Baby Deal Alert!

Discovered a great new Web site... BabySteals.com! No, they don't steal your baby. But they offer ONE big deal -- as in a "steal" -- each day. Today, Oioi diaper bags are offered at a substantial discount!

Of course, I had to sign up for a daily e-mail alert of the deal of the day. I am only wondering how most of my pregnancy has flown by without me knowing about this amazing site!

Another big deal to be aware of is that gDiapers is selling some of their cutest little pants for 20% off!

And both Amazon.com and Diapers.com are having a sale on Britax car seats right now.

Update: Two more sites where you can sign up for daily baby deal e-mails are GreenBabyBargains.com and MamaBargains.com

Happy Shopping!

Stocked up on gDiapers for our little Bean!

Another plus for surfing Craigslist... A soon-to-be mother of three just posted a really great coupon code for gDiapers. If you recall, we are planing to try these diapers and hoping they work out! They feature a cloth outer shell and eco-friendly flushable liners!

The coupon code is "g829Romano" and it saves $30 off of each purchase of the everyday g's six pack, which is a package of three vanilla bean diapers (pictured) and three orange diapers, six liners and a swish stick. Since this pack usually sells for $70, being able to buy it for only $40 is a real deal! 

So, to stock up, I ordered three sets, one in each size: Small, Medium and Large. Saved $90! 

I also e-mailed the mother who posted the code to thank her, and to ask how gDiapers worked out for her. She wrote back, with many positive things to say!

I have two boys (almost 5 and almost 3) and I have used gDiapers since they first became available. I really like them a lot and have used them in conjunction with cloth (because when my second was born, I just couldn't commit completely to cloth diapering). I am now expecting my third baby--literally any day now--and plan to cloth and gDiaper exclusively. I love that the gDiapers are really convenient for being out and about (where you'd typically want something more "disposable"). The inserts can easily be flushed, and/or you can just use the cloth inserts. 

My almost 3 year old has been "potty trained" for quite some time now--both of my boys trained early (18-20 months old) and I think it has a lot to do with NOT using disposables. Disposable diapers give babies/toddlers a false sense of being too dry, so they never get the jist that they need to use the potty. I found that using cloth and gDiapers helped speed the transition along. I continued to use a large size gDiaper on my youngest son at night up until a few months ago when he finally started making it through the night dry. SUCH a savings over disposable "Pull-ups". 

The flushable liners also make great addition to compost, and the fluff from inside works great in flower pots to keep moisture in (an unexpected bonus).

Coupons, coupons, coupons!

I think my quest for coupons might be due to my strong desire to nest. But without a house to nest in yet, I am going nuts looking for coupons and deals and sales! Here are a few of my recent discoveries... For any mom out there, these following Web sites should be bookmarked and checked frequently!

As I mentioned earlier, you can use those handy Bed, Bath & Beyond 20% off coupons at Buy Buy Baby. So, how do you get them? Go to the Bed, Bath & Beyond Web site and click on "Email Signup" at the top of the page to get the coupons mailed to you. Once you sign up, you will be e-mailed a 20% off coupon good for 10 days. It must be used in store and can't be used on most baby strollers or infant car seats. But it can be used on most anything else! Score!

Update: Duh! You can also go to the Buy Buy Baby Web site and sign up to be on THEIR mailing list too! Click on "Our Mailing List" at the bottom of the page to sign up. They also send out 20% off coupons! We just got one in the mail yesterday!

Another great place to get deals on baby stuff is Diapers.com, and especially right now. For the next two weeks, the site is having their Semi-Annual Sale. They have dozens of coupon codes for 15-20% off many brand name items. The coupon codes are listed on their Web site and can be used all at the same time! And when you spend more than $49, you get free shipping!

Plus, if you want to actually order DIAPERS on diapers.com, you can get $10 off your FIRST order of diapers (must spend $49) if you use the coupon code "LIMABEAN." Yes.... I made up that coupon code! By using it, you would become a referral of mine and thus, I would earn a $1 credit every time you order something. Just a little thing to keep in mind. (Note that the Semi-Annual sale coupon codes don't work with the $10 off diapers one, so you would need to use them in two different orders to take full advantage.)

Speaking of diapers, you can go to the Seventh Generation Web site (click here) and print out a $2 coupon for their diapers. These are the eco-friendly diapers that I want to use along with gDiapers. Speaking of gDiapers, they have sales from time to time, so it wouldn't hurt to sign up for their e-mail list also.

Update: You can order a six-pack of everyday gDiapers for only $40 with the coupon code "g892Romano." This set of 3 vanilla bean g's and 3 orange g's usually costs $70, so this is a savings of $30! Coupon code good only until/through July. (I just ordered three sets, in S, M and L! Saved $90!)

Another good place to look for deals is BabyCatalog.com. They don't have many selections and the inventory turns over quickly, but you can find some great deals on mattresses, glider rockers and other baby gear.

And while we are at it, be sure to check out Target.com (free shipping on orders over $50), Walmart.com (free shipping to a nearby store), and Amazon.com (free shipping on most orders over $25) for prices on most brand name baby items. I found, for example, that Amazon sells both the Medela Pump in Style and Summer Day Infant Video Monitor for $30 cheaper than Buy Buy Baby. BUT, if you use the 20% off coupon, then BBB is still cheaper. Just something to keep in mind.

And, finally, there is always Craigslist.com. If you click on "Baby+Kids" under For Sale on most any day, you will see hundreds and hundreds of entries for all sorts of baby stuff. It's amazing how many things are for sale. It really is a good reminder not to purchase too many baby things because they don't last long and once the baby grows or decides they don't like something, you are left trying to sell or give or donate it.

I think that is it... But if anyone knows of another great Web site or tip on how to get deals on baby stuff, let me know!