personality.

Baby gear such as car seats, high chairs, stollers and bouncy chairs can also be found at bargains if you are willing to go with used. Make sure to check for safety recalls on everything you buy second hand.

If you have a good friend or relative who’s planning on starting a family soon make a deal with them that you’ll share baby gear. You can buy the bouncy chair if they buy the swing and you can let each other borrow them when you need them. Newborn gear is easy to share with others because the items only get used for a few months, hardly enough time to get dirty or wrecked.

The costs that you will need to budget for in your monthly budget are the re-occuring costs. Again, these can be as high or as low as you let them. The usual reoccurring baby costs are: formula/baby food, diapers, clothes, doctors visits, and toys.

Formula and disposable diapers can often be your largest expenses. As a guideline, assume that disposable diapers and wipes will cost you around $80 per month and formula $100 per month. However, both expenses can be virtually eliminated if you breastfeed and use cloth diapers. Breastfeeding is free and you can get a years supply of cloth diapers for less than $150.

When your baby is old enough to start on solids you can spend money on canned baby food or you can choose the most inexpensive option of making your own baby food purees. They are easy to make and taste so much better. The cost will only be an extra portion of fruit, vegetables and grains that you already buy.

Clothes and toys can be found second hand, church thrift stores are great places to look, or from generous family members at gift giving occasions. Luckily babies are so curious about the world around them that toys are easily found in everyday objects.

The web is full of free baby products, so take advantage! If you register at your favorite baby product websites you will soon start receiving generous coupons in the mail.

The bottom line is that babies can be raised on any kind of budget. What babies need more than monetary objects are love, attention, and affection, which are all free. You don’t need a trust fund in place in order for you to afford to have a child, if you are emotionally ready to raise baby, then money shouldn’t stop you.

BabyEarth.com Keep in mind great brand name baby sites like BabyEarth.com.  BabyEarth has not only a very savvy website, but they have great bargains.  Who knew you didn’t have to get everything for you new baby at Walmart.  You can actually have a lot of fun doing some online hunting.  If you go to sites like BabyEarth.com, check out their Clearance and Scratch n Dent sections.  If you don’t mind a few scratches, you can pick up a new crib for $129.  When cribs are now selling for over $400, it doesn’t hurt to get out a little scratch n dent marker and take the savings where you can find it.

Cribs.com Another great discount site for not just cribs, but so much more.  Lots of moms love this site for detailed info on their baby products.  It really is a good “go to” site for car seats, strollers, bath time stuff, toys, baby furniture, and baby bags.

Money Saver: If you’re in the market for a crib, consider this money saving idea:  Get a convertible 3 in 1 bed.  It initially starts out being used as a crib, then an extended crib with rail walk outs and then ultimately a back head board and rails for a full size mattress.  It really does depend, however, how confident you are in keeping track of your furniture accessories for the future, and how good you will be at taking care of your furniture.  Are you likely to move a lot?  then this would not be a crib solution for you.  But if you are planning on using this one piece as a crib and future bed, then this is likely a good fit.  You can find the 3 in 1 crib at www.cribs.com

Money Saver: Looking to save some money and be a little more eco-friendly?  Check out this smart buy at BabyEarth.com.  This is a functional site that offers interesting new products that are a little more earth friendly and environmentally safe.  These bottles include a Stage 1 nipple for ages birth to 6 months.  And yes, these bottles and their colorful sleeves are dishwasher safe.  They’re a durable, long-lasting buy that will assure you your baby is using clean, healthy bottles.

WeeGo Glass Baby Bottles Are Fun and Eco-Friendly!

BabyEarth.com is a baby products retailer and specialty store with an eco-friendly flair, sells everything for baby’s world under one roof. Offering the perfect combination of tried-and-true favorites and hard-to-find innovative breakthroughs. BabyEarth demonstrates its commitment to making baby’s world a safer and more fun place by offering one of the largest selections of organic baby products in the market today.


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Baby Formula Coupons

Posted on 01 June 2009
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Baby Formula Coupons are not hard to find. Consider going straight to the source.  We recommend the simple route.  Going online is the quickest way to see what’s out there and also go directly to the websites of the makers of the products that your baby uses the most.  We all know that baby formula is one of the most expensive items that you constantly have to buy.  One trick that moms use to get discounts on their baby food is to sign up at coupon clipping websites.  Let them notify you by email everytime a new weekly coupon ad comes out.  Companies are getting pretty savvy with their digital coupon clipping.  One grocery site out their actually has e-services and electronic coupon clipping.  So the next time you use your personal Club Card at the check out stand, your coupons will be awarded automatically and show you instant savings.  Genius!

Consider goint to the maker’s company website.  Typically, if they have a new special offer or promo code, they want people to know about it.  They’re going to post it on their homepage and ask you to sign up for coupons and discount.  Do it.  Create a “coupon email account” specifically for signing up for these offers via email.  It’s a smart way to get the info and offers you want and still keep your privacy.  Basically, if you want to sign up for free coupons and free offers, they want to know who they’re sending that stuff to.  It’s all one giant sales effort to get you to continue to use their products.  Fair enough, I think.

Baby Formula Coupons and Resources:

www.Enfamil.com

www.Similac.com

www.EarthsBest.com

www.Nestle.com

www.Gerber.com
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A Post From a Big Fan of Baby Formula Coupons –

I’m not even a parent and I know how expensive baby food can get raising a child, thanks to my hundred or so cousins! But there is no skimming on these important items and formula products, they are absolute needs for the baby/child, especially if the child is not breastfeeding.  However, there is a way that you can slim down on the prices of these products, and by that I mean finding lower prices and discounts. Finding a lower price doesn’t necessarily mean the product or item, in this case baby formula, is going to be of a lesser quality, its simply means that the manufacture decided to give coupons or discounts out. And don’t worry, these are still brands you trust most, they aren’t some wacky brand you never heard of looking to push their formula. These are brands you trust like Similac, Enfamil, Nestle.

Fortunately for you, finding coupons online is one of the easiest things to get your hands on nowadays with the Internet being a viable source of information! There are a few different things you can do in order to find these discounts online. One main thing is to look online at the place where you buy your baby formula. In most cases they will have an e-sales paper with weekly ads that you can take a look at, and in these papers you will be able to see if your babies formula is on sale or not.  With the more savvy digital coupons, you can download them along with similar product offers.  Number two, you can search directly on the manufacturers site for special offers and coupon codes.

A lot of times if you go to sites like Enfamil.com, they will have coupons right on the site that you can go and print out and then take to the store with you or use the code online. Or even better, you can go to sites and sign up for their newsletter, this allows them to send you information and or discounts to their products. I always like this option because it means you don’t have to search around at a whole bunch of places online, you simply sign up, wait, and then they send you coupons right to your email address. In this case, make sure you white list the factories email address so the emails from them don’t end up in your spam box (which does happen on occasion). The next thing you can do is go to sites that are primarily created and used for coupons such as MomsView or FreeStuff4Baby, these sites have tons upon tons of baby coupons and not just for formula, but anything your baby needs!

If you don’t mind searching around a bit, you can find virtually any coupon or discount for anything you want or need online.  You just have to spend some time looking.  It’s a good idea to look for things in specific, detailed words, such as coupons for Enfamil baby formula or coupons for Huggie diapers, but you can also find what you want just as easily, by search for non specifics, such as coupons for baby formula. If you are unspecified, then you will find more sites, and more coupons. But of course, if you only use one brand, then you only use one brand and it’s not a big problem.  - Article Contributed by Kristi Ambrose.  Thank you.

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Free Baby Samples

Free Baby Samples

Posted on 01 June 2009
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Free Baby Samples are out there!  See below for a list of freebie links.  Are you having a new baby soon?  Did you just have a baby?  Did you know that you can stock up on free baby samples and supplies before that baby comes?  There are manufacturing companies out there that want to promote and givaway products so you’ll use them and use them again!  You’ll find that some of these juicy samples come pretty easily if you know where to look.

One kid favorite is Dandy Lyon Bites nutricious foods.  You can visit their site for free samples.  Some websites like Pampers.com, Huggies.com, Diapers.com, Free Pull Ups, and Luvs.com have places where you can register for promo updates via email and receive free samples delivered to your home, some on a regular basis.  Some of these sites offer additional product savings on other baby needs like lotions, baby washes, shampoos, wipes, powders, ect.

If your new baby is still on their way, think about being proactive and stock up early.  Most in demand items will be diapers, diapers, diapers!  So take some steps to finding good deals with free samples and stock up early.

For those that are planning on breastfeeding, consider that formula is a great secondary source to making sure your baby gets nutrition.  Sometimes, you may want to have some Formula Samples handy.  Formula manufacturers will promote their products as being supplemental to breastfeeding. However, if you are using only formula, you’ll find that the top formula manufacturers will send you free samples, even full product samples to let your baby try their formula first hand.  A few places to find offers for free baby samples are Similac.com, EarthsBest.com, Enfamil.com (Enfamil Rewards), Walmart.com (Free Samples Page) and Parents Choice Formula.

Like the product samples, you can sometimes sign up and receive these free formula samples on a regular monthly basis.  A visit to any product companies’ website is a great way to find more information regarding their free offers, including the makers of baby gear and various products.  Key baby items worth finding great deals on might be a BabyBjorn baby carrier, FREE bottles, FREE sippy cups, changing blankets (powder blankets), FREE diaper bag and free Enfamil baby samples, a travel stroller to keep in the trunk, baby care products, and of course, wipes.

New mom’s are prime targets.  Companies wants to give new mom’s free samples in hopes you’ll continue to use their products.  If you have your baby in a hospital, you’ll get treated to all sorts of free samples before you leave.  Don’t be shy, ask for extras if you can.

Interested in free samples of baby music CDs and DVDs?  Nearly all of the major music and movie distributors provide sample discs, again, in hopes you’ll continue to use their products.  The next time you visit a Babies R Us store, or your local Target, check out who makes or distributes those baby music CDs or movie DVDs.  They typically have a company website noted on the back of the packaging.  Visit these sites and see what kind of samples and special offers are waiting for you!

Free Sample Sites:  www.FreeSamplesNetwork.com,  ParentsChoiceFormula.com,  Pregnancy-Guide.net,  MySavings.com,  Call-In Free Samples, BestFreeStuffOnline.com.  The last website is full of all different types of free offers.  I thought I would toss this one in there because I did notice some nice freebies in there for moms and dads too.  Check out BestFreeStuffOnline.com for free diapers, free formula, free baby stuff, free gas, free haircuts, free family trips, ect.

BabiesOnline.com has useful links for Free offfers for American Baby and Parent Magazines.  Free baby photo prints, diapers, wipes, and more. Munchkin.com is where you can find product info on all sorts of baby stuff from sippy cup replacement parts to dangly squeeky things.  They offer free shipping promo code: FREESHIP when you shop at one of their online approved partners like Walmart.com, Target.com, and BabiesRUs.com.  So the next time you lose a sippy straw, don’t through it out!  You can get your replacement straws on Munchkin.com.  They also have coupons and freebies when you sign up.  Free Baby Music by Munchkin.com. Does Mozart sound better when it’s free?  I think it does.

Has your baby experienced Baby Einsteins yet?  If not, it’s highly recommended to stimulate your babies mind and spirit.  The way Baby Einstein pulls in every detail to the story, and how they explore the world around them is enough to keep even the most fussy baby quietly entertained.  These DVD’s are especially appreciated during bed time.  When they’re fussy about going to sleep, pop in one of the Baby Einstein DVDs to bring them some peace.  Find Discount Offers for Baby Einstein DVDs for Baby on Amazon.  Enjoy great deals on baby DVDs for as low as $3.99 in the Clearance section.

But if that’s not low enough for you, you can always contact the Baby Einstein company via email and visit their promo section on their website.  They offer FREE demo DVD along with other product offers. Baby Einstein FREE DVD demo.

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