Friday, May 30, 2014

Budget Diapering - Week of 6/1/14

Sorry I'm so late with posting this. After back-to-back out of town guests I got a little behind on couponing and deal hunting :-/

A note on wipes:
The regular wipes cost at Walmart is $13.47 for a 800 ct box of Parent's Choice and $1.25 for an 80 ct pack at HEB. These are the best prices I have seen without couponing and even with for the name brands. If I come across a better coupon price, I will share it. Otherwise I recommend just buying these.

Spending Goals:
NB-Size 2 = $.12/diaper
Size 3-5 = $.17/diaper

Abbreviations:
q = coupon
mq = manufacturer coupon
tq = target coupon
ip = internet price
pm = price match
exp = expires
gc = gift card
oop = out of pocket
ECB = ExtraCare Bucks
SS = Smart Source insert
RP = Red Plum insert
PG = Proctor & Gamble insert

I will update this post throughout the sales week as new sales are discovered by me :)

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Walmart

  • Luvs Size 3 (120 ct) are marked at $19.77 which equals $.16/diaper without coupons


Target
Target allows 1 mq and 1 target q or target mobile q and 1 cartwheel offer per item purchased. Cartwheel is a savings app that gives you extra discounts on hundreds of items. Sign up here.

Huggies
  • Buy (3) Luvs Big Value Pack, $17.99 = $53.97
  • Use Target mobile q (text "JUNE" to 827438) for $10 gc when you spend $40
  • Pay $53.97, Get a $10 gift card. Making your net cost = $14.65/box or $.14/diaper for Size 3 and $.17/diaper for Size 4
Up & Up - On sale for Buy 2 and Get a $5 gc

  • Buy (2) Up & Up Bulk packs, $24.99 = $49.98
  • Use 5% Cartwheel = - $2.50
  • Pay $47.48 and get a $5 gc making your net cost $21.24/box or $.12/diaper on Size 2 and 3, $.14/diaper on Size 4, and $.15/diaper on Size 5


 Publix
I've never lived in an area with Publix to shop their personally so this scenario was brought to you by sophiecoupons on Instagram. Publix coupon policy is very accepting of coupons and makes me totally jealous.

 This deal is good through 6/4.

  • Buy (2) Huggies boxes , $18.99 = $37.98
  • Register will auto deduct $7/2 = - $7
  • Use (1) $5/30 Winn Dixie Q = - $5
  • Use (2) $3/1 MQ (SS 5/18 exp 6/14) = - $6
  • Use (2) $2/1 Target Q (nla printable) or (2) $1.50/1 Target Q (SS 3/23 regional) = - $3 - $4
  • Pay as low as $7.99/box or $.10/diaper for Size 2, $.11/diaper for Size 3, and $.14/diaper for Size 4

Amazon
Amazon offers a free service to parents called Amazon Mom. This service offers you 20% off on diaper and wipe subscriptions plus free 2-day shipping. You can start a subscription in conjunction with a coupon for one month and cancel all future deliveries after your first month. Sign up before completely any of the deals below.

Wipes
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Here are some great diaper deals too...

Luvs
  • Buy (1) Luvs With Ultra Leakguards Size 1 Diapers 252 Count = $32.99
  • Use Amazon Mom to subscribe & save 20% = $26.39
  • "Clip" $1 coupon by clicking button under list price = - $1
  • Pay $25.39 or $.10/diaper for Size 1. This scenario also works out to $.12/diaper for Size 2, $.14/diaper for Size 3, and $.16/diaper for Size 4s.
  • Cancel subscription after your first delivery
Seventh Generation
  • Buy (1) Seventh Generation Free and Clear Baby Diapers, Size 1, 80 Count = $19.99
  • Use Amazon Mom to subscribe & save 20% = $15.99
  • "Clip" $4 coupon by clicking button under list price = - $4
  • Pay $11.99 or $.15/diaper. This is higher than my goal but these are premium diapers an my absolute favorites so definitely worth the extra few cents.
  • Cancel subscription after your first delivery
Huggies
  • Buy (1) Huggies Snug and Dry Diapers, Size 3, Economy Plus Pack, 222 Count = $47.19
  • Use Amazon Mom to subscribe & save 20% = $37.75
  • "Clip" $4 coupon by clicking button under list price = - $4
  • Pay $33.75 or $.15/diaper for Size 3. This scenario also works out to $.12/diaper for Size 1 (276 ct), and $.175/diaper for Size 4s.
  • Cancel subscription after your first delivery
Munchkin
Fisher Price
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Southern Savers has a great guide for how many diapers of each size to buy when stocking up. For quick reference, she says:
"Size 1 is good up to 14 lbs, size 2 12-18 lbs, size 3 up to 16-28 lbs.  I would not plan on preparing ahead on any sizes larger than size 3 for right now.  You can buy those as deals come along after the baby is born.  However, if you are having diaper showers then go for it!  This being our fourth girl, we really don’t have any baby showers.  So this is all on us to prepare for.
Generally you aren’t going to stay in the newborn size long, nor do you want to when you see that they actually cost more than a size 1.  So here’s my plan:
Math assumptions:
Changing on average 10 diapers per day/night
½ lb growth per week
starting weight of 6 lbs
First 4 Months
Newborn Size: 2-3 packs (not really needed most can go straight to size 1)
Size 1: 840 diapers needed to get to 12 lbs  = 16-20 jumbo packs
Size 2: 560 diapers needed to get to 16 lbs = 13-15 jumbo packs
5 months to 12 months
Growth slows to 1 lb every 3 weeks on average
Diaper Changes on average 6 per day
Size 3: 1512  diapers needed to get to 28 lbs = 56-62 jumbo packs
Total Diapers needed in the first year: 2,912"
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