If you are already a parent, this tip will probably not come as a shock to you, but if, however you are pregnant or a first time parent, this tip could save you a lot of money: Shop consignment baby stores!
Your favorite southern couple has a little announcement to make: We are about to become your favorite southern family! We are expecting our first child early this June! Because of this, I have been doing a lot of catch up on finding ways to save money for new babies! Consignment shops like Once Upon a Child or Kid to Kid offer a great way to save some money on baby clothes (and some toys), and pay you for your gently used or unworn baby/toddler clothing that you don’t need anymore. Some good news? They don’t just accept any clothing…it has to be in very good condition.
Although I haven’t even given birth yet, I’ve already checked out some local consignment shops, and was very impressed! I found 2 little every day rompers that still had the tags on them from the original stores, both originally around $10 a piece, now marked down to $1.50 and $2.50! What a steal! The selection was INCREDIBLE, and the merchandise ranged from low end store wares all the way to the designer brands found at high end stores. Every item was clearly priced and sized on their tags, and the staff was helpful.
Here’s a shocker: Children and babies are messy. There are mud pies and markers and dirty diapers and spit up. Their clothing (for the most part) should be bought to reflect their messy lifestyle, i.e. semi-disposable, which means that spending a ton of money on their regular, everyday clothes is silly. Take my advice and check out the consignment stores, even if it’s normally not a place you would go, it’s worth the trip, since you are almost guaranteed to save some money!
