TESCO has launched a huge baby and toddler sale, with prices starting at just £1.70 – but there’s a catch.
The supermarket giant has lowered the price on dozens of its popular brands such as Pampers, Huggies and Tommee Tippee.
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Some of the items in the sale have been reduced by as much as 50%, including the Tomee Tippee Advanced Anit-Colic Bottle, which has been reduced from £20 to £10.
Some toys have also been reduced by 20%, such as the Go Play Wooden Toolkit – down from £9 to £7.20.
Parents can also save £3 on a variety of Pampers nappies, which have been reduced to £5.
There are 23 products available in store and online in total – but you’ll need to have a Clubcard to be able to take advantage of the low prices.
If you order online, you’ll also have to pay for delivery – click and collect costs £2 on orders over £25 .
Home delivery prices vary depending on the time slot you choose – it’s best to check the Tesco’s website for more details.
But if you order less than £40 worth of items, you will be charged a £4 basket fee.
If you want to send any of the items back, you should check Tesco’s terms and conditions for their refund and exchange policy.
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The sale is set to run until Monday, August 22.
It’s also worth deciding whether you actually need the items in the first place – it’s only a deal if you were looking to buy something similar anyway.
We checked out some of the items on sale to Clubcard members to see if you could get them cheaper elsewhere.
A packet of 50 Pampers Dry Size 3 Essential Pack nappies is now £5 for Clubcard members, which is cheaper than all other major supermarkets.
Morrisons charges £10 for the same pack, where as Sainsbury’s charges £7.50.
A Tommee Tippee Electric Breast Pump is now on sale at Tesco for £80 – reduced from £135.
Asda and Boots are both selling the same pump for £135 – matching the price for Tesco customers without a Clubcard.
Tesco is selling Matey Molly bubble bath for £2 in its baby sale, which is the same price as Asda.
But we did find it on sale for £1.99 in discount health and beauty store Savers.
It’s always worth shopping around when looking at sales, as you might find better deals elsewhere.
How do I get a Tesco Clubcard?
If you’re thinking of getting a Tesco Clubcard to access the baby and toddler sale, there are a few things you should know.
Shoppers can earn points as they shop which can then be used to turn into vouchers for money off food or other partner schemes.
Each time you spend £1 in store and online, you get one point when you scan your card or app.
You also get one point for every £2 spent on fuel.
One point equals 1p, so 150 points gets you £1.50, for example.
You’ll need a minimum of 150 points to request a voucher.
Once you have enough points, you can turn them into vouchers worth the face value to spend in store at Tesco, or you can triple their worth to spend at reward partners, including restaurants, and on days out.
Clubcard holders can also cheaper prices on some items compared to those without the loyalty card – just like in this sale.
You can register for a Clubcard online or in store, and it’s free to join.
How can I find the best deals in the supermarket?
Get a loyalty card
Signing up for a supermarket loyalty card can often help you to get cheaper prices on essentials – Tesco’s baby sale is a good example of this.
The Sun recently compared the best supermarket loyalty cards in this handy guide.
Asda is the latest supermarket to promise shoppers extra perks, bringing it in line with Lidl, M&S, Morrisons, Sainsbury’s and Tesco.
But it’s worth comparing loyalty schemes – and remember you don’t have to stay loyal, despite the name.
Know when to shop
Heading to the shops when products are marked down and bright yellow discount stickers are applied can save you serious dough.
If you shop in the evening, you are more likely to find goods that have been marked marked down, according to experts.
But each branch of a supermarket will have their biggest discounts at slightly different times of day.
We put together a handy guide to what time supermarkets including Aldi, Asda, Tesco and Lidl reduce their prices.
Make a list
One of the most common mistakes shoppers make is going out underprepared.
Making a list will help to stay focused on getting the items that you really need, rather than being drawn into impulse purchases.
Swap to own brand
Ditching items with labels like “finest” in favour of “own” or “value” can be worthwhile.
The Sun regularly tests supermarket own brand products to see if they can beat the big brands.
Lidl’s own brand Freeway Cola costing 47p beat other supermarket’s own brands to be crowned the best by The Sun.
While the budget supermarket’s own brand orange juice was also found to be the best alternative to Tropicana.
The brand’s Smooth Orange Juice costs £2.75 compared to Lidl’s Simply Orange Juice, which is just 55p.
You can also try checking frozen alternatives to fresh fruit and vegetables, and looking on the lower shelves where customers are known to find better deals.
Meanwhile, we found out from a supermarket expert how you can get your weekly shop cheaper in every aisle.
We also revealed the cheapest supermarket in the country – and it’s not what you expect.
