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Get More From Your Kids Purchases

Rewards Programs and Promotions to Save Money on Kids Clothes, Toys and More

By , About.com Guide

Kids can be expensive, but they don't have to leave you broke. Learn how to get more out of all of your kids purchases with this round-up of kid-focused reward programs and promotions.

1. Sears

Have a kid that's hard on clothes? Then, the Sears KidVantage Wear Out Warranty is for you! Purchase your kids clothes and shoes from Sears, and they'll replace or repair any item that wears out for as long as it fits your child.

2. Pamper's

Sign up for the Pamper's Gifts to Grow reward program, and turn those diaper purchases into toys, books, movie rentals, portrait packages and more. Just enter the points codes from your diaper packages online, and search through the reward catalog to choose the reward for you.

3. Upromise

Turn your grocery purchases into college savings. Sign up for Upromise, and money will be deposited into your account every time you purchase a participating product. Included on the list: BeechNut, Tylenol and Enfamil, and too many others to mention.

4. BabyMint

Double up on those college savings by signing up for BabyMint, too. This program works just like Upromise, and includes brands like GapKids, Sears.com and JCPenney.

5. Gymboree

Gymbucks are the currency of choice for Gymboree devotees. Make a $50 purchase during a Gymbucks earning period, and you'll receive $25 worth of Gymbucks, good towards a future purchase.

6. Kellogg's

Are your kids big cereal eaters? If so, be sure to look those empty cereal boxes over before tossing them in the trash. Kellogg's offers lots of great promotions--free toys, books, movies, t-shirts etc. – all for the cost of a few proofs of purchase (or postage).

A short cut for busy parents: Check the Kellogg's promotion page to learn about all the current offers.

7. Kraft

Have a little cheese lover on your hands? Then, it's time to turn all of those packages of American cheese into something fun. Kraft frequently offers free (or free with postage) items for UPCs. The website is a great place to keep up with promotions, so be sure to check it frequently.

8. MyPoints

Do you like to do your shopping online? Then sign up for MyPoints, and you'll earn points every time you shop at stores like Babies 'R' Us, Toys 'R' Us, The Children's Place, diapers.com and loads of other kid-friendly stores.

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