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Clothing & Kids' Essentials

Potential Savings: £100–£250/yr

1

Find freebies on Freecycle

Get free second-hand items including kids' clothes, toys, and furniture. Local community giving away items they no longer need.

Action:

Join your local Freecycle group and browse listings. You can also post items you want to give away.

Find freebies on Freecycle
2

Buy uniforms and basics off-peak

April/May prices are 20–40% cheaper than August. Stock up during sales periods.

Action:

Stock up on uniforms in spring. Buy next year's sizes during end-of-season sales.

3

Use Vinted for kids' clothing cycles

Buy cheap, resell after use → clothing costs drop close to zero. Kids grow fast, so second-hand is perfect.

Action:

Start buying and selling on Vinted. Buy bundles, sell individually when outgrown.

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Top Providers & Recommendations

Vinted

Best for kids' clothes, easy to use

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eBay

Wide selection, auction or buy now

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Depop

Good for trendy kids' clothes

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Gumtree

Local marketplace for second-hand items

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Facebook Marketplace

Local pickups, no fees

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