Want to Score Cheap Diapers? Here Are 15+ of the Best Tips!
Wondering how to get cheap diapers? Follow our tips to score the best deals—maybe even get them FREE!
We all know babies go through a lot of diapers (7,000 on average before they’re potty trained 😱), so we are sharing all the tips to help you score the BEST diaper deals, including how to score possible FREE diapers!
Hip Tip: Before you do any shopping, check out our post on the cheapest diaper prices of the week!
Here are 18 best tips for finding cheap or free diapers:
1. Use a diaper calculator to know exactly how many diapers you need.
Use a Diaper Calculator to estimate how many diapers your baby will need in the first year and compare prices by brand. It helps you stock up on deals and avoid buying too much of one size. Plus it’s great for planning or building your baby registry, too!
More helpful hints:
- The price per diaper will vary based on the size, and usually, the smaller the size, the cheaper the diapers.
- On average, aim to stay at or below 18¢ each to know you’re getting the best diaper prices.
- Have your calculator handy to figure out the per diaper cost before making a purchase or view the per count price when ordering online.
2. For the cheapest diapers, drugstores and discount stores often have the best diaper coupons!
Skip the grocery store and make a trip to the drugstore! Drugstores often have sales that can be combined with digital or printable coupons. You can also earn store rewards through their loyalty programs, like MyWalgreens Rewards at Walgreens or ExtraCare Bucks at CVS. Sign up for these rewards and keep an eye out for future sales!
Hip readers agree that drug stores often have the cheapest diapers…
“Walgreens and CVS often run deals on the jumbo packs as well that will score those packs for more than 50% off when you combine coupons with cash back offers and rewards. At the very least, you can save by buying other items your family needs like toothpaste and then using the rewards from those purchases to make your out-of-pocket cost on these diapers much less than you’d pay elsewhere.”
“I used to get them at CVS with my $10 Carepass and combined with personalized coupons and sales. When they are BOGO 50% it comes out to a great deal.”
3. To get the best diaper prices whenever they’re available, stack coupons, gift card offers, and more.
Keep your eyes peeled for digital coupons, stackable gift card offers, etc. Here are a few popular discounts:
- Ibotta cash back offers
- Target Circle offers
- P&G rebates (ie, Pampers are often included in Target’s offers)
- Kroger –they often have a $10 off $40 baby product purchase offer
4. Wondering how to get cheap diapers? Seasoned moms think ALDI diapers offer the best value for your buck.
If you have an ALDI nearby, you can score fantastic prices on diapers. This includes their highly rated store-brand diapers, and no coupons are needed! Because of its shorter hours, fewer product options, streamlined checkout, and exclusive brands, ALDI is able to offer baby items for significantly less than nearly every competitor!
“ALDI diapers perform extremely well even as overnight diapers. They are very affordable even at the shelf price. If you want a great diaper at a no-fuss price, these are always my recommendation. They are still the main staple in my home.” – Hip Reader, Stacy
5. When it comes to the best diaper prices, bigger is not always better. Make sure your warehouse deal is truly the best.
Warehouse stores can offer diaper savings, but only sometimes. Consider buying in bulk with store brands, instant deals, or unadvertised finds. Many moms say Costco’s Kirkland diapers are similar to Huggies and often under 20¢ each.
But bulk isn’t always best. You might save more with coupons, store sales, or gift card promos (hello, Target!). Instead of using one coupon on a larger box of diapers (unless they’re on clearance), reduce the size and use three coupons to purchase three smaller packages! Always compare prices!
These sites often offer the best printable diaper coupons:
6. Want cheap diapers? Save around 20% with Amazon Household & get diapers delivered right to your door!
Skip the store runs—get diapers delivered! Amazon Household offers up to 20% off with Subscribe & Save (5+ items), plus extra savings with digital coupons. It’s free with Prime and perfect for busy parents!
Not a Prime member? Snag a FREE 30-day trial here!
7. Don’t switch to a larger size until your kiddo is truly ready.
Larger diaper sizes cost more, so you could save just by keeping your baby in a smaller size as long as it fits and doesn’t leak. When leaks occur, try adjusting the fit—pull the diaper forward when putting it on for front leaks, or pull up in the back for back leaks. If leaks persist, it’s time to size up!
8. Return or exchange unused diaper sizes for larger ones when you need them. Or, buy and sell diapers on Facebook Marketplace.
Keep your receipts! You can often exchange unopened diapers for a larger size. If not, try selling them locally. If not, try selling new, unopened packages on sites like a local mom’s group or Facebook Marketplace (you might even find cheap diapers for sale here, too). Avoid stocking up on bigger sizes (like 5 or 6) too early, your child might potty train before using them!
Hip readers love using Facebook Marketplace to find cheap or free diapers:
“I’ve been buying unopened boxes and sleeves from Facebook Marketplace. A lot of mommas in my area are selling sizes their kiddo outgrew and it’s worked great for me! I love the Kirkland brand from Costco so search specifically for folks selling those.” – Sarah
9. Build an army of shoppers to help find the best diaper prices (or even gift you diapers).
Hit a diaper deal limit? Ask friends or family to help! Share step-by-step deal links, like from Hip2Save. They can also watch for Amazon’s first-time diaper discounts. For holidays or birthdays, diapers make a super practical gift!
10. Look for FREE diapers in the form of samples.
During your pregnancy is the perfect time to start stocking up on FREE diapers since many companies offer them (as well as other baby freebies) in welcome packages, which can be valued at over $100! Some companies to look for are:
- Bamboo Nature
- Huggies
- Luvs
- Pampers
- The Honest Company (not free samples, but they do sometimes have a discounted trial kit)
HIP TIP: Plus, bookmark our Freebies page, where we sometimes share free diaper samples! These diaper samples are also a great way to test out diapers and potentially find a new favorite that costs less than your go-to brand.
11. Check with your pediatrician, doctor, or insurance.
It never hurts to check with your doctors to see if they can provide you with free samples of diapers or point you to a community resource that may offer them. Your doctors may even have samples of baby formula and other necessities, too! It also doesn’t hurt to contact your insurance if your child has a medical need for diapers.
“If a kid is 3 years old [and] isn’t potty trained yet, [there] may be some delays [like] ADHD, autism, etc. The insurance will pay for diapers if there are any delays.” – Hip Reader, Lizzy
12. To get cheap diapers, use the FREE Amazon Alexa Shopping list to score cash back & lower your diaper cost.
Download the FREE Alexa Amazon app to find cash back offers on baby products and other household goods. You don’t even need an Alexa device to use the app and score these diaper deals! These Amazon credits can be used to buy more diapers, Pull-ups, or anything else your family needs!
13. For the best diaper deals, join a rewards program.
Many popular diaper brands offer rewards programs, including Pampers. The Pampers Rewards program has their own app where you can earn points towards free diapers and also score coupons and discounts. Right now, you’ll receive a $10 off coupon when you join!
14. When you see a great diaper deal, be sure to stock up!
Stocking up goes without saying, but some brands like Hello Bello, even offer seasonal prints for deep discounts at Walmart! After the season is over, they’ll clearance them out for super cheap. And remember, if your kiddo outgrows the size before you open them, they are easy to sell on FB marketplace or give to friends with kids.
15. Cloth diapers are reusable & can be used for multiple babies.
Cloth diapering isn’t for everyone, but it can save big over time. Though the upfront cost is higher, they’re reusable—especially great if you plan to have more than one child!
Here’s what some of our Hip readers said about their cloth diapering experience…
“My engineer husband ran a cost analysis on cloth diapering. He found that after 10 months of cloth diapering, they pay for themselves. We’re now pregnant with baby #4, so the cloth diapers have been a huge blessing for us. I highly recommend them, especially if you plan on having more than 1 child. And a huge thanks to Hip2Save! I can stock up on disposables when this momma gets tired!” – Jess
“Cloth diaper family here too! We’re on baby 3 and they’re as good as new and all 3 kids have used to same 24 diapers we bought over 5 years ago.” – Jervine
16. Find free diapers through diaper banks and community organizations.
There may be community organizations or diaper banks in your area that can provide you free diapers – disposable or cloth. Search online for diaper banks in your area, or use the National Diaper Bank Network to find one near you. Also, check with women’s organizations in your community or those that provide resources to low-income families.
17. Is your kiddo close to being potty-trained? Try these clever tips to cut down on diaper costs…
If your child is almost potty-trained and you’re tired of buying diapers, Hip readers have some tips for you! Use these clever tricks to help your kiddo hurry up and ditch those diapers for good!
Try these potty-training tips from readers…
“Buy their absolute favorite character on underwear because they don’t want to get ‘so n so’ wet [as] it would make that character sad. Works like a charm.” – Teresa
“When we were potty training near the end we used “guards” incontinence pads. To line their underwear. It gives the feel and fun of wearing underwear but when they pee they don’t fill their shoes or soak the bed. They do get damp so they get the negative feeling of peeing themselves.” – Tiff
Time for potty training? See how I potty-trained my THREE kids in just one week!
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