BEST BABY ITEMS TO BUY AT COSTCO
Shop at Costco to save money on baby items
My husband and I shop at Costco frequently. We often wait to buy specific items in bulk at Costco to stretch our budget. We do not do all of our grocery shopping at Costco. The reason that we do not buy all items we like at Costco is quite simply because it's not always budget-friendly. We try to keep our grocery budget to about $100 a week and to be honest, we are usually under budget if nothing extra is purchased. We make a trip about once a month to Costco where we buy some additional items which help us stay on budget every week. Many people struggle with the costs of raising a child and we have also found this challenging. While I began learning how to stay within our budget with a baby I wanted to help you save more money too. Costco offers some great savings for new parents that you cannot find everywhere. I wanted to share the items that we purchase for our daughter from Costco and why they help us stretch our budget. We find that with the cost of a membership which is around $60 is worth it since our savings throughout the year is significantly greater.
The best baby items to purchase at Costco for baby
Anyone who shops frequently at Costco knows that many of their items tend to change frequently. The items listed below are currently available at my local Costco and have been for a while. If these items change or disappear in the future I would venture to guess that they will be replaced with a similar alternative. These specific baby and toddler items can help you to be able to save more every month. Keep in mind that all the specific products listed here are subject to change as well as the pricing shown. Check with your local Costco for more information on what they carry and the exact prices.
Does Costco sell baby formula?
Costco has both name brand Similac formula and their own Kirkland brand formula. I discovered that the ingredients are so similar to Similac that I felt comfortable trying it with my daughter. She has done well on this formula and I see no difference from the name brand.
Who makes Costco Kirkland baby formula?
Kirkland brand formula is manufactured by Perrigo who produces many store-brand formulas including Walmart, Sam's Club, Target, Costco, Kroger, CVS, Walgreens, Rite Aid, Aldi's, and BJ's, You can find out more about Perrigo store brand formula's here. You can even purchase Kirkland brand baby formula online from Costco over on their website.
Baby diapers and training pants
Costco carries both name-brand and their store-brand Kirkland diapers. They have all sizes available for your baby from newborn through size 6. Costco even carries training pants which can be very helpful during those potty training years.
Who Makes Costco's Kirkland brand baby diapers?
When I started researching the manufacturer of Costco's Kirkland brand baby diapers, I found something that surprised me. Costco agreed to develop Kirkland brand diapers using Kimberly Clark the makers of Huggies diapers as the manufacturer. You can read more about it here and why they partnered with Kimberly Clark to manufacture their popular store brand baby diapers. Huggies current diapers are not the same as Kirkland brand but are still made by a trusted manufacturer and are a great quality baby diaper. Costco also only sells Huggies and Pull-ups brand baby diapers and training pants. You will frequently find sales on their Kirkland brand and Huggies brand baby diapers and I recommend buying an extra pack when they are on sale, either in your child's current size or the next size up to maximize savings.
Baby wipes
Kirkland makes excellent products and their baby wipes are no different. Costco's Kirkland brand wipes and diapers are both quality products that can save you a significant amount every year. I cannot confirm who manufactures Kirkland brand baby wipes after researching them. I have found that they do remind me a lot of Huggies baby wipes and work well for my daughter. They are large, thick wipes and they work great on my baby's skin. According to the packaging too if you are not happy Kirkland brand guarantees all of their products 100%. If you are not completely satisfied with any Kirkland products just return them to Costco for a full refund.
Free and clear detergent
Did you know that it is not necessary to purchase baby-specific detergent for your child? We use a free and clear detergent on all of our clothing and it works great. Lately, I have been purchasing the Costco brand and I love it. The Kirkland Signature free and clear liquid detergent saves us a lot of money because it is so budget-friendly. If you prefer name brand products you can also save quite a bit off of name brands like All free and clear. The size of the laundry soap offered at Costco will last most people a while which means fewer trips to the store which is also hugely helpful for new parents.
PediaSure Kids shakes
When your child is a bit older if they require additional nutritional shakes such as children's PediaSure, Costco also offers a 24 count for $36.99. This is a huge savings of these shakes compared to buying them in traditional grocery stores.
Costco as well as many other warehouse stores offer great savings on products just like these every day. The key to saving at many of these stores is making a plan and buying what you planned to buy and no more. When you go without a plan and shop around you tend to overspend. I recommend planning for each trip and making lists to avoid overspending.
Costco also frequently sells these baby and toddler-friendly items
Clothing manufactured by brands like Carters
Cheerios
100% Juice
Milk
Yogurt
Soft cheese sticks
Applesauce and fruit cups
Chicken nuggets
Macaroni and cheese
Goldfish crackers
