Baby Clothes?

Question

Baby clothes are so expensive. I'm a single mom who works full time and trying to make ends meet, and all the while I have to get new work clothes and my one year old needs new clothes. He's grown out of everything I had for him. I went to a thrift store, and habitat for humanity, but can't seem to find anything in his size.
I've looked everywhere for good consignment stores too and can't find any. Where else can I look?

Answer 1

Freecycle.org, your local group may be giving thigns away that will be useful.

Are you thrift stores similar to charity shops in the UK? In that they are run off donations? You have to look in those almost every day for they get new stock in all the time.

Are there any mom/baby groups around, perhaps you could get someone to take him there and explain you situation..I know in my mom and baby groups, moms are always bringing in things that aren't needed anymore for others to take.

Put an advert in your local paper too if you can, in the 'wanted' section.
You'd be amazed at how many things people are willing to give away or sell for a cheap price.

Answer 2

I have found a great place called "Once upon a Child" Look them up and see if you have any in your neighborhood. I have been very successful in finding Great Clothes for my 10 month old son.... I am picky and won't buy anything "old" or "worn" but this place seems to be right on the spot for me. I've given up buying everything new at the prices these crazy retailers are asking!!!

Once Upon a Child is a consignment type set up, and you may have to stop in every so often finding some things every other time you go, but it can prove to be well worth it...

Last weekend, I got 2 pair of levi's, a pair of gap jeans and a pair of American Eagle jeans....Very Good Condition....for $20.00.

They will also buy your childs clothing....depending on condition, type of clothing etc., so this is a way to make a few bucks too!

You can also try eBay....

I also tend to be able to find nice clothes at reasonable prices on sale at Babies R Us and the Carters Outlet stores.... In fact, in my personal experience, these places are less expensive on the average than the WalMarts and Targets and have a much better selection of Baby Clothes.

Good Luck!

Answer 3

Try craigslist and www.freecycle.org. The Freecycle groups in my area ALWAYS have baby clothes for free. You can also try Goodwill, they usually have a lot of good condition clothes for really cheap. Yard sales are great too, and once it starts warming up some more, lots of people will be doing spring cleaing and getting rid of stuff!

Ebay is also good, but I don't always like not being able to see them before I pay for them. Also, I've found some stuff on sale super-cheap at Target, but you have to be patient and keep checking to see what they have. In between seasons is probably the best time to get things on sale.

Answer 4

Try eBay. I have lucked out on some awesome deals. You can usually get a a bunch of items for 1 price. For example I got a huge lot of 40 pieces (all name brands - Levis, Gap etc etc) for $22.00 including the freight. The lady who i got it from threw in about 3 extra pairs of jeans just because she wanted to get rid of the stuff. This wasn't the first time I made a good score. Just keep an eye out, when bidding always go a size or 2 larger because as you know they grow so fast!!
Hope this helps!!

Answer 5

I too swear by eBay - from the home page click on clothing on the left hand side of the screen. Then pick baby clothes from the list. From there you can narrow the search by the size of your baby. You can purchase and entire lot for around $20!

Answer 6

Old NAvy has good clearanced items. I bought about 10 shirt for $.47!!

Also, if you would like you can email me and I will send you some clothes. My son is now 3 so I have some clothes from when he was 1. I may even some clothes that are still brand new. email: [e-mail]

Answer 7

I'm sure you have had tons of answers, Hope this one helps too...I have twins and no the feeling about having to buy clothes. I have found that Craigslist is the best. I have gotten some great clothes. Also ebay is great too. Good Luck

Answer 8

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Answer 9

consignment stores, check craigslist sometimes people have bags of baby clothes they just want to get rid of for a cheap price or even free! Take hand-me-downs if offered!

good luck, I know how you feel!

Answer 10

yard sales in the summer. You can find some nice clothes for good deals. Also dollar stores and big lots carry childrens clothes for only a dollar or two.