Twin Tips: Freebies

It turns out, when you have multiple children all at once, people want to help. And not just your Great-Aunt Trudy, either. There are companies that will send you free stuff if you’re willing to carry and birth multiple children at once. In all honesty, they’re probably just trying to sell you on their brand for life (or for as long as you need diapers or whatever they’re marketing).

So, I gave up my precious personal time while the children were napping and made some phone calls and sent some letters. Here is what I found.

Gerber

I called 1-800-284-9488 and asked to sign-up for their multiples program. I received about a half dozen coupons for formula and baby food.

Beechnut

I went on their website (beechnut.com) and emailed them asking to sign up for their multiples program. They sent me a dozen coupons for their products.

Pampers

Send name, address, and copies of birth certificates to:

Pampers Multiple Birth Offer

The Procter and Gamble Company

PO Box 599

Cincinnati OH 45201

I received about a half dozen coupons for diapers. You can also sign-up on their website (they also have an app) for their Pampers Rewards program. We go through a bunch of diapers and each package has a code I enter. You can redeem points for Shutterfly paraphernalia, or more diapers.

TOMY/First Years

Send name, address, and copies of birth certificates to:

TOMY

Attn: Multiples Birth Program

2021 9^th St SE

Dyersville IA 52040

I received two packs of Take and Toss sippy cups and two penguin squeak toys.

Earth’s Best Baby Foods

I called 1-800-434-4246, but they were out of food coupons and did not know when they would be getting more.

Happy Family

I went on their website (happyfamilybrands.com) and emailed them asking if they had a multiples program. I got a prompt response saying that they did not have a formal program, but if I gave them my mailing address they would send me some coupons. I did, and they did. I received a few coupons for their products.

Another one worth mentioning is Similac and Enfamil. I know at the hospital they put little miss on Enfamil and sent us home with a nice supply of ready to feed bottles and some sample sizes of powder. We ultimately went with Similac because the NICU put little man on that brand and we figured his transition home should be as seamless as possible. Also, the Enfamil stuff seemed to stain clothes more, but mostly that first reason. In any case, I signed up online with the Similac Strong Moms program and they continually send me $5 off coupons. I know Enfamil has a similar program too.

What I learned is that you can pick your favorite brands, get in touch with them and ask about a multiples program. Even if they don’t have one, a lot of times they’re willing to send you some coupons. And let’s face it, these slacker children of mine won’t be paying for their own stuff for a while, so we’ll take the help.