Baby Clothes?????????
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?
May 13th, 2008 19:31
check out craigslist.org for your city of people who are getting rid of their kids clothes.
May 14th, 2008 18:01
i buy most of my child’s clothes off ebay. they are really cheap and really nice. i just bought 55+ pieces of baby girl clothes for $36 shipping included.
May 14th, 2008 22:56
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.
May 18th, 2008 09:51
I’m a yard sale freak. I also get hand-me-downs from everyone I know. You can check craigslist.com for people in your area. They have lots and lots of things listed on there for babies. Another idea is e-bay. Good luck!
May 20th, 2008 03:12
try buying clothes that fit him alittle bigger than his regular size that way its not a problem…or you can buy a lot of close and just do some adjustments your self on your free time
May 21st, 2008 14:26
Ebay…and Craigs list maybe even ur local classified ads If u had a 1yo girl I could help u I have a 2mo boy…its hard hang tough
May 25th, 2008 01:09
if you know someone that had a baby….. and they are getting rid of his clothes… then see if they will pass them down to you… try to get on ebay… you can sometimes find clothes in there in lots…. and some of them are pretty nice… wouldnt see why ebay would be a problem… if your looking in the thrift store… or get some of your family members to ask around and see if they know anyone or friends even… that have a son who is older than yours and they can pass down his clothes to your son…… ive had many people to give me handy downs for my son… and now my 10month old is wearing them… if he couldnt fit them…. i would send them to you free.. because i know how hard it is…. good luck…
May 26th, 2008 23:25
I suggest trying eBay. You can buy a huge lot of gently used clothes for really cheap!
May 29th, 2008 06:51
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!!
May 31st, 2008 23:01
Khols often has excellent sales on baby clothing. Ross also offers baby outfits at reasonable prices.
May 31st, 2008 23:56
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!
June 1st, 2008 22:00
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:
June 3rd, 2008 08:20
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.
June 5th, 2008 11:57
im not sure if you have tjmax’s where u live but i know they have tons of baby clothes for like 2 to 5 dollars and in a lot of different sizes also you can look for marshalls which is just like tjmax’s but again i dont know if you have those stores by you but i hope i helped!
June 8th, 2008 09:42
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!
June 11th, 2008 11:10
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!
June 12th, 2008 05:36
why dont you go to ross or dds they have baby clothes sometimes at $2.00-$5.00 or ask your friends if they know any one around that has a kid about your childs size and ask if they can donate their clothes to you.post an anouncment on the websites
June 14th, 2008 22:14
what size is your 1 year old in?? i have 4 boys ages a one year old a 2 year old and a 3 year old and also 2 girls that are 3 but anyways i have ALOT of boy clothes from newborn-3t that i am looking to get rid of. if you would like i could just give them to you i dont want to sell them some of them are new with tags others you can tell they are used. just let me know. my email address is.
June 15th, 2008 02:54
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
June 16th, 2008 20:26
ebay, goodwill, local churches, other thrift stores, garage sales, walmart,
June 19th, 2008 13:28
Believe it or now, used is not always your best bet. Children’s place, Target, and Walmart have new things for almost free sometimes, when they are having a good clearance. In fact, walmart and target are cheap all the time, clearance or not.
June 22nd, 2008 17:21
Try craigslist and. 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.
June 25th, 2008 07:19
Good will
Churches
Ebay
Garage Sales