MAIN Shopping Baby & Infant Clothes

Baby outfits are expensive and the little ones grow out of clothes so quickly... keeping your infant or toddler dressed in quality clothes while watching your wallet means constantly comparing prices.

Unless you have an unlimited budget, brand names and those imported outfits that look so adorable require some serious shopping skills.

When to buy baby clothes

As seasoned shoppers know, timing is everything. If your clothes shopping for a winter baby, you're in luck! January white sales include clothing sales in general. That also includes saving a bundle on baby outfits throughout the month.

And if you can wait around the holidays for bigger ticket items such as baby car seats, cribs, and strollers, Black Friday sales are coming up in November.

Baby clothes sizing

Buying clothes for newborns is easy, since they'll eventually grown into them! Otherwise, use this
handy cheatsheet of sizing "codes" to properly outfit your favorite baby throughout the first year.

Saving big on baby clothes year-long

At any time of year, you may score a major bargain at baby clothes clearance sales at a major department store.

Many neighborhood thrift shops also offer new clothes (with the original price tags still attached) at bargain prices. These clothes are usually brought in by new moms who didn't even get a chance to use outfits before baby outgrew them!

PRO TIP FOR NEW MOMS: Look into a neighborhood swap group. As one baby grows out of a size, the next mom inherits the like-brand-new outfits. Discarding stained items, and adding new pieces, mom number two can then pass the wardrobe on to the next mom.

Shopping the online baby clothes clearance sales

As ever, shopping online offers the ease of browsing the stores right from home. For the latest and greatest bargains, look for free or cheap shipping, and generous return policies at major department store clearance sales.

More about baby clothes buying around the Web:

How to Buy Baby Clothes - Check out expert tips on what kinds of fabrics to choose along with a sizing chart, estimated costs, and related safety advice.

When to Buy Baby Clothes - Find pro tips on what and when to get baby, from newborn to 6 months.

Baby Clothes Stores - An extensive directory list with brief reviews of related online stores including top retailers - some unexpected (Old Navy, Jockey) plus loads of links to specialty baby clothing, European and heirloom baby clothing outlets.

Baby Clothing Coupons, Promos & Deals - Before you go shopping on line, check out up to 60% off savings on seasonal sales and specials at top retailers.