2007-03-12 09:24:53 · 22 answers · asked by arlene 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Other - Pregnancy & Parenting
I was asking because my dr said that my hospital (in LA) gives either a stroller or car seat AND a diaper bag filled with 6 bags of diapers and milk and stuff. I am planning on moving to Canada and was wondering if it
2007-03-12 09:41:03 · update #1
I was asking because my dr said that my hospital (in LA) gives either a stroller or car seat AND a diaper bag filled with 6 bags of diapers and milk and stuff. I am planning on moving to Canada and was wondering if all hospitals did that. and no, I am not looking to save money or buy a used car seat or stroller.
2007-03-12 09:48:07 · update #2
Doubtful. The only thing our hospitals give is formula & a (crappy) diaper bag. There are places that will help you get a car seat. Call your local WIC office and see what they can tell you. As for a stroller, you can get one for $10 at Wal-Mart & K-Mart.
2007-03-12 09:30:03 · answer #1 · answered by Aaliyah & Natalie's Mommy 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The only thing I got for free was a diaper bag, diapers, and a small amount of formula. I think I could have gotten a car seat for free if I needed it, but that came from the Fire Dept not the actual hospital. I've never heard of anyone getting a stroller.
2007-03-12 09:34:24 · answer #2 · answered by theblackenedphoenix 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
With all 4 of my kids, I just got a diaper bag from the formula company. I got some samples of formula/diapers/baby products, nothing big like a car seats or stroller. They did ask if I had a car seat for my baby when I was in labor. It's law now, at least in MI, that you have to have a car seat for your baby before they can be discharged.
2007-03-12 09:42:58 · answer #3 · answered by Trouble's Mama 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They may give you tips on what to look for in a quality carseat or stroller, but they won't give you one. Wouldn't that be nice though? They'll give you a free diaper bag that will probably have some product samples in it, plus a trial run of formula and maybe a couple newborn diapers.
Can I add in that when you go to look for a carseat, don't buy or take a used one. Everyone should buy a brand new carseat that is up to date with all the proper protocols. If you get a used one, there may have been a recall on it that you don't know of, putting your child in major danger if you were to get in an accident.
Good Luck!
2007-03-12 09:32:48 · answer #4 · answered by starlight_940 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If the hospital has a new maternity ward they will give out car seats as a "promo" I don't know any hospital that gives out strollers. Majoruty of hospitals you get a diaper bag, whatever diapers are left from the birth of the child, formula samples nad misc sample kits, depends on the hospital and what formula it is linked to similac or Enfamil.
2007-03-12 09:30:58 · answer #5 · answered by Jody 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
What?!?! There are hospitals that give out free stollers and car seats?!?!?! Most give out a diaper bag with free samples in it thats all they are donated by the formula companies.
If you are short on cash go to your local goodwill, salvation army or yard/garage sales you can more then likely find one there. If you cant talk to a hospital rep before giving birth and they can loan you a carseat if you meet finincal guidelines but they dont have strollers.
Your dr has to be mistaken. 6 bags of diapers, a new car seat a stroller AND free formula..He's wrong no hospitals do that call them yourself and find out.
2007-03-12 09:29:42 · answer #6 · answered by texas_angel_wattitude 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
You must go to the hospital for the stars! LOL
We got a diaper bag provided by similac with some formula (trail sized) and a few samples of wipes, 2 diapers, diaper rash ointment, dreft, and some coupons.
Our hospital here provides donated car seats to families without the financial ability to buy them on their own.
2007-03-12 11:19:32 · answer #7 · answered by momofthreemiracles 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Any major hospital, and even some clinics, will give you free items for your baby. Most of them do not offer strollers or car seats. You should be able to do a web search for the closest hospital to where you will be living and call them or email them about what items they normally send new babies home with.
And you can always get a few things for free online.
2007-03-12 12:00:40 · answer #8 · answered by XilaMom 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All we get here are a folder filled with pamphlets. The hospital uses cloth diapers, so those don't go home with you. You have to bring your car seat in to have it inspected before you can leave. How could a hospital afford to give stuff like that away unless it is a private one that charges tons. Everything is covered for everyone here (Canada). I haven't even heard of them giving out formula samples since you can get them yourself from the company.
2007-03-12 09:40:49 · answer #9 · answered by finding_my_dream 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
WOW. I didn't get that. I did get a diaper bag from enfamil with a bunch of samples in it. But not a car seat or stroller. I wish I got that!
2007-03-13 02:54:49 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋