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AIBU to spend £200 to £250 sizing up toddler clothes?

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wrinklycactus · 16/05/2026 08:51

Just that really. How much do you spend when baby/ toddler goes up a size?

Going up to 12-18 months size and we haven't had any hand-me-downs this time (I got lots for younger baby but people seem to have stopped now!)

I reckon I've spent somewhere between £200-£250 on the lot including coats, shoes etc.

50% Vinted/ supermarket stuff,
30% mid range like Next and H&M,
20% more pricey brands like a couple of nice tops/ dungarees from JoJo (still mostly in the sale though!)

Is that about normal? Or do you tend to get all your stuff secondhand/ from supermarkets at this age?

I know they grow so fast and make a mess at nursery etc, but still want to have a few nice things.

We earn OK and can afford it (and £100 was gifted from family), but DH thinks I've spent a lot given they grow so fast.

Just wondered what others tend to do and AIBU to think this is not too extravagent?

YABU - it's a lot to spend
YANBU - it's fine

OP posts:
Overthebow · 16/05/2026 09:02

I don’t spend anywhere near that on either my 2 year old or 5 year old. They grow so fast and clothes get dirty. We’re not on a budget but I buy mainly from Vinted and supermarkets, plus hand me downs from friends. I’d rather spend the money on other things.

lucya66 · 16/05/2026 09:02

I feel like yes I spend about the same amount. I try to get sales on TU but not always possible.

also vinted stuff is good but often comes smaller than it should be, I find.

Ponoka7 · 16/05/2026 09:01

I honestly don't see why if you've got the money to do so, you wouldn't enjoy choosing clothes for your children. It's a whole new concept to me, that people are buying second hand clothes for their children's whole wardrobe. For Nursery, a lot of people go to Asda and then buy more expensive outfits to visit family/events etc, then in-between for days out. It varies on here what brands people find washes well. It's a worry that your DH resents spending on your child's needs.

Lifeisexpensive · 16/05/2026 08:56

If you can afford it easily and don't even need to total it up then it's fine. In any other situation it's way too much and totally excessive. It's easy to get bundles off vinted, especially at that size, and do the whole wardrobe resize for £30.