10+ Ways To Get Free or Cheap Diapers
There are so many ways to save on diapers!
Use a diaper calculator to know exactly how many diapers you need.
Use this handy tool, a Diaper Calculator. You can view roughly how many of each size you’ll need within the first year and see an approximate price comparison of major brands. This way you can stock up on cheap diapers when you see them and also avoid ending up with too many of one size before your child outgrows them.
The numbers will vary based on your own usage and your little one, but you can at least get a rough idea of how many diapers you’ll need. It could be useful to use when you’re trying to calculate how many diapers to ask for on a baby registry, too!
The price per diaper will vary based on the size and usually, the smaller the size, the cheaper the diapers.
However, on average, aim to stay at or below 18¢ each to know you’re getting the best diaper prices. Have your calculator handy to figure out the per diaper cost before making a purchase or view the per count price when ordering online.
Drugstores, and discount stores often have the best diaper coupons!
Drugstores often have sales that can be combined with digital or printable coupons. You can also earn store rewards through their loyalty programs, like MyWalgreens Rewards at Walgreens or ExtraCare Bucks at CVS. Sign up for these rewards and keep an eye out for future sales!
Stack coupons, gift card offers, and more.
Keep your eyes peeled for digital coupons, stackable gift card offers, Ibotta cash back offers, Target Circle offers, and diaper rebates to help you save even more!
ALDI diapers offer the best value for your buck.
If you have an ALDI nearby, you can score fantastic prices on diapers. This includes their highly rated store-brand diapers, and no coupons are needed! Because of its shorter hours, fewer product options, streamlined checkout, and exclusive brands, ALDI is able to offer baby items for significantly less than nearly every competitor!
When it comes to the best diaper prices, bigger is not always better. Make sure your warehouse deal is truly the best.
The Kirkland brand at Costco is very similar to Huggies, so if you see a truly good deal, it’s not a bad idea to snag a box to try. You can often find Kirkland diapers for 20¢ or less each!
Instead of using one coupon on a larger box of diapers unless they’re on clearance, reduce the size and use three coupons to purchase three smaller packages!
These sites often offer the best printable diaper coupons:
Save around 20% with Amazon Household & get diapers delivered right to your door!
Amazon Household offers up to 20% off diapers, baby food, and more whenever you use Subscribe & Save and have five or more subscriptions arriving on the same delivery day. Plus, it’s free with your Prime Membership, and you can often stack the savings with Amazon’s diaper digital coupons!
Don’t switch to a larger size until your kiddo is truly ready.
Diapers become more expensive the larger the size. Though diaper packaging has a recommended age range, your child may fit into the smaller size longer than is recommended. If so, you can save on diapers by keeping them in the smaller size until they truly grow out of it. If you aren’t experiencing a lot of leaks, that smaller diaper may fit just fine.
Return or exchange unused diaper sizes for larger ones when you need them. Or, buy and sell diapers on Facebook Marketplace.
Be sure to hang on to your receipts! If you end up with an extra pack of unopened diapers in sizes, your child has outgrown, see if you can swap them for a bigger size at the store with your receipt. If not, try selling new, unopened packages on sites like a local mom’s group or Facebook Marketplace (you might even find cheap diapers for sale here, too).
Avoid stocking up on larger sizes (like sizes 5 and 6) until you know the rate at which your little one is growing. You could even end up potty training before using all your diapers, and this would make the extras a waste of money unless you’re able to sell, gift, or return them.
Look for FREE diapers in the form of samples.
During your pregnancy is the perfect time to start stocking up on free diapers since many companies offer them (as well as other baby freebies) in welcome packages, which can be valued at over $100! Some companies to contact for samples include Bamboo Nature, Huggies, Luvs, Pampers. The Honest Company doesn’t provide free samples but they do sometimes have a discounted trial kit.
Check with your pediatrician, doctor, or insurance.
Check with your doctors to see if they can provide you with free samples of diapers or point you to a community resource that may offer them. Your doctors may even have samples of baby formula and other necessities, too! It also doesn’t hurt to contact your insurance if your child has a medical need for diapers.
Use the FREE Amazon Alexa Shopping list to score cash back & lower your diaper cost.
Download the FREE Alexa Amazon app to find cash back offers on baby products and other household goods. You don’t even need an Alexa device to use the app and score these diaper deals!
You’ll receive cash back for your purchases in the form of an Amazon credit. These Amazon credits can be used to buy more diapers, Pull-ups, or anything else your family needs!
For the best diaper deals, join a rewards program.
Many popular diaper brands offer rewards programs, including Pampers. The Pampers Rewards program has their own app where you can earn points towards free diapers and also score coupons and discounts. Right now, you’ll receive $30 towards Ergobaby products just for registering! You’ll also get $5 in Pampers Cash on your first three transactions!
Cloth diapers are reusable & can be used for multiple babies.
While not for everyone, cloth diapering is a wonderful way to save money on diapers, and it is the preferred method for many Hip2save readers. Cloth diapers may cost more upfront until you build up your stash, but in the long haul, they’ll more than pay for themselves.
Plus, if you plan to have more than one child, they can be reused for multiple children, meaning you’ll never have to buy diapers again!
Find free diapers through diaper banks and community organizations.
There may be community organizations or diaper banks in your area that can provide you free diapers – disposable or cloth. Search online for diaper banks in your area, or use the National Diaper Bank Network to find one near you. Also, check with women’s organizations in your community or those that provide resources to low-income families.