There are plenty of great reasons to consider purchasing used baby clothing for your little one. The most obvious reason, of course, is the price as used infant clothing can be more than 50 percent cheaper than new clothes and it's also a great way to recycle. Once your baby outgrows her own clothes, you can always sell them and use the profits to buy the next size up.
Visit Consignment Shops for Used Baby Clothes
When shopping for children's clothing, your first stop should be your area's consignment stores. Most shops have clearance sales just like regular department stores, only the savings are usually much larger. Be sure to examine the clothing before you buy and find out the store's policy on returns. Many towns will have small, independently owned resale shops that you can find on the Internet or the Yellow Pages, but there are a few national chain stores.
Once Upon a Child
This nationally based consignment shop sells previously owned clothing, toys, and furniture. You can often find clothing that still has its retail tags on at a fraction of the original price. Once Upon a Child has high standards when accepting items for resale, so you can be confident that the clothing you purchase will be like new.
Kid to Kid
With stores in more than 20 states, Kid to Kid resells gently used children and infant clothing, baby furniture, and toys. Don't forget to sign up for their email newsletter to receive extra coupons and information about store promotions.
Used Baby Clothing Online Options
There are tons of websites that offer great bargains in used baby clothing. Be careful, however, when buying from a website or dealer that is unknown to you.
Baby Outfitter
Many resale shops include clothing for kids of all ages, but Baby Outfitter is focused only on clothing in sizes newborn to 4T. All apparel is in like new condition of brands that are familiar to most parents and inventory changes daily. Prices start as low as $4 per item. You can save even more by shopping their play clothes sections which include clothing that does not meet the high standards of their typical stock. Shipping rates are based on the number of items you buy and range from $5 to $13.
My Kid's Threads
Selling new and like new designer kids clothing in sizes newborn to 16, My Kid's Threads only carries top designer brands for boys and girls clothing like Baby Dior and Baby Lulu. Prices range from $5 to $50. Shipping on orders over $125 is always free and all other orders cost $8 for shipping.
Bagsy
Bagsy is a children's resale online retailer selling clothing for boys and girls for kids from newborn to age 12. They specialize in traditional and classic Southern clothing and only accept consignments from brands on their list which includes hundreds of kids' designers. You can shop by brand, boy or girl, or even their bargain section. Since they only accept clothing that is new with tags or in great condition, you're sure to get really nice clothing and shoe options here. Prices range from $5 to $50.
Kidizen
Kidizen serves as a marketplace where individual sellers can sell their kids' pre-loved clothing via the website or app. Prices start as low as a few dollars per item, but most sellers also offer "add-on" or "bundle" deals where you can add specific items to your purchase for just $2. To start shopping you sort by category, then you can break down the results by gender, size, brand, price, and condition. Shipping is determined by the seller who can indicate whether the buyer or the seller will pay the shipping cost of an item.
Facebook Marketplace
Use your Facebook account to shop online for used clothing sold by people in your area on Facebook Marketplace. Often, people create specific groups called things like "Maryville Children's Basket" that are only for people in specific towns buying and selling children's goods. Think of it like attending an online yard sale. When you find items you want to buy, simply comment on the post and hash out the details with the seller in a private message. Typically you have to pay in cash and pick up the items from the seller's house.
eBay
The online auction giant has a whole section devoted to infant and children clothing. You can sort thousands of clothing and accessory options by category, age, or brand. Some of these bargains are for new clothing, but be sure to factor in the shipping costs before you begin bidding. Each seller should list their individual shipping costs on their "Seller" page.
Craigslist
You should be able to find local resellers through this classified-posting website. Many of the ads on this site are listed by families simply looking to clear out clothing they no longer need, but be cautious when sharing personal information with strangers.
Buying Used Baby Clothes at Garage and Yard Sales
If you've ever been bitten by the yard sale bug, then you know what an adventure it can be! Of course, finding a yard sale that features clothing in the style and size you are looking for, and getting there before it's been picked over, is the challenge. Look for sales that specifically advertise baby or children's items and hit those first.
Sell Your Baby's Used Clothing
Don't forget that a great way to finance your child's wardrobe is to make money on his used clothing! You'll get a better price if you wash, iron, and store the clothing away in air-tight containers until you are ready to sell, then take it to a consignment shop or host your own yard sale. Most online resale shops also offer ways for you to sell your clothes to them for store credit.
The Ultimate Recycling Opportunity
Shopping for bargains on infant clothing and making money from it is a great way to avoid the extra cost of new clothing that your baby may only wear once or twice. Since babies always come with unexpected costs that can add up quickly, this is one easy way to save money.
