Why am I not getting formula/diaper coupons?

[anewvance]

Is it because this is my 4th child? Well I didn't even know about formula checks and diaper coupons with my first child. So even though i've signed up with Similac, Goodstart, Huggies and Pampers, I haven't received a single piece of mail from them. I know with my other 2, I signed up a little before they were born and started receiving mail really soon after they were born... but Jack is 7 weeks now and nada! What am I doing wrong?

 

[gris gris]

Now that you mention it, I haven't received any Similac coupons for DS in about 6 months. Interesting.....I received a welcome packet and a bunch of $5.00 coupons, but they all of a sudden stopped coming. He's going to be 1 this week.

 

[Minnie's Pal]

I stopped getting coupon/checks for Enfamil Lipil too. I guess they know us moms...once we have our babies on a formula that agrees with them, we're going to continue buying it once they stop sending the coupons.

 

[SaraMc]

We stopped getting coupons for Enfamil lipil too, when he hit 6 months they sent coupons for a older baby version ( in canada mind you) and we have not got anything since.

Now that I think of it, Pampers too... hmmm

 

[grlpwrd]

I have read about how people are selling these coupons on ebay and Craigslist so maybe they caught on.

 

[figaromeetsmarie]

I don't get any baby coupons? I signed up for Enfamil and Pampers and Gerber and Nothing.........

 

[Liliyana]

Kinda ironic... I just got two $8 formula checks in the mail today. And I don't plan on using formula! (also got a nice package with samples and coupons from Huggies; that stuff will get used, but I have no idea how I got signed up!)

ETA: I just got an email for a printable $3-off Luvs diapers at Target. Don't know if the link works for everyone but why not try? http://www.luvs.com/en_US/images/retailer_target_ver5/MayLuvs_WebCpn.pdf

 

[smacky1]

My ds' pediatrician often has stacks of similac coupons available so you could try checking with yours to see if they have any as well.

 

[mommapoppins]

Try calling the manufacturers and ask them about special offers or coupons. Tell them you would rather use their product but will have to choose a cheaper brand unless you have coupons. They will usually do whatever they can to keep you as a customer.

I cannot imagine that they would quit sending you coupons just because it's your fourth child. It seems to me that they would want you to stay a loyal customer. Or maybe they think if you've had four kids then your preferences are already set so they don't need to try to win you as a customer.

 

[NotUrsula]

The usual marketing list source is obstetrician's offices. Tell your OB's staff that you want to be on the list, and you will be. I *didn't* want to get any of that stuff this time around, and it took some pretty strong reminders to get them to hold my name back.

 

[RangerPooh]

I noticed with both of my kids that the coupons stopped coming aorund the 6 month mark. With my first DD I received a ton of forumal samples prior to her being born, and they kept coming. But with DD 7mo all I received were two samples and a few checks here and there. The diaper ones aren't too plentiful either. I emailed Huggies once and said that I would go to a different brand as their coupons aren't very often. They sent me 5 or 6 diaper coupons, a few for wipes, and a few for bath products.