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Rumors have been swirling for months, but I was still shocked and SAD to hear that BuyBuy BABY (and parent store Bed Bath & Beyond) are officially closing. 😔
The BAD news obviously is that ALL their locations will be closing on June 30th, due to bankruptcy. These are 2 of our Mom’s favorite stores and the best places to register for baby!
Btw, keep reading to find out how your baby registry is affected.
There may be a silver lining for you new parents though.
Buy Buy Baby / Bed Bath & Beyond Closing Sales
The GOOD news is you’ll get HUGE savings with their going-out-of-business sales. Expect deep discounts on all inventory — with savings of up to 90% in some cases!
It’s the perfect time to cross off some of those baby registry must-haves and get awesome deals off big ticket items.
You’ll probably get the steepest discounts IN stores right now, but you can still shop the liquidation sales online.
Keep in mind that all sales are final after April 26th. Returns and exchanges can be made until May 24, 2023.
No doubt you have a lot of questions. No worries – I’ve got you, Mama! Keep reading or
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What happens to my BuyBuy Baby Registry?
Can I get a Free Baby Registry Gift Bag?
What about BuyBuy Baby / Bed Bath & Beyond Coupons?
What baby registry alternatives do you recommend?
How can I get free baby stuff and baby coupons?
What happens to my BuyBuy Baby Registry?
According to their Chapter 11 FAQ page, your baby registry information is safe and arrangements are being made for all registries to be taken care of by another registry service. (My guess is they’ll use Babylist).
I suggest you move your registry to Babylist NOW. Why?
Because your BuyBuy BABY registry can be easily transferred to Babylist with just a few clicks. PLUS Babylist will send you a $10 off Babylist promo code to use on a little something for baby (or you!) in the Babylist Shop.
Babylist is our visitors #1 pick for the best baby registry. Plus, it’s a universal registry – which means you can store ALL your baby registries in one convenient place.
Don’t forget, you can also get their FREE Hello Baby Box filled with free baby products, baby samples and high-value coupons!
See what came in my Hello baby box from Babylist here.
If you don’t want to use Babylist, check out the best baby registries our Moms just love.
🤫 Psst … they all offer FREE baby registry gifts!!!
Speaking of registry gifts, what about the BuyBuy Baby goody bag?
Can I still get a Free Baby Registry Gift Bag?
Possibly. I called my local store and was told they had a few baby registry goody bags left in stock.
The customer service rep offered to set one aside for me since I had an active baby registry.
Not sure if all BuyBuy Baby stores will do this (or if they still have them in stock) but it doesn’t hurt to ask! 😉
If you’re curious, you can see what came in my free BuyBuy Baby goody bag here.
She also said that Buy Buy Baby registry boxes can still be purchased online for $10. Previously these boxes included a $10 credit making them technically FREE.
However, I’m not sure if they would honor the $10 credit towards a future purchase since they’re in liquidation now. Hmm?
BUT – my BuyBuy baby registry box had about $40+ worth of baby products and samples inside. It also included HUNDREDS in coupons for other baby brands and retailers.
I think it was totally worth it, but you’ll have to decide for yourself.
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What to Do with Bed Bath & Beyond Coupons
Remember the big blue 20% off Bed Bath & Beyond coupons? We sure do love them, especially since they could be used at Buy Buy BABY stores too!
BuyBuy Baby stores and Bed Bath & Beyond will still honor these coupons until April 26th. That’s not very long but no worries …
OTHER retailers have decided to honor Bed Bath & Beyond coupons (for a limited time). Here’s a few:
Retailers Still Accepting Bed Bath & Beyond Coupons
Big Lots – Accepting all Bed Bath & Beyond coupons (even expired ones) through May 7. Save 20% off purchases of $50 or more.
Boscov’s – Customers can bring in mailed coupons and get $10 off in-store purchases of $50 or more. Valid through May 31.
The Container Store – Will honor unexpired Bed Bath & Beyond 20% off coupons according to this tweet. Present the coupon in store to get the discount through May 31.
Gardner White – The Michigan-based furniture and mattress store will accept 20% off Bed Bath and Beyond coupons through the end of June.
JoAnn Fabrics & Crafts – According to their website (and this tweet), JoAnn will accept valid 20% off Bed Bath & Beyond coupons. Expiration unknown.
Sur La Table kitchen stores is following suit and will honor Bed Bath and Beyond coupons through May 31.
Buy Buy Baby Registry Alternatives
As I mentioned before, I recommend you transfer your registry to Babylist. It’s free, fast and easy to move ANY registry in just a few clicks.
Plus, you can get a free Babylist box. Woo-hoo!
Here are other baby registries I recommend (that also give out FREE BABY STUFF):
Amazon – Score a free Amazon baby welcome box ($35 value) for creating an Amazon baby registry. Complete details plus see what came in my Amazon baby box.
Target – Start your registry online, then go pick up your free Target gift bag ($100 value) in store at Guest Services.
Walmart – Get a free Walmart baby registry box ($40 value) plus a Postpartum Care Box (limited edition). Details here.
MyRegistry – I love their universal baby registry!
Not only do they support the major baby registries like Target and Amazon, they also manage these awesome registries and baby brands:
- Bambi Baby
- Crate & Kids
- Honest Company
- Mondern Nursery
- Pottery Barn Kids
- The Tot
… so many more!
It’s SO convenient to store all your baby registries and must-have products all in one central place. You should definitely check them out!
=> Create Your Universal Registry at MyRegistry
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How can I get free baby stuff + baby coupons?
BuyBuy Baby and it’s awesome baby registry will shortly be no more but at least you can still get lots of free baby stuff and baby coupons from other places.
Here’s a few of my favorite baby freebies. More coming soon!
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Free Carseat Canopy ($50 value)
Use code: COVER14 or FREEBIES4BABY for $50 credit
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Don’t forget to check out these 65 Baby Clubs that offer free full-size baby products, baby samples, plus lots of high-value baby coupons.
So sad BuyBuy is saying BYE-BYE 👋 (pun intended) BUT at least you’ll score some awesome baby deals, right?
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