Babies get through their clothes pretty fast. They grow (that’s why they’re called babygrows!), they dribble, and they make a lot of mess.
There’s no escaping that onesies and other kids’ clothing are the fastest fast fashion around – clothes are outgrown in a matter of weeks, or ruined by stains by even just one messy meal. But parents can still make a start on sustainable fashion choices for their little activists.
Here are 7 ways to reuse baby clothing:
1. Repurpose and upcycle
Babies and toddlers always need cute costumes for parties and festivals – and climate protests! You don’t have to be a sewing expert to upgrade babygrows into creative slogan t-shirts. Often a pair of scissors and fabric paint is all you need, and there are lots of easy-to-follow video tutorials online.
2. Hand it on
If that super tiny, super cute babygrow still has life left in it – hold on to it. They’re small to store, and friends or family might have one day have babies younger than yours. And there’s huge communities on social media where you can pass baby clothes on to those who need them.
Most towns and cities in the UK have baby clothing banks and hand-me-down clothing rails in children’s centres. And many charity shops now have dedicated children’s clothing sections too.