Pressed4Time Newsletter
January 2012
Buying Children's’ Clothes
Kids grow quickly, which means spending a great deal of money on clothes is often a waste. So while we often advise adults to look for quality manufacturing and materials, we suggest you look for items your kids will actually feel comfortable in and wear, since they might not even fit them for a whole season! We have some great ways to save money on children’s’ clothes:
*Take an inventory. Every season, it’s a good idea to go through your child’s clothes, and remove any stained or outgrown articles. Save items in good shape to donate to friends, family or charity. Make a list of what items your child will need. If you have items in storage, keep them in large plastic sealed containers, labeled with the size and season.
*Consider buying used clothing. At first, this may seem like a strange idea, but often children’s’ clothes have only been worn a few times and are in very good condition. Visit thrift stores and try garage sales. If your child is under five, you can often plan ahead by buying items in larger sizes (you’re estimating growth, of course, so don’t go overboard or buy clothes too far in advance). Check elastic (sometimes it wears out) and examine items closely for stains. Be sure to wash all items before your children wear them!
*Accept and ask for hand-me downs. If your know someone who has kids, they’ve got hand-me-downs. Don’t be afraid to ask. You might also try clothing exchanges with friends or neighbors and look online. You could even organize a clothing exchange at school or your place of worship.
*Keep track of sales and discounts. Large discount retailers often have the best prices on necessities like underwear and socks; check online and in the newspaper for special sales, coupons or loyalty incentives. Consider buying items out of season, taking into account how much your child may grow.
*Avoid trendy clothing as much as possible. Sure, it’s okay to buy an occasional “Wizards of Waverly Place” or “Yo Gabba Gabba” T-shirt or set of pajamas, but try to stay with classic styles that can be worn by younger family members or friends’ children.
*Involve older children in making a budget and helping make selections. They’ll get a more realistic view of what they can buy, and they’re more likely to wear clothes they’ve helped pick out.
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