https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Fri, 15 May 2026 00:02:32 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-buy-used-toys-or-get-some-handmedowns#post-2553357 Fri, 20 May 2016 15:26:25 +0000 KT326 2553357@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>His wooden Thomas tracks were handed down to him from my nephew. Some of the pieces are 15 years old! They have held up extremely well. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-buy-used-toys-or-get-some-handmedowns#post-2553337 Fri, 20 May 2016 15:05:18 +0000 Alba4 2553337@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have a mixture of new toys and hand-me-downs. The grandparents spoil our DS so much, that I can't remember the last toy we bought him! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-buy-used-toys-or-get-some-handmedowns#post-2553239 Fri, 20 May 2016 12:37:47 +0000 kes18 2553239@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Nothing really for hand me downs, my kids are the first grandchildren on both sides (so no cousins) and out of my close group of friends I was one of the first to have children. If I found a great used toy, I would buy but I don't have time to troll around garage sales and groups often enough to get an item (things go fast). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-buy-used-toys-or-get-some-handmedowns#post-2553237 Fri, 20 May 2016 12:34:05 +0000 sapphire 2553237@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Besides Buy Nothing, Goodwill is my favorite place for toys. However my LO is just as happy playing with Tupperware or a sieve, so we don't buy many toys. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-buy-used-toys-or-get-some-handmedowns#post-2553229 Fri, 20 May 2016 12:25:49 +0000 LilSprinkles 2553229@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We buy most of DS's toys new. But, I did get his play kitchen and Little Tikes Truck from yardsales. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-buy-used-toys-or-get-some-handmedowns#post-2553226 Fri, 20 May 2016 12:19:40 +0000 PawPrints 2553226@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Toooooons. Her toys and books and gear are maybe 30% gifts from the grandmas, 70% from Buy Nothing or hand-me-downs from friends. So far the only item of any kind I have purchased new for her has been a few summer rompers that were on clearance at ON that I couldn't resist. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-buy-used-toys-or-get-some-handmedowns#post-2553150 Fri, 20 May 2016 10:13:56 +0000 maddyz 2553150@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Lots of stuff is handed down or used off local facebook groups. But sometimes I buy stuff new... can't help myself. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-buy-used-toys-or-get-some-handmedowns#post-2553146 Fri, 20 May 2016 10:11:20 +0000 pachamama 2553146@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Every article of clothing for my son wears and every toy and book are hand me downs, save maybe 2 or 3 I got from my shower. I love re-using stuff and he doesn't mind :-) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-buy-used-toys-or-get-some-handmedowns#post-2553138 Fri, 20 May 2016 09:59:42 +0000 mrs.shinerbock 2553138@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>All but one of our outdoor toys are hand-me-downs from our neighbor. Almost all of our big baby toys (jumparoo/walker/activity table/etc.) and a lot of our infant toys are hand-me-downs from my sister. Gently used, free things from our friends are the best! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-buy-used-toys-or-get-some-handmedowns#post-2553123 Fri, 20 May 2016 09:46:14 +0000 T.H.O.U. 2553123@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes! Lots from nieces/nephews but also willing to buy used.</p> <p>I actually had a zany zoo but sold it because it just kept getting tipped over and in the way! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-buy-used-toys-or-get-some-handmedowns#post-2553112 Fri, 20 May 2016 09:36:04 +0000 Mama Bird 2553112@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yeah, we got a few big toys used (ride on car, jumper, activity cube). We don't buy big stuff ourselves because we don't have that much space, but it's harder to say no when someone's offering it for free :silly: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-buy-used-toys-or-get-some-handmedowns#post-2553058 Fri, 20 May 2016 08:43:58 +0000 looch 2553058@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We bought some things used, mostly outdoor toys. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-buy-used-toys-or-get-some-handmedowns#post-2553053 Fri, 20 May 2016 08:41:12 +0000 caterw 2553053@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Some stuff I buy new (mostly cloth animals/ dolls), but anything that can be wiped or washed I love to buy used! Books are my favorite! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-buy-used-toys-or-get-some-handmedowns#post-2553025 Fri, 20 May 2016 08:06:01 +0000 snowjewelz 2553025@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yep most of DD's stuff are hand me downs or I find them used! I don't see a point in buying these things brand new for full price when I find so many used items that are in such great conditional for less than half the cost. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-buy-used-toys-or-get-some-handmedowns#post-2552928 Fri, 20 May 2016 01:36:58 +0000 Mrs. Lemon-Lime 2552928@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes, a coworker gave us a few items her youngest outgrew. We have some books and small toys. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-buy-used-toys-or-get-some-handmedowns#post-2552915 Fri, 20 May 2016 00:21:53 +0000 mrs.kiwi 2552915@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Corduroy: lol that's so funny. My guy is 2 and besides maybe 4 toys that were baby registry gifts everything is used and handmedowns as well.. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-buy-used-toys-or-get-some-handmedowns#post-2552912 Fri, 20 May 2016 00:05:17 +0000 Corduroy 2552912@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Almost every toy and book we bring in the house is a hand me down or used. At Christmas my daughter asked me why the doll grandma gave her came in a box. Eek - I hope she doesn't catch on any time soon and start expecting new. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-buy-used-toys-or-get-some-handmedowns#post-2552895 Thu, 19 May 2016 23:04:31 +0000 Coffee-lover 2552895@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I am all about consignment sales and used as long as its gently used and something I can wipe down or disinfect. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-buy-used-toys-or-get-some-handmedowns#post-2552890 Thu, 19 May 2016 22:39:26 +0000 ALV91711 2552890@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes, gently used are awesome. I got an activity cube (similar to the zany zoo) dirt cheap off kijiji and he still plays with it at 3. We have lots of used books. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-buy-used-toys-or-get-some-handmedowns#post-2551146 Thu, 19 May 2016 21:00:00 +0000 autumnlove 2551146@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My friend let us have their Fisher Price jumper after LO 1 was born but I gave it back when they had a whoops pregnancy later that year. It is now LO 3's favorite toy!</p> <p>My cousin gave us tons of Legos and a small Lego table that my older girls play with almost every day.</p> <p>I want to find a used Zany Zoo or something similar but I haven't had any luck yet. </p>