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To not buy DD new school uniform, shoes, bag etc.

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MG92 · 01/09/2024 13:15

Hi everyone.
I've seen numerous posts (mostly pictures) on Facebook from parents buying their kids new school uniform, shoes, bag etc. And wondered if I am being unreasonable for not buying DD who's going into year 2 tomorrow anything new as I feel it's a waste of money and I have nowhere to put her 'old' stuff.
I tend to get her a new pair of black trainers and a cardigan every few months, with the most recent purchase being in May. Both items are holding up pretty well..
I'm concerned she'd feel upset if all her friends have new stuff and she doesn't.

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Barrenfieldoffucks · 01/09/2024 13:21

I don't know anyone who buys new stuff unless old stuff is outgrown or too grubby.

augustbettycardigan · 01/09/2024 13:21

If her things look to be in good condition, there is absolutely no need.

My daughter is also going into Year 2 and she has outgrown literally all of her clothes apparently over summer. So I had to buy a few extras and chuck away the small ones but I still kept a few that fit. She interswitches water bottles all the time but she has lots so didn't need a new one. And she was a desperate for a new bag so I relented and bought her one but she didn't need it. She needed new school shoes and plimsols as they were battered so I did buy those. But my daughter is very messy and rough play so her things do get ruined after a year.

For my 14 year old, when she was little, I rarely had to replace things over Summer and would do it throughout the year.

Notimeforaname · 01/09/2024 13:20

I'm concerned she'd feel upset if all her friends have new stuff and she doesn't.

She'll get over it. All children need to learn that you cant just get something because someone else has it. It's not needed. You've no room for more stuff so that's thats.

Gazelda · 01/09/2024 13:19

MG92 · 01/09/2024 13:15

Hi everyone.
I've seen numerous posts (mostly pictures) on Facebook from parents buying their kids new school uniform, shoes, bag etc. And wondered if I am being unreasonable for not buying DD who's going into year 2 tomorrow anything new as I feel it's a waste of money and I have nowhere to put her 'old' stuff.
I tend to get her a new pair of black trainers and a cardigan every few months, with the most recent purchase being in May. Both items are holding up pretty well..
I'm concerned she'd feel upset if all her friends have new stuff and she doesn't.

There's absolutely no reason to buy new if she doesn't need it. She won't feel left out, no one will notice who's got new and who hasn't.

IME, no one ever bought new unless old stuff was worn out or out grown.

I always got DD's feet measured every half term and bought new if she'd gone up a size. Other than that, I'd get my money's worth out of her clothes.

But I'm surprised you need to buy new trainers and cardigan every few months. Is that because she's growing quickly at the moment?

FionnulaTheCooler · 01/09/2024 13:16

If she doesn't need it don't buy it. My DD needed a new bag this year as her old one was fairly battered, but her shoes and uniform were all fine so I didn't need to buy any.

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