Shop With Subscribe and Save

Some people don’t even consider Amazon’s Subscribe and Save program because they think they’ll be locked into long-term subscriptions, but the program is extremely flexible; you can change, skip, or cancel your subscriptions at any time. If you add five or more eligible items to your order, you’ll receive a 15 percent discount on all items (fewer items save between 5 and 15 percent), plus free shipping. Prime members can save 20 percent on diapers and many baby products as well.

Stack the Deals

You can combine coupons and sale prices with your eligible items, allowing you to save even more. This is one of the best ways of saving on Amazon, because you can combine deals like 30 percent off brand coupons with your Subscribe and Save discount.

Check Prices

Check the prices of the products you’re purchasing to make sure they aren’t inflated before you subscribe. You’ll receive the price shown when you add the product to your Subscribe and Save list. Each month you continue to subscribe to the same product, check that the price hasn’t increased.

Buy in Bulk

Buy bulk packages of things like toilet paper, paper towels, or laundry detergent, then skip or cancel your order until you need more.

Save With Prime Pantry

Another program great for purchases like food and household goods is Prime Pantry. Unlike Subscribe and Save, you don’t get recurring orders; just fill your Prime Pantry box each month. Many items are specially priced for the program or come with coupons, so it’s easy to get good discounts. They frequently have a list of promotional items, and when you select a certain number (typically five) you’ll get $6 off your order. Membership is $4.99, but includes free shipping on orders over $40 (other orders pay $7.99 for shipping).

Find Coupons

The coupons on Amazon’s website are easy to use: digital coupons are typically offered by the manufacturer, and all you need to do is click on ‘Clip Coupon’ to add it to your account. These are available for both household goods and items like electronics. Some websites, like Jungle Deals, focus specifically on the latest Amazon coupons.

Watch for Codes

You can also find Amazon coupon codes good for certain items, brands, or categories. This might be for a 20 percent discount off a certain brand of shoes or a money-off discount the first time you order with the mobile app. Register to receive email alerts (you can even customize these to your preferences) to get these right in your inbox, or find them on the Amazon website.

Shop Through Cash Back Shopping Sites

Some cash back shopping websites, such as RetailMeNot, offer promotional cash back deals on certain Amazon categories when you shop through their link. This can be a flat money-back amount or a percentage of your purchase.

Use Price Comparison and Tracking Tools

Since Amazon prices can fluctuate frequently, savvy shoppers should utilize digital tools for comparing prices and tracking specific items, such as:

• Camelcamelcamel.com: Specifically designed to track Amazon prices, this free tool shows historical pricing and provides alerts when prices drop.
• BuyVia: This free app compares prices from Amazon, Target, Walmart, and others to help you get the best deals.

Trade In Used Items

Amazon will allow you to trade in certain categories of items for gift cards. They must be in good condition, and the amount of the gift card depends on age and wear. Items like smartphones, games, books, and e-readers are eligible. To see if your item is eligible and how much you can expect in the gift card, visit the Amazon Trade In page.

Get Credits for Samples and Dash Buttons

Amazon also features individual samples, sample boxes, and Dash buttons you can purchase and receive Amazon credit back for the same amount. The credits may have restrictions. For example, the sample credit may be only good toward specific brands or categories; Dash credits are good toward the button’s brand.

Pay With Credit Cards

There are three ways you can save with credit cards on Amazon.

• If you link your preferred payment method with a service such as Drop, you can earn reward points with your Amazon purchases. Use accumulated rewards points on gift cards.
• If you link certain credit cards (such as Discover) to your Amazon account, it will display any available cash back points you have available. You can then use these to pay for your Amazon purchase.
• The Amazon Rewards Signature Visa Credit Card is a no-fee credit card from Chase that gives 3 percent back on all Amazon purchases.

Take Advantage of Pre-Orders

When you place an order for a physical or digital item that is eligible for Amazon’s Pre-Order Price Guarantee, Amazon will give you the lowest price on that item from the date you placed the order to its release.

Consider Amazon Prime

While Prime members pay $99 per year or $12.99 per month for their membership, the service boasts many money-saving features, including access to streaming services, select e-books and digital items, music, and unlimited photo storage. Prime members also get free two-day shipping and early access to promotional deals. If you don’t need items right away, No Rush Rewards offers give you promotional credits toward music, video, apps, e-books, and Prime Pantry items. On the fence? Get a free 30-day trial to decide.

Save on Shipping

Even if you don’t get Prime, you can save with free shipping on most items available on Amazon. Eligible items ship free with an order of $25 or more.

Look Out for Sales and Deals

While it’s always smart to cross check prices, Amazon frequently offers sale prices on all categories on their site, from digital items and computer equipment to clothing and cookware.

Deal of the Day

Deals of the day are discounted items in a certain category that are available at the lower price for one day only.

Lightning Deals

Lightning Deals are price cuts on specific items and are only available for a limited time and in limited quantities.

Sales

Regular sales and clearance sales are often available in many categories. Find them under Today’s Deals and filter according to the type of product you’re looking for.

Refurbished and Outlet Items

Also available at Amazon are sections for certified refurbished items, outlet deals (overstock items at marked down prices), and warehouse deals (used items available through third-party sellers on Amazon).

Upcoming Deals Alerts

Set up an alert on the Amazon app so you don’t miss out on great deals. Just click on the ‘Today’s Deals’ tab, and then choose which deals you want to be notified about.

Look at All Your Options

Unlike many other retailers, Amazon sometimes has different color choices or options in the same product at different prices. Compare prices to see if you can get the item you’re looking for at a lower price. Armed with this and all the above tips and tricks, you can save big on many Amazon purchases.

Use Coupons

You can find coupons for most of the big diaper brands (like Pampers and Huggies) in many places.

Paper Coupons

Sunday coupon inserts almost always have diaper coupons, so subscribe to the Sunday paper or look into a coupon service where you can obtain the insert coupons for a small cost. Clip and print coupons online from places like Coupons.com (just check the Baby/Toddler category if you are just looking for diaper coupons) or CouponMom.com.

Digital Coupons

Check the app or website where you plan to shop for digital coupons. Family Dollar, for example, often features digital diaper coupons on their app. Target (Cartwheel app), Walgreens, Kroger, Meijer, Giant Eagle, and other stores have online coupons or digital apps, so it’s worth checking wherever you shop.

Visit Diaper Brand Websites and Sign Up for Emails

Another easy way to get coupons to help you save is to check the website of your favorite diaper brands. They often have coupons for diapers (and wipes) that you can print, and if you sign up for their emails or newsletters, you’re likely to get exclusive coupons in your inbox.

Use Rewards Programs to Save on Diapers

Sign up for cashback programs like Ibotta, Saving Star, or Checkout 51. Just sign up, browse, and select cash back offers for diapers, then automatically get the offer when you shop. Also look for register rewards or points offers – CVS, for example, may have a deal going that offers Extra Bucks on a certain diaper brand. Some brands, such as Huggies, also have specific rewards programs where you can earn points you can redeem for things like merchandise and gift cards.

Look for Sales and Stock Up

Sales for diapers happen year round. Since there’s no specific time when diapers tend to go on sale, watch for sales on your preferred diaper brands and stock up when there is a good sale going on. You can also try different brands based on what’s on sale. Unless your little one has very sensitive skin, he or she may be fine with different brands.

Stack the Savings

One of the best ways to save on diapers is to use the methods listed above (coupons, sales, and cash back/rewards offers) in conjunction. Most retailers will allow you to use all three of these saving strategies at the same time.

Buy in Bulk

Whether you are just buying the larger packages of diapers at Walmart or you buy the true bulk sizes at a warehouse club like Costco, when you buy diapers in bulk you’ll usually end up paying a lower cost per diaper.

Compare Price per Unit

While it can often save money to buy in bulk, it isn’t always the case. Make sure to check the price per unit to make sure you are actually getting the best deal before you buy.

Save When Shopping for Diapers Online

Enjoy the convenience of shopping for diapers online and save money too.

Amazon Family

Sign up for Amazon Family to get up to 20 percent off diapers and other baby essentials. In order to be eligible for the program, you’ll need to be a prime member (you can sign up for a 30-day free trial and then pay a monthly or yearly membership fee) and utilize the Subscribe and Save program. Subscribe for five or more items in a month, and you’ll be rewarded with 20 percent off your diaper purchases and 15 percent off all other items in your order. You can cancel or change your subscriptions at any time.

Other Ways to Save on Amazon

You can also save at Amazon by using their digital coupons (go to the Coupons page and click Baby & Childcare to filter results), watching for sale prices on diapers and getting diapers through Prime Pantry (which sometimes offers special diaper prices exclusive for the Pantry program). Get free shipping with $25 or more. You can also use digital coupons and sales with Amazon Family.

More Diaper Subscription Services

Beyond Amazon, there are other places, like IncrediBundles ($30 discount when you get a diapers and wipes subscription), Target (15 percent discount when you use your REDcard), and The Honest Company (save over 20 percent) that offer diaper subscriptions. These may save money over costs of individual packs.

Shop Online With Cash Back Websites

When you shop for your diapers online through cash back websites like Ebates and RetailMeNot, you can earn a percentage of your purchase back in cash. You’ll also often see the latest sales or any online coupons for specific stores at these sites too.

Consider Using Cloth

While many people use disposables, using cloth diapers can cut down on the expensive cost of constantly buying diapers. You can cut costs even more by making your own cloth diapers. You’ll still need to factor in costs for detergent and water.

Follow Savings Bloggers for Latest Deals

Many top coupon and savings bloggers post weekly deals on diapers. Check sites like The Krazy Coupon Lady, Living Rich With Coupons, or Passion for Savings to see the best diaper deals of the week from multiple places.

Be Cautious With Generic Brands

While there are some great generic brands, others will actually end up being more costly because they may not be as absorbent or are more prone to blow outs, causing you to use more diapers. When testing a generic brand, buy a small package first to make sure it will work; if you like them, buy larger packs in the future.