TCMOMs
Twin City Mothers of Multiples
TCMOM
Twins Triplets Multiple Birth
Winston Salem, NC

Having a multiple birth places an additional financial strain on a family and it is nice to know about "freebies" or discounts offered to families with multiples.  Many companies do offer some sort of multiple discount, but you often need to ASK.  Most of the listings below are current.  Please feel free to let us know of additions, updates or changes.

1. Infants 6-12 months can get a free comprehensive eye exam. This is a public health service open to everyone, not just multiples. Go to www.infantsee.org for a list of participating ophthalmologists. (2/06)
    
2. Children under 1 year can sign up for Ringling Brothers Baby's First Circus program. Go to www.ringling.com/offers to enroll. Circus vouchers will be sent and can be used at any time - they never expire, but you have to enroll prior to their first birthday. (2/06)
    
3. Ansa Bottle Company--Will send a case of complimentary bottles. Applies to QUADS ONLY. Call 1-800-527-1096 ask for Julie. (3/03)
    
4. Baby Catalog of America--Call 1-800752-9736 to join the Membership Club. Membership is $25 per year ($49 for 3 years). The company will give families with triplets or more membership for $25 for three years. You can also sign up 3 other people at no extra charge. You will receive a catalog and a 10% discount on orders. Email: bca@babycatalog.com Web address is www.basiccatalog.com (4/00)
   
   
5. Basic Comfort (PreemieWear)--Call 1-800-456-8687 for clothing and baby items. Will give 10% off for two or more items purchased. You can write to Basic Comfort 445 Lincoln St., Denver, CO 80203 or use email or web sales@basiccomfort.com or www.basiccomfort.com (4/00)
   
   
6. Beechnut Nutrition Corporation--Call 1-800-233-2468. Will send a New Parent packet which includes a feeding booklet and coupons. They will send as many as you need. The company also sponsors a jar label program. 100 South 4th Street, Suite 1010, St. Louis, MO 63102. www.beechnut.com (4/00)
   
   
7. Carter's--1-800-241-5066 x6427. www.carters.com Will provide discounts to triplets or more ONLY. To avoid phone call, send copies of birth certificates to the William Carter Company. Attn: Multiple Birth Program, 224N. Hill Street, Griffin, GA 30223. (3/03)
   
   
8. Colgate/Palmolive--Call 1-800-338-8388 to receive coupons for Baby Magic. (4/00)
    
9. Cosco--Call the consumer line at 1-8--0544-1108 or email consumer@coscoinc.com to receive a booklet about their new products. (4/00)
   
   
10. Diaper Genie (Playtex)--Call 1-800-843-6430 to receive a $7 coupon toward the purchase of a Diaper Genie. Available for babies birth to 3 months. Send information of your impending delivery on Dr's letterhead or copies of birth certificates. Diaper Genie, Playtex Products Inc., 20 Troy Road, Whippany, NJ 07981. (3/03)
    
    
11. Earth's Best Foods--For the Earth's Best Family Program, call 1-800-442-4221 for a newsletter and coupons. Can order on line or send a post card to Earth's Best Family Program, PO Box 15958, Lenexa, KS 66285-5959. www.earthsbest.com (4/00)
     
12. Evenflo (previously Gerry)--Call 1-800-356-2229, Multiple Birth Program. Receive a gift packet of products (feeding products) and coupons. Send copies of birth certificates to Evenflo, 1801 Commerce Dr., Piqua, OH 45356. www.evenflo.com (3/03)
     
13. Gerber Product Company--Call 1-800-443-7237 and ask for the Multiple Birth Program. Twins or singletons can receive coupons. Triplets or greater should send in copies of birth certificates to receive a gift packet with an assortment of products and coupons. Gerber Product Company, Attn Multiple Birth Program, 445 State Street, Fremont, MI 49413. Can also visit web site www.gerber.com Also has rewards program, save UPC labels and send for products/coupons: www.gerber-rewards.com (3/03)
     
14. H.J. Heinz--Call 1-800-872-2229 ask for Multiple Birth Program. Will receive feeding booklet and coupons. Send requests to DLM Foods, Attn Consumer Affairs, PO Box 80, Pittsburgh, PA, 15230. (3/03)
    
    
15. Healthtex Clothing--Call 1-800-554-7637. Has a "buy more save more program". If you buy 2-3 of the product $1 off each product, 4-6 then $2 off each product, 7+ then $3 off each product. You can also be put on the mailing list to be informed of any other special promotions that become available. www.healtex.com (3/03)
    
    
16. Johnston & Johnston--Call 1-800-526-3967 for the Multiple Birth Program new parent packet. Consists of product information and coupons. Write to Johnston & Johnston, 199 Grandview Rd, Skillman, NJ 08558 Attn Information Center. (3/03)
     
17. Mead Johnson  - North Carolina Enfamil Representatives call (1.800.260.6295) and the extension number of the rep in your area. (9/05)