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How to Buy Baby Clothes on a Budget

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However, shopping for children's clothes requires careful thought. Here are some tips on getting good deals on baby clothes.

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  1. Step 1

    If your spouse is pregnant, this is the best time to start making a list of all the items your new baby will need.

  2. Step 2

    However, shopping for children's clothes requires careful thought.

  3. Step 3

    On top of the list is, of course, clothes for your baby. Here are some tips on getting good deals on baby clothes.

  4. Step 4

    Here are some tips on getting good deals on baby clothes.

Tips & Warnings
  • Tip 1: Hand-me-downs : Babies grow extremely fast and tend to outgrow their clothes in no time. If a close relative or friend has a child only slightly older than yours and has some baby clothes to pass on, go ahead and accept them. In all likelihood, the clothes have only been used a couple of times and will be as good as new. The best part of hand-me-downs? They don't cost a cent.
  • Tip 2: Unused baby shower gifts : Baby clothes are a common gift given at baby showers. Often, women receive more clothes than their baby will ever use, which are either given away or sold cheap. The best way to spot these baby clothes is to scout around yard sales and look for clothing with the tags still attached.
  • Tip 3: End of season sales : Buying baby clothes during season-ending sales is a great way to save money on baby clothes, especially if you are partial to branded clothes. The key here is to plan your shopping well in advance. For example, if your spouse is due in summer, you can purchase winter clothes from newborn to 6 months during the previous winter end sale.
  • Tip 4: Reuse old clothes : Since your baby is growing really fast, use your creativity and reuse old clothes to make new ones. For example, if your baby has outgrown his or her trousers, cut them to make shorts. Jackets whose sleeves are too short can become waistcoats if you cut the sleeves off.
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