In the past, when economic conditions were difficult, this situation was very common, and it was also an effective way to reduce expenses.
Now that the conditions are good, some families are still willing to wear other people's old clothes, which is the so-called "hundred clothes to wear."
There is a folk saying that it is good for children to wear clothes worn by others without getting sick.
Therefore, some people also specifically ask others for other people's children's small clothes to wear for their own babies.
However, some people have a psychological problem. They feel that the clothes worn by others are always uncomfortable after repeated cleaning, which is also harmful to their babies, and they are unwilling to let their babies wear them.
But there are always good people who specially prepare some clothes or send some clothes to the baby, so it is not easy to refuse. If you don't accept it, it seems that you have a hard time and don't want to wear it for your baby. This is a dilemma.
So, should the baby wear other people's old clothes? It depends.
1, close-fitting clothes
Don't wear other people's clothes.
Because some clothes are washed many times and left for a long time, they will become hard and uncomfortable to wear.
Some people say that cleanliness is not important. In fact, no matter how clean the clothes are, the baby will feel uncomfortable.
After all, the baby has delicate skin, and besides, everyone is rich now. It's better to buy some new cotton-padded jacket for baby's close-fitting clothes.
In addition, from some traditional customs, close-fitting clothes have some characteristics of children, so don't wear other people's close-fitting clothes casually.
2, coat pants
Because it doesn't fit, coats and the like can be worn by others.
The baby grows faster, and the newly bought clothes are worn several times before they are small. It's also a waste if you buy it often.
Sending some old clothes to relatives and friends of Zhigen can really save a lot of money, and it is also a kind of resource reuse, which is very environmentally friendly and low-carbon.
Moreover, the second-hand clothes have been washed many times, and the chemical residues are basically gone, which reduces the potential safety hazards.
In a word, clothes worn outside are generally acceptable as long as they are clean and old.
Of course, if the old clothes are dirty and there are all kinds of things that can't be washed away, such as milk stains, forget it.
3. Look at the baby's age
It is recommended that babies over 3 years old should not wear other people's old clothes.
When the baby is still young, he has not fully established his own consciousness about the old and new clothes, which is generally decided by his parents.
But when the baby grows up, especially in kindergarten, he will have his own preferences and start to pay attention to wearing, so try to wear his own clothes.
If children are forced to wear other people's old clothes, it is easy for them to feel inferior and resistant.
Everyone prefers to make friends with people who dress neatly and beautifully, and children are no exception.
What should I do with the old clothes at home?
If you don't want to wear clothes that others kindly give your baby, go and see if your friends around you need them. Coats and the like can be transferred to others.
If your baby's clothes are too small to throw away and you want to give them to others, you can first test whether the other person is willing to accept them, and you must pay attention to the wording.
If the other party doesn't want to, they can donate it to those in need. Many children in poor mountainous areas are short of clothes. Old clothes can be washed, packed and donated to children in mountainous areas.