Wednesday, December 28, 2011

It must be in the water!

Well, in the beginning.....
 
 
 
So we had Shelby, Awwww Thit...My diaper's wet...
 
Can you imagine how hard it is to have kids when you want them...
We surely there is Just ONE Boy in there???
 

Nope...3 lovely little baby girls.

So still, we wanted a boy...


 
On the tracks to where our journey has led..


Typical....All pictures don't always turn out how you imagine, but I just keep laughing.
 
You ask how I do it, well, with the help of My husband, of course, he helped make 'em!








Friday, December 16, 2011

Multiple Birth Clubs, Coupons, Free Samples - Example Letter

Multiple Birth Offers

After you come to grips with the fact that you’re having twins or more, the next question many parents think about is, ‘How am I going to afford this?!?’ Luckily there are a number of companies that offer free coupons and products to families of twins and higher order multiples. I did quite a bit of research on this when I was pregnant and found many of the online lists to be outdated and incorrect. The offers listed below all have been tried within the last year and a half.

Here’s what you’ll need to get started:

• Copies of birth certificates
• Envelopes
• Form letters
• Stamps

 

I recommend getting everything ready to mail while you’re still pregnant. You can put the birth certificate copies in the envelopes after the children are born.

Here’s a great example of a form letter to use:

To Whom It May Concern:

On (date), my husband and I became the proud parents of (twins/triplets/quads). We understand that your company offers promotional products (or coupons) to families with multiples. We would like to take advantage of this offer. Enclosed are copies of birth certificates for our children. Thank you for your time, consideration, and support. We greatly appreciate it!

Sincerely,

 
Parent
Street Address
City, State, Zip
Phone #
E-mail

 

Many corporations around the world are acknowledging multiple births by offering special discount programs just for our families. In the past, there were many more brands that offered this; however, discount programs are now currently offered by just  a select few. Listed below are some of the most popular known multiple birth discounts. Please note the requirements for each, also listed below.


Huggies Huggies_logo_original
Packet of coupons by sending copy of birth certificates to:
Kimberly-Clark Corporation
Department QMB-017063476A
P. O. Box 2020
Neenah, WI 54957-2020
Ringling Bros. Circus-LOGO1Free ticket issued for babies within 12 months of birth. Ticket has no expiration date though and can be used after the 12 month window. Go to website and click on Baby’s First Circus.

White House Greetings OfficeRecognition of babies’ birth/adoption by sending:WhiteHouse_Logo
name and home address of honoree(s)
form of address (Mr., Ms., Mrs., Dr., Miss, etc.)
exact date of occasion (month, day, year)
age (birthdays) or number of years of marriage
your (the requestor’s) name and daytime
phone number
any specific mailing instructions if other than to honoree’s address
Wedding (Include couple’s married names and current or new address) to White House, 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, D.C. 20500. For faster service, requests can also be faxed to 202-456-2461.

Gerber:Provides a one time gift to parents of mulitples by calling 1-800-284-9488.

Beech-Nut:New Parent Pack (coupons, feeding guide) 1-800- 233-2468

Baby Depot:Multiple Birth Discount: Buy 2 like items and receive a 10% discount.

Babies R Us
Offer 10% off two or more of the same item purchased on the same visit. (in stores only, does NOT apply on-line purchases) The discount pertains to the following categories only: furniture, bedding sets and baby gear includes car seats, strollers, travel yards, high chairs, swings, gates, exersaucers/walkers, and
backpack/carriers.

Pampers or Luvs:
Send name, address, and copy of hospital discharge papers to:Pampers-logo-GREEN
Pampers Multiple Birth Offer
The Procter & Gamble Company
P.O. Box 599
Cincinnati, OH 45201
or
Luvs Multiple Birth Offer
The Procter & Gamble Company
P.O. Box 599
Cincinnati, OH 45201

TOMY:
Send name, address, and proof of birth to:
TOMY
Attn: Multiples Birth Program
2021 9th St SE
Dyersville, IA 52040
Or fax to: 563-875-8263 for special gifts.

The First Years
Learning Curve/The First Years
100 Technology Center Dr, Ste 2A
Stoughton, MA 02072
Received: 2 Winnie the Pooh security blankets and 2 packs of sippy cups

Playtex
Energizer Personal Care Consumer Affairs
P.O. Box 537
Neenah, WI 54957
Received: Diaper Genie coupons

Cord Blood Registry:Cord-Blood-Registry-Logo-300x89
CBR offers expecting families of multiples a great savings on newborn stem cell banking, providing a discount for each additional birth when banking for twins, triplets or more. Contact CBR with code TWIN for pricing.
For reference, here’s a link to our pricing page for multiples: http://www.cordblood.com/en/cord-blood-banking-cost/cord-blood-stem-cells/multiple-birth-pricing

www.similac.com
One of the best multiple birth programs is offered by Similac. I received products from Similac in two different ways. One was by contacting them via their website and asking about any multiple birth programs. Here’s a link to their contact info – https://similac.com/contact-us .
Received : 4 half size cans of formula, 5 – $1 off formula coupons
You also can sign up for their multiples program through your pediatrician’s office. Ask the doctor or one of the nurses to talk to the Similac representative.
Received : 12 bottles of pre-made formula
Also become a part of their Strong Moms Campaign and enter to win a one-month supply of formula for your infants! They also have a have this number for Similac Welcome Addition Club- not sure if it's the same thing 1-800-222-9546 or 1-800-232-7677

Gerber/Nestle
 Multiple Birth Program
445 State Street
Fremont, MI 49413
www.gerber.com
800-4-GERBER

Received: 2 onesies, 2 3rd trimester booklets, 10 coupons for Graduates $1 each, and 2 coupons for free 8pk of Nestle Good Start ready to feed nursers

 

Mead & Johnson
Public Affairs
2404 Pennsylvania Street
Evansville, IN 47721
800-222-9123
www.enfamil.com
Received: several coupons and 2 cases of formula
 
Ocean Spray
Consumer Affairs Dept.
1 Ocean Spray Drive
Lakeville-Middleborough, MA 02349
Notes: Parents of twins or triplets can receive a special assortment of Oceanspray product coupons in the Multiple Birth program. Send a copy of proof of birth of your multiples
 
Seventh Generation
Seventh Generation
60 Lake Street
Burlington, VT 05401
802.658.3773
Received:$40 worth of coupons – free diapers, $1 off other products
 
Dr. Browns
Handi-Craft Company
4433 Fyler Avenue
St. Louis, Missouri 63116
1-800-778-9001
info@handi-craft.com
Received: 2 bottles
Halo Innovations
HALO Innovations Inc.
111 Cheshire Lane, Suite 700 Minnetonka, MN 55305
1-888-999-HALO (4256), Ext. 119
halo@nrmsinc.com
Notes: BOGO ½ off for multiples, must call in order to use this special
 
Medela
1101 Corporate Drive
McHenry, IL 60050
1-800-435-8316
Fax: 815-363-1246
Received: samples of cleaner, soothing creams, breast pads, milk storage bag
 
Aquaphor – Eucharin
1-800-227-4703
http://www.eucerinus.com
Received: shampoo and ointment samples, plus coupons
 
Alli Taylor
Alli Taylor Bedding, Inc.
7208 Shepstone Place
Wake Forest, NC 27587
919-562-4978
Notes: 10% off for multiples – mention at time of ordering
 
Boudreauxs Butt Paste 
 buttpaste@cbfleet.com or at 1-855-785-2888 (this is a toll free number). 
 Blairex Laboratories, Inc.
1600 Brian Drive
P.O. Box 2127
Columbus, IN 47202-2127
info@blairex.com
Received: two bibs, two infant lip/cheek moisturizer (full size), two samples each of baby shampoo, dry skin ointment, and original diaper rash
Lansinoh
customerservice@lansinoh.com
Received: large box of merchandise – nursing pads, diaper rash cream, nipple cream, milk storage bags, etc
 
Sassy
2305 Breton Industrial Park Dr. SE Kentwood, MI 49508
Ph: 616-243-0767 FX: 616-243-1042
E-mail: sassyconsumers@sassybaby.com

 Received: Multiples Form for BOGO Products
 
Baby Blanket Suncare
254 Hornbine Road
Rehoboth MA, 02769
Notes: Specials through retailers – but did receive a pkg – full size sunblock, sunstick, lip balm,sunspray, and 2 pair Quacks sandals
 
Caldrea
Mrs. Meyers Clean Day
877-576-8808
http://www.caldrea.com/ContactUs.aspx
Received: fragrance samples of their laundry products
Sent dishwashing and baby shampoo samples (Mrs. Meyers)
Canus
5 Pilgrim Park Road #1
Waterbury, Vermont  05676
802-244-4628
http://www.canusgoatsmilk.com/eng/index.php?option=com_qcontacts&view=contact&id=1&Itemid=140
Received: baby lotion, shampoo, and bar soap (smells YUMMY!) plus coupons
 
Little Me
112 W 34th St
Suite 1000
New York, NY 10120
Received: two sleepers – one boy and one girl
 
Ella’s Kitchen
ellasdad@ellaskitchen.com
Received: coupons for free/$off baby food
 
Triple Paste
Summers Laboratories, Inc.
Triple Paste Brand
103 G. P. Clement Drive
Collegeville, PA 19426
Received samples
 
Brights starts Kids II
Attn: consumer services department/ multiple birth
555 north point center east
Suite 600
Alpharetta, GA 30022