Baby & Kids codes — hand-picked for August 2026.

Generally no. Car seats have expiration dates, can have unseen damage from crashes, and may lack recall updates. This is one baby item where buying new is worth it. Instead, save on car seats through retailer trade-in events and registry completion discounts rather than the secondhand market.

Subscribe-and-save services give a standing discount on autoship, and manufacturers mail high-value coupons to parents who register on their sites. Buying larger box sizes lowers the per-diaper cost, and stacking a brand coupon on top of a store sale on these staples produces the deepest savings.

End-of-season clearance is ideal. Buy summer clothes in late summer and winter clothes in late winter, sized up a level so they fit by the time that season returns. Children's apparel is marked down aggressively to clear inventory, making advance buying far cheaper than in-season shopping.

Yes. Most major retailers offer a one-time discount on items still on your registry after your shower date, typically a set percentage off the remaining list. It's an easy way to save on the gear and supplies your guests didn't purchase, so plan larger buys for that window.