Plenty of you already know this so feel free to ignore, but for those who don't...it is now or soon will be spring consignment sale season. If you don't know how to find any in your area, start by googling for a moms of multiples group in your town/county/largest close towns/etc because they usually do a big sale. Likewise for googling consignment sale, children's consignment, etc. Many also advertise via craigslist since it is free so check your local craigslist listings. They can be a great source for stuff. Ours is at the end of April and I get most of DS's wardrobe there plus random toys/books/gear.
Again, many don't need this info at all but I didn't know as a FTM and wish someone had told me.
Re: Consignment sales
I will say that it was a lifesaver though! Glad you brought it up for others. We found out that we were having a girl the day that our first consignment sale started. I bought her a really good swing (that plugs into the wall) for half of retail price ($65 down from $130), a brand new moby wrap for $15, 35 pairs of socks for $3, 17 bibs for $7, just about all of her clothes up until 6months for a little over $100, and much much more!!!
I have always been able to purchase my son's wardrobe by selling the previous year's clothes and toys. This year I actually made money, even after purchasing for baby girl too.
Consignment sales are THE BOMB! \m/
Also, a lot of places will have a "new mommy" sale that allows you to shop before the public. Check to see if that is an option for you to sign up. Spots here are limited. And the best advice I have found so far is to work the sales. Workers get the very first pick at items by shopping first. It usually requires a day of volunteer work in exchange. You definitely get the best deals that way of you can spare the time to work.
Is there anything I should try to stay away from at these sales? Other than carseats, of course.
The second result was this site which apparently allows you to search any state or by zip code: https://consignmentmommies.com/consignment-sales/dc-kids-consignment-sale
If you Google for multiples groups, there is Northern Virginia parents of multiples, Montgomery County parents of multiples, Fairfax County Moms of Multiples, Columbia moms of multiples, etc.
I haven't checked craigslist as well but I think you get the idea...there's plenty out there if you look.
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