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Pregnancy Bargains Alert Thread

Neyite · 2016-04-12 15:09:52

At the request of a regular, here is your own Bargains Alert thread for you to discuss pregnancy related bargains. Feel free to share your pregnancy hacks that saved you a few quid too. For Infant & Toddler bargains, please post here. Let the quest for bras and the perfect pair of maternity trousers begin!

12-04-2016 4:09pm

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At the request of a regular, here is your own Bargains Alert thread for you to discuss pregnancy related bargains. Feel free to share your pregnancy hacks that saved you a few quid too.

For Infant & Toddler bargains, please post here.

Let the quest for bras and the perfect pair of maternity trousers begin!

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#2 12-04-2016 4:13pm

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Super!!!! I'll post the few I found earlier!! Thanks

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#3 12-04-2016 4:14pm

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I'll put my best ever pregnancy hack in here:

In mothercare the sales assistant told me that these for a mere €17 was a lot less expensive than a whole new wardrobe.

As if.

I used a ponytail band instead.

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#4 12-04-2016 5:13pm

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Just bought these two little dresses and got free postage as it was over €30

http://www.debenhams.ie/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/prod_10052_10001_119020512060_-1

http://www.debenhams.ie/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/prod_10052_10001_119020512263_-1

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#5 15-04-2016 6:15pm

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Aldi baby event starting next Thursday 21st April - some handy bargains to be had!

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#6 18-04-2016 3:14pm

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Always thought something like this thread would be useful. Here: is a link to the Aldi baby stuff on sale Thursday.

I found Amazon cheapest for the Madela Swing @ €125 approx- http://www.amazon.co.uk/Medela-Swing-Electric-breast-Calma/dp/B000LPZTQY

Cheapest in store I found was in Mamas and Papas as it is on sale at the moment for €140 - http://www.mamasandpapas.com/product-medela-swing-2phase-electric-breast-pump-with-calma/874900000/type-i/

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#7 19-04-2016 1:01pm

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50% sale on in Mothercare at the moment http://www.mothercare.ie/sale - I got some great maternity clothes bargains.

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#8 21-04-2016 2:06pm

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Up to 60% off in New Look. Got a few cute t-shirts for less than €5 and a couple of dresses that will do over the summer for less than €10

And free shipping if you spend €65

http://www.newlook.com/eu/shop/sale/maternity-sale_1550032?intcam=INT-2016-17-WK4-SALE-Bck-006

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#9 21-04-2016 2:45pm

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stickybean wrote: »

Up to 60% off in New Look. Got a few cute t-shirts for less than €5 and a couple of dresses that will do over the summer for less than €10

And free shipping if you spend €65

http://www.newlook.com/eu/shop/sale/maternity-sale_1550032?intcam=INT-2016-17-WK4-SALE-Bck-006

Great, thanks for that! I'll be on later, I need a few tops, so will get them while they are cheap!

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#10 21-04-2016 5:02pm

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stickybean wrote: »

Up to 60% off in New Look. Got a few cute t-shirts for less than €5 and a couple of dresses that will do over the summer for less than €10

And free shipping if you spend €65

http://www.newlook.com/eu/shop/sale/maternity-sale_1550032?intcam=INT-2016-17-WK4-SALE-Bck-006

Oh boy!

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#11 23-04-2016 10:44am

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I know it is April... but these are way to cute and such good value:

http://www.littlewoodsireland.ie/ladybird-unisex-3-pack-novelty-sleepsuits/1461192779.prd

http://www.littlewoodsireland.ie/ladybird-baby-girls-mother-christmas-dress-tights-and-headband-set-3-piece/1460977876.prd

www.littlewoodsireland.ie/ladybird-baby-boys-christmas-sleepsuitsnbsp3-pack/1461192770.prd

http://www.littlewoodsireland.ie/ladybird-baby-boys-christmas-long-sleeve-t-shirts-3-pack/1461192782.prd

http://www.littlewoodsireland.ie/ladybird-baby-boys-father-christmas-romper-and-hat-set-2-piece/1460977869.prd

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#12 24-04-2016 10:51pm

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Not a bargain but a search for one Has anyone seen any navy maternity leggings anywhere?

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#13 25-04-2016 8:33am

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Roesy wrote: »

Not a bargain but a search for one Has anyone seen any navy maternity leggings anywhere?

Next and ASOS have some:

http://ie.nextdirect.com/en/x57258s8#942469

http://www.asos.com/ASOS-Maternity/ASOS-Maternity-Cropped-Legging-2-Pack-SAVE-10/Prod/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=6392068&cid=17127&sh=0&pge=0&pgesize=36&sort=-1&clr=Black%2fnavy&totalstyles=55&gridsize=3

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#14 27-04-2016 2:55pm

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The Boots Baby Event starts today until 24th May. You can also sign up for their Parenting Club where you get 10 points for every euro spent on Mother & Baby products (normally 4 points per euro with Advantage Card).

RE leggings- Penneys have some high-waisted leggings which are cheap and are pretty good! The waistband is similar to an 'underbump' fit and the elastic doesn't cut into you. They were secure enough to get me through yoga last night so would recommend!

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#15 27-04-2016 9:38pm

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Roesy wrote: »

Not a bargain but a search for one Has anyone seen any navy maternity leggings anywhere?

Debenhams have some. They are on sale too! http://www.debenhams.ie/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/prod_10052_10001_119020883143_-1

Here is the link for the maternity wear sale in Debenhams http://www.debenhams.ie/sale/women/maternity-clothing

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#16 28-04-2016 9:32am

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Recommend joining the Boots parenting club and then downloading the Boots app. There is some good offers on there including 25% any breast pump in store some of which are already on offer.

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#17 28-04-2016 8:25pm

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stickybean wrote: »

Up to 60% off in New Look. Got a few cute t-shirts for less than €5 and a couple of dresses that will do over the summer for less than €10

And free shipping if you spend €65

http://www.newlook.com/eu/shop/sale/maternity-sale_1550032?intcam=INT-2016-17-WK4-SALE-Bck-006

My order came today, that's me dressed for future expansion :D:D

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#18 28-04-2016 8:58pm

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Anyone putting a hospital bag together boots have a few good offers on at the moment!

3 for 2 on maternity pads and breast pads

3 for 2 on all their mini travel toiletries range (shower gel, toothpaste, body moisturisers, shampoos etc)

Lansinoh- lanolin nipple cream is usually €14.99, currently €7.49! (Bargain)

Newborn pampers 22 pack are two for €7.50 also

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#19 29-04-2016 3:55pm

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Digs wrote: »

Newborn pampers 22 pack are two for €7.50 also

Nice bit of paddy tax there - the same deal as part of the baby event is 2 for £5 here! I've been stocking up because my son is going through a crazy amount of size 2's...

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#20 30-04-2016 12:06pm

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rainbow kirby wrote: »

Nice bit of paddy tax there - the same deal as part of the baby event is 2 for £5 here! I've been stocking up because my son is going through a crazy amount of size 2's...

Yeah we always get the raw end of the deal here, £5 to €7.50 is pretty good imo!

I worked in a shoe shop during college, the shoes came from the UK priced in sterling and we used an "exchange" rate sheet to convert the price to euro and stick a sticker over the sterling price. It was scandalous the mark up, actual daylight robbery and had no logic behind it.

I also saw on fb this morning a pic that's gone viral. A bottle of prosecco in tesco Scotland is £5.99 whereas the same bottle in ROI is €17.50!!!!! I draw the line at messing with prosecco

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#21 30-04-2016 12:42pm

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Digs wrote: »

Yeah we always get the raw end of the deal here, £5 to €7.50 is pretty good imo!

I worked in a shoe shop during college, the shoes came from the UK priced in sterling and we used an "exchange" rate sheet to convert the price to euro and stick a sticker over the sterling price. It was scandalous the mark up, actual daylight robbery and had no logic behind it.

I also saw on fb this morning a pic that's gone viral. A bottle of prosecco in tesco Scotland is £5.99 whereas the same bottle in ROI is €17.50!!!!! I draw the line at messing with prosecco

The excise duty for this country is One of the highest in the EU, hence the high cost of alcohol in this country! Government to blame for that one & for all the high taxes here!! It is annoying seeing how much cheaper things are in the UK when the two prices are on the labels!

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#22 02-05-2016 10:31am

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There is 15% of H&M today only including mat and nursing clothes. Code is 6040 and included free delivery.

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#23 09-05-2016 2:45pm

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I was in TK Maxx yesterday (in the Tralee store), and they had those Yummy Mummy Changing bags in stock! They were a lot cheaper than the RRP, I think it was about €65 or €69. Still pricey, but a lot cheaper than I've seen them before. They should be in the other stores.

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#24 19-05-2016 11:04pm

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20% off M&S until 23rd May with code MAY16EM

Got some vests, baby towels, black out curtains for the babies room. They have loads of sleeping bags, baby clothes, Muslin cloths, bibs etc

I may also have gotten myself some pixi glo tonic and stila one step correct primer but ssssh.

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#25 25-05-2016 9:24am

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Saw this on Sam McCauley chemist website. 200ml bio oil reduced from €29.99 to €14.99 for any mammys who use it!

http://www.sammccauley.com/mobile/Product/bio-oil-200ml/14617/2226.49

Must stop Internet shopping....

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#26 25-05-2016 11:15am

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Half price dresses in maternity Debenhams:

http://www.debenhams.ie/women/maternity-clothing/half-price-selected-dresses

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#27 03-06-2016 5:27pm

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Sort of a pregnancy bargain, I just got some "from the bump" fathers day cards, they are buy one get one half price at the minute. Also if you but prepay credit you get an extra 25%

https://www.moonpig.com/uk/

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#28 04-06-2016 8:54pm

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Aldi have travel cots that fold into a carry bag for only €29.99! My mom is getting us one!

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#29 07-06-2016 11:54am

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Digs wrote: »

Saw this on Sam McCauley chemist website. 200ml bio oil reduced from €29.99 to €14.99 for any mammys who use it!

http://www.sammccauley.com/mobile/Product/bio-oil-200ml/14617/2226.49

Must stop Internet shopping....

I usually get this at Aldi or Penneys (can't remember which :rolleyes:). They usually have it for even less than that.

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#30 12-06-2016 12:23pm

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Gatica wrote: »

I usually get this at Aldi or Penneys (can't remember which :rolleyes:). They usually have it for even less than that.

yep, penneys, they do it for 8 Euro.

Aldi also had a baby sale last week, there might still be some baby grows and vests left in some stores.
Yesterday I picked up 3 sets of vestsx3, 3 sets of baby growsx3 and a changing mat for 38 Euro.

Lidl is having a maternity section next week. I'm planning on getting their yoga pants for 8 Euro.

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#31 16-06-2016 9:13am

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Ladies, I went to Lidl in Togher this morning for the baby event. Very little there for new borns, but some nice maternity clothes. Got a dress for €9 and a top for €7 - can't argue with that!

They had lots of spoons and plates etc for feeding older babies so I would say it would be very useful if any of you are in the market for that stuff.

Not sure if this is what all lidl's have as part of this baby event or if different shops get different stuff.

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