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Where do you buy your baby clothes?

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Antsinmypants23 · 20/02/2023 16:21

Hi all, I’m pregnant again after a big age gap so I’m starting over from scratch!
since mothercare shut down I’m not sure where is the best place for baby clothes. We’re not sure on the sex so it will be neutral for now, but after a quick online search it seems there are pink outfits everywhere these days and nothing simple, pastel or bright.
I know supermarkets can have lovely clothes but is there any where else you can recommend that I may have missed?

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Rainsdropskeepfalling · 20/02/2023 19:44

eBay bundles. Save yourself an absolutely fortune.

FT123456 · 20/02/2023 19:45

Asda, sainsburys, marks and Spencer's, Matalan, Primark, Next, H&M, Riverisland, TK Maxx, Boots still have some mothercare bits online and I store :)

20viona · 20/02/2023 19:55

Tesco, M&S, matalan

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AliasGrape · 20/02/2023 19:56

Agree that Morrisons/ Nutmeg have lovely baby stuff, but delivery is bad - go for click and collect if you can.

I also agree that lindex is fab - I loved their zip up babygros, lovely prints. They used to do good 3 for 2 offers, not sure if they still do.

We got lots of hand me downs and second hand stuff. I really like Picalilly once you’re looking more for little outfits rather than just vests and babygros - pricier but they have a good sale and often good offers. Also Blade and Rose for the cute leggings - although they do bobble quickly.

Vinted is fine for if you want to buy lots of stuff from the same seller, or they list them as bundles. But if you just want one or two thing then by the time you add the fees and postage you might as well have paid full price in the shop.

SalviaOfficinalis · 20/02/2023 19:59

Mother care still available at boots.

H&M is good for neutral colours - I agree I hate all the stupid slogans.

M&S is good for younger babies - multipack babygrows / vests etc but expensive for individual outfits.

Nutmeg at Morrisons is good for toddlers if you have one nearby. Delivery is awful.

Excie1 · 20/02/2023 21:17

I agree with those saying Lindex is good. I also like Polarn O Pyret especially for bodysuits because they can be extended. My daughter is still wearing one I got her at 9 months and she's almost 2.5 now. I've found they wash very well too. I think Next are pretty good value for money too.

Lcb123 · 20/02/2023 21:19

I love Frugi and Joules but would only buy second hand.

NiceParkingSpotRitaThanksJanet · 20/02/2023 21:20

Vinted!! Got some lovely frugi/boden stuff for cheap. I have a boy too and I love dressing him in bright colours! Try searching for brands like frugi, Toby tiger, joules for brights- I've found some great bargains on there.

Floomobal · 20/02/2023 21:22

And yes to Lindex! It’s such lovely stuff

Soboredofthis9 · 20/02/2023 21:22

Next sales and asda

BrilliantUsername · 20/02/2023 21:25

ebay sometimes you can buy a big bundle for a bargain.
Otherwise supermarkets but be aware almost everyone you know will buy you an outfit for your LO so don't buy too much or you'll struggle to put them in everything before its outgrown.
That's why so much is sold off as new or worn once on places like eBay.

Meandfour · 20/02/2023 21:28

Zara and H&M are were I get most from; gorgeous neutrals. Asda have some nice neutrals at the moment. Next is quite hit and miss, usually nicer for girls.

Dipsydoodlenoodle · 20/02/2023 21:35

Asda and matalan are where we get most things from. Both do quite a nice neutral range too.

Oopswediditagain2023 · 20/02/2023 21:41

I go nothing but M&S until they're about 2 🤣 I find the quality hard to beat for the price for their kids stuff, and their sleepy suits are fab (albeit they tend to be the poppy ones rather than zips, but I wasn't that keen on the zip sleepsuit style)

Nutmeg at Morrisons (I think?) is good for daytime clothes. We've been given a few from there as gifts and they've always been lovely.

Zara is good for cheaper multipacks.

H&M I like for holiday bits that they might only wear a few times.

Babyccino11 · 20/02/2023 21:44

Try frugi, kite and piccalilly. Lots of brights and patterns, good quality and tend to have good sales.

Margo34 · 20/02/2023 21:48

Kite clothing www.kite-clothing.co.uk/

Toby Tiger, Little Green Radicals, Frugi

Also Tesco, H&M, Lindex and Next.

Tisfortired · 20/02/2023 21:50

My DS2 is 7 weeks and DS1 a 9 so a big gap and also refiguring baby clothes!

So far I am mainly enjoying Sainsbury’s and H&M - Sainsbury’s fantastic quality and great choice. I find H&M great for neutrals and basics and comfy, well thought out designs for babies.

He has a few outfits from places like Zara, M&S and Joh Lewis. Mamas and Papas sleepsuits are great quality but not cheap! I bought his coming home baby grow from there 😊

Mrsmch123 · 20/02/2023 22:00

Girl clothes are 100% nicer.....boys you get to pick between dinosaur, tractor or some silly slogan🤦🏻‍♀️ Majority of boy clothes are tracksuit/jogging bottoms which I don't like putting on my boy.
asda do lovely little legging sets for boys.
i mainly buy from Asda, tesco and next.

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