https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Mon, 27 Apr 2026 13:54:52 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-thrift-shop-for-your-lo#post-2576919 Tue, 28 Jun 2016 12:26:42 +0000 Finfan 2576919@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I like to thrift but as a WOHM of 2 I don't have tons of time to comb through the racks. We get tons of great stuff at Once Upon a Child (kids resale chain) though! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-thrift-shop-for-your-lo#post-2576912 Tue, 28 Jun 2016 12:21:10 +0000 PinkElephant 2576912@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Absolutely - I've just bought a ton of sweater rompers for DD3 for a fraction of their cost - I can probably resell them at my cost to purchase, no problem!</p> <p>It's also great when I'm not in love with the current lines of clothes from brands that were once favorites (I'm looking at you for the last few seasons, Baby Gap), or when a piece becomes such a favorite that we want to go back and buy it in bigger/smaller sizes so the girls can match or continue wearing things they love. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-thrift-shop-for-your-lo#post-2576875 Tue, 28 Jun 2016 11:49:51 +0000 GoGoSnoGirl 2576875@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Absolutely! Consignment, thrift stores, 2nd hand sales, buy nothing groups... I'm sure as LO gets older good quality used stuff will be harder to come by, but I find lots of great quality stuff. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-thrift-shop-for-your-lo#post-2576795 Tue, 28 Jun 2016 10:36:13 +0000 catomd00 2576795@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>No, since we have two girls and planning on more kids, it makes sense to invest in new stuff. I did buy our double stroller from a local mom but that's it so far. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-thrift-shop-for-your-lo#post-2576753 Tue, 28 Jun 2016 10:15:42 +0000 anonysquire 2576753@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Sometimes. But nowadays I'm more of a buyer but never user. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-thrift-shop-for-your-lo#post-2576139 Mon, 27 Jun 2016 13:46:24 +0000 lamariniere 2576139@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm on a local FB second hand group and I've picked up some things that way. I've done the biannual flea market, but it seems like most everything is for the under 2 crowd, especially clothes. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-thrift-shop-for-your-lo#post-2576096 Mon, 27 Jun 2016 13:00:03 +0000 ShootingStar 2576096@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>There's a bi-annual consignment sale that I like to go to. I have no problem with used clothes, shoes, toys, etc. But I do find it way more convenient to shop places like Old Navy, Gymboree and Carters with a coupon. I like the consignment sales for mostly fill in clothes so we can stretch out how often we do laundry. You can definitely find cute stuff at the sales, but it seems to take a lot more time and effort. </p> <p>The other issue for me is that with having a boy, the older he gets the the smaller the clothes selection is. The clothes become less cute, and the wear and fading on them is worse. Used newborn and other baby sizes are great, though! So many clothes babies wear once, if it at all. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-thrift-shop-for-your-lo#post-2576066 Mon, 27 Jun 2016 12:34:25 +0000 Cole 2576066@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I go in spurts, mostly due to time. I just placed an order from thred up for the first time which arrives tomorrow, I'm excited to see how I like everything. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-thrift-shop-for-your-lo#post-2576062 Mon, 27 Jun 2016 12:28:54 +0000 kiddosc 2576062@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yea, I'd say I buy about 80% of E's clothes from the Just between friends sale that happens twice a year. Now that he's getting older, he'll probably end up with more new clothing since kids this age tend to be harder on their clothes, but when he was younger they grow out of the clothes so quickly that it never made sense to buy new when the used ones were just like new. </p> <p>For A, we have a friend with a daughter that is about year older and we've gotten all her hand me downs! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-thrift-shop-for-your-lo#post-2576039 Mon, 27 Jun 2016 11:56:50 +0000 pinkcupcake 2576039@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yep! I love finding great deals :) </p> <p>I usually buy higher end clothing brands at consignment shops or through FB groups (tea, Boden) and then resell them when she's done wearing them and usually I'll break even or just spend a couple dollars per item - it's like renting! :) It ends up being cheaper than buying old navy or Circo because those brands have no resell value so I end up just donating or giving it away. </p> <p>Haven't bought many toys at consignment but only bc I haven't seen many good deals. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-thrift-shop-for-your-lo#post-2575987 Mon, 27 Jun 2016 11:09:14 +0000 magnoliamama42 2575987@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We just got a Cozy Coupe for a steal at a local consignment shop. SO GLAD we avoided having to put one of those things together. :grin: All of her clothes and toys are used, unless they were gifted. (Or unless I needed something super specific.) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-thrift-shop-for-your-lo#post-2575928 Mon, 27 Jun 2016 10:37:46 +0000 snowjewelz 2575928@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Absolutely! Most of DD's stuff are hand me downs or I find them on local children's BST groups. Even when I buy her stuff on Amazon I look for used or warehouse deals. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-thrift-shop-for-your-lo#post-2575828 Mon, 27 Jun 2016 09:24:59 +0000 sapphire 2575828@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yep! Lots of clothes from Buy Nothing and toys from Goodwill. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-thrift-shop-for-your-lo#post-2575826 Mon, 27 Jun 2016 09:23:34 +0000 looch 2575826@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Not for clothes (I don't have time to look around, I need somewhat specific clothing), but my son does have a ton of second hand outdoor toys, including bikes. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-thrift-shop-for-your-lo#post-2575822 Mon, 27 Jun 2016 09:21:21 +0000 Mrsbells 2575822@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't seek out second hand things for her surrogate we got a few books from a garage sale for her. Her clothes are all new. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-thrift-shop-for-your-lo#post-2575803 Mon, 27 Jun 2016 09:09:19 +0000 mand4 2575803@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>hahaha @Trailmix , we are kindred spirits- even in wording. Happy thrifting, mamas! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-thrift-shop-for-your-lo#post-2575798 Mon, 27 Jun 2016 09:05:39 +0000 Trailmix 2575798@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Heck, yeah! Thrift stores, Craigslist and local FB groups make it so easy, I try to get everything used if I can! Cheaper and better for the environment! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-thrift-shop-for-your-lo#post-2575792 Mon, 27 Jun 2016 09:01:30 +0000 mand4 2575792@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Heck yeah! We have this giant thrift store nearby that is gold. My favorite finds within the past year have been 4 pairs of Toms shoes for dtr (about $2 each, in different sizes), a pair of Sperry's for her, a little rash guard/swim top, and all of her books &amp; toys. We don't buy new because we are cheap, thrifting is fun, and I don't have the buying-new-guilt. </p> <p>I know some people aren't into buying their kids stuff used, but if you have an aversion I think that local mama groups are a good place to start because you often know people/ will end up swapping or buying with the same people. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-thrift-shop-for-your-lo#post-2575778 Mon, 27 Jun 2016 08:53:33 +0000 oliviaoblivia 2575778@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I do a little bit.<br /> We have a used swing, high chair, climber, and some clothes.<br /> With three of a kind in the same season I'm really more concerned with longevity. I wasn't whatever I buy to last through three kids. I can usually get gap and old navy for cheaper than I can buy used stuff.<br /> My girls also have ten aunts so I don't have much opportunity to need clothes. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-thrift-shop-for-your-lo#post-2575773 Mon, 27 Jun 2016 08:48:10 +0000 youboots 2575773@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes. We have a kids consignment shop a few blocks away, I sell anything I won't keep for a maybe second. Recently I got a PBK anywhere chair and just bought a new cover. So the whole thing was less than $50. Good thing she loves it. We also got a cozy coupe there. I used whatever our credit was and paid $12 I think. They also have lots of carters jeggings for $3 usually. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-thrift-shop-for-your-lo#post-2575768 Mon, 27 Jun 2016 08:45:00 +0000 avivoca 2575768@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Um, yes. I don't have a lot of time to dedicate to it, but a lot of the big stuff is either used or it was a gift from someone else. A will wear all of H's hand-me-downs, which also include hand-me-downs from my friends. All of my strollers have been used, including my current double BOB that I got for free from another runner (we switched), H's big girl bed is used that I got on Craigslist, and her dresser is one I picked up at the Restore and refinished. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-thrift-shop-for-your-lo#post-2575765 Mon, 27 Jun 2016 08:43:19 +0000 brownepiano 2575765@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>DJ's family loves to buy us clothes. Beyond that I try to plan ahead and buy stuff at the big kids consignment sales. I buy most toys, gear, and clothes second hand. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-thrift-shop-for-your-lo#post-2575729 Mon, 27 Jun 2016 08:04:37 +0000 Ajsmommy 2575729@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Errrrrmg yes!! Before LO I never would have imagined but they grow so quickly and some of the second hand stuff is like brand new! I look for good brands and items that are in perfect condition. I've had really good luck at consignment sales and online sale groups. I'm actually trying to figure out what i'll do with DD's wardrobe if #2 is a boy. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-thrift-shop-for-your-lo#post-2575720 Mon, 27 Jun 2016 07:48:22 +0000 T.H.O.U. 2575720@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes! We do the semi-annual consignment sale that comes to town. I try to stock up for the "season" then. </p> <p>Garage sales are tough because its so hard to load kids in and out of the car. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-thrift-shop-for-your-lo#post-2575717 Mon, 27 Jun 2016 07:44:57 +0000 Mrs. Lion 2575717@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Pretty much everything we have is second hand, with the exception of gifts from others. Sometimes I need a specific clothing item or toy and cant fond it used and buy new, but those are pretty few and far between. I know it will be harder as they get older and wear things longer and wear them out, but its so nice right now! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-thrift-shop-for-your-lo#post-2575712 Mon, 27 Jun 2016 07:34:00 +0000 Bao 2575712@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>For clothes, toys, books, whatever...do you ever buy things second hand at thrift/consignment shops or garage sales/online FB sale sites</p> <p>We like to find deals on things, so we do buy used when it makes sense or if we come across something in good condition that we could use. I would say 35% of their stuff is used/hand me down/from the thrift store, but the rest is usually bought on a good sale! </p> <p>Any recent good finds for your LO?? </p>