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The Basics - What to buy a child who turns up with not much

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potenial · 21/03/2025 12:23

Hi Folks,

I know each child will be different depending on age, interests etc, but I was wondering if anyone has a list (with quantities) of what they buy a child who turns up with just what they're wearing, or with very little, immediately (or very soon after arrival)?
This might be an amount you 'top them up to', so for example, if a child turns up with 3 tops, do you buy them more up to top up to a certain number? Or are there things you make sure they get within a certain amount of time with you?

Thanks!

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Lavendersong · 21/06/2025 03:29

I have read that you shouldn’t give them anything branded because when they see their family they might take the items from them to sell on. Which is fairly traumatising on top of everything else they’ve experienced. But I think they’ll be some branded items they’ll have to have like trainers and tops etc but just be mindful of that.

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