Think: a muslin swaddle blanket, a onesie, a single pack of Dreft, a 4-ounce baby bottle, a travel size bottle of baby lotion, a 3-pack of diapers, a travel pack of wipes and single-use samples of things like diaper cream and ointment.

The contents change depending on availability (here's an overview of what you might expect), but in the past have included about 10 items. Once that happens, you'll log in to claim your offer and get a box shipped to you with an assortment of full-size, sample-size and travel-size products.

Here's the fine print about the box: You have to join Amazon Prime if you're not a member already, create an Amazon gift registry, complete 60 percent of the registry checklist and purchase at least $10 worth of items from your registry (if someone buys a $10 item for you, that counts!). The Amazon Welcome Box will make you seriously excited for your baby's arrival. They'll bring you one step closer to being the most budget-conscious and in-the-know parent around.īelow, the best free baby samples for parents and parents-to-be. We also looked to our savvy What to Expect community members (aka parents and parents-to-be just like you) to see which free giveaway products came recommended by several different families, plus what they had to say about things like quality and availability of the samples.Īfter conducting research on the topic (and watching lots of unboxing videos on YouTube), we focused on the programs that give great value through their freebie offers and that don't have too much in the way of a catch - so the result is free baby samples that are totally worth it. Fair warning: In some cases, you'll need to pay for the cost of shipping, create a gift registry or sign up for a rewards program or newsletter (but you can always unsubscribe if your inbox gets too overwhelmed). We looked for great deals from retailers and baby product brands, of course. (And if you want more suggestions for the baby gear for you, based on your unique preferences, check out What to Expect's Registry Builder, which will also recommend great baby registries tailored to your needs.) How we chose the best free baby samples That way, you can try a few options (without needing to buy each one in bulk right off the bat) and build your ultimate list of baby product must-haves. But luckily, many retailers and baby brands offer free samples of bottles, blankets, formula, clothing and so much more. There's no doubt about it - prepping for baby's arrival can be expensive.

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