If they are well maintained, some pieces of the older sibling can accommodate the younger one.
It breaks my heart to see the items of the baby’s layette, chosen with such care, lose their function little by little (or less little by little), as the little one grows. If your clothes start to feel tight and some accessories are no longer used, it’s time to think about how to reuse the shopping for the newborn.
You can keep the mementos, donate them, and if there is another pregnancy planned soon, one of the ways is reuse the kit from one child to another. “This is the cheapest and greenest bet! I’m all for reuse, but I’m always pointing to double the cure right now,” explains Lory Buffara, CEO and layette consultant at Mommys Concierge ( @mommysconcierge).
Reuse is good. However, not all products from the first child can be kept for the little brother. With the help of the specialist, we list the treatments that the parents implement before putting the suggestion into practice.
Invest in quality products
If the idea is to reuse the kit, the planning starts from the moment of shopping. invest in good quality items, in terms of technology and durability . “Products for children are increasingly developed. Very old ones may not be a good option. It is interesting to research and opt for the best launches,” indicates Lory.
For clothes, for example, the made from natural fiber fabrics (such as pima cotton, linen, or wool) they are the best solution, even if they weigh a little more on your pocket. “I always joke with my customers: the cheap one costs more later. Quality products will be more resistant and last longer,” she adds.
Keep your kit well
Before six months, cleaning all baby accessories and toys should be frequent, once a day or whenever they fall on the floor. After this period, make a good one sterilization when storing items that will no longer be used. 70% alcohol and special baby cleaning products will be your greatest allies.
When you wash your clothes, always check the label for instructions. “In Brazil, the materials are very varied, so you need to pay more attention,” warns Lory. The soap should be neutral and you don’t need to use fabric softener. Finish with a good pass on the piece. “This way you also kill the bacteria,” continues the expert.
Select the best articles
Since then it has been useless to go out to look after the entire baby’s kit hardly all parts will be reused. “Only store items in pristine condition,” advises Lory. It is not suitable for storing very personal products, such as bottles. “Also select medicines or cosmetics, always observing their validity, and the ideal is get rid of worn out clothes (polka dot or seamless)“, scores.
Safety must come first. Be sure to check the status of products such as the car seat or child seat. “Confirm if the most important elements need some revision,” he warns. The purchase of pieces used by another child to compose the trousseau is also valid, provided that the parents take some precautions.
“Talk to family or friends first and check thrift stores later”Lory explains. Today there are online shops that check the quality of products before reselling them. But, if you plan to make an independent purchase, look for parts that are practically new, with little use. “It’s important that these items are cleaned properly. After all, we don’t want anything to hurt or harm the baby,” adds the specialist.
Source: Terra
Ben Stock is a lifestyle journalist and author at Gossipify. He writes about topics such as health, wellness, travel, food and home decor. He provides practical advice and inspiration to improve well-being, keeps readers up to date with latest lifestyle news and trends, known for his engaging writing style, in-depth analysis and unique perspectives.
