It’s nice to buy organic cotton clothing for children (like Frugi). But many parents can’t afford it. So many families with heavy hearts, go to Primark or the like to buy cheaper clothing. However, there is another way. Renting clothes means your child benefits from wearing healthy natural fibres, you help the planet – and when your child grows out of them, just rent bigger clothes! If clothing contains synthetic fibres (like recycled polyester), launder in a microplastic catch bag.
Some crib death experts say not to let babies wear ‘sleeping bags’ or items that could over-heat. Also always take off hats on babies in cars or when going to higher indoor temperatures.
You can donate certain children’s items like clothes to charities. Many goods (like toys) must have safety kitemarks. Items like mattresses (could be mouldy) and car seats (could be unsafe) are not accepted.
- The Little Loop offers 12,000 items to choose from, with unlimited swaps and insurance included. Like most agencies, don’t worry if your baby drops food or gets sick on the clothes, it’s all covered.
- Bundlee offers savings of around £1000 (babies grow through 7 sizes in around 2 years). With free returns, you’ll never be short of lovely clothes for your young one to wear.
- Graceful Changes saves you up to 75% on the cost of buying new. Yet you still get to support the brands that you would ideally choose if you had lots of money, a nice way to support them.
- LullaLoop offers a stylish wardrobe for children up to 2 years. Parents typically rent an item for around 3 months.
