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How to save a bundle on children’s clothes
From swap meets to looking after clothes correctly, you can save cash while making your children’s wardrobes more sustainable
“Invite a group of parents and focus on quality over quantity by setting a limit,” says Alexandra Birtles, the co-founder of In Good Company, a free app for finding ethical and sustainable businesses and experiences. Photograph: Loop Images Ltd/AlamyRecently the Observer found that parents are routinely paying more than double the price for branded school uniforms than the cost of similar items offered by supermarkets and high street stores. Aldi and Lidl’s £5 uniform bundles, which tend to include two polo shirts, one sweatshirt and a choice of trousers, skirt or shorts, offer excellent value – they go on sale at the beginning of July and normally sell out quickly.
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