Family & kids savings tips that go a long way
Shop toy clearances and off-season savings
You can save up to 50% on toys if you shop sales strategically. For example, when you shop after-Christmas sales and end-of-summer sales, you can get significant discounts on toys like Barbies, stuffed animals, Legos, games, books, and more. You can also add a promo code or cashback to get even more savings. Just make sure you check the offer's terms and conditions to confirm they can be combined with marked-down items. As you’re shopping like this, you should also consider buying toys that you can save for later so you get the best deal on that year’s Christmas and birthday presents.
We also recommend holding off on buying trendy toys for a few months until they go on clearance. You can also buy clothes that are out of season to get up to 70% off at stores like Gymboree and BuyBuy Baby. Just be sure to do the math to know what size to get your kids so they fit when the time comes.
Keep an eye on weekly deals and coupons before you refill items
Don’t pay full price on household essentials. Instead, stock up on more diapers, formula, and other staples when you know there’s going to be a sitewide sale or special coupons available. For example, Target regularly offers weekly diaper coupons and buy-one-get-one deals on baby wipes, baby food, and more for Circle members.
Create your baby registry at multiple stores to save 15% several times
Set up your baby registry at multiple stores to get more completion discounts and compare the best deals. Babylist offers a 15% discount that can be redeemed 60 days before your due date or 90 days after.
BuyBuy Baby also offers a discount that can be used once after your due date and is valid for six months. It makes the most sense to use the Babylist discount first since it expires sooner. Then, once you’ve gotten more into a routine with your newborn, you can use your BuyBuy Baby discount later on and save on even more registry items.