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“Real moms are never perfect. And perfect moms are never real.” – WondermomWannabe
Motherhood is one of the hardest and most rewarding jobs in the world. If you’re a mom or expecting, I’m reaching out my arms to give you a big hug and tell you that YOU’RE amazing.
There’ll be times when you’ll feel helpless and panicky but we’ve all been there. There is no “right” way to be a mother but just follow your gut and you do you.
Another aspect of having a baby is that it’s pretty darn expensive. Parents can change at least 10 soiled or wet diapers daily in the first month of a newborn. Wow! (*gross fun fact)
With that much diaper turnover, we wanted to give you some tips on easy ways to save on diapers that every mom should know about.
A cash back app that I cannot live without is Ibotta iOS & Android.
I get cash back at Walmart, Target, Buy Buy Baby and even Amazon for my purchases.
Just look at these deals:
- $8.00 cash back at Gerber Good Start Formula
- $3.50 cash back Similac Infant Formula
- $3.00 cash back Gerber Organic Pouches
- $5.00 cash back Pampers Training Underwear
- $2.00 cash back Coppertone WaterBABIES Sunscreen
- $2.00 cash back AVEENO Baby Products
And that’s just a small sample.
Ibotta is super easy to use — Just find the offers that interest you, tap the + sign to add to your list, and after you buy the items, take a picture of your receipt to get cash back within 48 hours.
They have thousands of offers available and a ton of retailer and online stores to get cash back from. Even sweeter, when you upload your first receipt picture, you’ll get a $10 welcome bonus. Just like that, you can save on diapers.
I’ve already saved hundreds since I’ve used Ibotta so get on that savings train if you haven’t yet!
Watch Videos & Give Feedback Online to Get Amazon Gift Cards for Free Diapers
One of the cheapest places to save on diapers is on Amazon, so here are some ways to get free gift cards:
Take a breather with Inbox Dollars as you can watch their Entertainment, Trending News, Food, Health, Tech, and even the latest World News to earn some extra money.
Grab a $5 bonus when you sign up too!
Their playlists and earning potential can change, but it’s possible to earn up to $200 a month just watching videos. That’s a lot of diapers.
Low Income? Check out the National Diaper Bank Network
For those that need extra assistance, check out the National Diaper Bank Network.
Some facts shared by them:
- 5.2 million babies are living in low-income families
- 1 in 3 American families experience having diaper needs
- Disposable diapers can cost $70-$80 per month per baby
- Diapers cannot be purchased with food stamps
If you need help, this non-profit organization will assist and have local chapters all over the country! More than 200 million diapers have been distributed and still counting.
Check Your Hospital for Baby Goody Bags
When I gave birth at my hospital, they gave me a goody bag full of diapers and other baby items I might’ve needed. (And I did)
One of our readers, Marcy shared this:
“We received a ton of goodies from our hospital. Two packages of diapers, wipes, infant hats, two boxes of Enfamil, and a diaper bag. Oh, also plenty of disposable mesh panties, huge pads, and ice packs for me!
Be sure to check with your own hospital if they give a care package to new moms too!
