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‘Best bargain I’ve ever got’ parents race to Boots desperate to get their hands on baby essential that’s scanning at 1p
Scroll down to see how to get the best deals at Boots
FROM formula to clothing, any parent will know that having a baby doesn't come cheap.
But if you're a mum-to-be looking to cut back on costs on essential baby items, then Boots could just be worth a visit.
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That's because a savvy shopper named Lauren has told how she managed to get her hands on a baby bottle and dummy set for just 1p during a recent trip to her local branch.
In fact, she was so impressed with the price, she snapped up six.
Best bargain I've gotten - 1p from Boots
Molly Claffey
Taking to money-saving Facebook group , she shared a snap of her bargain with other deal hunters.
"Bargain! You get the bottle and dummy for 1p from Boots!" she penned.
And she wasn't the only savvy shopper making the most of the offer, with Molly Claffey posting a photo of the 1p sign on the shelf of her local store.
"Best bargain I've gotten - 1p from Boots," she enthused.
It wasn't long before the post garnered an impressive 1k likes and thousands of comments, with one social media user praising: "I'd start stacking up while they're cheap - amazing deal!"
"Oh wow!!!!" commented a second.
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Another tagged a pal and pleaded: "Keep eye out for these!"
Meanwhile, a fourth wrote: "No way!"
However, elsewhere, other shoppers suggested that it was part of the Boots Parenting Club which is where parents can nab items for free.
My hair’s thinning since I hit menopause and I was sceptical about my cheap Boots buy but it’s made a huge difference
"These are the Parenting Club free items but scan at 1p for the till, Boots card then cancels it out if you have the offer loaded to your card (1 per customer).
"They don’t manage it though so people can get them anyway," wrote one.
"I got this for free when I signed up to Boots Parenting anyways," commented another.
"They’re part of the parenting club. You get a voucher to get one for free," a further added.
How to find top bargain deals
FINDING deals and offers can be tricky if you don't know where to look.
Here's a list of hacks you can use to become a bargain hunting pro and save on your shopping bill:
Join Facebook groups - , and are all Facebook groups helping you reduce your spending and find good deals
Get following - Follow your favourite shops on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram and sign up to its newsletters to get the latest on any offers
Check hotukdeals - The lists offers as they're spotted by savvy shoppers
Use barcode scanners - Retailers such as B&M let shoppers scan the barcodes on its app to see if it's actually cheaper than the price listed on the shelf
How to get deals at Boots
Signing up to a Boots Advantage Card can earn shoppers points, which will eventually turn into discounts as they shop.
It's free to do so and simply involves filling out an online form - you'll subsequently be sent your card shortly after.
Then, it's as easy as scanning the card at the till every time you pay, and your points will build up.
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In addition to racking up points, Advantage Card holders will receive various personalised offers through the Boots app - not to mention 200 points alone for just downloading it in the first place.
Other extra benefits include Parenting Club, over 60s rewards and a 10% student discount which can be used throughout the year.
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