5 ways to save money on children’s clothes

*A collaborative post*

Children are expensive. Before they’re born you will spend a small fortune getting ready for their arrival with all the essentials, must-haves and cute little outfits. Once they’ve arrived, it’s a continuous cycle of buying clothing to fit their next stage in life, watching them grow and then ultimately, grow out of their clothes.

How to save money on children’s clothes

Dressing your children is essential. They need clothes for everyday use, for nursery or for school, outfits for special occasions and something to wear for bed. It’s an expensive business. Here’s how to save some money on children’s clothes.

Shop out of season

If you’re looking to save some money on your children’s clothing, it’s a good idea to shop out of season. This is when clothing isn’t in demand and shops stock their next seasonal range. Buy for the year ahead when the sales are on and you can save a small fortune stocking up on clothing in the next size up or for the seasons in advance.

Ask family and friends for hand me downs

We all know how often some children can wear clothing before they grow out of them. Often clothing is worn once and forgotten about rending it too small but in perfect condition. Asking family and friends to pass on their own children’s clothing once they have grown out of them is a great idea. Saving clothing for small children is a great way to make clothing sustainable and will help you save money on their next wardrobe.

Shop secondhand

As with family and friends hand-me-downs, charity shops are often full of clothing, shoes and accessories that are in excellent condition. If you shop secondhand, not only will you save some money on the retail price but you could pick up some some c

lothing at unbelievably good prices. You’ll also be helping charities raise vital funds for their research and helping to reduce clothing waste.

Save clothing for younger siblings

One of the most common ways to save money is to save clothing for younger siblings. Storing clothing away in bags for the future is a great way to ensure that siblings have a stash of clothing to use in the future. Store clothing by age and by season so it’s easy to find when you next need it.

Shop in supermarkets

Many of the supermarkets have excellent clothing ranges available in store. New clothing is released every season and supermarkets are now looking to help out the customer by providing fashionable clothing at brilliant prices. Clothing doesn’t have to be designer to be fashionable and on-trend.

How do you save money on your children’s clothing? Let me know in the comments how you save money and dress your children.