Boots Parenting Club is a free online service created by Boots stores to support parents throughout pregnancy and until their child turns five. The club is available exclusively to Boots Advantage Card holders and offers a range of benefits, including freebies, discounts, and expert advice. Membership is free, but a Boots Advantage Card is required to join. The club provides free gifts at major milestones during a baby’s development, with a different freebie typically available for new members each month, plus additional free items and money-off vouchers throughout the year.
The freebies offered are subject to change and can vary depending on when a member signs up. Available freebies have included items such as Aveeno Baby Daily Care 2-in-1 Shampoo & Conditioner (250ml), MAM Easy Start Anti Colic Bottles (130ml), Boots Folic Acid tablets, and Boots Disposable Breast Pads. These items may appear on the Boots app for members at different times. For example, a welcome gift might appear within 28 days of joining, with subsequent freebies showing up several months later. The total value of freebies alone has been estimated to save members around £31.27, not including discounts and bonus Advantage points.
To join, individuals must first register for a free Boots Advantage Card by completing a short online form on the Boots website. Once they have an Advantage Card, they can join the Parenting Club by visiting the Boots website, clicking the “Join for Free” link, and completing the registration. Signing up for the Boots Advantage Card and Parenting Club is free. After joining, it can take up to 28 days for offers to start appearing on the Boots app, though it is often sooner. Members are advised to check the app regularly for new offers.
When offers appear, they can be claimed by adding them to the Advantage Card via the Boots app. To do this, members should tap ‘My Offers’ then ‘Load’ and scan their card in-store to receive freebies and discounts. Some freebies are available both online and in-store, while others are only available in-store. The terms and conditions for each offer on the website or app will specify the claim method. Offers are subject to availability and often have a generous claim window, sometimes up to three months. If an item is out of stock, Boots may provide a goodwill gesture, such as loading Advantage points onto the card. In one instance, when a MAM bottle was out of stock, Boots loaded £4 worth of Advantage points. Additionally, contacting the brand directly can sometimes result in receiving free products; for example, MAM sent a free bottle to a member who contacted them.
In addition to freebies, Boots Parenting Club members receive several other perks. These include: - 8 Boots Advantage points per £1 spent on baby products (compared to the standard rate of 8 points per £1 for all purchases, as noted in one source, though another source mentions an exclusive points offer of 10 points per £1 spent on baby stuff). - Free click & collect when spending £15 or more. - 20% off Boots reusable nappies and wipes. - 10% off Mothercare clothing. - 100 bonus points on selected products like My Little Coco Baby Mama items. - Free delivery when spending £25 or more. - Access to free parenting advice and support. - Free subscriptions to the Parenting magazine posted to the door. - The chance to win competitions.
It is important to note that some online promotions claiming to offer free baby products, such as gift sets in exchange for completing surveys, are not genuine. Boots has confirmed that such offers are not legitimate. These scams often use the Boots logo but link to unofficial websites. Consumers should only trust offers communicated through official Boots channels, such as the Boots website, app, or verified emails.
Boots Parenting Club is a legitimate programme offering tangible benefits for free. To access it, individuals must obtain a free Boots Advantage Card and then join the Parenting Club. Once a member, they can expect to receive free baby products, discounts, and other perks to help save money on baby-related purchases.