Any tips on where to pick up 2nd hand/cheaper maternity stuff?

[FessaEst]

I desperately need some cooler items! Usually look on ebay, but there seems to be very little seasonal stuff on there at the moment. I don't want to go out and buy a while new wardrobe as only got a few weeks left, but can't face this heat without some summery bits.

(A pair of shorts was going for £18 earlier - am pretty sure they cost less new!)

[SomersetBelle]

Any NCT nearly new sales near you? They usually have some good maternity stuff (if you can face the bun-fight)

Or try Asda or Sainsbury's for cheap and loose tunics/dresses?

[FessaEst]

Our NCT sale was just a few weeks ago - got lovely summery bits for DD, but there was hardly any maternity stuff at all (it was elbows out all the way!!)

Supermarkets are a good idea - wish we had an Asda nearer (about 30 min drive)

I am a 10/12 ish themild - as it's my 2nd baby I have got a wardrobe for all sizes iykwim!

[domesticslattern]

Some charity shops do them. There is one in North London (Highgate if anyone is interested) which usually has a dedicated rail.

Your best bet is usually to ask friends who have been pregnant and might be storing their clothes for the next to have a peek in their loft for you. Be shameless and ask around!

[Lemonsole]

I've put some size 16 stuff on the for sale boards here, and also on ebay.

[mandoo]

Try....
bloomingbumps.co.uk for second hand maternity wear

maternityexchange.co.uk is a maternity dress agency

[mandoo]

God just checked out dresses on maternityexchange and they are rather dire right now. Must be because everyone wants them due to the weather. Sorry not such a great suggestion :(

[missnevermind]

Just had some asda maternity clothes delivered that I ordered online Monday night. 2 pairs of soft trousers £8 each and a pack of 2 long t shirts for £10. Really good value

[namechangertoday]

I have some 12-14 stuff I rather filled out towards the end PM me for photo's

[FessaEst]

Thanks themild - kind of you!

Thanks for other suggestions, no worries madoo - a tip for the future if not now!

Will have a look at George online - have never used it before.

Thanks for all other tips.

Namechanger - thanks will PM you.

[redstripeyelephant]

Do a wanted ad on freecycle? I gave away a load of maternity stuff on there. Or does your nct have an egroup (message board type thing, a bit like freecycle). Someone was asking for nursing tops on ours recently and I sold her my old ones at the bargain price of 2 quid each as I couldn't be arsed to ebay them.

[redstripeyelephant]

Do a wanted ad on freecycle? I gave away a load of maternity stuff on there. Or does your nct have an egroup (message board type thing, a bit like freecycle). Someone was asking for nursing tops on ours recently and I sold her my old ones at the bargain price of 2 quid each as I couldn't be arsed to ebay them.