Yikes! Kids are expensive!

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Anonymous wrote:OP, what are you envisioning here. Your daughter can't repeat a bathing suit during spring break? She can't even wear the same rash guard twice? Athleta girl has some very cute two pieces that are actually reversible -- two suits in one.

The fact that you can afford it is irrelevant -- this is just being dumb with money and also teaching your daughter to be dumb with money. She's goign to be a 25 yr old blowing her entire paycheck on clothes because no one ever taught her how to budget properly (while still getting cute things she likes! there's very little sacrifice here).

Kids ARE expensive, but I assumed this post was going to be about the cost of braces, a special needs therapy for which no one takes insurance, or having to buy a new wardrobe for a kid who shot up 3 inches in a year or something. If you are experiencing sticker shock here, just wait until you actually HAVE to spend money on your kid for something a lot less fun than a new swimsuit for vacation.

Please - you've never indulged your kids in some frivolous way? I doubt that very much. These will be what she wears for the next two or three summers. I'm happy for her to have options she's chosen. She's sacrificed plenty in the name of not being financially wasteful, and I am not worried about her being careful with money as an adult.

So you’re happy to buy over priced swimsuits, great! Stop whining then. Also, you’re delusional if you think a kid is going to wear the same size for three summers.

I was popping in to say the same thing.

OP is so tone deaf if she thinks it’s ok to buy her kid an excessive number of swimsuits at an excessive price each and the. Start a conversation about how privileged she is.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:You don’t need 5. Buy 2 and alternate them.

This. Rinse them in the sink, wring them out, and they should be dry (or mostly dry) by the next day.

[Anonymous]

It doesn't have to be this expensive. I just ordered 5 pieces of swim wear from Target for ~ $55. If my son cared more I would let him pick out one suit he really liked and order the rest from Target.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:OP, what are you envisioning here. Your daughter can't repeat a bathing suit during spring break? She can't even wear the same rash guard twice? Athleta girl has some very cute two pieces that are actually reversible -- two suits in one.

The fact that you can afford it is irrelevant -- this is just being dumb with money and also teaching your daughter to be dumb with money. She's goign to be a 25 yr old blowing her entire paycheck on clothes because no one ever taught her how to budget properly (while still getting cute things she likes! there's very little sacrifice here).

Kids ARE expensive, but I assumed this post was going to be about the cost of braces, a special needs therapy for which no one takes insurance, or having to buy a new wardrobe for a kid who shot up 3 inches in a year or something. If you are experiencing sticker shock here, just wait until you actually HAVE to spend money on your kid for something a lot less fun than a new swimsuit for vacation.

Please - you've never indulged your kids in some frivolous way? I doubt that very much. These will be what she wears for the next two or three summers. I'm happy for her to have options she's chosen. She's sacrificed plenty in the name of not being financially wasteful, and I am not worried about her being careful with money as an adult.

WTF does this mean in the context of an 8yo? Wearing a few hand-me-downs is not a sacrifice if they are in good condition etc.

OP, you are an idiot. We have a high HHI, my DD has a ton of hand-me-downs, and she has 3 swimsuits. Two nice ones for parties and vacations, and one less expensive one for indoor pool lessons. They cost $100 in total.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OP, what are you envisioning here. Your daughter can't repeat a bathing suit during spring break? She can't even wear the same rash guard twice? Athleta girl has some very cute two pieces that are actually reversible -- two suits in one.

The fact that you can afford it is irrelevant -- this is just being dumb with money and also teaching your daughter to be dumb with money. She's goign to be a 25 yr old blowing her entire paycheck on clothes because no one ever taught her how to budget properly (while still getting cute things she likes! there's very little sacrifice here).

Kids ARE expensive, but I assumed this post was going to be about the cost of braces, a special needs therapy for which no one takes insurance, or having to buy a new wardrobe for a kid who shot up 3 inches in a year or something. If you are experiencing sticker shock here, just wait until you actually HAVE to spend money on your kid for something a lot less fun than a new swimsuit for vacation.

Please - you've never indulged your kids in some frivolous way? I doubt that very much. These will be what she wears for the next two or three summers. I'm happy for her to have options she's chosen. She's sacrificed plenty in the name of not being financially wasteful, and I am not worried about her being careful with money as an adult.

WTF does this mean in the context of an 8yo? Wearing a few hand-me-downs is not a sacrifice if they are in good condition etc.

OP, you are an idiot. We have a high HHI, my DD has a ton of hand-me-downs, and she has 3 swimsuits. Two nice ones for parties and vacations, and one less expensive one for indoor pool lessons. They cost $100 in total.

It means that about 90% of her clothes and shoes are hand-me-downs. It means when she wanted to take ballet but a cousin handed down tap shoes, she agreed to take tap. I could give more examples, but you'll all find fault with anything I say. Apparently because I did one big thing for one of my children once, you've decided I'm a horrible person.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OP, what are you envisioning here. Your daughter can't repeat a bathing suit during spring break? She can't even wear the same rash guard twice? Athleta girl has some very cute two pieces that are actually reversible -- two suits in one.

The fact that you can afford it is irrelevant -- this is just being dumb with money and also teaching your daughter to be dumb with money. She's goign to be a 25 yr old blowing her entire paycheck on clothes because no one ever taught her how to budget properly (while still getting cute things she likes! there's very little sacrifice here).

Kids ARE expensive, but I assumed this post was going to be about the cost of braces, a special needs therapy for which no one takes insurance, or having to buy a new wardrobe for a kid who shot up 3 inches in a year or something. If you are experiencing sticker shock here, just wait until you actually HAVE to spend money on your kid for something a lot less fun than a new swimsuit for vacation.

Please - you've never indulged your kids in some frivolous way? I doubt that very much. These will be what she wears for the next two or three summers. I'm happy for her to have options she's chosen. She's sacrificed plenty in the name of not being financially wasteful, and I am not worried about her being careful with money as an adult.

WTF does this mean in the context of an 8yo? Wearing a few hand-me-downs is not a sacrifice if they are in good condition etc.

OP, you are an idiot. We have a high HHI, my DD has a ton of hand-me-downs, and she has 3 swimsuits. Two nice ones for parties and vacations, and one less expensive one for indoor pool lessons. They cost $100 in total.

It means that about 90% of her clothes and shoes are hand-me-downs. It means when she wanted to take ballet but a cousin handed down tap shoes, she agreed to take tap. I could give more examples, but you'll all find fault with anything I say. Apparently because I did one big thing for one of my children once, you've decided I'm a horrible person.

90% of her clothes are hand me downs? That is so weird and sad if you can afford to buy her new things. Also, items of clothing that touch ones genitalia should not be worn as a hand me down. Again, so weird and gross. You should have been buying her her own reasonably priced swimwear this whole time. Do you make her wear hand me down undies too??

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OP, what are you envisioning here. Your daughter can't repeat a bathing suit during spring break? She can't even wear the same rash guard twice? Athleta girl has some very cute two pieces that are actually reversible -- two suits in one.

The fact that you can afford it is irrelevant -- this is just being dumb with money and also teaching your daughter to be dumb with money. She's goign to be a 25 yr old blowing her entire paycheck on clothes because no one ever taught her how to budget properly (while still getting cute things she likes! there's very little sacrifice here).

Kids ARE expensive, but I assumed this post was going to be about the cost of braces, a special needs therapy for which no one takes insurance, or having to buy a new wardrobe for a kid who shot up 3 inches in a year or something. If you are experiencing sticker shock here, just wait until you actually HAVE to spend money on your kid for something a lot less fun than a new swimsuit for vacation.

Please - you've never indulged your kids in some frivolous way? I doubt that very much. These will be what she wears for the next two or three summers. I'm happy for her to have options she's chosen. She's sacrificed plenty in the name of not being financially wasteful, and I am not worried about her being careful with money as an adult.

WTF does this mean in the context of an 8yo? Wearing a few hand-me-downs is not a sacrifice if they are in good condition etc.

OP, you are an idiot. We have a high HHI, my DD has a ton of hand-me-downs, and she has 3 swimsuits. Two nice ones for parties and vacations, and one less expensive one for indoor pool lessons. They cost $100 in total.

It means that about 90% of her clothes and shoes are hand-me-downs. It means when she wanted to take ballet but a cousin handed down tap shoes, she agreed to take tap. I could give more examples, but you'll all find fault with anything I say. Apparently because I did one big thing for one of my children once, you've decided I'm a horrible person.

No you’re a horrible person because you can on here whining about how expensive it was.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OP, what are you envisioning here. Your daughter can't repeat a bathing suit during spring break? She can't even wear the same rash guard twice? Athleta girl has some very cute two pieces that are actually reversible -- two suits in one.

The fact that you can afford it is irrelevant -- this is just being dumb with money and also teaching your daughter to be dumb with money. She's goign to be a 25 yr old blowing her entire paycheck on clothes because no one ever taught her how to budget properly (while still getting cute things she likes! there's very little sacrifice here).

Kids ARE expensive, but I assumed this post was going to be about the cost of braces, a special needs therapy for which no one takes insurance, or having to buy a new wardrobe for a kid who shot up 3 inches in a year or something. If you are experiencing sticker shock here, just wait until you actually HAVE to spend money on your kid for something a lot less fun than a new swimsuit for vacation.

Please - you've never indulged your kids in some frivolous way? I doubt that very much. These will be what she wears for the next two or three summers. I'm happy for her to have options she's chosen. She's sacrificed plenty in the name of not being financially wasteful, and I am not worried about her being careful with money as an adult.

WTF does this mean in the context of an 8yo? Wearing a few hand-me-downs is not a sacrifice if they are in good condition etc.

OP, you are an idiot. We have a high HHI, my DD has a ton of hand-me-downs, and she has 3 swimsuits. Two nice ones for parties and vacations, and one less expensive one for indoor pool lessons. They cost $100 in total.

It means that about 90% of her clothes and shoes are hand-me-downs. It means when she wanted to take ballet but a cousin handed down tap shoes, she agreed to take tap. I could give more examples, but you'll all find fault with anything I say. Apparently because I did one big thing for one of my children once, you've decided I'm a horrible person.

I don’t think you’re horrible. But I do think it’s a little weird to do the big thing for 1 kid & then come here to complain about it. What were you looking for/expecting? Kudos, compliments, commiseration?

If you have the money, great.I think people are saying 5 is maybe more than necessary, which is probably true. I’d do 2…just to spread it out, you may want to shop for another new one next yr. With girls, things change from year to year. My advice is to spread it out - don’t make her pick the suits she will wear for the next 3 yrs. A new suit every yr is nice if you are able.

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Girl’s bodies often change fairly significantly between 8-12 yrs old. Style & preferences too. Just fyi, from mom who’s been there…you may not want to heavily invest in what your 8 year old thinks they will want/fit into for years to come.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OP, what are you envisioning here. Your daughter can't repeat a bathing suit during spring break? She can't even wear the same rash guard twice? Athleta girl has some very cute two pieces that are actually reversible -- two suits in one.

The fact that you can afford it is irrelevant -- this is just being dumb with money and also teaching your daughter to be dumb with money. She's goign to be a 25 yr old blowing her entire paycheck on clothes because no one ever taught her how to budget properly (while still getting cute things she likes! there's very little sacrifice here).

Kids ARE expensive, but I assumed this post was going to be about the cost of braces, a special needs therapy for which no one takes insurance, or having to buy a new wardrobe for a kid who shot up 3 inches in a year or something. If you are experiencing sticker shock here, just wait until you actually HAVE to spend money on your kid for something a lot less fun than a new swimsuit for vacation.

Please - you've never indulged your kids in some frivolous way? I doubt that very much. These will be what she wears for the next two or three summers. I'm happy for her to have options she's chosen. She's sacrificed plenty in the name of not being financially wasteful, and I am not worried about her being careful with money as an adult.

WTF does this mean in the context of an 8yo? Wearing a few hand-me-downs is not a sacrifice if they are in good condition etc.

OP, you are an idiot. We have a high HHI, my DD has a ton of hand-me-downs, and she has 3 swimsuits. Two nice ones for parties and vacations, and one less expensive one for indoor pool lessons. They cost $100 in total.

It means that about 90% of her clothes and shoes are hand-me-downs. It means when she wanted to take ballet but a cousin handed down tap shoes, she agreed to take tap. I could give more examples, but you'll all find fault with anything I say. Apparently because I did one big thing for one of my children once, you've decided I'm a horrible person.

I suggested you take this thread down, but I guess you’re a glutton for punishment. Any attention is good attention?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OP, what are you envisioning here. Your daughter can't repeat a bathing suit during spring break? She can't even wear the same rash guard twice? Athleta girl has some very cute two pieces that are actually reversible -- two suits in one.

The fact that you can afford it is irrelevant -- this is just being dumb with money and also teaching your daughter to be dumb with money. She's goign to be a 25 yr old blowing her entire paycheck on clothes because no one ever taught her how to budget properly (while still getting cute things she likes! there's very little sacrifice here).

Kids ARE expensive, but I assumed this post was going to be about the cost of braces, a special needs therapy for which no one takes insurance, or having to buy a new wardrobe for a kid who shot up 3 inches in a year or something. If you are experiencing sticker shock here, just wait until you actually HAVE to spend money on your kid for something a lot less fun than a new swimsuit for vacation.

Please - you've never indulged your kids in some frivolous way? I doubt that very much. These will be what she wears for the next two or three summers. I'm happy for her to have options she's chosen. She's sacrificed plenty in the name of not being financially wasteful, and I am not worried about her being careful with money as an adult.

WTF does this mean in the context of an 8yo? Wearing a few hand-me-downs is not a sacrifice if they are in good condition etc.

OP, you are an idiot. We have a high HHI, my DD has a ton of hand-me-downs, and she has 3 swimsuits. Two nice ones for parties and vacations, and one less expensive one for indoor pool lessons. They cost $100 in total.

It means that about 90% of her clothes and shoes are hand-me-downs. It means when she wanted to take ballet but a cousin handed down tap shoes, she agreed to take tap. I could give more examples, but you'll all find fault with anything I say. Apparently because I did one big thing for one of my children once, you've decided I'm a horrible person.

I didn’t say you are horrible, I said you are an idiot (or more likely, a troll)

If you can afford to spend $350 on swimsuits in one shot, surely you could have afforded a pair of $30 tap shoes so your DD didn’t have to “sacrifice” tap class.

If you have so many DDs, you don’t need to make your first one wear all of her cousin’s hand-me-downs, and then make the younger ones wear all of *her* hand-me-downs that you bought in a fit of guilt. Spread out the hand-me-downs and new purchases.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OP, what are you envisioning here. Your daughter can't repeat a bathing suit during spring break? She can't even wear the same rash guard twice? Athleta girl has some very cute two pieces that are actually reversible -- two suits in one.

The fact that you can afford it is irrelevant -- this is just being dumb with money and also teaching your daughter to be dumb with money. She's goign to be a 25 yr old blowing her entire paycheck on clothes because no one ever taught her how to budget properly (while still getting cute things she likes! there's very little sacrifice here).

Kids ARE expensive, but I assumed this post was going to be about the cost of braces, a special needs therapy for which no one takes insurance, or having to buy a new wardrobe for a kid who shot up 3 inches in a year or something. If you are experiencing sticker shock here, just wait until you actually HAVE to spend money on your kid for something a lot less fun than a new swimsuit for vacation.

Please - you've never indulged your kids in some frivolous way? I doubt that very much. These will be what she wears for the next two or three summers. I'm happy for her to have options she's chosen. She's sacrificed plenty in the name of not being financially wasteful, and I am not worried about her being careful with money as an adult.

WTF does this mean in the context of an 8yo? Wearing a few hand-me-downs is not a sacrifice if they are in good condition etc.

OP, you are an idiot. We have a high HHI, my DD has a ton of hand-me-downs, and she has 3 swimsuits. Two nice ones for parties and vacations, and one less expensive one for indoor pool lessons. They cost $100 in total.

It means that about 90% of her clothes and shoes are hand-me-downs. It means when she wanted to take ballet but a cousin handed down tap shoes, she agreed to take tap. I could give more examples, but you'll all find fault with anything I say. Apparently because I did one big thing for one of my children once, you've decided I'm a horrible person.

I didn’t say you are horrible, I said you are an idiot (or more likely, a troll)

If you can afford to spend $350 on swimsuits in one shot, surely you could have afforded a pair of $30 tap shoes so your DD didn’t have to “sacrifice” tap class.

If you have so many DDs, you don’t need to make your first one wear all of her cousin’s hand-me-downs, and then make the younger ones wear all of *her* hand-me-downs that you bought in a fit of guilt. Spread out the hand-me-downs and new purchases.

I meant ballet shoes, not tap.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:All DD8's swimsuits are hand-me-downs from older cousins that she's been wearing for two years. In preparation for our spring break trip I just had her try them on and they're all way too small. So we are getting her: 3 one pieces, two rash guards, and two tankinis (two pieces that aren't bikinis?). $348. I am in sticker-shock!

We can afford it, and this is literally the first time I'm buying her swimsuits in her life and she's at the small end of the size range of what she's getting so all combined, it's fine. But I had no idea they could be so expensive!

Can we please stop with the troll posts?? No one buys 5 swimsuits for a child.

[Anonymous]

I just find it funny that op thinks her 8 year will be able to wear the same
Bathing suit for 2-3 years Hahhaha

My kids grow out of their bathing suits every year. My 4 year old grew 4” in a year. My 8 year old wears the same size as her 9 year old sister now so there is no more handing down clothes.

[Anonymous]

You just spent $350 on swimsuits but couldn’t afford ballet slippers?