Saving money on baby clothes tips

[mangobaby1]

Hi

I'm pregnant with my first and I'm just realising how expensive baby clothes can be

I'm wondering if anyone has any tips to save money

Thanks

eBay bundles

You don't need "clothes" for a newborn, you needs lots of basic sleep suits and body suits. Don't waste money on outfits, you won't use them.

I agree with the pp who suggested ebay bundles - you can get bundles in different size ranges on there really cheap.

Same goes for fb marketplace too, I've seen loads of friends and acquaintances sell bundles on there

They're not really expensive for babies - you just need some vests and sleepsuits from somewhere like Next or a supermarket. Or eBay!

Ask around - often loads of people are trying to get rid of baby clothes

charity shops, freecycle, gumtree - nothing wrong with second hand!

Secondhand is the way to go. Don’t buy anything new until you actually need it. You might find that you suddenly get a bag of hand-me-downs from a friend’s neighbour or similar. Or put a shout out on your local Facebook group, or at local toddler groups where people might be clearing out. Same for cots (get a new mattress) and most of the other stuff.

Only buy unisex stuff so you can reuse if you have another.

They really don’t need much, and you’ll get gifts of newborn size as loads of people love buying tiny clothes. You only need to buy vests and onesies/sleep suits, maybe a warm jumper and lots of muslins.

Cloth nappies work out much cheaper in the long run, but I’d skip the newborn size as they grow out of them so quickly. Facebook groups are good for second hand, just put on a boil wash. I got a bunch for a tenner that have been half my nappies for three kids!

Nearly new sales are fab, find a friend who has a child year older than you who can hand me down! Charity shop,

They hardly wear them

You don't need as much as you think. Less is more as easier to manage if you keep on top of the washing. Some sizes my little ones grew out of in 6 weeks so even if worn twice a week it was only on them 12 times!

Fancy outfits are never worn especially in lockdown!

Buy minimum and see what gifts you get and top up from there. Second hand from charity shops or Facebook. Supermarket clothes are good qualit & cheaper than next or M&S. I'm a big fan of Tu,

Even putting out a request on Facebook people will be looking to off load that they have. So much is barely worn. Some people may just give it to you!

Got a big bundle of fb , you can search baby for sale groups near you. You can get a few months worth for £20. Then just buy a couple of nice bits you really like. I was given a lot and just had too much, you really don’t need that much.

You will be given loads in small sizes, so don't buy much. If you are tall and/or family history of big babies don't but more than one or two bits in newborn size - they will just be wasted. (Not all shops have the same or even similar sizes especially in baby sizes - you just have to go with what fits.)

Supermarket sales are really cheap, always lots of baby clothes. Start buying a year ahead in end of season sales.

For toddlers and preschoolers, they destroy clothes - eBay bundles are great.