Buying Baby Clothes? Money Saving Tips & More
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Newborn baby clothes don’t wear out but they are very soon outgrown. Having a baby is an expensive time so anything you can do to save money has got to be a bonus. Set out below are some tips to think about when you next shop for baby clothes.
* Always buy a larger size than they actually need because babies grow so fast. Clothes that fit perfectly now will probably be too small in a few weeks. Buying baby clothes in a larger size will extend the amount of time they will be able to wear them, thus saving you money.
* It is a good idea when choosing clothes by age, such as 9 months or 12 months, to work out the time of year when your baby is old enough to wear them. It’s no good buying summer clothes to fit a ten month old baby if it will be the middle of winter when they will fit!
* Pick outfits that are easy to put on: Strange as it may seem, not all baby clothes are designed to be user friendly, especially if you are struggling to dress or change a wriggling baby. Those outfits that come in several pieces, button up the back or slip over the head may call for more patience and time. One piece garments that open in the front or have zip-fasteners, or popper fastenings make life much easier for both you and baby.
* No matter how careful you are your baby is going to spill food down his clothes or dribble or be sick on them. Make sure you have enough changes of clothes to deal with these messy accidents.
* Save money at the clearance rails: You’ll be able to save a lot of money by checking out the clearance rails. Nearly every store has these especially when the new season’s clothes are coming in. Also, if you wait for a big sale you can save even more. Occasionally, some stores markdown their clearance items even more at the cash register.
* Don’t be too proud to accept hand me downs from family and friends. This can save you a lot of money and as babies from birth to about nine months do not wear their clothes out many will be nearly new. You may also find that some of the outfits haven’t even been worn as often parents are given far more clothes than their baby needs.
* Make some cash from old clothes: Selling the clothes your baby has outgrown is a great way to earn a little extra money. There are many places where you can turn outgrown baby clothes into cash, for example eBay, garage sales, thrift stores and online. You might not make a lot of money and certainly not what you originally paid for them, still, you’ll at least get some of your money back.
These are just some of the ways you can save money when shopping for baby clothes. I’m sure there are many more. So before you go on the next baby clothes shopping spree it’s worth remembering some of these ideas.
