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Where to buy nice a reasonable baby boys clothes?

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albazavi · 13/06/2016 19:19

Ended up really grumpy today was very excited to go out and buy DS some nice summer bits as he's outgrown his 0-3 month clothes.

Next and mothercare had some lovely bits but were ridiculously expensive. Ended up in tesco which had 5 rails of gorgeous girly clothes and one rail of baby boys clothes which was all jogging bottoms and plain tshirts.

Can anybody direct me to anywhere decent to buy lovely bits on a budget (I don't mind second hand) - love baby zara and gap but price again is too much for 3 month's wear!

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WellTidy · 14/06/2016 05:44

I buy a lot in Frugi for my boys, but they're very pricey. All on 3 for 2 at the moment on the Frugi website, but that is still pricey. I do find though that the quality is superb. The cotton is thick, keeps a beautiful shape and will hold its value if you're interested in re-selling.

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FankEweVeryMuch · 13/06/2016 23:17

Oh yes and l redoute. It's a new find for me since having DS4, they have some gorgeous boys stuff and they always have money off vouchers flying around. Their Sleepsuits butt at the back like petit bateau one do, it must be a French thing.

I also forgot to mention next for Sleepsuits, they've been my favourite with all of my boys; nice designs, good thick cotton and they last well.

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FankEweVeryMuch · 13/06/2016 23:15

I buy mostly from H&M, gap, M&S and uniqlo for my boys (x4). I buy one or two more expensive bits in the sale from places like the mini edit which has some lovely stuff but it's out of my price range at full price.

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Artandco · 13/06/2016 21:34

Tbh the cheapest way at that age is keeping them in babygrows. You can buy multipacks of 5 for £10. Once they get a bit older clothes are more worth it as last longer than a few weeks

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albazavi · 13/06/2016 21:30

Thank regular- linked through to laredoute sale- much nicer tshirts from £2.50.

Thanks x

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regularbutpanickingabit · 13/06/2016 21:05

Try verbaudet.co.uk We have some lovely bits from there and once you sign up to their emails you will get tons of offers through. Often get good freebies too. Had a castle pop up tent last time! Very reasonably priced and a lovely selection

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albazavi · 13/06/2016 21:00

Original- I completely agree- why buy a frigging bow tie and waistcoat for a a 3 month old? Utterly bonkers!
I'd just like some nice leggings and tshirts or some nice dungarees that aren't denim (surely that can't be comfy for babies).

Great shout about boots, I hadn't thought of there at all. Off to ebay baby boden..

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onedogatoddlerandababy · 13/06/2016 20:56

All the scandi organic brands and Frugi are great but pricey - however - summer sales are almost here and Frugi stuff will be half price and can resell on Facebook pages after if you want to try to recoup some of the money spent

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NapQueen · 13/06/2016 20:55

H&m

Shame you didn't find much in Tesco it's my usual place for DS.

Try Primark too. It's got some good stuff in at the moment (picked up a fisherman's jacket with a stripe inside the hood for a tenner - boden et Al are all 35 plus!)

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SchnitzelvonKrummsverylowtum · 13/06/2016 20:52

We've bought loads of DS's clothes from Asda and Morrisons, and also have loads fro H&M (who normally have multi buy offers) and Gap (if you sign up for e-mails they normally have discounts every weekend).

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originalusernamefail · 13/06/2016 20:37

It doesn't improve OP Angry, I don't want to spend a fortune but equally I don't want my sons to look like;

(A) That they are on day release from open prison (grey marl joggers and plain Ts.

(B) Like little Lord Fountleroy (Sailor suits et al.)

(C) Like the worlds teeniest grandad ( Tweed and Flat Caps)

(D) Uncomfortable ( why sell hooded tops for babies that can't sit up?)

I'm also not a fan of blue / tractors / blue tractors etc.
I like some things in Next, Nutmeg (Morrisons), Sainsbos is dire at the mo. I bought DS1 a 1/2 top from Frugi that he still wears now at almost 3. It will also do well for DS2. It was £30 but has been worn and worn again.

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MsSampson · 13/06/2016 20:32

Boots! They have lovely bright coloured boys clothes without too many tractors and cars, which is my pet peeve about boys wear. Also M&S. Saintsbury's is good,but I find Tesco and Asda a bit drab for boys.

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WinterHasRuinedMyFace · 13/06/2016 20:30

I got some great bits from boots the other day, really pleased with how they've washed and worn and how they look. Surprised me, usually more of a gap/Zara shopper.

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WellTidy · 13/06/2016 20:29

Boots is lovely for young children. They do a range that hopes upmto 18 months and then a range that goes up to 6 years.

Next is gorgeous I think for babies up to 18 months. They have a unisex and a baby boy range.

John Lewis toddler boy which is the JL own brand is really lovely.

I've always liked jojo maman Bebe for little children too, but it's more expensive again.

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albazavi · 13/06/2016 20:27

Wow thanks all. Some really good suggestions. We have h and m and bhs will have a look there. Our local sainsbury has literally about 3 outfits and that's it.

Don't have a Debenham nearby unfortunately.

Just getting mightily peed off that boys clothes seem a second thought to all the pretty girl's clothes.

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SaveSomeSpendSome · 13/06/2016 20:26

Unfortunately nice things come with a nice price tag too!

I find supermarket clothing designs drab compared to say Debenhams, M&S, Ted Baker etc

I dont think nice designs, good quality and cheap exists tbh.

I think your best bet would be to get big bundles from ebay etc as you are more than likely to get nicer branded stuff at supermarket prices

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Jenijena · 13/06/2016 20:25

Sainsburys changes pretty quickly, so if you don't like one month, in a month or two it'll be different. A lot of DS wardrobe is bought during the 25% off sales.

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Tangoandcreditcards · 13/06/2016 20:22

H & M here too for basics.

M&S are good quality, decently sized and last (2DSs!) so worth a bit more money.

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LBOCS2 · 13/06/2016 20:21

Gap often have 30/40% off as well, which makes their bits much more affordable.

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JessicaRabbit3 · 13/06/2016 20:18

Debenhams if you go in a sale,H&M is my tesco they had lovely shorts and t shirts.

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HerRoyalFattyness · 13/06/2016 20:18

I swear by sainsburys for all of my DCs. It washes well, and is well fitting.

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smilingthroughgrittedteeth · 13/06/2016 20:17

Most of ds's clothes come from asda and sainsburys

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2ManySweets · 13/06/2016 20:16

Do you have a BHS near you? Their baby boys stuff is actually lovely

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purpleporpoise · 13/06/2016 20:13

Sainsburys are great. Really good quality and wash well. Asda are also really good but I find they are small fitting. DS has move up a size in Asda clothes but still has loads of room in Next and M&S, although they are much more expensive

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BettyCrystal · 13/06/2016 20:03

You'll get good quality in TK Maxx for a great price. Their baby & kidswear is excellent Smile

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