How to Get Free Baby Stuff

From the moment they're born, babies can be expensive. They require diapers, bottles, clothes, furniture for the nursery and much more. Almost every parent looks for savings when it comes to baby supplies. But you can actually find baby stuff for free. You just need to know the right places to look.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

1. Start when you're pregnant. Once your baby arrives, you won't have much time to research freebies. But if you start the process when you're expecting, you'll receive free stuff for your baby at all ages.
2. Check with your hospital. Some hospitals have clubs for pregnant women and new moms. When you sign up for this service, you often receive valuable products in the mail.
3. Visit baby websites. Many times these have pages that will provide numerous links where you can find free stuff for you and your baby.
4. Sign up for the magazines. New and expectant parents can get free copies of several different magazines. In those magazines, you'll find valuable coupons from manufacturers.
5. Tap into your friends and family. Let them know what your baby needs, and they might buy it for you. Also, these people are perfect to throw you a baby shower. There aren't many times in life where you can sit among your friends and family and get free gifts.
6. Join a moms group. These groups are usually for stay at home moms, but groups sometimes are available for all moms. They offer valuable parenting tips, as well as resources for freebies.
7. Freecycle. This allows you to give away things that you don't need, and you can walk away with things that you do need. An online search will lead you to networks like this in your area.

Tips & Warnings

• Read the fine print before you give out your information online. Some websites sell your information, and you'll suddenly start getting spam in your email as well as your mailbox. Some people set up a second email address for situations like this, that way all the spam goes to one account.