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Do you have an online neighborhood or local mom's group?
Two of my neighbors just announced their pregnancies on our local (about 4 block area) group, and all the other moms are happily clearing out closets and drawers for them - mostly gifting the items, and selling some of them but for a reasonable price.
For people who are happy with their family size, they are usually very happy to give things away, they just need to be asked. I got handmedowns from strangers because one of my son's daycare teachers asked another parent whose sons were a little older than my kid and she was thrilled to get rid of several giant trashbags full of clothes that we used for YEARS.
You'd be surprised at what people might give you esp. if they know you are new to the country and don't have a network of family and friends here. Probably very similar to where you are from - so many parents have a kinship with each other all over the world.
When my youngest was a baby, I worked across the street from a children’s consignment shop. Everything was gently used (you know how fast babies outgrow things). I could get 3 outfits for about $10. and they had some toys and baby equipment. When my son outgrew them, back they went to the consignment store.
Now, I have a baby granddaughter. I have noticed that online stores like Carters and Oshkosh are always on sale very cheap. I saw a jean jacket for a baby online for $68.!! No way would I spend that, but I got a really cute one for $18. at Oshkosh.
If there is an industry near you that makes wood products, they throw out cut ends by the ton. Perfect toy blocks.
Save all your junk mail, kids cad draw and scribble on the blank backs. About ten sheets stapled to every Rx.
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