Looking to save money on baby and toddler clothes? Check out this list of 17 ideas to help you save cash on your baby’s wardrobe. Since our new baby was born, she’s gone through six different sizes of clothes in less than a year. This means she’s needed six different sets of wardrobes in rapid…
Confused about the difference between 24 month vs. 2T size for your baby? You’re not alone. One would think that these sizes would be equivalent since 24 months equals 2 years old in a literal sense. Unfortunately, it’s not that easy. 2T is definitely a distinct size from 24m. Until I had a baby, I…
If you’ve ever happened upon 1T on a size chart, you may be asking yourself, “what the heck is 1T sized baby clothing?” And more importantly, how do 1T vs. 12 month clothes differ? I know I did. I’m a Ph.D. researcher and mom of a toddler and a baby. I came across this very…
Wondering what the difference is between newborn vs. 0-3 month size clothing? This guide dives into everything you need to know about NB size and 3M size, to help you stock up on the right clothes for your baby. Baby clothing sizes are labeled by months of age, such as 0-3 months. Roughly, 0-3 months…
Are you confused by size 6X and how it differs vs. regular size 6? Then you’ve come to the right place. Below you’ll find a detailed guide to figuring out the best size 6 clothing for your kid so you’ll easily be able to decide between 6x vs. 6 size clothes. You learn a lot…
Confused about the difference between the kids clothing sizes 5T, 5 and XS? Then this guide to 5T/5 sizes is for you. I’m a trained researcher who has written extensively about baby and toddler clothing size quirks. I do these deep-dives sizing issues to save you time and help you more easily find the right…
Confused about the difference between size 4T and 4 for your kid? I was too. The other day I was browsing for matching pajamas for our babies (dressing them to match is one of my ultimate joys) and hit a stumbling block when I tried to filter by size. I had the size options of…
Here again with our monthly baby budget check in for July 2020. Each month I share how much we spent on baby stuff, and all our savings from buying used (spoiler: going secondhand saves a lot!). My monthly baby budgets show what one family spends on their baby. By highlighting the savings potential of not…
Checking in with our May 2020 baby costs report. Each month I detail our baby budget and our baby-related spending. I also highlight our monthly savings compared to buying new retail items (spoiler alert: opting for used saves a lot!). You can find all the reports here: Monthly Reports – Baby Expenses and Savings. I write…
March saw very little baby spending due to the current pandemic. If you’re interested in more representative months they’re available here: Monthly Baby Spending Reports. In March 2020, we spent $45.91 on baby items. I also highlight how much we save off retail by opting for secondhand goods. This month, I made a thrift store…