Babies are expensive " but worth every penny " so any tips and ideas on how to save money are worth looking into. Because babies grow quickly they seem to need new clothes every few weeks but with a little bit of planning you can actually save money during your next shopping trip. Here are some tips you might find helpful:
* Always buy a larger size than they actually need because babies grow so fast. Clothes that fit perfectly now will probably be too small in a few weeks. Buying baby clothes in a larger size will extend the amount of time they will be able to wear them, thus saving you money.
* Consider the season: Think for a minute about the clothes labels that give size in terms of a baby's age, such as 9 or 12 months. Then consider what the weather or temperature will be like when your baby is X months old. This will help you to buy clothes that not only fit, but will also be appropriate for the time of year.
* When picking baby outfits look for ones that are easy to put on and don't require removing for diaper changes. Those beautiful outfits with buttons down the back may look good but they can test your patience when you are struggling with a crying infant. It is far better to choose clothes that open down the front and have poppers or zips for easy diaper changes.
* No matter how careful you are your baby is going to spill food down his clothes or dribble or be sick on them. Make sure you have enough changes of clothes to deal with these messy accidents.
* A great way to save money is to shop for baby clothes during big sales events at the stores, you can pick up some good bargains. Another good place to look is on the clearance rails which a lot of stores have especially when they are restocking for a new season.
* If you are lucky enough to have friends or family members with children older than your baby they may have some of their baby clothes they would like to offer you. This can be a big money saver especially on clothes that are for birth to 6 or 9 months old as these will probably be like new.
* You can make a little bit of money by selling your nearly new baby clothes on line (eBay for example) or in a yard sale or perhaps a thrift shop. Although you probably won't get back the money you paid for them originally you should make a little bit of cash.
I hope these money saving ideas will help you next time you shop for baby clothes and I'm sure you can probably think of others.
* Always buy a larger size than they actually need because babies grow so fast. Clothes that fit perfectly now will probably be too small in a few weeks. Buying baby clothes in a larger size will extend the amount of time they will be able to wear them, thus saving you money.
* Consider the season: Think for a minute about the clothes labels that give size in terms of a baby's age, such as 9 or 12 months. Then consider what the weather or temperature will be like when your baby is X months old. This will help you to buy clothes that not only fit, but will also be appropriate for the time of year.
* When picking baby outfits look for ones that are easy to put on and don't require removing for diaper changes. Those beautiful outfits with buttons down the back may look good but they can test your patience when you are struggling with a crying infant. It is far better to choose clothes that open down the front and have poppers or zips for easy diaper changes.
* No matter how careful you are your baby is going to spill food down his clothes or dribble or be sick on them. Make sure you have enough changes of clothes to deal with these messy accidents.
* A great way to save money is to shop for baby clothes during big sales events at the stores, you can pick up some good bargains. Another good place to look is on the clearance rails which a lot of stores have especially when they are restocking for a new season.
* If you are lucky enough to have friends or family members with children older than your baby they may have some of their baby clothes they would like to offer you. This can be a big money saver especially on clothes that are for birth to 6 or 9 months old as these will probably be like new.
* You can make a little bit of money by selling your nearly new baby clothes on line (eBay for example) or in a yard sale or perhaps a thrift shop. Although you probably won't get back the money you paid for them originally you should make a little bit of cash.
I hope these money saving ideas will help you next time you shop for baby clothes and I'm sure you can probably think of others.
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