Popular Baby Product Dupes
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If you’ve started shopping for your new baby, chances are good you’ve seen some adorable products.
Unfortunately, sometimes some of the cutest and trendiest baby products come with a hefty price tag.
If you have an endless budget, that’s fine. But for most of us, finding ways to save when baby’s on the way is important.
In this post, I’ll help you find some of the best baby product dupes (that at times are almost identical to the real deal!).
Should You Splurge or Save on These Baby Products?
This is your beautiful bundle of joy – should you splurge or save on the newest gadgets and cutest clothes?
Well, that’s up to you.
Special features may make you more inclined to splurge on certain baby products, but if you’re trying to save money, I recommend you choose only a couple items to splurge on and find ways to save on the rest.
Using baby product dupes is one great way to do this!
So how do you choose what to splurge on?
Think about what’s most important to you and ask yourself these questions:
- How well will it hold up? (Usually more expensive $$ means better quality, but be sure to check!)
- Will I use it for more than one child?
- How long will it last? Newborn stage only? First year of life?
- How often will my baby/I use it? Daily? Once a week? Once a month?
- Can I resell it once I’m done with it for a good price?
These questions will help you decide if a product may be worth the splurge or whether you should consider the save option.
Baby Product Dupes
Lou Lou and Company VS. Elivia & Co.
Lou Lou and Company is a popular baby clothing brand known for its super soft and sweet baby clothing. They have swaddles, gowns, tops & bottoms for baby and more.
Unfortunately, it also comes with a higher price tag than your usual baby clothes.
While you can find many dupes for Lou Lou and Company in the baby product world, Elivia & Co. is almost identical.
The clothes are almost as soft and less than half the price.
They may not hold up as well (I haven’t had both long enough to test this), and they have much fewer options when it comes to size and colors.
If you’re looking for a sweet coming home outfit that’s cozy and cuddly – the Elivia and Co version might be just what you’re looking for.
Here’s a breakdown of the Splurge vs. Save for baby’s coming home outfit:
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$44.00
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$17.99
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Newborn-3 Month
3-6 Month 6-12 Month 12-24 Month 2T 3T |
0-3 Month
3-6 Month 6-12 Month (not available on Amazon) |
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Rayon/Spandex Blend
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Unknown - "stretchy/soft material"
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100+ options
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9 solid colors (7 on Amazon)
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3-6 Month
6-12 Month
12-24 Month
2T
3T
- Lots of colors/prints
- Super soft
- Expanded Sizes
- More expensive
3-6 Month
6-12 Month (not available on Amazon)
- Price
- Super soft
- Not quite as soft as Lou Lou
- Fewer color options
- Fewer size options
Fawn Design Diaper Bag VS. Miss Fong
If you’ve been searching for diaper bags, the Fawn Designer diaper bag has been popular for a few years and there’s a good chance you’ve run across it.
The Amazon version is less than 1/3 the price and has rave reviews, while looking almost identical.
The main difference is the Fawn Design’s faux leather throughout, potentially making it easier to clean.
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$179.99
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$59.98
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Made from premium pebbled faux leather
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OUTER:100% PU Leather. INNER:100% waterproof Nylon
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10 color options
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11 color options
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- Premium faux leather throughout
- Easier to clean
- Price
- Cannot stand on its own
- Price
- Can stand on its own
- More pockets throughout
- Insulated pockets
- Does not have pleather throughout
Freshly Picked VS. Landici Diaper Bag Backpack
Another diaper bag moms love is the Freshly Picked Classic Diaper Bag Backpack.
Ready for this? The save version is almost 80% cheaper than the splurge. Woah.
It’s important to note that several reviewers did note the smell on the save version when they received it, but the company does note a few ways to try to combat that (such as airing it out).
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$189.00
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N/A
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Premium quality vegan leather with a wipeable and stain-resistant nylon interior lining and nylon changing pad
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water repellent faux leather with a wiped-easily nylon interior lining and matte gold hardware
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17 color options
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4 color options
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- More color options
- Higher quality material
- Price
- Price
- 1" smaller than FP Bag
- Chemical smell (states it can be removed by airing the bag out)
DockATot VS. Snuggle Me Organic VS. Baby Lounger
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300.00
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$136.83
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N/A
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9-36+ months
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0-9+ months
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0-18 months
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Cover = 100% Cotton, Tube = 100% Polyester, Pad = 100% Polyester
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Organic cotton hypoallergenic polyester fiber fill
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Polyester, Cotton
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21 Amazon options
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6 Amazon options
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4 Amazon options
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- Lots of colors/prints available
- Most expensive
- More affordable than the dockatot
- Snuggles baby closer
- Still expensive
- Most affordable
- Grows with baby longer (12+ months)
- Few color options
- A few complaints of zipper breaking after wash
Freshly Picked Moccasins VS. BirdRock Moccs
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Approx. newborn - 3.5 years
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Approx. newborn - 4 years
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Leather (sole) and suede
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Leather
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10 on Amazon; more on main webpage
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31 on Amazon
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- Handmade in the US
- Price
- 100% Lifetime Guarantee
- More affordable
SNOO Smart Sleeper VS. 4moms mamaRoo Sleep Bassinet VS. Fisher-Price Luminate Bassinet
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$1,695.00
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$449.99
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$119.09
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- Secure swaddling in middle of bassinet
- Automatically responds to cries (with white noise and movement)
- Smart app logs sleep and naps, and lets you adjust bassinet’s motion, sound, and cry sensitivity. Includes preemie mode and weaning option for the best transition to the crib
- 30 day no risk trial
- Expensive
- Price
- 5 unique motions to soothe & improve sleep
- Bluetooth enabled - control all features via the 4moms app
- 4 white noise sounds
- Motion timer maxes out at 4 hours
- Slight mechanical noise while running
- Price
- Smart Sensing System detects and responds to your baby’s cries with 3 soothing options
- Auto shut off or continuous play
- Does not move, only vibrates and provides noise
Ergobaby VS. Infantino
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7-45 lbs
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8-32 lbs
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11 options
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3 options
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- Holds baby to 45 lbs
- Hip carry option
- 4 way to carry baby
- Padded lumbar back support and extra padded shoulder straps. Can be used in two ways: regular or crossed shoulder straps
- Large removable storage pouch.
- Price
- Affordable
- 4 ways to carry baby
- Adjustable waist belt that offers a just right fit with lumbar support
- Extra-padded breathable shoulder straps
- Lightweight
- Doesn't hold as much weight
- Reviews say the lumbar support isn't as great as the Ergo
Baby Bjorn Bouncer VS. ComfyBumpy Baby Bouncer
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$80.99
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8-29 lbs
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Up to 20 lbs when used as a bouncer
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- Lots of color options
- Folds flat
- No batteries or cords
- Holds 8-29 lbs
- Price
- Price
- Folds flat
- No batteries or cords
- 3 adjustable height positions
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