Parents are only just realising they can get free Pampers nappies – how to get them
MUMS and Dads are just realising that they can get free nappies from a top brand.
Parents can get a voucher and exchange it for a pack of Pampers New Baby Carry nappies.
And one shopper posted on Facebook's Extreme Couponing & Bargains Group that she has saved £40 by using the vouchers.
She wrote: "Those saying the free Pampers vouchers don’t work, go to customer services as they manually type in the price of the nappies to deduct as they won’t scan on new tills."
"Saved over £40 using the vouchers. Each account will gain four coupons for different types of nappies."
The savvy mum claimed these stores all offer free nappies if you have the vouchers:
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- Morrisons
- Asda
- Tesco
- Sainsbury's
- Boots
Pampers has been offering parents with newborns the chance to get a free pack of nappies to help with the cost of living.
The rule has been that parents can get one free pack if you sign up to Pampers through its website, though the mum has said she's already a member and was able to get the offer.
So if you already have a Pampers account it's worth trying anyway.
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Lots of people took to the comments and several parents shared photos of their packs they got for free.
One wrote: "I've got them twice no problem from Asda."
One tagged her friend saying: "Tesco wouldn't allow me to use my voucher but Morrisons did I even managed to get the jumbo + pack of nappy pants."
And another wrote: "I've done loads, woman at Asda asked me how I keep getting them."
There was some confusion in the comments about having to take the voucher to a member of staff at the supermarket so bear in mind that it may not work at the self checkout.
A couple of comments also said that Tesco would not accept the vouchers.
You can sign up to get the free nappies on the Pampers website at www.pampers.co.uk.
You'll need to fill in your personal details, including your home address.
The coupon will then be sent via post to your home within 28 working days.
Plus, Pampers' customers can download the Pampers Club app and get a free pack of Pampers Baby-Dry every time they buy 10 packs.
How else can I get free baby items?
Families stretched more so than ever due to high and food bills will be looking for ways to pick up baby freebies - but there is help on offer.
Some areas have "baby banks", where parents can pick up free toiletries and other essentials, including food.
Children's charity Little Village has an tool of more than 200 baby banks UK-wide.
It's worth getting in touch with your nearest centre to find out if you are eligible for any help.
Meanwhile, brands beyond Pampers offer freebies to customers.
Huggies offers free packs of DryNites pyjama pants for older tots as a way for parents to test them out before buying.
You have to fill out a form on the Huggies website to register for the nappies.
Pura offers a trial 24-pack of biodegradable baby wipes - you just have to sign up on its website.
How can I find the best deals in the supermarket?
Get a loyalty card
Signing up for a supermarket loyalty card can often help you to get cheaper prices on essentials.
If you have a loyalty card, you may find you can get extra points or discounts, particularly if you buy petrol from the same supermarket.
The Sun compared the best supermarket loyalty cards in this handy guide.
Asda is the latest supermarket to promise shoppers extra perks, bringing it in line with Lidl, M&S, Morrisons, Sainsbury's and Tesco.
But it's worth comparing loyalty schemes - and remember you don't have to stay loyal, despite the name.
Know when to shop
Heading to the shops when products are marked down and bright yellow discount stickers are applied can save you serious dough.
If you shop in the evening, you are more likely to find goods that have been marked down.
But each branch of a supermarket will have its biggest discounts at slightly different times of the day.
We put together a handy guide to what time supermarkets including Aldi, Asda, Tesco and Lidl reduce their prices.
Take note of unit prices
Unit prices are meant to make it easier for shoppers to compare similar items of different sizes.
You should be able to see the unit price of the product where its price tag is shown - it may be in the small print.
Compare this with the unit price of a similar item - for example, the cost per 100ml or two different types of cola - and chose the item with the lowest unit cost.
Stores are obligated to show unit pricing, under legislation known as the Price Marking Order 2004.
With this in mind, paying close attention to the unit prices of the staples in your shopping trolley could save you a fortune in the long term.
Make a list and take stock
One of the most common mistakes shoppers make is going out underprepared.
Always do a stock take before going shopping.
It will stop you from buying what you already have and it's amazing how many great recipes can be made from a few store cupboard items already sitting there.
Making a list will help to stay focused on getting the items that you really need, rather than being drawn into impulse purchases.
Another tip is to choose a smaller trolley - or a basket, if possible - to shop with.
A bigger trolley will look emptier even after you've finished trawling the aisles, and can encourage you to pick up more items.
Check out the world food aisle
Most supermarkets have a world food aisle stacked up with cupboard staples that are usually cheaper than elsewhere in the shop.
World food aisles typically have great value options on herbs and spices, as well as essentials like tinned tomatoes and chickpeas at lower costs.
The items found in the aisle are essentially the same, they are just labelled a little differently and with brands we are less familiar with.
Most of us are guilty of missing out on this "hidden" aisle when we do the weekly shop, so it's definitely worth checking it out.
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Shop wonky
Strange-shaped fruit and vegetables taste the same but cost less.
For example, Morrisons sells wonky veg products from 39p, while Lidl’s £1.50 Too Good To Waste boxes contain a whopping 5kg of fruit and vegetables that may be slightly damaged or discoloured but is still perfectly good to eat.
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