Free Baby Gift Boxes, Samples, and Essentials for Expecting Parents

Both new parents and expecting parents know how expensive babies can be. The costs of baby essentials pile up fast. There are diapers, formula, wipes, clothing, pacifiers, and so much more. Thankfully, plenty of stores offer baby freebies for parents. You just need to know where to look!

If you have a newborn baby or one on the way, you probably don't have time to hunt down free baby samples and gift boxes. For your convenience, we've curated a list of stores that offer freebies for parents, including a few community and government resources that are worth looking into. Our long list of stores and resources can be broken down into these categories:

• Baby Gift Registries
• Gift Boxes and Samples
• Rewards Programs
• Community and Government Support

Baby Gift Registries

1. Walmart

Walmart offers a free box to any mother that registers on their website! All you have to do to qualify is have a Walmart Registry URL. The boxes include a variety of baby essentials, including bottles, diapers, wipes, and more.

2. buybuy BABY

You can instantly get 20% off and an in-store goodie bag by creating a registry on buybuy BABY. The goodie bag is usually filled with coupons, gifts, and product samples, such as a pacifier or a cute window sign. If you've never created a registry before, and actually intend to use one, consider consulting with their helpful in-store registry consultants.

3. Babylist

Babylist also sends out gift boxes to customers that sign up for a registry on their site. You'll have to spend at least $10 from their store and pay for shipping on orders under $45, but the baby box is filled with lots of great stuff. If there are baby essentials you need to pick up anyway, you should definitely shop at Babylist and take advantage of their free gift box.

4. Amazon

If you have Amazon Prime and sign up for a baby registry on their website, you'll receive a welcome box for free that's shipped right to your door. It's a surprise box, so you won't know what's in it until it arrives.

People have gotten wipes, books, multivitamins, lotion, and much more — with the monetary value averaging out to about $35. You'll also gain access to a bunch of deals and free samples, plus a 10% completion discount for any items remaining on your registry.

5. Target

Target is yet another store that rewards you for creating a baby registry with them. Once you've created your registry, you can visit Guest Services and receive a free welcome kit. This kit typically includes over $100 in coupons and samples of products like bottles, diapers, pacifiers, and more from quality brands. You'll also get a discount on items left on your registry two months before your baby's due date.

Gift Boxes and Samples

6. Hey, Milestone

Hey, Milestone, formerly known as Noobie Box, offers free pregnancy sample boxes for expecting mothers. These boxes are filled with samples and a Hey, Milestone guide with info and offers. The box is a completely free one-time gift with no subscription required, but you will have to pay a bit for shipping and handling.

7. Gerber

By simply signing up for a MyGerber account, you can receive lots of discounts and free products. Gerber also sometimes sends surprise coupons and gifts like baby food, onesies, and formula. They offer other helpful services you might want to take advantage of too, including a custom Meal Planner and a baby expert that you can reach out to at any time.

8. The Honest Company

Since its founding in 2011 by actress Jessica Alba, The Honest Company has built a great reputation for its quality products. If you sign up for an account on their website, you'll receive 20% off every shipment, 15% off certain products, and freebies.

9. Nanobebe

Nanobebe offers a welcome kit on its website, though you'll need to cover the cost of shipping. Each box contains two thin breastmilk storage bags, two daytime nursing pads, and their popular Flexy silicone pacifier. They also sell a Mystery Box that contains $100 for just $50, but you can't request the welcome kit and Mystery Box simultaneously.

10. Aeroflow

Though Aeroflow is widely known for their quality breast pumps, they also carry a great selection of support bands and recovery garments. If you have insurance, you may qualify for free pregnancy and postpartum support clothes, including compression socks, from Aeroflow. Shipping is free as well. If you're interested, you'll need to apply through their website to see if you qualify.

11. Nature's One

Once the formula shortage is resolved, Nature's One will be resuming their amazing sample program! Through this program, you can receive a free full-size formula sample or PediaSmart beverage. You'll have to pay a few dollars for shipping, but the value of the product easily surpasses that.

12. Bambo Nature

Bambo Nature carries a wide range of products for babies and new moms. This includes skincare, wipes, diapers, and much more. If you'd like to try some of Bambo Nature's products for free, you can request samples by contacting their customer service team.

Rewards Programs

13. Enfamil Family Beginnings

If you'd like to get freebies and discounts from one of the most trusted formula brands in the country, look no further than Enfamil Family Beginnings. This is Enfamil's reward program, through which you can earn points on purchases and receive free formula samples, digital rebates, discount checks, and a chance to win free formula for a year!

That's not all Enfamil's reward program has to offer. When you sign up, you gain access to informative articles and tips for expecting or new parents. You'll also be able to chat with an RN 24/7.

14. Huggies Rewards+ Program

If you register for an account on the Huggies website, you can take advantage of their Huggies® No Baby Unhugged program. Through this program, you can receive free Huggies diapers and wipes. This is available for parents with children up to 4 weeks old, but parents with older babies can get Huggies baby product coupons instead.

Huggies also offers a loyalty rewards program that can save you hundreds on a variety of Huggies, Pull-Ups, and Goodnites products. All you have to do is download the Fetch app, which you can then use to redeem rewards for gift cards.

15. Pampers Club Rewards Program

This iconic baby essentials brand has a great rewards program. The Pampers Rewards Program is excellent for anyone hoping to save big on diapers for the next few years.

With this program, you can buy diapers and earn rewards points, which you can redeem for baby food, toys, diapers, and more. If you buy their products in-store, you can still earn rewards points by scanning the products with the Pampers app!

16. Luvs Rewards Program

Luvs is another great diaper brand that offers a rewards program. When you sign up, you can gain access to lots of coupons and a chance at winning free diapers for an entire year.

Community and Government Support

17. National Diaper Bank Network

National Diaper Bank Network is a fantastic organization that helps families access affordable diapers and directs people to their nearest diaper bank. Please consult their website for more information.

18. Free Breast Pump (Affordable Care Act)

Through the Affordable Care Act, it's now a requirement that women have access to a free breast pump in the US. Check out HealthCare.gov to learn if you qualify for the program.

19. Women, Infants, and Children Program

WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) is a government program that offers assistance to low-income mothers with young kids. If you meet their eligibility requirements, you could receive low-cost or free infant formula and other baby essentials. The eligibility requirements are mostly related to your income, residence, nutrition risk, and the age of your children. Please consult the program website to learn more.

20. Imagination Library

In 1995, beloved singer-songwriter Dolly Parton founded the Imagination Library. Their mission is to provide free books to babies and young children in need. Through the program, you can receive a free book every month until your little one turns five years old. These books are always high-quality, age-appropriate, and addressed to your child, all at zero cost to you.