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Living frugally can be hard for those of us with children. There can be a lot of expenses but there are many ways to save money. My favorite for children are hand me downs! They are the best for babies and children who have not hit the point where they are too picky about their clothes. The number one pro being that they are the cheapest price ever - free! Even if your child can not fit in them right away, make sure to accept them, as kids grow out of things before you know it. Making trips to retail stores every time they grow out of a size can really add up! My family in particular have been benefiting greatly from hand me down clothes! Recently, my son spent a few days with his grandma. She is a nanny to a boy and girl who are a few years …show more content…

If you have a child that complains about socks being on the wrong feet, or always has you cut the tags out of their shirts because they are itchy, you know how important soft fabrics are to children. Durable fabrics including polyester fleece and prewashed denim are durable enough for active children, without sacrificing comfort. Soft, but Durable Fabrics for Kids' Clothes Polyester Fleece Fleece pants made with polyester fleece are a soft and durable option for active kids. This material is soft, warm and thick enough to protect against wind and a light rain. When my son wears his fleece pants to the playground, I don't worry about torn pants and skinned knees, as the material is durable enough to withstand the occasional fall. Unlike some thick and durable materials, he never complains about the texture of the fleece pants and he wears them all the time. They are warm enough to wear in the winter, but not so heavy that he can't wear them in the fall and spring. The polyester fleece pants have survived mud and salad dressing stains, without any extra laundry treatments. Although the fabric care instructions advise washing these fleece pants in cold water and drying on low, they usually end up in the regular wash and high-heat drying cycle, and are no worse for the wear. Prewashed Denim Stiff denim is not comfortable. A better option is prewashed denim, especially for rough and tumble kids. Denim will withstand jungle gym and tree climbing while protecting kids from sharp edges or twigs and sticks should they brush against any. Kids who like to roll down hills and play in the grass in the jeans may bring home grass stains. Soak jeans in vinegar and water for about an hour to remove grass stains. Corduroy The popularity of corduroy pants waxes and wanes, but corduroy is a solid choice for both comfort and durability for kids. Corduroy is actually cotton. The fabric is made with cotton piled

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