Babies are exciting and wondrous little creatures, but they also cost you an arm and a leg. Between the diapers, clothes, and bottle or breastfeeding accessories, it costs hundreds of dollars just to stock up on the basics. And, that’s not even including things like cribs and car seats, rockers, carriers, strollers, or anything else you might need if you ever want to be able to set your baby down or leave your house again. If you’re currently expecting or you just want to get a good deal on purchases you’ve been putting off for a new baby, Black Friday is definitely the time to stock up. You can find insanely cheap prices on almost every big ticket item, along with amazing deals on smaller accessories that you can’t get during any other time of the year. Here, 18 Black Friday deals for new moms that are simply too good to miss. Super packs of Babies R Us brand diapers will be on sale for $11.99. That’s 132 diapers for 12 bucks, or about $.09 a diaper. Considering you need approximately one billion diapers, you’ll want to stock up.
Diaper bags are essential, but most of them are also kind of fugly. Luckily, this stylish one by Petunia Pickle Bottom is on sale for $87, marked down from $139. Video monitors are the new must-have for parents. This Summer monitor with two cameras usually costs $299.99. The Black Friday price? Baby mats and gyms are essential for tummy time and just having a safe space to put the baby down for a sec. On Black Friday, all Fisher-Price play mats gyms are a whopping 50% off at Target. Gap is offering 50% off site-wide on Black Friday, which means you can get super stylish maternity wear and baby clothes on the cheap. I don’t know if you’ve heard, but babies pee and spit-up a lot. Luckily, this Sealy waterproof crib mattress is on sale for $64.99 on Black Friday. That’s a steep discount from the $129.99 it usually costs. This is really three car seats in one. It grows with your child from rear-facing infant seat to forward-facing car seat to belt-positioning booster.
On Black Friday, Target has it for $174.99, down from $249.99. Kohl’s is offering 60% off Carter’s baby jumpsuits, PJs, and clothing sets, so you can stock up on everything you need to get through the winter months. This convenient Graco Pack N’ Play is a changing station, bassinet, and play yard all in one. It’s also only $49 on Black Friday, marked down from $79.99. This awesome starter set includes six bottles, two breast pump adapters, two pacifiers, and a bottle brush for only $49.99. Considering the regular price is $69.99, it’s kind of a steal. This stylish convertible crib is available in three colors and will be marked down from $179.99 to $99.99 on Black Friday. Ergo carriers are some of the best soft carriers on the market. This adorable sailor-inspired carrier is only $69.99 on Albee Baby this week, marked down from $120.00. You can also use code BF20 to get 20% off other carriers. You need places to put the baby so you can give your back a rest.
Amazon’s got your back. They’re offering 30% off their entire stock of Fisher-Price swings, sleepers, and bouncers. This 10-pack of reusable, hypoallergenic nursing pads is on sale for more than 59% off this week. You can get it for $11.89 at Amazon. Travel systems are a super convenient option for transporting newborns. This one is on sale for $124.99 on Black Friday, which is much easier on your wallet than it’s usual $189 price tag. You want your baby to have the gentlest organic soaps and lotions, but damn those things are pricey. That’s why Black Friday is the time to stock up. This two-pack of Babo Botanicals moisturizing oatmeal baby shampoo and wash is only $20.30, marked down from $41.4. Carter’s is offering 50% off their entire website on Black Friday, so you can deck your baby out in the cutest onesies and sleep suits. A cozy glider is a must for getting the baby to rest on sleepless nights. This $144 glider is on sale for only $129 on Black Friday.
Related-ish: 17 Little Gifts Every Beauty Junkie Wants In Their Stocking$Top brandsTop rated Spa Sensations MattressesSee allMattresses and AccessoriesThere are many types of mattresses on the market today, which can feel very different. Choosing a good mattress means figuring out what you personally find most comfortable.Innerspring mattresses have metal coils inside for a springy, bouncy feel. The coils can be thick and firm, for more support, or thin and compressible.Memory foam mattresses conform to your body and have much less bounce. Higher density memory foam mattresses provide more support and are more durable. A layer of gel may be added to memory foam to make it cooler. If you like the feel of memory foam but don't want to replace your mattress, you can get a memory foam mattress topper. Latex mattresses and toppers offer the firmness of memory foam with a little more bounce.Futon mattresses are traditionally made from packed cotton, although today many are filled with wool, foam and other materials, and some even have coils.
A futon mattress on a firm base will usually offer good support.air mattresses, or airbeds, are great portable options that can be used for travel, camping or guests. A dual-chamber airbed allows each sleeper to choose their own firmness.At Walmart, you'll find a wide selection of mattresses at Every Day Low Prices, so you can get the good night's sleep you crave.Looking for the best mattress for your money? To cut through the clutter of advertising you'll see out there, Consumer Reports has a look at the best mattresses and mattress retailers. The magazine broke out their findings by category: Traditional innerspring, memory foam and adjustable air. In each category, Consumer Reports recommends a best buy, as well as other mattresses they recommend based on ratings. Innerspring: The Denver Mattress Doctor's Choice for $500. The Sealy Posturepedic Hybrid Trust Cushion for $1,275 is also a best buy in this category, with a higher rating, but it's obviously a bit more expensive.
Memory foam: Tuft & Needle Ten for $600. (Message from Tuft & Needle: "We don't actually use any memory foam in our mattress. We use our own time of polyfoam, T&N Adaptive™ foam. We created it with a foam scientist to have the pressure relief and comfort of memory foam and the breathability and support of latex foam.") The Novaform 14" Serafina Pearl Gel (Costco) is also a "best buy" pick for this category, but it's more expensive at $800. Adjustable air: Sleep Number c2 Bed for $800. It's important to remember that price does not necessarily equate to satisfaction with mattresses. A more expensive mattress may not make for a better product. For more tips on finding the right mattress for you, check out Consumer Reports' buying guide here. Read more: What you need to know about sleeping pills On the question of retailers, Consumer Reports ranked the Original Mattress Factory stores as the top choice for customer satisfaction. Costco Wholesale was a close second.
The high placement for Costco may reflect their return policy on mattresses: A full money back refund without penalty and no time limit. That really makes Costco stand apart! I particularly like the warehouse clubs for mattress shopping, and I've long advised people to test the mattress right there in the store for an extended period. Bring a book or tablet to Costco or Sam's Club and get those mattresses off the displays or yank them off the walls. Then lay there for 15 minutes and see how you like the feel before you buy. There's one more option I want to mention to you. Casper is a new mattress company that's beloved by millennials. Their mattress comes via package delivery in this tiny box and you open it and watch it unfold before your eyes. The mattress, which sells for between $500 and $950, is made of memory foam and latex. Here's the reason a lot of young people really like this company: Casper gives you 100 nights to test out their mattress. If you don't like it, you send it back for 100% refund.