30% OFF DIAPERS – SERIOUSLY!

Diapering products are one of the biggest expenses for any household with young children.  If you happen to have two or more children in diapers, the bottom line can make you wince.  Of course, if you are so inclined you can go the cloth diaper route to reduce cost.  However, for a busy and on the move family like ours, disposables are the order of the day and obtaining them as cheaply as possible is high on my priority list.

To reduce cost, I first tried changing from the pricier Pampers brand we were using to cheaper store brands.  After testing a few different kinds, I quickly discovered that while the cheaper brands worked sufficiently for newborns, they just didn’t hold in those noxious messes for wiggly crawlers and toddlers.  Next, I tried the coupon game.  I faithfully looked for sales and combined coupons, often scoring several dollars off per box.  To that point I had avoided ordering online because any savings I found were nullified by the shipping costs.

Then a friend introduced me to Amazon.com for diaper savings.  Amazon advertizes 30% off on diapers with FREE shipping.  I was skeptical.  Saving that much AND not having to lug those boxes around anymore sounded too good to be true.  I figured there had to be some catch and tried it out with caution.  After buying diapers from Amazon for some time now, I have found a couple of tricks to maximize the savings, but I surprisingly haven’t found any hidden fees.  The savings in both money and hassle have been remarkable.

Imparting this secret to new moms and dads should be part of every delivery room procedure.  By using Amazon Mom to buy our diapering products we save about $300 per year.  (In comparing prices I have found that buying diapers this way brings the cost down to what store brands charge.  So, even if you are currently using store brands to save, you may want to consider upping the quality of your diapers and having them delivered to your home for the same price as going to the store and buying cheaper quality.)

Use the following link to find the Amazon Mom webpage to sign up.

www.amazon.com/mom

A FEW HELPFUL TIPS

• Subscribe and Save means you are signing up to receive repeated shipments of an item.  However, you are free to inactivate your subscription the moment you receive your purchase.  I do this each time I receive an item and reactivate when I need another.  I’ve noticed that between shipments the item’s price may change.  I do not want to be automatically charged the new price, which could be higher than the old one.
  
  
  I have found that I can reactivate an old Subscribe and Save order, at the old price, which can often be cheaper than any current Subscribe and Save offer.  (By doing this, the last time I ordered, I saved almost $5 on the box of diapers I purchased.)  I recommend comparing each time between what is currently offered and any inactive Subscribe and Save subscriptions you may have to get the best deal.  Also, compare prices between box sizes.  Sometimes, buying a smaller box of diapers will net you a lower price per diaper.  

• When signing up for Subscribe and Save on an item make sure to scroll down slightly on that item’s page.  Sometimes there are digital coupons you can clip to save even more on your order.  Several times I’ve scored an extra $1.50 off my box of diapers with an extra click.
  
  

• By purchasing diapers through Amazon you can also earn FREE shipping (Amazon Prime) on all other eligible Amazon.com purchases for a year.  It’s worth it to read the FAQ on how to do this as it can save you quite a bit of money on other items you may wish to purchase.

COMING UP SOON: Tips and ideas to lower your grocery bill.  I am currently completing a 12 week challenge on extreme grocery budgeting.  In upcoming blogs I’ll share my findings.