Free Baby Samples 2026: Baby Boxes, Formula, Diapers & More

Have you been scouring the internet for free baby samples?

I’ve been there too!

I had my first baby before I turned 21, so I know what it’s like going through the tough times. Searching the web for free baby stuff, samples, boxes, freebies, and discounts.

As a new mom, not knowing where you’re going to get the money for that next box of diapers jar of formula is the worst.

Before you apply for samples check out these baby money saving tips.

Last updated July 2026. Freebie offers change often, so I recommend checking each offer’s terms before signing up.

What Baby Stuff Can You Get for Free in 2026?

There are so many companies that give away free baby samples.

Many of the samples listed are ones I’ve applied for and received for my own babies. Make sure to carefully look through each one to see if it could benefit you or your baby.

Best Free Baby Boxes and Registry Welcome Gifts

Check the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for information about possibly getting a free newborn kit from non-profit Baby2Baby.

We take a more in depth look at the pros and cons of the Amazon Baby Registry HERE and list some must have baby essentials to put on your Amazon Baby Registry.

Check out ==>>>>> Is Amazon Baby Box Worth It?

Free Formula Samples, Coupons, and Formula Help

Free formula samples are an excellent resource for parents looking to provide their babies and toddlers with a nutritious, balanced diet.

These sample packages provide parents with the opportunity to try out different formulas and find one that their baby enjoys and meets their health needs. With these samples, you can assess ingredients, nutrition information, and taste before investing in a larger container of formula.

Some of these are free, while others have a discount available to try!

Free Diapers, Wipes, and Baby Care Samples

Baby Deals That Aren’t Free But May Still Save Money

Check below for even more free baby items. There are free samples for babies, toddlers, and older siblings so you can keep your kids safe and entertained when new baby arrives with some of these freebies!

Get 50% off a trial of Little Spoon Infant Formula!

Our formula begins with organic whole milk from grass-fed cows in New Zealand—renowned for its purity and uncompromising farming standards. Whole milk naturally carries more of the good fats and nutrients that support healthy growth, while New Zealand’s clean environment ensures every can starts with a pure foundation. Combined with the right balance of nutrients, it’s a base you can trust.

Join THRIVE Market for a FREE GIFT!! {Easy grocery delivery for new mamas}

Thrive has awesome baby essentials bundles that are pretty affordable. The best part is you get a FREE gift when you join!

Join GROVE for a FREE GIFT!! Great for Eco Friendly Mamas!

Grove has tons of eco friendly and organic options for baby! They are more affordable with their subscription. The best part is, if you subscribe you can get a free gift. These offers vary, but it’s usually a Mrs. Meyers cleaning bundle!

They also have great affordable baby kits. Like the diaper try it kit pictured below.

Save on your First Highlights Baby Magazine Subscription

Highlights Hello Magazine is filled with fun stories and baby activities for ages 0-2. Highlights magazines for kids are expertly crafted to show little ones the joy of reading. Sometimes Highlights offers free items for new subscriptions!

Free P&G Samples for Moms {Family Favorite Brands}

Earn free rewards, gift cards, sweepstakes entries, coupons, and samples from P&G Everyday! Great for lowering household costs when baby comes!
P&G has so many popular household brands you are sure to find something to help with baby or your pregnancy!

Give Yourself a Dinner Break with Blue Apron!

Enjoy $110 off across 5 orders and FREE shipping on your first order. Get started with Blue Apron today!

Free Cash Back from Rakuten! {Free Money Back for Baby Purchases}

Have you used Rakuten? If you have to shop for baby Rakuten is wonderful. Get $30 just for joining! (You get paid after making your first purchase through Rakuten)

You can shop at your favorite baby stores like OshKosh and Carter’s. If you click through your Rakuten account you will get a percentage of your purchase in cash back.

Just make a purchase through Rakuten that you would have made anyways and wait for your cash back check to come in the mail or through Paypal!

What other moms are saying:

Yes it’s absolutely worth it. I’ve made hundreds of dollars over the last 3 years, and I really don’t spend very much online.

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Oh… and here’s a more in depth look at the pros and cons of each baby registry!

More Free Baby Stuff!

If you are on the hunt for free samples make sure to check out my other lists of ways to get free samples by mail, free formula, free baby clothes, and free pregnancy and postpartum samples.

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Local Ways To Get Free Baby Stuff Fast

It’s great that all the companies listed above make it easy to claim free baby stuff online. But, there are some outside the box ways to get baby freebies that you may not have thought about.

1. Apply for more free samples by mail! Check out this other list we’ve put together full of free samples. Accept these aren’t all just for baby. Save money on household items and things you would by for yourself and apply those savings to buy the baby things you need.
   
2. Ask your baby’s pediatrician or your OBGYN if they have any free baby samples. Many times baby companies will send samples to doctors to help spread the word. You can usually get free formula, diaper, and baby ointment samples from the doctor to name a few.
   
3. Email the company to ask for samples. Have you ever wanted to try out a baby food or formula, but didn’t want to spend money just to have it not work out? Send an email to the customer service of the baby product you want to try asking if they have any free samples. I’ve gotten free baby samples and coupons for a large discount this way.
   
4. Yard sales and estate sales are great for getting baby stuff for free or dirt cheap. Sometimes people just want to be rid of their old baby gear, so they will sell a box of baby stuff for fifty cents or give it away for free. You can also find cheap cribs, high chairs, and strollers this way. Just make sure they are up to date on safety before you claim them.
   
5. Facebook Mom Groups– Reach out in a local or Facebook mom group to see if anyone has the baby item you need. The moms in these groups are supportive and happy to help. This is a great way to find free items like baby strollers that another mom just didn’t need anymore. You can even make an ISO post to say you are “in search of” a baby stroller or other baby item and see who has the items you need. Sometimes moms are looking to swap baby items in these groups as well.
   
   I just heard about Buy Nothing Facebook groups, where people give away everything for free! Just search Buy Nothing “Your City” in the Facebook search bar and you will most likely have a group. In our local group there were lots of moms giving away baby gear including furniture, strollers, high chairs, cribs, formula, diapers, and other baby essentials.
   
6. Online sale sites– Just like yard sales; sites like Craigslist, Facebook Marketplace, Nextdoor and OfferUp are great places to look for baby gear for free or dirt cheap. Many of these sites have a free items section that make it even easier to find the free baby stuff.
   
7. Swap Meets– You can find really cheap baby items at the swap meet and many times can haggle down the price even more. Getting a box or bag of baby clothes this way, many times, means that you are getting most of them for free.
   
8. Friends and Family– Put out a call to friends and family to see if anyone has used baby gear or clothes laying around. Friends and family are most likely to give these items to you for free. Especially if they are being stored away and unused.
   
   If you know someone with a baby a bit older than yours reach out. My sister has a son who is one year older than mine so she often gives me his shoes and clothes that don’t fit him anymore.
   
9. Government Aid and Nonprofits– If you are really struggling and need baby supplies check what is available in your community. You can do a Google search for baby support in your area or ask your baby’s pediatrician if they know of any support in the area. There is usually assistance, like WIC available for new moms to help with diapers, formula, and basic supplies you would otherwise not be able to buy on your own.
   
10. Get paid doing surveys and playing games online with Inbox Dollars. (free to join), Kashkick, MyPoints, and LifePoints are other sites where you can get paid taking surveys and quizzes.
    
    Some of these sites pay cash or give points you can redeem for gift cards, baby gear, magazines, travel or household items.
    
    Use this side hustle money for baby supplies! As a young mom I took all the surveys and made money doing it. I even got selected for some baby focus groups that provided free diapers and other baby essentials.
    
11. Warehouse Samples– Are you a member at a warehouse store like Costco or Sam’s Club? Visit on high sample days to see if they are giving free baby products. I’ve gotten free diapers and wipes this way. Not to mention free snacks and laundry detergent that helps me curb the cost of doing laundry and feeding the older kids.
    
12. BOGO Sales– Search for “Baby BOGO Sales” to see if you can get additional baby essentials for free on top of what you already need to buy. You can also find coupons to buy one get one on baby gear you need to buy anyways like diapers and formula. Join my Facebook Deals Group for updated sales.
    
13. Participate in Giveaway Contests– Many companies and organizations host baby-related giveaway contests on their social media pages or websites. You can increase your chances of winning by following them, liking and sharing their posts, and signing up for their newsletters. Additionally, some organizations may offer free samples or coupons for baby products, which can add up to significant savings over time.

How Much Can Free Baby Samples Actually Save?

You may not think you can save much money taking advantage of free baby samples. But, when you take the time to apply for all or most of the samples listed in this post it can actually save you thousands of dollars.

Qualifying for a free high quality breast pump and supplies alone is saving you at least $500 on baby costs. Signing up for formula welcome packs and baby registry welcome packs are also saving you hundreds.

Baby companies WANT to give you free samples because it brings awareness to their brand. It may even help you as a mom finding products that actually work for your baby.

When I was a young mom my baby wouldn’t eat any baby food until I found Beech Nut through a sample. It was so great to finally be able to find something my baby would eat.

What baby sample was your favorite on the list? Let me know in the comments below! If you like this list make sure to share on social or with other expecting moms you think might find it helpful!

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