The best way to save money on baby clothes and other essential items is to buy secondhand.

Buying used baby gear also helps reduce waste.

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Kids grow up so fast, dont they?

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Used baby gear is a great (and safe) option if youre on a budgetand who isnt!

Reducing waste is a sustainable win-win for both you and the planet.

A pediatrician is a good source of information so dont forget about them, says Dr. Moorjani.

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Jean Moorjani, MD, is a pediatrician at the Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children.

Were available to answer any questions about your baby and provide advice.

However, there are certain items that youll always want to buy new, says Dr. Moorjani.

Cribs are definitely a no-no, she says.

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Another thing that you should always buy new?

Car seats technically expire after several years, says Dr. Moorjani.

You dont know the history of a car seat if youre buying from a secondhand store.

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Otherwise, buyers can request for afull refundon the item they purchased.

If you arent satisfied with an item, they also offer a14-day return policy.

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Jean Moorjani, MD, is a pediatrician at the Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children.

Selling on GoodBuy Gear is made easy, too.

For every item sold, sellers can receive up to 85 percent of the sale value.

They also have a variety of toys, books, travel gear, and nursery items.

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On Kidsy, parents can also sell baby gear their children have outgrown.

Sellers will be responsible for uploading items to the site, with photos and an accurate description.

If a purchase is made, sellers will also have to ship the items to the buyer themselves.

Kidsy will take a 5 percent commission for every item sold, regardless of its sale price.

In the event a product isnt up to standard, buyers can request arefund within 48 hours of delivery.

If you want to sell used baby items, signing up on Markid is free.

Rebelstork also takes items from parents looking to sell old baby gear.

They have at-home pickup services for sellers, as well as convenient drop-off locations.

Sellers can receive up to 80 percent of the sale price, depending on the items value.

If a purchase proves to be defective or doesnt match the description, they offerfull refunds, too.

Those who want to sell their childs old items can also list them on Toycycle.

Toycycle will take a percentage of sales made, which varies according to the value of the item sold.

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