A newborn baby looks the same every day. Clothes, shoes and socks become smaller after a short period of wear. Almost all of them are 89% new, so it would be a waste to leave them alone or to throw them away.
In order to save money, many mothers will let the second child wear the eldest child’s old clothes and shoes, or even accept used shoes worn by the babies of relatives and friends. Even celebrity Sun Li has repeatedly shared that her daughter wears second-hand clothes.
In addition to Sun Li, there are many female celebrities who also let their children wear second-hand clothes, even "N" handmade clothes. For example, Ma Yili, when she was 8 years old, her mother knitted a sweater for her. Now, this This sweater has been worn by both daughters.
I am not averse to second-hand clothes. Before my daughter was born, the elderly in my family happily collected several large bags of used clothes from relatives.
My wife selected some relatively new ones from a pile of old clothes and kept them, washed, disinfected, and dried them at least three times. The remaining old clothes and shoes were donated to the old clothes recycling bin.
The reason why I wear old clothes for my daughter is, on the one hand, to save money. Children grow very fast. If I buy them all brand new, it is indeed a big expense. Moreover, the clothes worn by the babies of some relatives and friends are almost the same as new ones.
On the other hand, considering the relationship between relatives and friends, when my wife was 8 months pregnant, the elderly at home specially called relatives on both sides to send them old clothes. We have already sent it, and my wife and I are embarrassed to refuse, so as not to be called "looking down on people".
I also have my own principles for dressing my daughter in second-hand clothes. Not all items sent by relatives and friends will be accepted. Otherwise, if you are not careful, you will easily save a small amount of money and ruin a big thing. It can even cause harm to the baby's body.
①Don’t use second-hand shoes
Each baby’s arch development, foot shape, and walking posture are different, and the stress points on the feet when walking are also different. Furthermore, The skeletal development of children's feet has not yet been finalized, especially shoes with severely worn soles or insoles that cannot be worn for a long time.
The first reason is that children will be unconsciously affected by old shoes and will unconsciously use their feet to adapt to the shoes when walking. For example, if the previous baby was "bucket-shaped", if the baby wears this pair of shoes, it will be easy for the baby to walk "buck-shaped."
On the other hand, if old shoes are not cleaned carefully after each use, a lot of bacteria will breed in the shoes. Coupled with the wear and tear of the soles, children will not only be uncomfortable wearing them, but also prone to falling.
All in all, inappropriate second-hand shoes will not only make the baby uncomfortable to wear, but may also affect the development of the arch of the foot. If they are brand new and have never been worn by someone else's baby, it is completely acceptable; but if they are second-hand shoes that have been worn by others and are severely worn, do not wear them for your own baby or give them away to avoid doing bad things with good intentions. .
②Don’t wear second-hand close-fitting clothes
The reason why I don’t wear second-hand close-fitting clothes for my daughter is that many close-fitting second-hand clothes have been washed and washed many times. After rubbing, the fabric will not be as soft and skin-friendly as before, and the baby will feel uncomfortable when wearing it;
The second is second-hand clothes that are close-fitting. If they are not cleaned and disinfected, they will be in contact with the baby's skin. After the first contact, it is easy to cause skin allergies in the baby. Otherwise, you will save a small amount of money and harm the baby.
Therefore, try not to wear second-hand intimate clothing for your baby, but winter coats and sweaters, after cleaning, disinfection, and drying, can be worn by your baby.
③Don’t eat things related to your mouth
I have a relative who gave his daughter second-hand bottles, pacifiers, food pots, sterilizers, etc. They said they were purchased at the time of purchase. It's very expensive, the quality is very good, and after using it for a long time, I can't bear to throw it away.
Although in front of relatives, my wife and I were embarrassed to refuse. After expressing our gratitude with smiles on our faces, we threw them away. After all, newborn babies have weak immunity. If these second-hand items are contaminated with residual bacteria and become infected and sick, it will really be more of a loss than a gain.
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For the sake of your baby's health, try not to use second-hand items related to the mouth to avoid damaging your baby's health.
First of all, it is necessary to thoroughly wash, dry and disinfect
Although almost all second-hand clothes sent by relatives and friends will be cleaned, but they are second-hand clothes after all, dear parents. After we get the clothes, we must thoroughly clean, dry and disinfect them.
When the clothes are thoroughly washed and disinfected, they can be folded in a vacuum bag and put on when the baby needs them.
Secondly, check the integrity of the clothes
Since they are second-hand clothes, if the clothes are damaged, the mother must repair them in time. For example, the buttons are not strong and the zippers are not easy to pull. It needs to be repaired before wearing it for the baby.
In addition, the baby's clothes should fit as well as possible, otherwise they will not be warm and will affect the baby's good looks. After all, clothes are what make you human!
Warm reminder: Try not to dress your baby in gender-nonconforming clothes. Boys should wear boys' clothes, and girls should wear girls' clothes, so as not to confuse others with the child's gender due to "saving".