How many clothes should dc have?

[newbiefrugalgal]

Having packed for a move I've realised how much excess I have. Embarrassing amounts of baby clothes!!

So before I continue this way what should I plan for dc wardrobe. Moving to oz so hotter summers and mild winters (no freezing cold weather like here)

DC are five and six.

Once I move I want a minimal wardrobe so what should I have for them.
I want to minimise as well to cut down on piles of laundry to fold etc. happy to do a small wash each day/every other day.
I also want them to try and appreciate what they have and not want want want (expect expect expect!)

They will be in school full time and doing a few different sports each week.

What do you suggest? (Hoping to start as soon as we move in -get good habits from the start)

[enderwoman]

I have a 6 year old.
Other than school uniform he has
1x trainers
1x crocs
1x wellies
4x long trousers
5x long t-shirts
2x jumpers
3x hoodies
5x shorts
7x T-shirts
1x shirt for formal occasions
Pants and socks
5x pjs (long)
5x pjs (short)
1x football strip top
1x dressing gown
1x rain coat
1x winter coat
Scarf
Gloves
1x woolly hat
1x SnapBack
Sunglasses
2x swimsuits
Vests (thermal and sleeveless)
Waterproof trousers for snow

[ChippingInHopHopHop]

Why don't you just keep all the clothes you already have - then not buy anything until you find you are regularly short of t-shirts or shorts or whatever. No-one else can tell you how many clothes your child needs. Too many variables.

[Passthecake30]

My 5 yr old has the same as enderwomans...with less pj's. 3 yr old has a lot more as still in nursery and gets filthy

[PiratePanda]

Don't underestimate how cold Australian houses can be in winter with no heating. I grew up in Brisbane, now live in the UK, and am often shocked at how cold it can be inside.

Unless you're moving to Canberra/Melbourne/Tasmania/Great Dividing Range you won't need a coat. But you'll need everything else including vests.

[newbiefrugalgal]

Thanks for your replies.
So based on elders response a rough set number of days would be 4/5 days worth. With the small extras. I was thinking 3/4 days so might try four and see how I get on.
A wash every other day should avoid running out.

[duchesse]

I don't know about yours but my DC all peed their pants several times a day until they were 7. Kind of puts the kybosh on minimalist living when you need 6 pairs of shorts/trousers and 6+ pairs of pants just to get through the day...

[poocatcherchampion]

yes I would just let them slowly run out and not buy more until you keep being short of something.

I have also weeded out all the clothes I never put dd in (she's a bit younger) or I don't like, and then see if I miss them or don't have enough. if not pass them on. life it too short to hoard masses of not that nice clothes and it would be nice to get something if we have another dd.

hope that helps?

[newbiefrugalgal]

Duchese oh yes I've got a wee'er and pooper at times. Never leave the house without a spare or two.

Was at a friends the other week, warm weather jumping in and out of paddling pool. She commented that the number of outfit changes I did was more than what she had for her dc in total. Was a bit and with the packing up of baby clothes highlights how much I did actually have.

I just want a manageable amount that we need/use that keeps washing/clothes sorting mane able.

[Thumbwitch]

Where in Australia are you moving to? Might make a difference in terms of your thinking re. weather...
I'm in NSW, we still need warm winter clothes, although not snow stuff where we live (unless we go to the Snowy mountains or Blue Mountains in July, which we have done). We tend to have more layers though because in Spring and Autumn, it can start off very chilly, then warm up in the sun, and then get very chilly again when the sun goes down.

A friend who lives in Cairns though, she's got rid of all her warm clothes as it never goes below about 20degC up there.

[princesscupcakemummyb]

my oldest dd has

x2 coats
x10 oufits
x7 dresses
x5 pairs of jeans
x5 tops
x2 jumpers
x1 winter boots
x2 normal everyday shoes
winter scarf and hats

[Chottie]

Just curious, but why do you need 5 pairs of pyjamas for your DC? I used to have 2 pairs, one on and one off.