Freebies for parents

Being a parent is expensive, all those nappies, baby food, wipes... the list goes on and on.  

And it doesn’t stop when they’re out of nappies. Throw in lunches out, days out, holiday entertainment and the costs keep climbing.  

So when you can grab something for free, don’t turn it down.  

Here’s your guide to the best baby and parenting freebies available right now. Plus, what support’s out there to ease childcare costs.  

Free nappies and wipes with Pampers 

Download the free Pampers Club Rewards app and earn points for every pack of nappies and wipes you buy.  

Simply scan the QR code to collect points which can then be converted into money-off vouchers that you can use at Sainsbury’s, Tesco and other supermarkets.  

What’s more, as your little one grows, larger nappies earn more points.  

And, if you collect 10 stamps, you’ll get a free pack of nappies sent straight to your home.  

Free baby food vouchers and weaning guide at Ella’s Kitchen 

Healthy baby food that tastes really good? Yes please. Join Ella’s Friends at the much-loved baby food brand Ella’s Kitchen and you’ll be sent a free digital weaning guide. 

You’ll also get free vouchers and coupons to use in Ella’s Kitchen stores. They’ll tailor it to your baby’s stage, so you’ll get something useful whether you’re just starting solids or well into toddler meals. 

Free baby samples and more at Emma’s Diary  

Join the Parenting Club at Emma’s Diary at you’ll get free mini products to try, exclusive offers, the pregnancy and baby app and weekly milestone emails.  

There’s other freebies up for grabs when you join the Emma’s Diary community, such as a free professional photography session with a Barrett & Coe / Baby of the Month photographer and free online classes for pregnant women.  

Free gifts with Boots Parenting Club 

If you have a Boots Advantage Card, then don’t miss out on the Boots Parenting Club. You’ll get free gifts at key baby stages, parenting advice,and eight points per £1 on baby products.  

Free sample of Huggies DryNites 

Overnight leaks? Welcome to parenting! But with Huggies you can try before you buy. Simply head to the Huggies website, fill out a quick form and they’ll send you a free sample pack of DryNites Pyjama Pants, plus a voucher for a full-size pack. A maximum of one sample pack per household can be claimed.  

Free cakes, discounts and baby events at M&S Parent Hood  

If you’re already an Marks & Spencer’s Sparks member, you can sign up to the Parent Hood. You can attend the weekly parent-and-baby café mornings at M&S cafes across the country, where a hot drink comes with a free slice of cake, pastry or fruit pot.  

New parents also get 10% off baby grows for a whole year, along with monthly treats, adding up to over £250 in savings. 

Vouchers, samples and pregnancy support at Bounty  

Join Bounty and get tailored support during pregnancy, plus a £20 Mamas & Papas voucher and discounts on baby must-haves. They’ll send you samples too. 

Need help with childcare costs?  

Juggling parenting, school runs, work, keeping the house in order is challenging - financially and logistically.  

But there is help available.  

30 hours free childcare 

If your child is three or four years old and you live in England, you already qualify for 15 hours of free childcare per week. 

The 30 hours free childcare scheme is currently only available to working parents of three and four-year-olds. 

From September 2025, all eligible working parents of kids aged under five in England will be able to claim 30 hours free childcare. 

You can find out how to apply for 30 hours of free childcare and if you’re eligible on the government website.  

Tax-free childcare  

This UK-wide scheme helps working families, including if you’re self-employed, with kids under 12, or 0-16 if your child is disabled.   

You pay into an online childcare account and the government adds 20% - up to £2,000 a year per child. 

To be eligible, you have to be working (or on parental/sick/annual leave), earning above minimum wage thresholds and not receiving universal credit or childcare vouchers.  

Even if you’re not working, you could still qualify if you or your partner receive certain benefits. 

Find out more about eligibility for tax-free childcare on the government website.  

Free kids’ meals and things to do over Easter 

Want to take the little ones out without blowing the budget? Loads of restaurants and cafés offer free kids’ meals during the Easter holidays.   

And, if you’re looking for free things to do with tweens and teens over the holidays, here’s six for starters.