Another book question - would you buy used?

SarahRuthG · March 2011

I can't decide if I am "comfortable" with buying used books for a child knowing they chew on them. By used I am thinking Amazon.com - there are tons of used childrens books on there for just a few dollars and with $25 you get free shipping. The books are rated with the condition they are in.

I suppose I could clean then with clorox wipes and not ruin the pages?

Thoughts?

twohniyt · March 2011

I personally don't see any problem with this. My sister when she was pregnant with her daughter went to many yard sales to buy used books.

4realyo · March 2011

i'm not into used books, but thats just me.

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Jelliebean1982 · March 2011

I think you are overthinking this. LOL. Your kid will chew on a lot more gross things than a used book.

jessicaclare · March 2011

I bought tons of books for my DDs at half priced books. Kids books are actually kind of pricey, and you can clean them off.

WhitePicketFence · March 2011

Honestly, I think it's silly to buy new books for a baby and/or toddler if you have the option to buy used. New books are expensive and your child will potentially drool/chew on them and, if your kid is anything like mine, rip the pages out of some. We literally have some where she ripped the spines right off.

We've been lucky in that we've gotten 95% of our kids books as hand-me-downs from family members. I don't plan to buy her many new books until she's older and is more gentle with them.

GBTeacherLady · March 2011

I picked up some cardboard books from Once Upon a Child that were in good condition. I haven't even thought about cleaning them yet, but wipes would be a good idea if they're books LO would handle. I would look for books in new or very good condition.

For regular paper books I wouldn't worry about sanitizing because you're not going to just hand it to them until they're older.

jessicaclare · March 2011

Jelliebean1982:
I think you are overthinking this. LOL. Your kid will chew on a lot more gross things than a used book.

Oh, and this.

Susan&Skip · March 2011

we buy DS used books from Goodwill ALL the time.. can't be .69! Just wipe them down with clorox wipes.. you'll be fine. Some of the best books we have are used!

tri-reader · March 2011

I buy used books and FYI neither of my kids have ever chewed on a book. I just wipe them down and they're good to go.

JenWhite123 · March 2011

Buy used? Absolutely... I have already purchased about 50 books for LO's library from local library book sales... Total for 50 books - about $15.00. Why pay full price when you get a brand-new looking book for next to nothing?

Themetastic · March 2011

I agree that you are over thinking this one. There is a wonderful half price book store right by our house that has baby books for $1. I plan to get a lot from there and yard sales. I am also debating asking people to bring a book instead of a card to the shower; if I do, i am sure to get a lot of used.

SarahRuthG · March 2011

Thank you ladies.

I am not over thinking this. I was just looking for input on what everyone else is doing. Don't worry, the idea of my child possibly putting a used book in their mouth isn't keeping me awake at night. I was more looking for the "yes I have bought used and been happy" kind of responses. Which I got, so thank you everyone!

TheGregory's07 · March 2011

jessicaclare:
I bought tons of books for my DDs at half priced books. Kids books are actually kind of pricey, and you can clean them off.

This.

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