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Turn your little one into a giggling, reading, singing and rhyming genius with this baby freebie! Some even say reading to your baby while they're in the womb helps a child's development even more so it's never too early to get started.
Join sites like Gumtree, Freecycle and local Facebook selling groups and keep an eye on listings to find free furniture and lots of other useful bits and bobs for your baby. If you're on a budget, you'll definitely want to look into this - it will save you so much money! Some people are desperate to get rid of their baby stuff once their child is grown up, so much so they will give it away for free. Sign up to these sites today and make sure you switch on your email alerts so you can get in there early and swipe the best baby freebies. Like giving your opinion? Why not join testing panels and exchange a review for a popular or emerging baby product that's new on the market.
All you have to do is sign up and apply for baby-related campaigns, it only takes minutes. The Healthy Start scheme from the NHS provides families with free weekly vouchers to spend on milk and formula, fresh fruit and vegetables and vitamins for your little ones. Apply on their website now or get a form from your midwife or health visitor to find out more.
So today was very exciting. Boo and I went to the Baby and Toddler show at Event City near the Trafford Centre and it was my first time as a. Emma's Diary informs you about the upcoming baby shows. Read more and get all the requisite information as well as knowledge on various baby and toddler.
If you're pregnant or have had your baby in the last twelve months, did you know you don't have to pay for prescriptions and NHS dental treatment? That's right, it's free! All you need to do is ask your midwife for an FW8 application form, which they will need to sign. Then you'll get your maternity exemption certificate, which will cover you for up to 12 months after your due date.
If your baby is born later than their due date, you can always apply for an extension to cover their full 12 months, great news for all new mums. If you find you've got any spare time between all the chaos of maternity and a newborn, then why not enter some giveaways and competitions? It can be a great way to score free baby stuff for your newborn! Parents can win an amazing amount of goodies, including a free pram, free baby hampers stuffed with baby essentials, toys and more. Entering competitions can seem very daunting for a lot of people, so it's all about what you're comfortable with.
If you don't use social media, then you can always fill in a simple form with just your email and skip over competitions that ask for your phone number up front if you feel uneasy giving out this information. These sites feature a complete list of up-to-date competitions that you can enter online and are a great place to get started if you want to apply for loads during your spare time. If this is too overwhelming for you then you can always look on your favourite publication, supermarket and retailer websites and email newsletters for competitions to enter their competitions.
There is a wealth of free advice now available for parents, but also free baby classes and events you can attend to learn about the birth of your baby and meet new parents also experiencing the same things. The NHS is a great place to get advice and support for your lovely new arrival.
They offer classes all over the UK, free of charge and these are open to everyone. Lots of topics are covered and you'll receive lots of great tips to help with your pregnancy, including a healthy diet, exercises to keep you fit and active during your pregnancy, what happens during labour and so much more. This exclusive parenting event offers you the chance to learn more about key parenting topics, including:.
Give me Space is a great campaign that is underway to…. It really is worth it. You'll be sent money off vouchers twice a year to boot! If you're on a low income, you may be able to get help from the charity Care Confidential. This year our fave new invention was from ….
You might even get some nice freebies for you and your baby. Previous goody bags have included baby food, stretch cream, milk storage, nappy cream and more.
The lovely folks over at mamas and papas have created these wonderful free parents to be classes, which help you prepare for your baby in a nice calm, relaxing environment. Similar to mothercare, you'll get lots of friendly advice on first aid, car seat safety demonstrations, nutrition, midwives and so much more.
We've heard you even get a free goody bag, drinks and nibbles and exclusive offers - sign us up please! Find your nearest mamas and papas parents to be event today. Brands are super aware that parents and babies are now a prime target audience, so lots of High Street and online retailers will host 'baby event' sales, where you can load up on all sorts, including:.
Sounds amazing! So then, just to recap, here are the best ways to swipe freebies and discounts:. Let us know! Unsubscribe Where's my newsletter? Share Tweet Pin It.
Where can I get free baby stuff? Raising the Rings So like we mentioned before, there are loads of places that offer baby freebies, competitions and expert advice. Cheap contraction timer. Child Benefit. You can currently claim Child Benefit as soon as your baby is born. Free help with colic and crying. It might just keep you sane.
Tax Credits. Nine out of 10 families with children are entitled to tax credits, according to HMRC, but around 1. The rules are complex, but to sum up, there are two types: You'll only get benefit for more children if exceptions apply. Check whether you qualify.
Free nappies. Free baby recipes. You might also get your hands on free gifts and samples. Informal get-togethers. Most of these are free, though some may charge a 'nominal fee' to cover their costs. Free tooth chart. Free nappy rash cream. This can apparently be used even on the highly sensitive skin of premature babies. Just fill in your details to get your free soother. Free baby wipes and nappies from Mamia. Head over to Aldi's Facebook page to get your hands on your free samples before 25 June Free potty training aids.