Babies Gear and Products 15 Ways To Get Free Baby Stuff How to Free Baby Stuff Like Diapers, Formula, Magazines, Samples and Coupons By Stacy Fisher Stacy Fisher is a freelancer with 18+ years experience writing about budgeting and saving money. She has published hundreds of articles and co-authored a book. Learn about our editorial process Stacy Fisher Reviewed by Reviewed by Rachel Gurevich, RN on June 03, 2019 facebook twitter linkedin Rachel Gurevich, RN, is a registered nurse, fertility advocate, author, and recipient of The Hope Award for Achievement, from Resolve: The National Infertility Association. Learn about our Review Board Rachel Gurevich, RN Updated on January 30, 2020 Print Free baby stuff can be a lifesaver if you're pregnant with your first baby or even getting ready to welcome your fifth! Babies need a ton of stuff and that stuff can really get expensive. If your budget is tight or you just like to try new products, this group of free baby stuff is just waiting for you to request. Go through each link and click on every offer to request it. Below, you'll find free baby stuff like diapers, formula, magazines, gear, clothes, and much more. Some of the items are new and some are used, but your baby will love them all. Not having a baby? Please pass this on to any friends or relatives who could use some free baby stuff. You can also request the free baby stuff and take it to your local women's shelter. 1 Check for Free Baby Stuff When Creating a Baby Registry Chris Tobin / Getty Images If you're expecting then pay special attention when you create your baby registry. Sometimes you can get a free baby gift or gift card when you complete a baby registry. Here are some popular baby registries that frequently offer free baby stuff: Amazon Baby RegistryBuy Buy Baby RegistryTarget Baby RegistryWalmart Baby Registry 2 Check With Friends and Family Ryan McVay / Getty Images Free baby stuff might be closer to you than you think. Lots of people hang on to their old baby stuff and are just waiting to give it to someone who needs it. Check with your friends and family to see if they have, or know someone who has, free baby stuff hanging around. You might be able to score free baby clothes, strollers, cribs, and more! 3 Free Diapers for Your Baby Cavan Images/Taxi/Getty Images Free baby stuff like free diapers can be easier to get than you might think. Requesting free samples of diapers, joining diaper reward programs, and signing up for diaper company mailing lists are just a few ways that you can get free diapers. 4 Free Baby Formula Tom Merton / Getty Images You can get free baby formula samples and even full-sized containers of baby formula from places like Walmart and companies like Enfamil. Not only will you save money but you'll get to try a bunch of new baby formulas to see which one your baby likes the best! The Complete List of What to Buy When You're Having a Baby 5 Free Baby Magazine Subscriptions Mike Harrington / Getty Images You'll be able to get free baby magazine subscriptions to American Baby, Pregnancy, Parents, and many other parenting magazines when you find out how you can get free baby magazines in the mail. 6 Free Baby Samples of Baby Stuff freemixer / Getty Images Whether you're looking for free baby samples of medicine, formulas, wipes or just about anything else, you're going to find them on this list of places where you can get free baby samples. 7 Huggies Rewards Rayes / Getty Images You can get free baby stuff from Huggies Rewards by collecting points from Huggies diapers and other Huggies products. These points add up fast and you can redeem them for free baby coupons, gift certificates, books, and toys. 8 Pampers Rewards Zephyr Picture / Getty Images Pampers Rewards is another program where it pays to collect those codes off Pampers diapers. The codes can be redeemed for free baby stuff like baby food, toys, gift cards, baby gear, and books. 9 Get Free Baby Stuff With Coupons Sharon Dominick / Getty Images Online baby stores often have coupon codes available that let you snag free baby stuff. Sometimes it's a free gift with purchase but once in awhile a fantastic coupon code will come around that will let you get some completely free baby stuff. To find the coupons, check out the Sunday newspaper coupon inserts and keep your eye out for online coupons for baby products and other things you need. 10 Freecycle Hero Images / Getty Images Freecycle is a place where people post stuff that they don't want anymore. Instead of dealing with the hassle of selling it, they just want to get rid of it. Like they say, another person's trash could be your treasure. There's a ton of free baby stuff just waiting out there on Freecycle and you've just got to go looking for it. 11 Craigslist Maskot / Getty Images You can find a ton of free baby stuff on Cragslist you know where to look. If there's some baby stuff that you want but it isn't free, just keep an eye on the listing. If the item has been listed for awhile and isn't selling, contact the seller and see if you can possibly get it for free. Most of the times the seller will want to unload it anyway if the item doesn't sell. You never know until you ask! Be aware that taking a used crib and other baby items can be risky at times, given recalls, outdated building materials (such as lead paint), and simply not knowing what the whole history of the item, so do as much research as possible to make sure your baby will be safe. 12 Have a Baby Shower LWA / Getty Images Baby showers are a great way to get free baby stuff! Convince a family member or friend to throw you a baby shower and invite everyone you know. They'll want to celebrate this happy time with you and shower you in free baby stuff. Making a Registry and a List of Things You Need for Your Baby Shower 13 Ask for Free Baby Stuff Before Garage Sales Close Blend Images/Ariel Skelley / Getty Images When people have garage sales, they often get rid of the stuff they don't sell when the garage sale is over. Visit some garage sales when they are about to close and ask them if you can have the baby stuff that they didn't sell. You might be surprised at all the free baby stuff you can score if you just ask. 14 Facebook Marketplace Caiaimage/Getty Images You don't need to wait for garage sale season to get free baby stuff from your neighbors anymore. Facebook Marketplace allows you to browse your local area for free baby stuff. Use the "Only Show Free Listings" option to see only the completely free baby stuff offered. I recently did a search in my area and I found a free toddler bed, bounce chair, formula, baby bath, toys, car seats, clothes, a stroller, and lots more. 15 Trade Your Other Stuff for Free Baby Stuff Sally Anscombe / Getty Images Baby swaps or kid swaps are when a group of parents get together and trade baby stuff they don't want anymore for baby stuff they do want. These can be a great opportunity to get rid of your old baby stuff and get some brand new free baby stuff. Set one up with your friends, family, neighbors, or co-workers. 101 Absolutely Free Activities for Kids Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Track your baby’s most exciting moments with our milestone checklist. Get it free when you sign up for our newsletter. Sign Up You're in! Thank you, {{form.email}}, for signing up. There was an error. Please try again. What are your concerns? Other Inaccurate Hard to Understand Submit