Parents of twins and other multiples face unique financial challenges, as the costs of raising children can effectively double or triple. Fortunately, numerous corporations and brands acknowledge these challenges by offering special programs, discounts, and free samples specifically designed for families with multiple births. These opportunities range from free infant formula and diapers to discounted baby gear and educational toys. By leveraging these programs, parents can significantly reduce the financial burden associated with raising twins.
The following guide details verified freebies, discounts, and sample programs available to twin parents in the United States. It focuses on official brand programs, mail-in offers, and retail policies that provide tangible savings.
Formula and Nutrition Programs
Formula costs represent a major expense for parents of infants. Several major formula manufacturers offer substantial free samples and coupons to families with multiples.
Enfamil (Mead Johnson) Enfamil offers one of the most structured support systems for parents of twins. Parents are advised to contact their pediatrician immediately after the birth of their multiples. The pediatrician can speak with their local Enfamil representative to issue a recommendation for free products to be sent directly to the parents. Additionally, parents can call 1-800-BABY-123 (1-800-222-9123) to join the Enfamil Family Beginnings program. This program provides ongoing coupons through the mail. Some reports indicate that for a limited time, Enfamil offered $250 in freebies, including samples of their Staged Nutrition line and up to $60 in savings on products.
Similac Similac runs the Similac Strong Moms program. By joining this program, parents can receive up to $329 in free offers. These offers typically include coupons, free formula, and a free Shutterfly Pregnancy Journal photo book.
Beech-Nut Baby Foods Beech-Nut provides a "new parents pack" specifically for twins. Parents can call 1-800-BEECHNUT (1-800-233-2468) to request this pack. The company is known to include double the normal amount of coupons for products. Callers are also added to an email newsletter for ongoing coupons. Another source confirms that calling 1-800-233-2468 can yield a special packet of discounts and free samples.
Earth's Best Baby Foods Earth's Best offers a newsletter that includes product information and coupons. Parents can contact them at 1-800-442-4221 to join their mailing list.
Gerber Parents who contact Gerber at 1-800-4-GERBER may receive high-dollar coupons. While specific "extras" are not guaranteed, the program aims to provide value to parents of new babies, including those with twins.
Diaper Programs
Diapers are another significant recurring cost. Procter & Gamble offers a notable program for parents of twins involving their Pampers and Luvs brands.
Procter & Gamble (Pampers and Luvs) According to verified reports, Procter & Gamble will send vouchers for free packs of diapers (up to a $9 value) for both Pampers and Luvs to parents of twins. These mailings also typically include vouchers for $5 off, $2 off, and $1 off packs of diapers, as well as vouchers for wipes. Parents are encouraged to sign up for these vouchers even if they plan to cloth diaper, as disposables are often needed for travel or emergencies.
Pampers Rewards While not exclusively for twins, parents can join the Pampers Rewards program to earn free items like DVDs, toys, and books. Rewards codes are found on Pampers products and social media pages.
Baby Gear and Equipment Discounts
Retailers often provide percentage-based discounts on essential gear for families purchasing multiple items.
Babies "R" Us Babies "R" Us offers a 10% discount on two or more of the same items purchased in the same order. This applies to items such as two cribs or two strollers.
Buy Buy Baby Buy Buy Baby offers a 10% discount on the second item only. This discount applies to baby gear products but excludes clothing.
Evenflo Evenflo provides a free gift basket for twins. Parents must call 1-800-233-5921 to register. Evenflo requires proof of the babies (likely birth certificates) sent by mail after registration to process the gift.
The First Years The First Years operates a Multiple Birth Program. To participate, parents must write to the company and send copies of their children's birth certificates. Upon verification, they will receive a free gift basket containing rattles and toys.
Safe Beginnings Safe Beginnings offers a 20% discount to parents of multiples. Parents must call 800-598-8911 to request a catalog and obtain a discount code for online purchases.
Right Start Catalog The Right Start Catalog (www.rightstart.com or 800-LITTLE-1) offers discounts for parents of multiples when purchasing items of the same class. To receive the discount, customers ordering by phone must ask for it. If ordering online, customers must call and provide their order number to receive the discount adjustment.
Preschoolian Shoes Preschoolian Shoes offers a discount program for parents of multiples. To apply, parents must fax copies of the birth certificates to 866-681-1081 and include their email address.
Clothing and General Retail Discounts
Unilever Unilever provides coupons to parents of multiples. Parents can call 1-800-598-1223 or write to Unilever Consumer Services, 920 Sylvan Avenue – 2nd floor, Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07632.
Educational and Magazine Offers
American Baby Magazine For a limited time, parents could obtain a free subscription to American Baby Magazine.
Shutterfly Through the Similac Strong Moms program, parents can receive a free Shutterfly Pregnancy Journal photo book.
Other Freebies and Resources
Free Infant Hats A mail-in offer is available for free infant hats. Parents can send the babies' names, ages, and genders along with a 6" x 9" or larger self-addressed stamped envelope to Dept. Free Hats, PO Box 31817, Bellingham, WA 98228. This offer is available for babies up to 6 months old.
The Honest Company The Honest Company has offered a free trial of their products where parents only pay shipping and handling.
Cord Blood Registry Twiniversity families can utilize a specific discount code (DUO2) for special twins pricing with Cord Blood Registry.
Sample Request Letter
When contacting companies that require written requests for multiple birth programs, parents can utilize a standardized format. A sample letter provided in the source data suggests the following structure:
- Header: Date
- Body: "Dear Sir or Madam, On (date of birth), my husband and I became the proud parents of twin (boys/girls)..."
- Attachments: Include copies of birth certificates as required by the specific program (e.g., The First Years, Preschoolian Shoes).
Summary of Savings
To maximize savings, parents of twins should pursue a multi-pronged approach:
- Contact Formula Companies: Call Enfamil and Similac immediately after birth to enroll in their programs.
- Call Baby Food Brands: Request new parent packs from Beech-Nut and Earth's Best.
- Register with Retailers: Call Evenflo, The First Years, and Safe Beginnings to register for gift baskets and discounts.
- Sign Up for Diaper Vouchers: Ensure Procter & Gamble has your information for free Pampers and Luvs vouchers.
- Ask for Retail Discounts: Always inquire about multiple birth discounts at Babies "R" Us, Buy Buy Baby, and when ordering from catalogs like Right Start.
While many of these programs require upfront effort—such as making phone calls, sending faxes, or mailing birth certificates—the return in free products and long-term coupons can be substantial.