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Buying Baby
Clothes at a Discount
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Dressing your little darling doesn’t
have to cost a fortune
It is no secret that having and providing for a new baby is an expensive
job. With the expense of those all-important early doctor’s visits,
necessary items for the nursery, and the rising prices of formula, diapers,
and various infant accessories, it seems a wonder that anyone can afford
to reproduce anymore. While it’s difficult to argue in favor of cutting
corners when it comes to your baby, there are a few ways that you can
save money on some of your baby related purchases. Baby clothes and
layette needs are fortunately one area where you can afford to save
a few bucks without diminishing the level of comfort and care that your
little Nick or Jessica receives.
Secondhand Baby Clothes
This is a sore spot for some parents and not without good reason. The
thought of putting “used” clothing on your baby can come with numerous
unspoken horrors and various levels of mental anguish. After all, how
do you know where that used Onesie has been? Fortunately, concerned
parents can rest their minds easily and put aside the fears associated
with purchasing secondhand baby wear by following a few bits of common
sense. Used infant attire should only be purchased from a reputable
source. A thrift store like those run by the Salvation Army or a good
secondhand store that specializes in baby goods (Other Mothers is a
particularly good chain in the Western United States) can be considered
safe sources since they make a point of sterilizing such items before
offering them for resale. Avoid purchasing any items for a baby from
a garage sale or “flea market” unless you know the seller personally
and even then do so with caution. Any secondhand baby items you do obtain
– even those given to you by friends or family members – should be washed
thoroughly before you ever put them on your child.
Shopping Online
The internet has been doing wonders for people’s wallets for years.
In almost every case items that you can purchase in a local store can
be found online for less. Baby clothes are no exception and there are
literally hundreds of e-commerce web sites that will be more than happy
to sell you everything you need for your baby’s layette and wardrobe
at a considerable savings compared to what you’ll pay at the local Babies
‘R’ Us store. In addition to baby clothing, almost every other conceivable
baby need can be met online for less. In many cases you can get free
shipping as well. The web won’t save you from the occasional midnight
run to the local 24 hour grocer or Wal-Mart for emergency diapers or
formula, but it’s a veritable hero in most other regards.
Other options for saving money on baby clothes and accessories do exist,
and most are fairly common sense approaches. Buying infant wear from
Kmart, Target or Wal-Mart is certainly going to cost you less than shopping
at Dillards, JC Penney, or Sak’s, for example, as will choosing off
brand or no-name items instead of Baby Dior and Weebok’s. Babies cost
enough money as it is, there’s no reason not to put a little green back
in your pocket now by saving on baby clothes when you know you’ll be
shelling it out for braces and piano lessons later in life.
About The Author:
Peter Dobler successfully operates several web sites on the topic of
internet marketing and web site optimization. Visit his main web site
at:
http://www.sell1on1.com
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