I buy many clothes, toys and other baby-items used. There's craigslist, eBay and some local Yahoo groups: GloverParkFamilies and AU Park Parents, that list all kinds of groovy things for sale. We've found carriers, window gates, activity tables and more very cheaply (and sometimes free!)
And, happily, in 2014 this all qualifies as, "green," instead of simply, "cheap."
If you're just starting out, you might find the book Baby Bargains helpful, too, as you decide what you need. Here's an earlier post on the book. As we've continued on this journey, we've discovered that the local used stores sell higher end items that we wouldn't buy anyway. It has been cheaper to buy online or through individuals.
And then when the bambino has outgrown something, we list it for sale. It takes a little extra time, but we've saved and recouped money (that we'll need for more things as he keeps growing and changing). Of course the toys and clothes need to be cleaned (or really hosed down,) but we would do that with new items, too.
I'm not one who is particularly fond of shopping, but this reselling/barter/recycling system has become a fun hunt. If we've received a hand-me-down from a friend, then we'll try to share that item with another friend or donate it to an organization like Goodwill or So Others May Eat.
And, happily, in 2014 this all qualifies as, "green," instead of simply, "cheap."
If you're just starting out, you might find the book Baby Bargains helpful, too, as you decide what you need. Here's an earlier post on the book. As we've continued on this journey, we've discovered that the local used stores sell higher end items that we wouldn't buy anyway. It has been cheaper to buy online or through individuals.
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