Free Breastfeeding Supplies & Samples For Moms

You can get free breastfeeding supplies no matter where you are in your breastfeeding journey.

I’ve listed how to get free breastfeeding supplies and samples for new mothers. Use the buttons below to get free lactation supplies from major brands like Lansinoh, Nanobébé, Bamboobies, and more.

Heads up: many of these are free, some are through insurance or government programs, and some require an email, a purchase, or a shipping fee. I’ve put all that info in the article so you can decide if the supplies are right for you.

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What Breastfeeding Supplies Do I Need?

It can be tricky for new and expecting moms to know how long they’ll breastfeed and if it will work well for them. For this reason, you only need some breastfeeding basics to get you started. These freebies will help you build your stash of nursing supplies without breaking the bank.

Breastfeeding Essentials:

• Breast Pump
• Haakaa
• Nursing Pillow
• Nursing Cover (optional)
• Nursing Pads
• Nipple Cream
• Nipple Shields
• Bottles
• Formula

I relied only on the free breastfeeding samples I got in the mail and from welcome boxes for my personal breastfeeding experience. The samples lasted for many days of breastfeeding. Once they were gone, I knew which brands I liked and could use the coupons I got in the mail to buy more.

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? Pro Tip: Look for the ? icon to find 100% free breastfeeding supplies, no strings attached!

Breast Pump ?

Did you know you can get a breast pump through your health insurance company 100% free without calling your doctor or insurance provider!? The Affordable Care Act requires all health insurance plans to provide or cover the cost of a breast pump.

If you plan to breastfeed, a breast pump is essential. You can express and store milk when you can’t breastfeed (emergencies, sickness, work, etc.).

Many pump options exist, but companies like Aeroflow can help you find the best breast pump like:

• Manual vs. Electric breast pump
• Hospital-grade vs. Regular breast pump
• Non-traditional pumps like the Haakaa

You can likely get a manual and electric pump completely free from hospitals and insurance companies. So why not have them on hand?

Mom Tip: I got two Aeroflow breastpumps. With my first, I got the Spectra S2 breast pump, and with my second, I got the Medela Freestyle pump. Both pumps came with accessories. I would 100% recommend them to anyone!

Hospital Breastfeeding Supplies ?

Hospitals have free breastfeeding supplies like nursing pads, lanolin cream, medicated nipple cream (for severely chapped nipples), nipple shields, and manual and electric breast pumps. These supplies are available to you for free, but you have to ask. If you use a manual breast pump, they will send you home with it for free. If you use their hospital-grade electric breast pumps, you will leave them there (but will be able to take the flanges and tubing home).

Hospitals have postpartum care supplies like padsicles, mesh underwear, and Dermoplast spray to add to your postpartum survival kit.  They also have newborn supplies like diapers, wipes, shampoo, combs, and more.

Pro Tip: If you deliver in a hospital, bring a bag with enough space to stock up on the free breastfeeding supplies (and newborn supplies) the hospital offers. I brought home hundreds of dollars worth of free breastfeeding supplies and newborn essentials. 

Breastfeeding Classes

Check with the local hospital where you will deliver. Most offer breastfeeding courses for expectant mothers to prepare them for their breastfeeding journey. They also offer classes for mothers and their babies in group and one-on-one settings.

Pro Tip: My hospital charged a fee for the class, but it was covered 100% by my insurance company. I didn’t have to pay anything out of pocket, I just had to fill out a form through insurance. If your hospital charges fees for their courses, consult your insurance company to see what is covered at no cost.

State Government Programs ?

Breastfeeding can be costly (although much less than formula feeding). You may qualify for state-funded programs like Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) that provide resources for mothers who need them. Look for your state’s local WIC clinic. Although offerings vary by state, WIC mothers can access a group or individual lactation class to receive supplies like milk storage bags from WIC staff.

Free Baby Boxes ?

The following free baby boxes come loaded with newborn baby supplies, formula samples, and breastfeeding products for moms. Although each baby box is different, and there is no guarantee of what you will get in any of these boxes, you are almost guaranteed to get breastfeeding supplies. 

Things that I have received from baby boxes: 

• Breast milk storage bags
• Disposable nursing pads 
• Nanobebe breastmilk storage bags 
• Pacifiers
• Diapers
• Toiletry samples for babies (combs, shampoos, lotions, diaper creams, Aquaphor, etc.) 
• Diaper changing pads
• Lanolin cream samples (for dry or cracked nipples) 
• Teething toys
• Swaddle blankets
• Onesies

? Hey, Milestone (Noobie Box)

Hey, Milestone has taken over the former Noobie Box. There are three sample boxes that you can get for free (pay shipping and handling). You can get one of each box per household per year.

• Pregnancy Sample Box: Filled with products for a breastfeeding mom and baby, including brands like Lansinoh, Dr. Brown’s, Aquaphor, Bella B, Purell, Herobility, and more.
• Newborn Sample Box: Products for the 4th trimester from brands like Nanobebé, Parasol, Oilogic, and more.
• Family Nutrition Sample Box: Food samples for moms, babies, and toddlers. Look for healthy alternatives to traditional snacks.

?Amazon Baby Registry Box

Get $35 worth of freebies for you and your baby from Amazon. This was my favorite box out of the baby boxes that I received. It had tons of samples of free breastfeeding supplies as well as a really cute muslin swaddle and gender-neutral organic cotton onesie. 

To claim your box: 

1. Create a baby registry with Amazon. 
2. Purchase $10 worth of product from your registry (you can make the purchase or wait until a friend or family member makes a purchase).
3. Add the welcome box to your cart.
4. Customer service is super helpful if the box isn’t showing up as free.

Pro Tip: Add any item you normally buy to your registry to get the welcome box, even if you’re not ready to purchase a baby item yet. A pack of maternity underwear or laundry will do.

? Target Baby Registry Welcome Bag ?

1. Create a baby registry with Target 
2. Get a barcode to show at the store
3. Get your free welcome bag of goodies! 

Pro Tip: Want to shop from home? You can select to have your welcome kit mailed at no additional cost! 

? Walmart Baby Box ?

1. Create a baby registry with Walmart.
2. Copy the URL.
3. Paste the URL into their form (along with your address).
4. Get your free Walmart Baby box in the mail! 

? Babylist Hello Baby Box

To get your free welcome box from Hello Baby from Babylist: 

1. Create a registry with babylist.com.
2. Add your name and address to ship the box.
3. Add at least three items to the registry.
4. Make a minimum purchase from the registry of $10.
5. Note: you may have to pay additional shipping charges for the box.

? Motherhood Maternity Welcome Bag?

You can sign up at Motherhood Maternity for their Preggie Perks program and receive a goodie bag filled with free breastfeeding and newborn supplies. I also received a complimentary magazine! 

Mom Tip: I got one Motherhood Maternity welcome bag in-store when I signed up (although you can sign up online), but I also got many more welcome bags when I purchased orders online! 

Eight Saints Discovery Kit ?

This isn’t a breastfeeding freebie but a little slice of luxury for your hospital bag or postpartum care kit! Since originally getting this kit after my first, I’ve slowly transitioned all of my skincare products to Eight Saints. I can’t get enough!

Get the Eight Saints Discovery Skin Care Kit with eight deluxe samples of their luxury skincare. It’s my secret mama-must-have and completely free (even free shipping!).

Breastfeeding Support Groups ?

Your hospital or lactation consultant will have a list of free breastfeeding classes and support groups near you.  You can also look for a Baby Café, a drop-in breastfeeding support group offering personalized breastfeeding help for all moms. 

If you’re not interested in joining a group in person, there are several Facebook Groups for breastfeeding moms to support one another, like Milky Mamas. 

Free Breastfeeding App ?

Breastfeeding apps are helpful to record when, how long, and on what side you last fed. While you might feel like you can remember this on your own, trust me, after a few sleepless weeks, you will be happy to have a breastfeeding app to track the information. 

There are hundreds of free breastfeeding apps in the app store for Android and IOS. 

I used Huckleberry because you can track breastfeeding, mood, medication, diapers, sleep, and more. You can also have the app on multiple devices so the baby’s caregivers can access the important information. 

Mom Tip: Your pediatrician will ask you questions about how often your newborn is feeding, how long they are feeding, and how many wet and poopy diapers they are having. Keep all of this information at your fingertips with an app.

Free Audio Books ?

Listening to audiobooks is a great way to pass the time when breastfeeding your new baby for hours. You can also listen to them while you take walks in the park or drive around to get errands.  Audible members will get two free downloads during their free trial, plus access to a library of thousands of titles for unlimited listening.

You can download books about breastfeeding like Breastfeeding Made Simple and Ina May’s Guide to Breastfeeding, check out the best sellers or catch up on your favorite series. 

Pro Tip: Audible offers two free audiobooks when you sign up for a free trial. These books are 100% free (even if you cancel your subscription before the trial ends!).  

Diaper Reward Club Programs ?

These reward club programs will give you cashback through gift cards for buying their diapers and wipes.

Redeem your gift cards for baby and breastfeeding supplies, or treat yourself to a new postpartum wardrobe (you deserve it, mama!).

? Pampers Club Rewards 

Sign up for Pampers Club Rewards and earn points for every Pampers product you buy. Then, turn those points into cash to buy more diapers and wipes. Plus, you’ll get a free high-value $5 coupon when you sign up.

Bonus: They also sent me a free care package with diaper samples and a convenient folding changing pad. 

? Huggies Rewards Program

Turn your Huggies diapers and wipes into gift cards. Register for the Huggies Rewards Program and easily early $5-$20 in gift cards to your favorite stores like Walmart, Target, and Amazon. Or, treat yourself to something just for you, like a coffee at Dunkin’ Donuts or beauty supplies from Ulta. 

Noodle & Boo Free Samples

Noodle and Boo is a skincare company founded by a mama on a mission to moisturize her baby’s sensitive skin. The company specializes in holistic, hypoallergenic, clinically-tested formulas. They offer two sample sets, which you can request for free:

• The Best Diaper Rash Ointment: 0.5 oz of their top-selling diaper rash ointment.
• Free sample for mama and baby: 0.5 oz extra-gentle Newborn 2-in-1 Hair and Body Wash, 0.5 oz Super Soft Lotion, and 0.23 oz Elasticity Oil (for baby bumps, sore and itchy breasts, and all other skin!).

I just ordered my samples and can’t wait to try them!

Free Kiinde Starter Kit

Get your free starter kit to try their genius milk storage bags to pump directly into! Even better? The bags fit into a special bottle that only requires you to clean the nipple ? Eliminating some of the endless breast pump parts that need sterilization.

Get your free starter kit to try out the bags and bottles worth $50! Just pay shipping and handling. 

Nanobébé Sample Kit 

Nanobébé has uniquely shaped bottles for breastfed babies that mimic a mother’s breast for less nipple confusion. Try their system for free with the Nanobébé Sample Kit. Just pay shipping and handling. Their breastmilk storage bags are awesome. Super durable, thick plastic that doesn’t leak or tear.

Gerber Baby

Sign up for the free My Gerber Baby membership and get:

• Free 24/7 Live one-on-one video chat with registered dietitians, sleep specialists, and board-certified lactation consultants.
• $10 Rewards for every 5th purchase.
• Exclusive deals on Gerber products. 
• Many people claim they have also gotten free baby supplies (like food, clothes, and bibs) in the mail from Gerber! 

I confirmed with Gerber that they no longer offer a welcome box, but members will receive product samples and coupons as they become available.

Medela Product Testers

Sign up for Medela Family (previously known as the Moms’ Room) and register to be a product tester. There is no guarantee that you will get samples, but it is worth a shot!

Pro Tip: When setting up your account, select “yes” to whether they can send you things in the mail and provide a mailing address for freebies and coupons. 

Free Lactation Consultant ?

A lactation consultant is a certified lactation support specialist who can answer all your breastfeeding questions. 

Many hospitals will provide you with the phone numbers of their lactation professionals, but sometimes you might need additional help. Here’s how to find additional free lactation consultant support:

• Many pediatrician offices have lactation consultants who can meet with you during appointments. Typically, these lactation consultants are covered under your co-pay at no additional cost, but always make sure to find out from your healthcare provider before setting up an appointment. 
• Medela offers a one-on-one lactation consultation for FREE, even if you don’t own a Medela breast pump.  

? Formula Samples 

Having some formula for your little one at home is always good, even if you are breastfeeding. Two days after delivering my first, I had a medical emergency that required me to go back to the hospital. My milk hadn’t come in yet, so I hadn’t pumped. I was so happy to have a few formula samples, so I knew my newborn would get enough milk while I was gone.

My second couldn’t wait for my milk to come in and had severe hunger pains. We supplemented with formula for a few days until my supply was full.

Pro Tip: You can also get free baby formula samples from your healthcare provider’s office and hospital if you ask 🙂 

? Enfamil Beginnings ?

Sign up for the Enfamil Beginnings program and receive deluxe baby formula samples and coupons in the mail. 

? Similac Baby Box

Sign up for the Similac Rewards program and get free samples and coupons worth $400 in the mail. You can now choose between their NeoSure classic formula or Alimentum for babies with food allergies (like Milk Protein Allergies) who require a special dairy-free diet..

I remember getting valuable coupons for popular breastfeeding supply brands like Lanshinoh to make some of the breastfeeding and postpartum supplies I bought for myself free or almost free!