Baby and Childrens Footwear

It hardly seems fair that the second you buy your growing child a pair of new shoes that they grow out of them! One of the things I see people grabbing up at yardsales is kids shoes!

And why not? Considering what new childrens footwear costs these days, and how fast they grow out of them, it sometimes just makes sense to buy used (at least before they get big enough to start noticing that they're always wearing "someone elses' stuff" - you moms know what I mean!).

Sigh. It's a tough call... I was brought up on hand-me-downs. Everytime the girls across the street got THEIR new clothes, my mom would march into my bedroom with bags and bags full of the neighbors' cast-offs. (Another sigh...) So, that means I always had "last year's" styles, while THEY got all the cool new styles.

Alas, somehow I made it through! :)

About ShooShoos

ShooShoos is a cool baby footwear store that has been around since 1996. It was originally started to help communities that were disadvantaged, and evidently, it worked! Because now, it is a worldwide brand and serves more than 20 countries. How wonderful is that! By the way, I also like it that they are recommended by pediatricians.

ShooShoos USA--The Largest Selection Of Toddler Shoes At The Lowest Prices!

Shooshoos has sold millions of baby and toddler shoes, and their materials are non-toxic, which is important. They can fit children up to about 2 1/2 years old. The company has also won awards. They have a 100% satisfaction guarantee.

Some of my ideas about getting kids shoes and other items without breaking the bank include:
1) Host a "clothing and shoe exchange" party and invite moms and kids from a few different age-groups, and moms-to-be to participate. Everyone should bring an item or 2 of clothing and shoes that are in good shape. They can be displayed on a table so that guests can walk around and choose. Obviously, you'd have to make up a few rules - for example - you wouldn't want to have one "clothes hog" take a bunch of stuff without regard for someone else. Maybe, if there is someone that doesn't have a lot to share or exchange, but NEEDS clothes/shoes, that person could bring light refreshments in lieu of clothing/shoes.

2) Go to a consignment shop in your area and ask if there is a "swap" policy - in other words, perhaps instead of buying or selling clothes via the consigment shop, the customer can exchange some of his/her own child's clothing or shoes for something at the shop. Every consignment shop is different, and it doesn't hurt to ask!

3) Put an ad on CraigsList stating that you are looking for "boys clothes needed, sizes ..." or "girls clothes needed, sizes..." etc . Please folks: Word of Caution here: Do NOT put your email address directly in the ad. Allow CraigsList to "anonymize" your email address so that you aren't victimized by scammers and spammers. Personally, I do not put my phone number in CraigsList ads either - but that's just me...