It's easier than you may think to find adorable baby dresses at bargain prices.
Follow these easy tips to outfit your baby for less.
Tip 1: Cruise the neighborhood garage sales.
Take your baby girl on a stroll through neighborhoods with garage sales.
Don't be afraid to bargain with sellers.
They want to get rid of outgrown infant dresses as much as you want them.
You can also select several baby outfits, figure out one flat price for the lot, and then offer it.
Tip 2: Try a mega garage sale.
Many organizations hold yearly bargain bonanzas in local auditoriums or church gyms.
An organization may hold an event in which the first three hours are at regular price, and the last hour is at half price.
During the last few minutes of the regular-priced time, scope out items you plan to scoop up when half-price time strikes.
Then, like a mom on a mission, zoom to the appropriate racks to find the cutest infant dresses.
Tip 3: Check out consignment shops.
The best part about consignment shops is that you can also make some money there.
Keep a laundry basket in your baby's room just for outgrown clothes.
When you need new baby dresses, load the laundry basket into the car and head to the consignment store.
Tip 4: Check out consignment shops going out of business.
It's hard to make a go of it in business these days, and retail has been hit hard.
Most shops are locally owned, so ask the owner if he or she will take less than the sticker price.
Tip 5: Watch for super-clearances.
From time to time, stores will make big inventory changes and sell existing inventory at reduced prices.
Some stores may even reduce certain items up to ninety percent before taking inventory, making many newborn dresses cost less than a dollar each.
Tip 6: Trade in Baby Shower Clothes This final tip is for mothers who are willing to make a tiny break with etiquette.
At baby showers, new moms typically receive a minivan load of newborn dresses and clothes.
Your baby will quickly outgrow these clothes, and then you're back to spending your own money.
Etiquette dictates that your baby must wear all clothes given to avoid hurt feelings.
For the frugal mom, this is a great opportunity to save money.
Here's how: Separate all your baby shower clothes into two piles.
Pile A is for clothes given by people whom you will see again in the next month or so.
Pile B is for everything else.
Gather up everything in pile B, examine their tags, and head to the appropriate stores.
Get an assortment of clothes in sizes three-month and beyond.
If you hit the sales racks hard, you may be able to trade in outfits at a three-for-one ratio.
If you're a popular person who's had lots of baby showers, your child may be four years old before you have to buy another outfit.
Follow these easy tips to outfit your baby for less.
Tip 1: Cruise the neighborhood garage sales.
Take your baby girl on a stroll through neighborhoods with garage sales.
Don't be afraid to bargain with sellers.
They want to get rid of outgrown infant dresses as much as you want them.
You can also select several baby outfits, figure out one flat price for the lot, and then offer it.
Tip 2: Try a mega garage sale.
Many organizations hold yearly bargain bonanzas in local auditoriums or church gyms.
An organization may hold an event in which the first three hours are at regular price, and the last hour is at half price.
During the last few minutes of the regular-priced time, scope out items you plan to scoop up when half-price time strikes.
Then, like a mom on a mission, zoom to the appropriate racks to find the cutest infant dresses.
Tip 3: Check out consignment shops.
The best part about consignment shops is that you can also make some money there.
Keep a laundry basket in your baby's room just for outgrown clothes.
When you need new baby dresses, load the laundry basket into the car and head to the consignment store.
Tip 4: Check out consignment shops going out of business.
It's hard to make a go of it in business these days, and retail has been hit hard.
Most shops are locally owned, so ask the owner if he or she will take less than the sticker price.
Tip 5: Watch for super-clearances.
From time to time, stores will make big inventory changes and sell existing inventory at reduced prices.
Some stores may even reduce certain items up to ninety percent before taking inventory, making many newborn dresses cost less than a dollar each.
Tip 6: Trade in Baby Shower Clothes This final tip is for mothers who are willing to make a tiny break with etiquette.
At baby showers, new moms typically receive a minivan load of newborn dresses and clothes.
Your baby will quickly outgrow these clothes, and then you're back to spending your own money.
Etiquette dictates that your baby must wear all clothes given to avoid hurt feelings.
For the frugal mom, this is a great opportunity to save money.
Here's how: Separate all your baby shower clothes into two piles.
Pile A is for clothes given by people whom you will see again in the next month or so.
Pile B is for everything else.
Gather up everything in pile B, examine their tags, and head to the appropriate stores.
Get an assortment of clothes in sizes three-month and beyond.
If you hit the sales racks hard, you may be able to trade in outfits at a three-for-one ratio.
If you're a popular person who's had lots of baby showers, your child may be four years old before you have to buy another outfit.