Stocking up...Part 1

The pic above is a start. At first I didn't know where to begin when it came to stocking up for baby, so I started with some wipes and a pack of nappies.

I'm a bit apprehensive about buying nappies, as I don't know what my baby will react to, what will work, what won't. I've heard by many that Huggies Gold is the way to go, also Pampers Premium is good as well. So I'll invest in both and hope I have a baby that's happy in both.

Pick n Pay Hypers are currently running a baby promotion until the end of November, where the J&J Sentitive wipes value packs(fragranced and non-fragrance) 240s are R59.99. I managed to grab two packs on the day the promo started and found that they've been out of stock since.

You can see the PnP baby promo catalogue here.

Hopefully, I'll be able to get more packs before the promo ends. The weekend before the promo started, I purchased the very same pack at Clicks for R79.99, that was a bummer.

Finding the best deals has always been important to me, and now being pregnant, that has not changed. Especially now that we'll have to buy baby stuff in bulk. There are many baby in-store programs around now too. I'm currently registered with Clicks BabyClub, which will send what seems to be quarterly newsletters and vouchers, you can earn extra points on baby items purchased, access to the PaedIQ website and they have a vaccination sms reminder service.

I also intend to sign up for Dischem Baby as I plan to buy baby's toiletries there, and if you've signed up and purchase items to the value of R300 or more, you'll get a free baby bag (Yaaaay, more freebies). Their benefits are:

• Double Points are awarded to Dis-Chem Baby cardholders every alternate Wednesday on all Baby products (excluding prescription medication).
• Dis-Chem Baby members will be eligible for special offers, in-store events, bonus points, exclusive promotions and a fabulous Benefits magazine every quarter.
• Dis-Chem Baby members can look forward to regular newsletters with informative information on Pregnancy and Childcare.
• Immunisation Reminders
• The Dis-Chem Baby website www.dischembaby.co.za will offer information from fertility & pregnancy to child birth and child care.
• Dis-Chem Baby cardholders will receive discounts from our partners on services relevant to pregnancy and childcare
• Dis-Chem Baby members will be eligible to take part in Website competitions
• Baby Wellness clinics can be found in most stores and our trained clinic sisters can offer you advice on many topics including breastfeeding and vaccinating your baby.
• You will have access to pregnancy, baby and toddler advice through our website, our Benefits magazine and Baby Wellness Clinics in store, plus some fantastic offers and money off the things you really need.
• Through your membership and participation you will be making a positive contribution to the Dis-Chem Foundation

taken from http://www.dischembaby.co.za/how-to-join-dischem-baby/