OT - Is This tacky?

[itlw8]

In most areas there is an organization that is there to support mothers and infants. If you qualify for wic they can put you in touch They often will find clothes diapers and what ever the family needs

But no it is not tacky you are saving the earth by reusing infant stuff

[melilley]

Not tacky at all!
I always see if the people I know on FB have any thing that I need, usually for the daycare. I just put something along the lines of "does anyone have any _________ that they want to get rid of"?. Or I am looking for _______ if anyone has any they want to get rid of or sell for a reasonable price. Sometimes people want to get rid of stuff so they just give it to you or will sell it cheaply priced or they know someone. Ask away!

[AmyKidsCo]

I don't think it's tacky, but I agree that you should say that you're willing to buy the items.

And definitely take it easy and rest!

[Hunni Bee]

Okay...I tried it.

The one person that responded (actually one of the moms who I hoped would see it) directed me to Once Upon A Child- a children's thrift/consignment store for those who aren't familiar. I want to hope she misunderstood my intention and wasn't saying "stop begging on Facebook" in a roundabout way, which was why I was hesitant to do in the first place....

I thanked her and politely reiterated what I meant, sooo...

I did say in the original post that I was willing to buy the items btw

[Lyss]

Okay...I tried it.

The one person that responded (actually one of the moms who I hoped would see it) directed me to Once Upon A Child- a children's thrift/consignment store for those who aren't familiar. I want to hope she misunderstood my intention and wasn't saying "stop begging on Facebook" in a roundabout way, which was why I was hesitant to do in the first place....

I thanked her and politely reiterated what I meant, sooo...

I did say in the original post that I was willing to buy the items btw

Maybe she was just trying to help suggest good places? Or maybe that's where she just sold her baby stuff too? in our area its the only secondhand kids shop that buys, rather than consignment, so a lot of people I know take stuff there first. Personally I think Once Upon a Child is a bit overpriced (at least for what it offers in my area) because of this, the other kids consignment stores in town are much more reasonable.

I don't think its begging at all! Baby stuff is only useful for a short period but people like to stock up or get tons as gifts. Some local consignment stores here wont even take 0-6mo sizes except very occasionally because the get so much of it. I gave away a bunch to a friend on fb (I don't trust craigslist anymore, the last person "in need" showed up I a Lexus SUV ) and still have more I'm trying to get rid of (larger sizes).

Don't feel bad! Maybe you'll get some messages from other friends on Facebook today!

[Hunni Bee]

Maybe she was just trying to help suggest good places? Or maybe that's where she just sold her baby stuff too? in our area its the only secondhand kids shop that buys, rather than consignment, so a lot of people I know take stuff there first. Personally I think Once Upon a Child is a bit overpriced (at least for what it offers in my area) because of this, the other kids consignment stores in town are much more reasonable.

I don't think its begging at all! Baby stuff is only useful for a short period but people like to stock up or get tons as gifts. Some local consignment stores here wont even take 0-6mo sizes except very occasionally because the get so much of it. I gave away a bunch to a friend on fb (I don't trust craigslist anymore, the last person "in need" showed up I a Lexus SUV ) and still have more I'm trying to get rid of (larger sizes).

Don't feel bad! Maybe you'll get some messages from other friends on Facebook today!

We have a ton of children's consignment shops here...all way overpriced because people here tend to be able to afford designer baby clothes...sorry, not interested in paying $15 for a used Ralph Lauren onesie

What I've found in Goodwill and some of the lower end thrift stores was over-washed, stained, and not stuff I was willing to pay even $2 for.

So its one end or the other here...thats why I was looking for moms giving away/selling stuff. I'm still hopeful

[littlemissmuffet]

When I found out we were having a girl, I posted a status on facebook asking anyone who had baby clothing for sale for 0-12 months to let me know and I'd come take a look. I got lots of responses and ended up buying quite a bit of inexpensive, good quality (some never even worn!) clothing this way - and nobody thought it was tacky - it is social media, afterall! I don't think it's tacky as long as you're not asking for free items. We also live NEXT TO a thrift store with plenty of good condition clothing, so I'm extremely lucky.

I agree with those who recommend websites like craiglist as well! What about asking in mom groups on facebook? When is baby due - can you garage sale this upcoming weekend?

Oh, and about placenta previa - I am SHOCKED your doctors were so nonchalant - I've had two different daycare moms with this condition - both gave birth more than 6 weeks early, and both almost lost their babies - one DCM was in the hopsital for the last 8 weeks of her pregnancy on bed rest. It can be extremely serious. PLEASE, take it easy!

[Lyss]

We have a ton of children's consignment shops here...all way overpriced because people here tend to be able to afford designer baby clothes...sorry, not interested in paying $15 for a used Ralph Lauren onesie

What I've found in Goodwill and some of the lower end thrift stores was over-washed, stained, and not stuff I was willing to pay even $2 for.

So its one end or the other here...thats why I was looking for moms giving away/selling stuff. I'm still hopeful

I have that same issue with goodwill and another large thrift store here, they take anything and some of it really just needs to be trashed not sold!

Is there a local moms/garage sale Facebook group or freecycle group near you? We have a local clothing swap FB group so people post what they want or have and its either trade or free. One of my DCMs swears by it, she trades and donates on it (I've never used it but its over 500 members). There's also a local garage sale group where I frequently see infant clothes for $1-$3. I've gotten pretty good stuff off Freecycle for my DD. Maybe some of these will have more reasonable prices?

[Hunni Bee]

I have that same issue with goodwill and another large thrift store here, they take anything and some of it really just needs to be trashed not sold!

Is there a local moms/garage sale Facebook group or freecycle group near you? We have a local clothing swap FB group so people post what they want or have and its either trade or free. One of my DCMs swears by it, she trades and donates on it (I've never used it but its over 500 members). There's also a local garage sale group where I frequently see infant clothes for $1-$3. I've gotten pretty good stuff off Freecycle for my DD. Maybe some of these will have more reasonable prices?

Freecycle loads my email daily but I never thought to look on there for baby stuff ::

I found a couple moms trying to sell their daughters entire wardrobe on Craigslist. I got one of them to agree to break it up for me, so hopeful about that. If that pans out, my little one will be set clothing wise.

Thanks for your suggestion of Craigslist lovethis

[TheGoodLife]

Freecycle loads my email daily but I never thought to look on there for baby stuff ::

I found a couple moms trying to sell their daughters entire wardrobe on Craigslist. I got one of them to agree to break it up for me, so hopeful about that. If that pans out, my little one will be set clothing wise.

Thanks for your suggestion of Craigslist lovethis

I just found on FB a bunch af area "craigslist" style groups. I live in Omaha, and we have "Omaha Buy/Sell/Trade", then there's similar pages for different suburb areas around here ("Gretna Buy/Sell/Trade" "Millard Buy..." you get the picture ) Maybe you have similar groups for your area? You can post ISO (in search of) and search if anyone is selling- many people sell in big lots of clothing! Good luck!!!

[Hunni Bee]

When I found out we were having a girl, I posted a status on facebook asking anyone who had baby clothing for sale for 0-12 months to let me know and I'd come take a look. I got lots of responses and ended up buying quite a bit of inexpensive, good quality (some never even worn!) clothing this way - and nobody thought it was tacky - it is social media, afterall! I don't think it's tacky as long as you're not asking for free items. We also live NEXT TO a thrift store with plenty of good condition clothing, so I'm extremely lucky.

I agree with those who recommend websites like craiglist as well! What about asking in mom groups on facebook? When is baby due - can you garage sale this upcoming weekend?

Oh, and about placenta previa - I am SHOCKED your doctors were so nonchalant - I've had two different daycare moms with this condition - both gave birth more than 6 weeks early, and both almost lost their babies - one DCM was in the hopsital for the last 8 weeks of her pregnancy on bed rest. It can be extremely serious. PLEASE, take it easy!

Yes I thought it was strange too. I go to two different sets of doctors and they both were blase about it. From what I researched, if I go into preterm labor or my cervix compromises for whatever reason, I could bleed very badly.

At my last appointment, my doctor actually forgot about it! True it was my other doctors who diagnosed it, but he totally knew about it. He was like, oh you probably can do a vaginal birth because your fibroids have moved. I was like :confused: with Previa?? And he goes oh no, no, not with Previa!

He finally did tell me to go on pelvic rest, but I'm still worried. I try to take it easy, but work is still work.