How to Get Free Baby Stuff While Pregnant
From formula & diapers to postpartum recovery products, you’ll only pay shipping (or nothing!) for this stuff.
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We won’t sugarcoat it: it costs a lot to raise a baby. It's one reason having a registry is so nice—but even after you check off all your registry must-haves, you’ll still be spending money on your kid for (many, many) years to come.
The good news? There’s a surprising amount of baby stuff you can get for free—not counting the freebies you’ll get from the hospital when you give birth.
From welcome boxes to sample kits to insurance-covered essentials, here’s our breakdown of the best free stuff you can get while pregnant. We also asked Babylist parents what they were most excited to get in their freebie boxes.
The top shoutouts? Bottles, pacifiers and teeny-tiny bodysuits. “Just to see the tiny stuff for the first time made it feel real,” one parent told us. Others mentioned anything that made postpartum a little easier—like nursing pads and recovery products—as their favorite surprise.
Ready to start your registry?
We make it easier to know what to add—and whenFree Baby Registry Boxes
Depending on where you have your baby registry, you can qualify for a free welcome box full of samples for both baby and you (you’ll have to meet certain criteria and in some cases cover shipping cost).
Here’s how you can get each one.
Babylist Hello Baby Box
Have a Babylist registry? Once you’ve completed the first few steps of creating and using your registry, it’s time to receive your Hello Baby Box! While the offerings change every few months, past boxes from Babylist have included bodysuits, swaddles, pacifiers, bottles, diapers and wipes, nursing pads and breast milk storage bags. Parents mentioned how the box sparked joy and thanks to the wide variety of goodies, one writing, “It felt like a gift for both of us.”
Here’s how to get it:
Create a Babylist registry and include your first and last name, your baby's arrival date and your shipping address (US only).
Add three items to your registry directly from the Babylist Shop.
Add three items to your registry from other stores.
Complete 40% of your Babylist registry checklist.
Make a minimum purchase totaling $30 from the Babylist Shop (this purchase can also be made from your registry by a friend or family member).
Verify your address and pay $8.95+ tax, where applicable, for shipping.
Amazon Baby Registry Welcome Box
Amazon is a super popular destination for baby registries, and they also offer a baby welcome box. This box is listed as a $35 value, and depending on product availability, often features a free bottle, bodysuit, swaddle, baby laundry detergent, baby lotion and shampoo as well as samples of wipes, prenatal gummy vitamins, breast milk storage bags and nursing pads. One Babylist parent told us they appreciated the variety of items, “I liked that the Amazon box had a little of everything—it helped me figure out what I’d actually use.”
How to get it:
Create a baby registry on Amazon.
Have an active Amazon Prime account.
Add 10 unique items from your baby registry checklist onto your registry.
Have over $10 of purchases from your registry (purchases can be made by you or by a friend or family member).
Once you've met the qualifications, add the Welcome Box to your cart. At checkout, make sure to check the box that says “Use your $35.00 Promotional balance” in order to get it for free.
Target Baby Registry Welcome Kit
Target’s box (valued at over $100) is one of the biggest in terms of quantity. Many parents called out the full-size samples of wipes, baby bottles, baby detergent, stretch mark cream, lactation smoothies and more. You’ll also get lots of coupons.
Here’s how to get it:
Join Target Circle (their free loyalty program).
Create a Target baby registry.
Add 10 unique items to your registry.
Have over $10 of purchases from your registry (by you or others).
Your welcome kit will be added as a bonus in your Target Circle offers—apply it and it’ll ship to you (it may take 24–48 hours to appear in your account)
Macy's Baby Welcome Box
Baby registries at Macy's may also qualify for a welcome box of five to six items for baby and you. Valued at $35, past Macy's baby welcome boxes have included infant clothes, pacifiers, a bib, a stuffed animal, a cloth diaper and samples of postpartum-friendly skincare.
How to get it:
Create a Baby Registry at Macy's.
Receive or purchase at least $50 in gifts off your registry.
Use your registrant name when placing the welcome box order.
Pay $6.50 for shipping and handling.
Walmart Baby Registry Box
Walmart’s box is free (while supplies last) and usually includes a curated mix of diapers, baby shampoo, bottles, wipes, and coupons. “It came fast and had a great mix of essentials—wipes, bottles, even gripe water,” one parent shared. While you don’t pay shipping, you do need to act quickly—it sells out often.
How to get it:
Create a Walmart baby registry.
Add at least 20 items to your registry.
Receive or purchase at least $25 worth of items from your registry.
Once your registry has been active for 7 days, look for a banner at the top of your registry to claim the box.
Build your registry with confidence
We make it easier to know what to add—and whenFree Stuff From The Hospital
If you’re giving birth in a hospital, you'll be supplied with a whole bunch of essentials for you and baby. You'll be able to take home newborn care products like diapers, wipes, formula samples and swaddles, as well as postpartum care products like maxi pads, disposable underwear, pain relievers and breastfeeding supplies—check out our full list of what you can get for free from the hospital.
Free Infant Formula
Formula is another freebie you can get while pregnant. Many top brands offer free samples which are nice to have on hand no matter what your feeding plans are. You can also sign up for rewards and discounts to help you save some money later.
Here’s where to get started:
Enfamil Family Beginnings: Includes formula samples (if eligible), coupons, rewards, and a chance to win a year’s worth of formula.
MySimilac Rewards: Welcome kit may include samples, coupons and even a free Shutterfly photo book.
Check with brands: If you’re looking to try other formula brands, it doesn’t hurt to contact a brand's customer service line to request a sample.
Check with healthcare professionals: You can also ask your ob-gyn, your baby's pediatrician, your hospital or your local health clinic if they have any formula samples available.
Free Diapers
Diapers are a constant expense—but most brands offer a smaller “test pack” that you’ll either have to pay a low cost for or just cover shipping. Your best bet is to get samples in the registry boxes mentioned above, but you can also get free diaper sample packs.
Here’s how to score them:
Coterie Trial Pack: Coterie offers a trial pack—10 diapers total—that lets new parents test out their super soft diapers. You can choose two different sizes (5 of each size). You pay $9 for shipping.
Dyper Sample Pack: Dyper is one of the few brands that readily offers a trial pack of their diapers. Just pay $5 for shipping, and you'll instantly receive a $5 coupon for future purchases (so if you buy more, the sample is effectively free!).
Terra Diapers Sample Pack: Looking to try more eco-friendly diapers? Terra's 85% plant-based diapers are available in sample two-packs for free (you can sample their water-based wipes, too).You’ll just pay $5 for shipping.
Rascal's Sample Diapers: These free samples aren't always on offer, but every once in a while, Rascal's will post about the chance to claim free diaper samples on their Instagram account or website, so be sure to check there.
Pampers Club rewards: Earn points with every purchase and redeem for rewards (eventually including free diapers).
Make a request: If a brand doesn’t explicitly offer free trial packs, you can always write in to customer service to say you’d like to try out their diapers. They may not have any available, but it’s worth a try. You may be requested to write a review in exchange for free samples.
Check with your ob-gyn and/or pediatrician: Some doctors offices keep free samples on hand, so check with both your doctor and baby's doctor.
National Diaper Bank Network: Some families may qualify for free diapers through community assistance programs. Check the programs in your area to find the income requirements.
Free Breast Pump
The Affordable Care Act requires most health insurance policies to cover breast pumps for free—a brand new, highly rated one, in fact (not some old, used junker).
When you can receive it depends on your insurance policy, but it’s typically a month or so before your due date. (Breast pump replacement parts are also now typically covered as well.) Here’s more information about how to get a free breast pump through your insurance, and you can check right here to see if you're covered 👇
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Free Baby Product Samples
Already got your baby registry welcome box but still want more free samples? We don’t blame you! Here’s where you can claim even more free baby products from non-registry companies.
Hey, Milestone Pregnancy Sample Box: Just pay for shipping and you’ll get things like diaper and wipe samples, nipple cream, stretch mark lotion, hand sanitizer, prenatal vitamins, bottles and more.
Hey, Milestone Newborn Sample Box: Just like the pregnancy sample box, you only need to pay for shipping and you get a ton of goodies like pacifiers, diaper and wipe samples, lactation cookies, baby shampoo, Vitamin D3 for breastfed babies and more.
Kiinde Breastmilk Storage Starter Pack: This breast milk pump-to-storage-to-feeding solution really comes in handy when you’re building your freezer stash, and their free starter pack (valued at $50) even includes adapters for most major breast pump brands. Note: You'll need to sign up for a subscription in order to receive the sample pack, but you'll have 14 days before you're billed. You can cancel the subscription in the meantime if you don't like the sample. Here's what the sample comes with:
4 Direct-Pump Adapters (compatible with pumps from Medela, Ameda, Evenflo, Spectra and Avent)
1 Twist Squeeze Natural Feeding Bottle
1 Twist Active Latch Slow-Flow Nipple with Case
20 single-use pouches
How To Test Baby Products For Free
Sometimes baby brands are looking for new parents to test their products. It could be anything from toys to feeding tools to even gear. Most brands just ask for your honest review in return. You won’t be selected to test products automatically; once you’ve signed up, you just have to wait and see if you’re chosen. But signing up to be a product tester is totally free, so it can’t hurt to try!
Munchkin: Baby toy and feeding brand Munchkin is currently looking for testers for their new products. All you need to do is fill out this application, and if you’re selected, you’ll be asked to review the free products you’re sent on Target.com and/or Walmart.com.
Kolcraft: From the same brand family as mattress makers Sealy and Tempur-Pedic, Kolcraft's Mom Matters program is looking for parents to test new products like crib mattresses, crib sheets, strollers, activity walkers and more.
What Freebies Parents Loved Most
When we asked which freebie box parents actually claimed, most parents didn’t stop at just one—and neither should you.
We also asked Babylist parents what they were most excited to find in their freebie boxes. Here’s what stood out the most:
Bottles 🍼
Bottles came in at number one—by a lot. Parents loved getting sample packs and the chance to test out different brands before committing. One wrote, “Bottles and extra nipples were clutch—we didn’t know what we’d need yet.”
Onesies & baby clothes 👕
High-quality or branded pieces—like Kyte Baby or Burt’s Bees—felt both special and super useful. “The hedgehog print onesie was my favorite,” one parent told us.
Diapers & wipes 👶
Full-size packs made these practical staples feel like a win. “I loved getting wipes I could stash in my bag right away.”
Pacifiers & swaddles 🌙
These made the early days feel more manageable. “The swaddle helped me figure out what worked for my baby,” another shared.
Feeding & postpartum support 🤍
Nipple cream, sizers, breast milk storage bags, and recovery items weren’t just helpful—they were appreciated. “It was a little surprise just for me,” one parent said.
Coupons & trial-size samples 💸
Especially for formula, these were a hit when paired with physical items. “The formula coupons saved us money right away.”
Parents told us they valued variety over volume, practical items over novelty, and a thoughtful mix of baby and parent-focused products. One or two “premium-feeling” items—like a soft onesie—went a long way toward making the box feel exciting.
Are These Products Really Free?
This is probably the first question most people will ask. That saying “nothing in life is free” exists for a reason, so are any of these products actually without cost?
You’ll have to do some work for these products, usually in one of these categories:
Shipping costs. Some baby registry welcome boxes and brand trial kits require you to pay for the cost of shipping, usually between $5 and $10.
Mailing lists. If you’re okay with getting promotional emails up the wazoo, some companies just make you sign up for their email list in order to get freebies.
Rewards programs. Sometimes the free products don’t happen right away. If you sign up for a rewards program, you can earn points from purchases to put toward free rewards (and trust us, you’ll definitely rack up points from all the diapers/wipes/formula you’ll buy).
Health insurance coverage. Some baby products, like the ones you get if you give birth in a hospital, might be paid for by your health insurance. If you’re curious what your insurance will cover, give them a call.
