Consignment Store Shopping For Big Savings On Baby's Essentials

How much do you spend every year on your baby's or toddler's clothing? If you are like most parents, it is a pretty penny. Then, before you know it, the child has already grown out of these hard-earned outfits. This year, you can cut your spending by shopping for the same quality brands at your local consignment shop.

Select From A Wide Variety Of Gently-Used Items

Consignment stores carry all kinds of gently-used essentials for babies, toddlers and younger children, including blankets, toys, bedding, pajamas, jackets, coats, gloves and winter hats. You may even find some bedding or clothing that is brand new and still has the tags attached!

Save Big On Winter Gear

For children who live in colder climes, winter gear is one expensive necessity you can count on buying every year. Each child's complete winter outfit usually consists of a snow hat or face mask, blue, red, pink or brown boots, matching gloves and a cozy warm coat. All of this can cost upwards of $100 per child per season. Shop for winter gear at a thrift store and spend less than $25.

Baby Furniture Galore

Cribs, strollers and baby carriers are also plentiful at most children's consignment stores. A word of caution when purchasing a crib for your baby. Be sure that the slats are no more than 2-3/8 inches apart. New cribs conform to this standard, but some older cribs do not. Take your tape measure and do not buy a crib, no matter how much of a deal it seems to be, that fails to meet this standard. This could be a life or death decision and your baby is counting on you to do the right thing.

Clothing For The Pre-Teen Set

Larger sizes are more difficult to find at thrift shops because children from about age seven to age 10 or 12 wear the clothing out before outgrowing it. But, you can sometimes find good used jeans and shirts for girls and boys. Occasionally, you may even discover a pop star t-shirt your child would love to wear.

Designer Clothes At Rock-Bottom Prices

Not only will you save money when you purchase your children's clothing at a consignment shop. When your children have outgrown the clothing and if it is still in good condition, you can sell it back to the shop. You will receive a credit that you can use when you buy your child the next size up. Shopping at a consignment store gives you double savings. Who would not like that?