Families with triplets or higher-order multiples face significantly increased costs, requiring two or more of every essential item. Recognising this financial burden, numerous retailers, manufacturers, and service providers have established specialised discount programmes and freebie offers. These initiatives are designed to provide financial relief and support to parents of multiples. This article details the available discounts, free sample programmes, and mail-in offers specifically for families of multiples, based on information from manufacturer websites, community resources, and official promotional pages.
Understanding Multiple Birth Discounts
Multiple birth discounts are special pricing structures offered by retailers to parents purchasing items for two or more children simultaneously. These discounts are most commonly found in categories with high-cost items, such as nursery furniture, baby gear, and clothing.
A prominent example of a retailer offering such a programme is Babies "R" Us. The company provides a 10% discount on two or more of the same item purchased during a single transaction. This offer is available for in-store purchases and phone orders placed through their customer service line. It applies to a specific list of products, including furniture, bedding sets, car seats, strollers, travel yards, high chairs, swings, gates, exersaucers, walkers, and backpacks or carriers. The coupon code "SAVE10" must be used at checkout.
Other retailers mentioned as offering multiples discounts include Stork Support, LLC, which provides a 10% discount to most families with multiples, and an unnamed company in Owasso, Oklahoma, which offers a 15% discount. Pottery Barn Kids also offers a 10% discount through its registry when two or more identical items are purchased. This can be requested in-store or by calling their customer service line.
Free Sample and Coupon Programmes from Baby Product Brands
Beyond retailer discounts, several major baby product manufacturers offer free samples, coupon packages, or special mail-in programmes for parents of multiples. These programmes vary significantly in their requirements and availability.
Formula and Nutrition
Enfamil provides a pathway for parents of multiples to receive free products. The recommended method is to contact your pediatrician after the birth of your multiples. The pediatrician can then speak with their local Enfamil representative to request free products on your behalf, if a promotional offer is available. Alternatively, parents can directly call 1-800-BABY-123 to join the Enfamil Family Beginnings programme, which provides ongoing coupons through the mail. While this programme is not exclusive to multiples, it is a valuable resource for all parents.
Similac/Abbott also has a multiples programme. Parents can call 1-800-232-7677 to request information and potentially receive products or coupons.
Beech-Nut offers a programme that provides coupons for its products. Parents of multiples can receive double the normal amount of coupons for twins and three times the amount for triplets. To access this, parents should contact the company. Additionally, signing up for Beech-Nut’s online email newsletter provides a source for ongoing coupons. The company also encourages parents to follow its Facebook page for updates on promotions and special offers.
Parent’s Choice offers free formula and high-value coupons to parents of multiples. To receive these, parents must send proof of the multiple births. They can be contacted for formula at 1-800-272-5095 and for diapers and wipes at 1-877-307-2192.
Plum Organics does not have a specific programme for multiples but will mail coupons upon request. Parents can call 877-914-PLUM (7586) to make a request.
Nature’s Goodness offers a multiples programme that requires no proof; parents simply need to call 800-USA-BABY to request it. However, the company is discontinuing its products but will still send coupons.
Diapers and Wipes
Pampers and Luvs, both brands under The Procter & Gamble Company, have specific Multiple Birth Programmes.
- Pampers Multiple Birth Offer: Parents can request a free package by mailing their name, address, and copies of their multiples’ birth certificates to The Procter & Gamble Company, P.O. Box 599, Cincinnati, OH 45201. Alternatively, they can call 1-800-726-7377. The package typically includes coupons for diapers and wipes, and the contents may change periodically. As an alternative to mailing birth certificates, callers may be required to provide copies of their multiples’ discharge papers.
- Luvs Multiple Birth Offer: The process is identical to the Pampers programme. Requests can be sent to the same P.O. Box in Cincinnati, or parents can call 1-888-665-3257 to request a free package.
Playtex Products does not have a specific programme for multiples but will send high-value coupons. Parents can enroll in the company’s coupon programme via its website.
Clothing, Toiletries, and Other Baby Items
Johnson & Johnson does not currently have a dedicated multiples programme or specific freebies for twins or triplets. However, they will send coupons to parents who contact them directly. Following their Facebook page is another way to stay informed about promotions.
Evenflo no longer offers freebies specifically for twins or multiples. However, parents can sign up for the company’s newsletter via its website to receive special offers via email, which are available for all babies.
For families in need of basic infant accessories, a free hat programme is available through Dept. Free Hats. Parents can request a free infant hat by sending the babies’ names, ages, and genders, along with a self-addressed stamped envelope (6" x 9" or larger), to Dept. Free Hats, PO Box 31817, Bellingham, WA 98228.
Mustela offers a one-time gift to parents of multiples. To qualify, parents must email a copy of each child’s birth certificate within six months of birth to [email protected] or via their website.
Little Tikes, through its Contribution Committee, may offer support to families with multiples. Parents are advised to send proof of multiples to their address at 2180 Barlow Road, PO Box 2277, Hudson, OH 44236-0877.
OshKosh/Carters/SkipHop does not have a specific programme for multiples but offers a Celebrations Club where parents can sign up for coupons.
Accessing Offers and Best Practices
The most effective offers, such as those from Pampers, Luvs, and Enfamil, typically require direct contact with the company, sometimes including proof of multiple births. While some brands have phased out specific multiples programmes in favour of general offers, many continue to provide valuable support.
When contacting companies, they will generally ask how many babies you have and their ages. Most will not send anything until the babies are born or until you have birth certificates, so it is advisable to send letters or call as soon as you feel able after the babies are born.
Community forums, such as the one on BabyCenter, serve as a valuable source of user-shared information. Parents can find and exchange details about lesser-known discounts and free programmes, including those for multiples. For example, community members have identified and shared information about discounts from retailers like Stork Support, Perfectly Safe, and Trends in Twos. Platforms like LoveFreebie.com also curate links to offers such as free formula samples, coupons for baby products, and other money-saving opportunities. They often cover categories beyond baby care, including food, household goods, and health products, which can be beneficial for managing a larger family budget.
Conclusion
A variety of discounts and freebies are available to help families manage the costs associated with raising multiples, including triplets. These offers range from retailer-specific discounts on large purchases to free product packages and coupon books from major manufacturers. The most valuable offers typically require direct contact with the company, sometimes including proof of multiple births. While some brands have phased out specific multiples programmes in favour of general offers, many continue to provide valuable support. Staying informed through manufacturer websites, social media pages, and dedicated parenting resources remains the best strategy for parents of multiples seeking to access these financial aids.