Comments on: Hand-Me-Downs Can Be Healthier for Baby http://blissfullydomestic.com/family-bliss/parenting-family-bliss/hand-me-downs-can-be-healthier-for-baby/54008/ Wed, 25 Jan 2012 03:46:57 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 By: Miranda @ Keeper of the Cheerios http://blissfullydomestic.com/family-bliss/parenting-family-bliss/hand-me-downs-can-be-healthier-for-baby/54008/#comment-42797 Miranda @ Keeper of the Cheerios Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:07:06 +0000 http://blissfullydomestic.com/?p=54008#comment-42797 That's a really interesting article. I always assumed newer was the way to go when it comes to items being healthier for our kids. Just this year I started buying on ebay and craigslist a lot more though and so far I've found no downside and this article just makes me feel even better about those choices. That’s a really interesting article. I always assumed newer was the way to go when it comes to items being healthier for our kids. Just this year I started buying on ebay and craigslist a lot more though and so far I’ve found no downside and this article just makes me feel even better about those choices.

]]> By: baby crib http://blissfullydomestic.com/family-bliss/parenting-family-bliss/hand-me-downs-can-be-healthier-for-baby/54008/#comment-42144 baby crib Fri, 16 Oct 2009 02:43:54 +0000 http://blissfullydomestic.com/?p=54008#comment-42144 I think it is much healthier because the smell of the factory is not that strong if you prefer hand-me-downs for your babies. I think it is much healthier because the smell of the factory is not that strong if you prefer hand-me-downs for your babies.

]]> By: TheClassyWoman http://blissfullydomestic.com/family-bliss/parenting-family-bliss/hand-me-downs-can-be-healthier-for-baby/54008/#comment-41842 TheClassyWoman Sun, 11 Oct 2009 04:46:08 +0000 http://blissfullydomestic.com/?p=54008#comment-41842 Great post! While I don't have any children YET and have not tried to get pregnant yet, I have been stocking up on yard sale, goodwill, and salavation army finds! I'm a bit picky-I buy only the very gently used (no stains, looks relatively new) and many have the tags on still as they were gifts that never got used. I've been paying anywhere between 50 cents - $2 per clothing item. I have also purchased an immaculate boppy too. As a matter of fact, I picked it up for $5! I LOVE buying second hand. Better for the planet (less manufacturing, transportation/shipping), less chemicals as you pointed out and less money. I think that anyone that insists on buying everything new (I once thought I'd be that mom) is really missing out on a lot of great opportunities to save money for more important things like their college education or medical bills, etc. Just be sure to wash all of the new items and you're good to go! I bought $225 (retail value) worth of baby-related items and only spent $21! Great post! While I don’t have any children YET and have not tried to get pregnant yet, I have been stocking up on yard sale, goodwill, and salavation army finds! I’m a bit picky-I buy only the very gently used (no stains, looks relatively new) and many have the tags on still as they were gifts that never got used. I’ve been paying anywhere between 50 cents – $2 per clothing item. I have also purchased an immaculate boppy too. As a matter of fact, I picked it up for $5!

I LOVE buying second hand. Better for the planet (less manufacturing, transportation/shipping), less chemicals as you pointed out and less money. I think that anyone that insists on buying everything new (I once thought I’d be that mom) is really missing out on a lot of great opportunities to save money for more important things like their college education or medical bills, etc.

Just be sure to wash all of the new items and you’re good to go! I bought $225 (retail value) worth of baby-related items and only spent $21!

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