Yahoo News Parents urged to spend £13 before Christmas to spare themselves £764 charge
Parents have been told how to save a bundle on children’s clothes as the Cost of Living crisis continues before Christmas. Mums and dads have been told they can save cash while making children's wardrobes more affordable as the Cost of Living crisis continues.
The average British parent is spending on average £764 a year on the latest clothing for their children, with 6% spending up to £1500 The study showed that on average each child was found to have more than 154 items of clothing, as well as shoes valued at more than £190.
The Guardian newspaper reports parents can buy secondhand, get swapping, and buy out of season. Selling on clothes and trying to extend their life cycle are handy tips and tricks, too. Ruby Blaken, the founder of the secondhand and ex-stock clothing business Second Snuggle, says: “If you want to ensure your items are checked for marks and described well, check out the Instagram account @theclubpreloved, which showcases a wonderful collection of independent businesses selling quality secondhand pieces.”
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“Invite a group of parents and focus on quality over quantity by setting a limit,” says Alexandra Birtles, the co-founder of In Good Company, a free app for finding ethical and sustainable businesses and experiences. “For example, ask people to bring between two and 10 items, all in good condition. This ensures that everyone walks away with valuable, wearable items of clothing.”
Membership services such as Thelittleloop and Bundlee are a way to save money on quality clothes, with the latter costing £13 a month for five items. Two thirds of parents admitted to having bought items of clothing that their children had only one wants. In addition over half of the parents insisted on buying brand-new clothing, and a third said that their children would be unhappy with hand-me-downs.
ver 25% of the parents polled admitted that they feel guilty if they don’t buy that are the latest fashionable clothing. Nearly 40% noted that they felt felt it was their duty to keep their kids in the most up-to-date fashionable clothes which followed the latest trends. And a further 36% were worried that their children might be bullied at school if they were not seen to be wearing the right type of clothing and following fashion like the school friends.
