Top 16 Deal Sites for Families

Daily deal sites are the new black — everyone’s jumping on the trend. So which sites should you know about? Here are Babble’s top money-saving picks for mom, dad, baby and child. A few things to note: The inventory can change daily and most sites require bulk purchase, meaning the deal is only good if enough shoppers buy it. And almost all the sites reward you with money if you get a friend to make a purchase. Now, without further adieu …

Mamapedia

Savings: 50% off multiple national and local deals that last several days
Sensibility: Mom, dad and kid services in all U.S. states and major cities
Stock: $15 for $30 worth of personalized stationary for kids, $8 for two-year subscription to Redbook magazine and even $99 for $200 worth of eco-carpet cleaning service. We especially like their Savings for Schools Program — 5% of your purchase is donated to the school of your choice.
Shipping: All vouchers are emailed. Returns accepted unless otherwise indicated.

Hopscout

Savings: Up to 60% off retail prices. Multiple sales offered that last three to four days.
Sensibility: Boutique brands featuring chic baby and children’s products. Membership is free but required.
Stock: Fashionistas will love an adorable ruffled rose 3-Piece TuTu Set from GiGi Apparel for Girls selling for $42.00 (normally $126); other offerings include a Whoops Bunny Rainbow Bunny Dish Set for $14.99 (a $29.99 value) and a 100% organic Blue Onesie and Pant Set from Under the Nile for $10.50 (a $30.00 value).
Shipping: Starts at $5.95 for two clothing items via UPS to U.S. and Canada. No returns accepted.

Groupon

Savings: 50-90% discounts on a wide variety of products and services, personalized to your locations and interests.
Sensibility: Services, food and retail shopping for parents in your city and beyond
Stock: In my area, I found a $37 Spa Mani-Pedi at Tootsies the Nail Shop ($75 value), $49 for 12 Boot Camp Classes at Generation Fitness (worth $219) and $60 for a Three-Month Online Personal-Training Program with FitOrbit. ($194 value).
Shipping: No products are shipped. Vouchers emailed.

Mama Bargains

Savings: 40-80% off retail prices. One deal at a time until sold out.
Sensibility: Cute designer brands for parents, babies and kids.
Stock: The Modern Baby Co. short-sleeve onesie $7.50 ($16.00 value) and a $9.50 Ruffle Bottom from Babi Bloomers (retails for $19.00) and OMG deal of an Easy Walker QTRO stroller for $262.00 ($650.00 value).
Shipping: No returns. Shipping calculator provided.

Living Social

Savings: Up to 90% off services. One deal per day.
Sensibility: Restaurants, spas, entertainment and sporting events for the whole family.
Stock: Microderm treatment for face, hands and neck with eye rejuvenation for $99 (a $250 value), a two- to three-hour hot air balloon ride and champagne toast for $145 (a $295 value) or three hours of eco-friendly housecleaning for $49 ($99 value). Great for social parents and families!
Shipping: Vouchers emailed.

Babysteals

Savings: Up to 80% discount on one product until it’s sold out; only two deals daily.
Sensibility: Designer baby products galore — chic blankets, clothes, bottles, toys, diapers and more from hot brands like Babylegs, ERGObaby, Petunia Pickle Bottom, ju-ju-be.
Stock: Trendy and useful GoGaga Bag for $59.99 ($118 value) and a Bebe Au Lait burp cloth for $9.99 (a $20 value).
Shipping: Ships USPS to Canada and U.S., shipping prices depend on size and weight. No returns, no exchanges.

Ecobaby Buys

Savings: 40% off retail prices; one deal per day.
Sensibility: Eco-friendly, fair-trade products for babies, children and expectant parents.
Stock: Goods like Nowali shoe/sock moccasins for $14.00 (down from $26.50) and the Kimono three-piece set from Pixel Organics for $29.99 ($68.50 value) will tempt any fashionably green parent.
Shipping: Use their shipping calculator to find your exact shipping price. U.S. and Canada only. No returns unless defective.

Daily Deals for Moms

Savings: 50-80% off services and retail prices
Sensibility: Services for busy moms such as spa treatments, personal training and house cleaning.
Stock: Three Creative Movement and Dance Training sessions for $105 ($205 value), $14 for Two 1-Pound Bags of Coffee at Pablo’s Coffee (35.00 value) and $100 in Hair Color Services for $50 at Holliewood Studios.

KidSteals

Savings: 50 – 80% off one daily deal until sold out.
Sensibility: Hip brands for kids’ gear like backpacks, pants, shoes, t-shirts and more.
Stock: Get active with an OgoSport Mini OgoDisk for $16.50 ($33 value), trendy with a solid color long-sleeve tee from Secretly Spoiled a steal at $8.25 ($16.49 value) or smarter with a Twin Sisters Sesame Street Wipe-Off book set for $13.30 ($26.62 value).
Shipping: $7.20 and up. U.S. and Canada only.

Kids Woot

Savings: One deal per day at big discounts.
Sensibility: All things kid-related from car seats to clothes and games. Each deal is explained with the help of a highly editorial and humorous product description.
Stock: Infantino Balance Ergonomic Baby Carrier $14.99 ($39.99 value) or a Nuby Natural Touch Rhythm Dual Action Breast Pump and Sterilizer for $29.99. This site doesn’t include the original retail costs or the discount you’re getting.
Shipping: $5.00 flat fee. No returns.

Ideeli

Savings: Up to 80% off multiple fashion deals for 40 hours or until sold out.
Sensibility: Designer fashion, accessories, home and beauty, and travel deals for mom and sometimes children. Free, invite-only membership.
Stock: American Apparel Red Infinity Beandeau Dress $20 ($43 value), Fergie Pepper shoe for $64.00 ($129.00 value), Kenneth Cole hooded tee and denim jeans set for $25.00 ($54.00 value).
Shipping: $9.95 for most idems. 14-day return policy for some shoes and apparel.

Zulily

Savings: Up to 70% off retail prices with eight to ten sales per day that last for 72 hours.
Sensibility: Hip apparel, gear and goodies for moms, babies and kids. Free membership required.
Stock: Dollie and Me dress-up dresses with matching doll outfits for $17.99 ($40.00 value), trendy Hot Sox openwork legwarmers for $6.99 ($18.00 value), large selection of discounted Abram books like the Van Gogh Art Kit for $11.99 ($17.00 value), Pippi Love blue cowboy minky plush lovey blanket for $21.99 ($36.00) and Bean Bag Bellies Monkey for $29.00 ($60.00 value) from Bestever Inc.
Shipping: Varies according to weight. U.S. only. Generally no returns.

EBates

Savings: Up to 26% cash back, or 1-4% rebate.
Sensibility: You name it, they’ve got it for the whole family. Shop at hundreds of stores like Kohls, Macys, Build-a-Bear, Gap, Nordstrom, Babies-R-Us.
Shipping: Shipping varies by merchant. EBates rebate is given by check or PayPal.

Rue La La

Savings: Up to 70% off retail prices; sales last 2-3 days; $10 credit for each friend you invite who makes a purchase.
Sensibility: Invitation-only stylish shopping in women, men, kids, home and travel boutiques.
Stock: One night stay at Inn by the Sea in Maine for $249 down from $393.00, 6 zak! Designs “Confetti” dinner plates for $25.90 (a $42.00 value), and a 14-piece Williams and Bennett Easter Pail Set for $29.90 (originally $65.00).
Shipping:Most merchandise ships for $9.95 in the U.S.

Gilt Group

Savings: Up to 60% off retail prices; sales last for 36 hours
Sensibility: Designer brands and high-end services for mom, dad and kids. Free, invite-only membership required.
Stock: half off of Umi Shoes for kids, Native shoes for men and Voluspa candles; beautiful D&G gold necklace for mom down to $110 from $225.
Shipping: UPS ground 7.95 (on orders $50 and less); next day air $20.95.

DoodleDeals

Savings: Up to 85% off of mom-friendly and kid-centric food, finds and fun in your city; $5 credit for first time sign-up.
Sensibility: Sign up for their newsletter and get major discounts on local events and services geared toward moms and kids, updated every 48 hours.
Stock: Half-priced Tribecca Spa treatments for mom, Elf private tennis lessons for tots at 58% off, and 40% off of Madagascar live tickets.
Shipping: Vouchers are emailed to you and you just have to print them out and take to the location to get your deal.