| > | | | | and can save you from buying two pieces. Cribs with |
| Ah, there is nothing like being an expectant mom. | | | | attached drawer space that convert to toddler beds |
| Along with your expanding waistline comes the ever | | | | are also available and will save you a lot of space. |
| growing list of products for you and your new bundle | | | | Thinking ahead when buying nursery furniture will save |
| of joy. Preparing for a new baby can be a costly | | | | you both time and money in the future. By buying a |
| experience, especially in the areas of clothing and | | | | combination piece of furniture for your nursery, you |
| nursery furniture. The good news is that it does not | | | | eliminate having to sell furniture you no longer need, as |
| have to be! | | | | well as spending time looking for and more money on |
| Let’s talk about buying baby clothes...think | | | | new big kid furniture. |
| RESALE! Every new mom gushes over the adorable | | | | Now that you have decided what to buy, it is time to |
| clothing available for babies, but they often come with | | | | shop! Once again, think resale! There are many |
| a not so adorable price. Resale clothing costs a | | | | children’s resale stores that carry pre-owned |
| fraction of the retail price. Buying resale clothing does | | | | nursery furniture for 50% or more off retail. They |
| not equal buying trash! Moms sell their baby’s | | | | usually have several styles to choose from in different |
| clothing to resale stores for a variety of reasons. | | | | price ranges. If you find something you like, they will |
| Babies outgrow clothes so quickly (normally before | | | | usually hold it for you (if you were not really prepared |
| they show any wear) they simply cannot use them | | | | to take it home) and some stores may even have lay |
| anymore. Many precious newborns receive more | | | | away plans. |
| clothes than they can wear in a season (everyone | | | | Another great place to buy pre-owned furniture is the |
| loves to buy baby clothes for shower | | | | classified ads in your local newspaper. Seller’s |
| gifts—they are just too cute!) that cannot be | | | | usually place ads on Thursday or Friday so they can |
| returned and they end up in resale stores with the tags | | | | catch the weekend readers. If you find something you |
| still on! If you have the time and know what you are | | | | are interested in, call quickly! Good furniture does not |
| looking for, you can find plenty of designer and brand | | | | last long! Make sure you ask the seller plenty of |
| name clothing for a steal! | | | | questions. It is important to know before heading out to |
| Buy now...save later! There is more beauty to the | | | | look at furniture things like the manufacture name, the |
| changing of the seasons than just the landscape! As | | | | age, if they have pets (if you are buying cushioned |
| the temperatures change, so do the prices of baby | | | | items and allergies are an issue for your family) and |
| clothing! Most stores slash the price of their clothing up | | | | the exact color (if it is not adequately described in the |
| to 75% by the end of the season to make room for | | | | ad). Asking these questions may be uncomfortable, but |
| new clothes. Take advantage of this by buying a size | | | | they can save you a lot of time and gasoline looking at |
| or two larger than your baby’s current size for | | | | something you know you will not be interested in. |
| him/her to wear the next year. The savings are | | | | When you do look at pre-owned furniture from the |
| amazing! | | | | newspaper, take someone with you and know what |
| Another large expense when you are preparing for a | | | | you are looking at. Are the style and the manufacturer |
| new baby is furniture for the nursery. A good place to | | | | of the furniture worth what the seller is asking for it? Is |
| start when considering which pieces to buy is | | | | the furniture reasonably priced for it’s age and |
| determining how much room you have to work with? | | | | condition? With a little knowledge, buying pre-owned |
| Do you have a large room or do you need | | | | nursery furniture can save you BIG money! |
| multipurpose furniture? A crib is a necessity and a | | | | Awaiting the arrival of your new baby is an exhilarating |
| given; however, you can pick and choose other | | | | time! Add to the excitement by saving money on |
| nursery pieces. Combination pieces such as dresser | | | | quality gently worn (and sometimes new) clothing and |
| changing table combos are available at some stores | | | | pre-owned nursery furniture! |