It’s a fact that children go through clothing and toys quickly. When you have a baby or young child, you’ll probably find yourself buying new sets of onesies, shirts, and pants every three months, in addition to age-appropriate toys. Over time, however, this can end up as a considerable expense, and your children may only wear some clothing once or twice. Because many are trying to be more economical in the state of the economy, finding pre-worn or secondhand items is recommended, although as far as thrift and consignment stores are concerned, the items available are limited.
Because some parents want to be rid of old baby products and others are searching for a bargain, baby markets geared solely toward the selling of pre-worn, or “pre-loved,” items for children have popped up. Tiny Tots Baby Market in South-West Sydney, Australia is one such example. Held every three months, the market is organized by mothers in the area, and parents have their own tables to sell older products. Other parents looking for clothing, toys, and other baby products go to find a bargain.
Secondhand markets focused solely on baby products allow parents to find items their children may only use a few times and, at the same time, are green, as clothing, toys, and other items are used. Nevertheless, parents looking at pre-worn items should examine each product carefully. Although secondhand clothing is helpful, pre-worn toys and furniture may pose certain safety hazards. As in all cases, examine each item for choking hazards; ask yourself if the toy itself is a hazard or if parts will come loose and become a hazard. Additionally, make sure that all furniture is stable and durable, and once you’ve taken the product home, check to see if it has been recalled in the past.
February 4th, 2012 at 2:58 pm
[...] as a result of going for the brand names, end up spending too much. In this economy, secondhand baby products are an alternative. Although not all items should be purchased secondhand, toys and clothing, which [...]