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Anonymous wrote:$500 minimum is right, OP. Don’t listen to the posters who claim this is ridiculous. They are out of touch. Everything is super expensive now. I have a nine month old and buy her clothes on sale and offseason and we have still spent over $1k since she was born because of seasonal Purchases. Patagonia buys back stuff after kids outgrow jackets so that is a way to get a little help every season buying a high quality coat.

It’s your choice to spend $1k on a baby’s clothes. Don’t make it sound like it’s normal. Patagonia?

This is DCUM. Of course it’s normal. I want my infant to be warm in the winter. A down bunting suit is needed. Patagonia is actually really reasonable for such an item. I’m not going to buy her fast fashion either. It’s low quality and bad for the planet.

That’s a you thing, and yes it’s ridiculous. Own it.

I think it’s sad that people are trying to shame others about buying their children high quality warm clothing. We are literally talking about a winter coat for this family’s child. This is very revealing. We have weird attitudes about children deserving a substandard experience in this country. It may seem like a small
thing but the extreme reactions say a lot.

Why so defensive? It’s silly of you to pretend that you’re only getting a warm coat if you buy a very expensive brand for a baby. People are rightfully calling you out on it.

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Anonymous wrote:$500 minimum is right, OP. Don’t listen to the posters who claim this is ridiculous. They are out of touch. Everything is super expensive now. I have a nine month old and buy her clothes on sale and offseason and we have still spent over $1k since she was born because of seasonal Purchases. Patagonia buys back stuff after kids outgrow jackets so that is a way to get a little help every season buying a high quality coat.

It’s your choice to spend $1k on a baby’s clothes. Don’t make it sound like it’s normal. Patagonia?

This is DCUM. Of course it’s normal. I want my infant to be warm in the winter. A down bunting suit is needed. Patagonia is actually really reasonable for such an item. I’m not going to buy her fast fashion either. It’s low quality and bad for the planet.

That’s a you thing, and yes it’s ridiculous. Own it.

I think it’s sad that people are trying to shame others about buying their children high quality warm clothing. We are literally talking about a winter coat for this family’s child. This is very revealing. We have weird attitudes about children deserving a substandard experience in this country. It may seem like a small
thing but the extreme reactions say a lot.

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Anonymous wrote:$500 minimum is right, OP. Don’t listen to the posters who claim this is ridiculous. They are out of touch. Everything is super expensive now. I have a nine month old and buy her clothes on sale and offseason and we have still spent over $1k since she was born because of seasonal Purchases. Patagonia buys back stuff after kids outgrow jackets so that is a way to get a little help every season buying a high quality coat.

It’s your choice to spend $1k on a baby’s clothes. Don’t make it sound like it’s normal. Patagonia?

This is DCUM. Of course it’s normal. I want my infant to be warm in the winter. A down bunting suit is needed. Patagonia is actually really reasonable for such an item. I’m not going to buy her fast fashion either. It’s low quality and bad for the planet.

That’s a you thing, and yes it’s ridiculous. Own it.

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Anonymous wrote:$500 minimum is right, OP. Don’t listen to the posters who claim this is ridiculous. They are out of touch. Everything is super expensive now. I have a nine month old and buy her clothes on sale and offseason and we have still spent over $1k since she was born because of seasonal Purchases. Patagonia buys back stuff after kids outgrow jackets so that is a way to get a little help every season buying a high quality coat.

It’s your choice to spend $1k on a baby’s clothes. Don’t make it sound like it’s normal. Patagonia?

This is DCUM. Of course it’s normal. I want my infant to be warm in the winter. A down bunting suit is needed. Patagonia is actually really reasonable for such an item. I’m not going to buy her fast fashion either. It’s low quality and bad for the planet.

In this area, they'd rarely need that and it cannot be used in a car seat. Blanket works better.

Again, people are really outing themselves as people who don’t actually live here. We live in the city. We are never in the car. Our child needs to be warm in the stroller because we actually live in DC. People who don’t actually live in this area need to keep it moving. Don’t be a poor.

I'm on a budget and snagged 7AM stroller blankets for my kids on eBay. Worked great.

My two boys are growing more slowly now so I don't need to buy them a new wardrobe and sneakers every season. I spend hundreds on seasonal outwear, snowboots, hiking boots, and water shoes, but my family is never more dressed up than button down and jeans. I buy basic items on sale, mostly from the Gap and Lands End. They liked the cute stuff from Boden, Jojo Maman Bebe, and Tea when they were younger but now are more particular about about shirt designs.

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Anonymous wrote:$500 minimum is right, OP. Don’t listen to the posters who claim this is ridiculous. They are out of touch. Everything is super expensive now. I have a nine month old and buy her clothes on sale and offseason and we have still spent over $1k since she was born because of seasonal Purchases. Patagonia buys back stuff after kids outgrow jackets so that is a way to get a little help every season buying a high quality coat.

It’s your choice to spend $1k on a baby’s clothes. Don’t make it sound like it’s normal. Patagonia?

This is DCUM. Of course it’s normal. I want my infant to be warm in the winter. A down bunting suit is needed. Patagonia is actually really reasonable for such an item. I’m not going to buy her fast fashion either. It’s low quality and bad for the planet.

Patagonia (and other REI-type brands) excel at warmth without bulk and other technical features such as breathable waterproofing. Neither of these are a concern for a baby in a stroller. Your infant would be just as warm/comfortable in Carters.

How old is your daughter? That makes a huge difference.

So far my 12yo DD has gotten 2 hoodies ($80 each), 2 pairs of shorts ($60 each), one pair of sweats ($50), 3 long sleeve tops ($20 each) and one new pair of Adidas ($110). She needs some nicer clothes and shoes for holidays and family events coming up but we haven’t gotten there just yet. Her winter coat of choice, North Face, costs around $200. She will also get a new pair of Uggs at some point which are around $150 I think.

These are prices from Aerie, Abercrombie, Hollister, Pac Sun and Brandi Melville, so not even crazy over the top stores (excluding the hoodies and coat).

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Anonymous wrote:$500 minimum is right, OP. Don’t listen to the posters who claim this is ridiculous. They are out of touch. Everything is super expensive now. I have a nine month old and buy her clothes on sale and offseason and we have still spent over $1k since she was born because of seasonal Purchases. Patagonia buys back stuff after kids outgrow jackets so that is a way to get a little help every season buying a high quality coat.

It’s your choice to spend $1k on a baby’s clothes. Don’t make it sound like it’s normal. Patagonia?

This is DCUM. Of course it’s normal. I want my infant to be warm in the winter. A down bunting suit is needed. Patagonia is actually really reasonable for such an item. I’m not going to buy her fast fashion either. It’s low quality and bad for the planet.

In this area, they'd rarely need that and it cannot be used in a car seat. Blanket works better.

Again, people are really outing themselves as people who don’t actually live here. We live in the city. We are never in the car. Our child needs to be warm in the stroller because we actually live in DC. People who don’t actually live in this area need to keep it moving. Don’t be a poor.

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Anonymous wrote:$500 minimum is right, OP. Don’t listen to the posters who claim this is ridiculous. They are out of touch. Everything is super expensive now. I have a nine month old and buy her clothes on sale and offseason and we have still spent over $1k since she was born because of seasonal Purchases. Patagonia buys back stuff after kids outgrow jackets so that is a way to get a little help every season buying a high quality coat.

It’s your choice to spend $1k on a baby’s clothes. Don’t make it sound like it’s normal. Patagonia?

This is DCUM. Of course it’s normal. I want my infant to be warm in the winter. A down bunting suit is needed. Patagonia is actually really reasonable for such an item. I’m not going to buy her fast fashion either. It’s low quality and bad for the planet.

In this area, they'd rarely need that and it cannot be used in a car seat. Blanket works better.

It varies, I have boys so when they were little I shopped ahead on clearance, etc.

Now with teens I sometimes shop ahead but just look for deals online as they have the basic pattern they like and partly don't care. I don't really budget but they don't ask for anything high end. Shop online.

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Anonymous wrote:$500 minimum is right, OP. Don’t listen to the posters who claim this is ridiculous. They are out of touch. Everything is super expensive now. I have a nine month old and buy her clothes on sale and offseason and we have still spent over $1k since she was born because of seasonal Purchases. Patagonia buys back stuff after kids outgrow jackets so that is a way to get a little help every season buying a high quality coat.

It’s your choice to spend $1k on a baby’s clothes. Don’t make it sound like it’s normal. Patagonia?

This is DCUM. Of course it’s normal. I want my infant to be warm in the winter. A down bunting suit is needed. Patagonia is actually really reasonable for such an item. I’m not going to buy her fast fashion either. It’s low quality and bad for the planet.

Anonymous wrote:$500 minimum is right, OP. Don’t listen to the posters who claim this is ridiculous. They are out of touch. Everything is super expensive now. I have a nine month old and buy her clothes on sale and offseason and we have still spent over $1k since she was born because of seasonal Purchases. Patagonia buys back stuff after kids outgrow jackets so that is a way to get a little help every season buying a high quality coat.

It’s your choice to spend $1k on a baby’s clothes. Don’t make it sound like it’s normal. Patagonia?

Anonymous wrote:How old are your kids? You can buy Target leggings for $3.75/pair on sale.

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This worked until they were about 8 or 9, then we had to upgrade. Thank goodness for uniforms - otherwise our clothing budget would be astronomical

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Anonymous wrote:On my girls I usually spend 1k each season per child. We buy a lot of their clothes on overseas trips to the EU and we like the quality/fabric/style better than what is available in the US.

The boys I only spend about $500-700. Their clothes are less expensive!

Which stores and what brands do you like the best? It’d be nice to find some less dreary clothes.

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My kids want the same 'ol crap their friends have - Lulu, Pacsan, Altered state, and a few other places. My little one is too small for those, so we get her athleta and Nordstrom clothing that looks like my older ones clothing.

Anonymous wrote:I gave both my kids a $500 budget, which forced them to look for sales and make smart choices. They are teens.

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My teens get $200/mo and are responsible for their own clothes- all except school uniforms. If there is a dance, free dress, costume party, birthday party, etc, etc. This includes all shoes and accessories too. I encourage them to plan in advance - and when they don't they deal with the consequences. They can always ask for something special at Christmas and birthdays.