spend money on baby clothes

Does she know how many baby clothes she could by with $100 if she didn;t worry about name brands. About half of my son's clothes are gently worn and used that I received from family and friends. She needs to invest that money into his future or it can b used for something he can really use like diapers,wipes, or formula.

I would NEVER spend that amount of money just for clothes. My daughter has went through such a growth spurt that I could not in any way afford clothes that are that expensive. I've never really been too concerned with whether or not I own name brand clothes, and I'm not going to start with my daughter. I like to bargain shop, and clothes are no exception. I want to save that money for other things such as her schooling and medical bills. There's so many more important things out there to worry about other than the names that are on our clothes!

Apparently she thinks giving her son the best, means material things. No, you're not crazy. Everyone always says they want better for thier kids, but they don't always understand what that means. So they go out and buy the name brand clothes, name brand everything because it's something they didn't have when they were a kid, or it's something the were spoiled with as they grew up and don't understand that off brands are cheaper, and are just as good. With a growing baby, it's pretty sad on how much money she's wasting because they grow so fast and won't get to wear most of those clothes much more than once, if that. My son's clothes was bought yard sale, hand me down, or discount stores and still are. My little girl's clothes, have come from a friend, who has 3 little girls so her wardrobe is filled for the next two years, lol... if not more. I think for her to see that she's spending alot of money on things that aren't that important to a baby, she needs to write down everything she buys, prices and everything. Maybe that might turn on a light bulb that she could get more for her money else where. I am a very frugal person, and shop off season, so i get my kid's clothes when they need them off season. Buy my winter in the summer, and buy my summer in the winter. It saves alot of money. The stores have to sell inventory, even if they are taking a loss, so I can pick up clothes for 2 and 3 dollars at times.

I think I would if it were a special occasion. My kids have both name brand and generic clothing, shoes, toys, etc and they dont really know the difference and for the most part they dont care. No one in school tells them there shoes are not Nike or whatever and they dont come home complaining if they dont have on Polo or Fubu, etc. I have a few neighbors who buy name brand shoes for their kids who are like 5 and under and then they complain because they get them dirty...HELLLLLLOOOO they are kids! They are going to get shoes dirty, most adults eventually get their shoes dirty. I HATE when the parents bring their kids out and watch them run around & when they see their kids shoes with dirt they flip....well your the dumb one...in my opinion, no offense to you out there! My kids have everyday shoes and they have dress shoes, just as they have regular clothes and occasion clothes. As far as the stroller and unwanted items, I sometimes buy something and then see something better so I upgrade but I dont throw things away, they either go to a consignment shop so I can get other things or to goodwill or if I know someone that needs whatever I have I offer it. I rarely just throw things out.

My son is growing like a little weed and it's all I can do to keep him in walmart and thrift store clothes, so yeah, i think she's crazy!! babies grow too quickly and are too messy to worry about them being perfect and in expensive clothes. all I can say is, if she is throwing them away anyway, suggest she donate them to a thrift store, ect. or she can send them to me, I would be more than happy to take them, and tell your brother to tell her he can't afford her expensive tastes and if she wishes to raise the child this way she'd better start making an income! just my opinion!

Practicality wise, I would not spend 50-100 dollars on a cute shirt or pair of pants. I would prefer to save my 100 bucks on my baby's savings account. There is no need for me to buy new clothes for my son because he got lots of baby clothes on her baptismal party and i am very fortunate to have generous family who are always willing to help. my two beautiful sisters are so thoughtful. They always buy baby things for my son like baby diapers, baby clothes, bibs, baby mittens and many more.

No, you are not crazy. If her baby were truly getting his mother's best, she would not be trying to love him with money, but would give him time and attention. He is not a doll to be dressed up but is a living breathing human being.

hello dear friend, i love to shop for my baby . she is our first baby and i love to buy everytime i go out . when ever i am out on to shop which is more than four times a week, i am having something or the other for her and nobody else. i love to buy things fofr her. but i will never buy branded and all those named clothes. babies dont wear clothes for that long and i dont thinkj there is any need to buy clothes of brands. atthat age they dont even know about what is brand and what is its importance. i buy from sale and wholesale shops. sometimes i buy from malls also but i am person who always bargain . i never shop if i wont bargan. her clothes are very beautiful and all cotton. but nothng is more than two three dollars. yes, some of her party wears i have bought are expensive but that is something different. one dress is pretty expensive which i bought and that is because we made her sit in a baby game show and there wasa party of all baby food and small competitiion also. so she had to wear something exclusive. i would have that free flow of money that i have to spent it somewhere or the other , then too i wilkl not spent on very expensive and branded clothes. i will buy good clothes , good fabric, good look and style but cost matters. i will invest money for her future rather than buying expensive clothes for her which she will not even wear for long and then they are all kept in her cupboard.

My DD will be 1 year old next month. I have never spent a lot of money on her clothes. She's growing so fast that she wears an outfit once, maybe twice and if we're lucky and we bought it too big, she wears it a 3rd time before she can't wear it anymore. I did spend money on a good stroller as I jog a lot and wanted a durable one. I also spent a good bit of money on a convertible baby seat for her to put in my car. I wanted one that would keep her safe but can also be used for more than a month and a half before she outgrew her newborn seat.

Hi psychotaz...I just bought three pairs of pjs for our son - $4, $6, and $6. He will grow out of them quickly enough. I can't afford to spend that much money on one piece of clothing for him! But maybe your brother and his girlfriend have the money to spend on such items. We can't. My son is always dressed well and clean. He's taken care of even though he doesn't wear name brands and we look for things on the clearance racks.

I can't stand when people do this. A coworker did something similar.. Spent $95 on a pair of tennis shoes for her 6 year old, sent her child to school in them... and then yelled at the teacher and punished the child when they got scuffed up. All that fuss over something that won't fit her in probably 3 months anyway, not to mention the money loss! I find that kind of spending to be quite wasteful.

Mostly the cheaper clothes are nicer :) , It is insane to spend that amount on childrens clthing perhaps for a special event but not for day to day wear they grow way to quickly !!! .

I can't afford to spend or throw away anything at this moment, normally I look for the bargins on baby clothes. If I had the money I still wouldn't buy anything too expensive.

I pretty much agree with everyone else that that kind of spending on baby clothes is extremely unwise, especially when the parents do not have the income to support it. As one poster mentioned, goving your baby the best does not mean material things. There are far more important places to put that money to benefit the child and truly offer them "the best". Aside from setting aside money for the child's future, there are immediate, pressing needs that will end up being problems sooner or later if the spending is left unchehcked. It is far more important that the child have a safe, comfortable home and a healthy, nutritious diet than to have the prettiest clothes or the most cutting edge stroller.

If I had the money to waste like that... I still wouldn't. My stroller cost ten bucks and the clothes are all bought on clearance or sale. I guess it's because I've gone with out most of my life. I can provide more for my kids if I shop wisely. As for throwing out anything.... never. If it is still usable, I will find it a home.

I am a bargain shopper. I watch everything closely. I can get a pair of very expensive jeans for my kids for sometimes $1.99. I shop clearance racks, Gabes, & Goodwill. Second hand shops are just as good as regular stores. Sometimes you canfind clothing in them with tags still on them. I have done that many times. I got my daughter an authentic steeler jersey for $1.99. I have also got other designer items with tags on them at second hand stores. I am all about the savings. You have to be anymore with the economy. I have 2 daughters to clothe.

me personally I would not be worried about how much clothes cost let alone a 6 month olds cost. I shop at Wal*mart for baby things. I think thats crazy to spend $50-$100 on a pair of pants for a 6 month old.