https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Tue, 28 Apr 2026 10:18:20 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-buy-used-baby-clothes/page/2#post-461881 Sat, 22 Dec 2012 17:00:44 +0000 boiledpnut 461881@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Absolutely. I refuse to spend a ton of money on clothes he'll just grow out of in a couple of months. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-buy-used-baby-clothes/page/2#post-461790 Sat, 22 Dec 2012 15:34:14 +0000 mrsmate 461790@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Most of DD's clothes are handmedowns or were purchased at consignment sales. I shop mostly resale for myself, too. Garment manufacturing is not environmentally friendly, so we do our best not to buy new. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-buy-used-baby-clothes/page/2#post-461785 Sat, 22 Dec 2012 15:28:05 +0000 Baby Boy Mom 461785@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I probably wouldn't even though I have no problem with hand-me-downs. Up until now it hasn't been necessary but maybe I'll change my mind further down the line. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-buy-used-baby-clothes#post-461750 Sat, 22 Dec 2012 14:59:44 +0000 sera_87 461750@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>no problems doing this except that 90% of his clothes were purchased for us and the other 10% have been stuff like 3-pack sleepers from Wal Mart. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-buy-used-baby-clothes#post-461725 Sat, 22 Dec 2012 14:42:04 +0000 pl0508 461725@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Have NO problem with this ! Consignment is the best ! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-buy-used-baby-clothes#post-461720 Sat, 22 Dec 2012 14:40:28 +0000 Turd Ferguson 461720@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yep, absolutely! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-buy-used-baby-clothes#post-461701 Sat, 22 Dec 2012 14:25:12 +0000 sarac 461701@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I rarely buy new things for my daughter. I like nice clothing, but between her growing and her getting things dirty, I'm not willing to pay for nice things new. Most of her clothing comes from a great little thrift store near my parent's house. It's all beautiful, and really inexpensive. New clothing is a crazy racket for babies.</p> <p>I also love to thrift shop for myself, so it only makes sense that I'd do it for her. There are some amazing shops here that have kids and women's clothing. I've built a pretty awesome and beautiful wardrobe up lately. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-buy-used-baby-clothes#post-461658 Sat, 22 Dec 2012 14:02:37 +0000 Smurfette 461658@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes, as long as they are in good condition. We got a big box from a friends baby this week. I am sad that she probably won't be able to wear most of it due to different seasons. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-buy-used-baby-clothes#post-461645 Sat, 22 Dec 2012 13:44:58 +0000 Bao 461645@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yup!! It's about 90% of LO's wardrobe :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-buy-used-baby-clothes#post-461636 Sat, 22 Dec 2012 13:33:45 +0000 lomom 461636@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Oh yes! Mainly because it's super easy to make sure it gets clean before LO wears it, just toss it in the washing machine! I'm a bit more wary of things that I can't easily wash, like some gear. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-buy-used-baby-clothes#post-24182 Wed, 30 Nov 2011 09:44:22 +0000 Mrs. Marbles 24182@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Definitely if they're in great condition! There are lots of consignment shops with super quality clothes around here. Though usually I buy most of LM's clothes on sale the season before and just hoard them for the next season. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-buy-used-baby-clothes#post-24098 Tue, 29 Nov 2011 23:23:48 +0000 His Barista 24098@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>If they're in good condition, I have no problem buying used! It saves money, and they grow fast anyway. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-buy-used-baby-clothes#post-24041 Tue, 29 Nov 2011 22:21:53 +0000 Mrs. D 24041@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm glad I'm not the only one! I LOVE saving money. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-buy-used-baby-clothes#post-23759 Tue, 29 Nov 2011 13:45:59 +0000 mommacommaphd 23759@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would say 80% of my daughter's clothes are used. I wash stuff as soon as I get it home and have no qualms.</p> <p>It saves so much money. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-buy-used-baby-clothes#post-23502 Tue, 29 Nov 2011 08:10:01 +0000 Bunny Baker 23502@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have no problem with the idea of used , I think it's a great way to save money. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-buy-used-baby-clothes#post-23470 Tue, 29 Nov 2011 02:35:36 +0000 BSB 23470@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yeah, I would. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-buy-used-baby-clothes#post-23066 Mon, 28 Nov 2011 14:20:23 +0000 Crisark 23066@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have bought used clothes for our LO's to save money. I see no problem with it at all. I would prefer doing it that way to get the most use out of the clothes.<br /> I also sell ours back a lot of times to consignment shops. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-buy-used-baby-clothes#post-23044 Mon, 28 Nov 2011 13:55:50 +0000 geekinheels 23044@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The vast majority of our kids' clothes are hand-me-downs, but they are all from family and friends. My parents, who have owned dry-cleaners and laundromats for over 20 years, are VERY against us getting clothes from strangers because of what they've seen in their business over the years. I know that most used clothes are perfectly clean and safe, but after the stories my mother has told me, I stay away too! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-buy-used-baby-clothes#post-23032 Mon, 28 Nov 2011 13:47:47 +0000 Clementine 23032@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>All my clothes are hand-me-downs from my sister. As long as the clothes are clean and good shape, I say bring 'em on! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-buy-used-baby-clothes#post-23010 Mon, 28 Nov 2011 13:36:33 +0000 sandsandmore 23010@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>At least half our gear and prob 75% of the clothes are used. Why buy new for something that's only used for a couple months. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-buy-used-baby-clothes#post-22969 Mon, 28 Nov 2011 13:07:51 +0000 cyndistar3 22969@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I buy used sometimes, I have no problem with it. I always look everything over a few times to make sure theres no stains or holes or anything though. But I do buy new a lot more because I don't go to ssecond hand stores nearly as often as places such as walmart, target or whatever. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-buy-used-baby-clothes#post-22956 Mon, 28 Nov 2011 13:00:02 +0000 Red 22956@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>80% of my LO's clothing is pre-owned and about 50% of her toys/gear is pre-owned. After you pay less than $1/outfit buying pre-owned, it's difficult to justify paying more for new stuff, especially since I only buy from good homes that take care of their stuff. </p> <p>For expensive and/or bulky items, I prefer buying used cause there's less risk if you or your LO ends up not liking it or not using it as much as you thought. Plus, it makes getting rid of things so much easier since you can either sell it to someone else for cheap, give to a friend, or donate it without feeling like you wasted your money. </p> <p>That said, I never buy anything that I can't run through the washing machine or completely sanitize using a steam cleaner. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-buy-used-baby-clothes#post-22947 Mon, 28 Nov 2011 12:53:09 +0000 Rosie Girl 22947@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Of course! My friends and I pass around clothes to our children too, if they will work! I have a hard time buying brand new clothes for a baby when I know they will only wear them for a month or two! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-buy-used-baby-clothes#post-22942 Mon, 28 Nov 2011 12:47:39 +0000 ecogirl 22942@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think every thrift shop and consignment store in a 20 block radius knows me by name :) I understand wanting a few cute new things but really babies just grow so fast it doesn't make sense to buy a ton of new stuff all the time. Plus I got lots of clothes at my showers. I don't really have a budget when it comes to setting up the babies or the nurseries but I don't see the need to buy new in that case. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-buy-used-baby-clothes#post-22863 Mon, 28 Nov 2011 11:17:44 +0000 MaisyMay 22863@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We will buy stuff from thrift stores and whatnot because baby's go through things so quickly that they aren't very worn. I feel that as long as things are washed really well, there is no harm to it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-buy-used-baby-clothes#post-22849 Mon, 28 Nov 2011 11:00:42 +0000 Andrea 22849@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I haven't because you can get great things for $5 or under at Target or even Baby Gap. I guess consignment shops are even cheaper? Luckily, my mom has purchased the majority of LO's clothes for me so I haven't looked into saving money when I do buy her something myself. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-buy-used-baby-clothes#post-22840 Mon, 28 Nov 2011 10:48:21 +0000 prettylizy 22840@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yep- we have a mixture of both right now. There is a really sweet consigment shop not far from my office that I pop into here and there to see what's come in. We bought all our furniture off Kijiji too, it's in amazing shape and was a total steal. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-buy-used-baby-clothes#post-22819 Mon, 28 Nov 2011 10:23:12 +0000 themcmom 22819@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Everything, except one onsie, that hubs and I bought for clothing is used. We found some great finds at Goodwill. We also have a ton of used toys too. We also told people, if they wanted to buy her clothes, to buy used and give the rest to her 529. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-buy-used-baby-clothes#post-22808 Mon, 28 Nov 2011 10:12:31 +0000 cyneswith 22808@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I got my first NEW clothes when I was 8 - $3 at Dollar General. So I've got no problem with old clothes. However, I intend to buy my kids SOME new clothes every year. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-buy-used-baby-clothes#post-22801 Mon, 28 Nov 2011 10:03:38 +0000 Mrsbells 22801@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I dont think there is anything wrong with buying used items for babies but its just not for me. I like to be able to know that I have the full manufacturers warranty on big ticket items and when it comes to clothes I dont buy used clothes for me so I wouldnt buy used for my baby. there are lots of sales and coupons that can get you new items at great prices. I just bought a 3 piece crib, dresser, and changing table nursery set on sale for $199 </p>