Should I Give Away Baby Clothes and Things?

I'm sorry you have had to go through so many losses. If you're planning to keep trying, which is sounds like you are, I'd keep the baby stuff. It is so expensive to buy it all again if you need it.

Sort through it though. You probably have more clothes than you need, or clothes that are stained and not really worth keeping. There might be way too many blankets, or toys that none of the boys were ever interested in as babies. Get rid of that stuff, but keep the clothes, toys, and gear that you know you'll use when # 4 comes along.

Good luck!
K.
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I keep everything. If you are moving to a home that can take the extra bit of storage then keep it. I have clothes that I wore as a baby and my daughter and now grandkids are wearing them....really! The few pieces that I wore as an infant are getting worn out but the ones my daughter wore are still in good shape. I have generation pictures with kids in the same clothes. It is so fun and such a conversation starter.

If you can afford to buy all new it might be fun to do that too.

I would go through the baby stuff and keep some of it- a few outfits that are newborn- the crib if it is in good shape and maybe one or two of the larger toys if they are in good shape. Then I would find a family(or two) who might be in need of some baby items and give them away. If you are moving, this will help cut down on things to pack and move and store- plus with a lot of baby items- it is really easy to shop yard sales and find the things you will need when you are ready for them and for a decent price.
Good luck and God bless!
~C.

I would at least hold onto any larger expensive items you have until you decide for sure whether or not to have another baby.

I'm very frugal so if I knew that I might be trying again, there is no way I would get rid all the things that I'm just going to need again. Even the little things add up quick when you have to replace them. More money to put towards other things(like insurance, water bill, groceries, etc) rather than re-buying things I already had.

Get rid of them. You can give them away or sell them on craigslist. But there is no sense in moving them.
If you do decide to get pregnant again you'll have fun buying new stuff for the new baby. If finances are a problem check garage sales, thriftstores, and craigslist for your "new" baby stuff. No matter where you shop its still fun to plan for the new baby.
I'm very sorry for your losses and I pray you have a smooth and easy move.

I'd keep the very basics. Crib, swing, bouncy. Newborn gender neutral. Receiving blankets.

Keep in mind that baby stuff comes used at a very inexpensive price.

I just got rid of most of our baby stuff in the last 8 months (I have 3 kids - 5 1/2, almost 4 and almost 2), my husband has been talking A LOT about adding a 4th. I told him that I got rid of the baby stuff because we had said we were done. But, I'm pretty sure I can replace it all for less than $200 if I bargin shop and buy used (garage sales, etc).

Good luck, and I am sorry for all your losses.

J.

I struggle with same thing...my baby is turning 6 next month and i cannot let go of anything.... I have lost many pregnancies and i am also working with a reproductive endo.... I understand you...but i do not have an answer... Best of luck!!

Hello,

I would give the stuff away. I like to use a site called www.freecycle.org.

It is a difficult decision, but maybe moving and leaving the baby things behind may be a good thing at this point. Clear your mind and focus on your new house, etc. If it is meant to happen it will. And if it does, and you need to get more baby things, you can check out that site for things you need as well.

If all goes well with another pregnancy, shopping for fun, cute, new baby things will make the miracle even more special.

Good luck with your decision and with your move,
L.

didn't even read the other responses! Keep them....you never know what may happen with the economy or your personal finances. In a sense, this is your nest egg!

Keep the nicest pieces-sweaters, jackets, unstained items, etc. Most of all, keep hope alive!

i still have baby clothes but i got rid of the big stuff. sold them at yard sales that way i can take that money to buy something if there ever is a next time.

Until you really know what you will do keep the items. Go through and keep the newborn things up to say six months.

I wish you much success in the furture and as another poster said, the economy is not the time to throw away and then buy it back at a higher price and a lesser quality.

The other S.

Hi ZZ
Sounds like you have a lot going on and if I read your post right, that you've answered your own question. Sending good thoughts your way regarding your losses...Perhaps the question to ask yourself is: Would I mind replacing it all if we did need it in the future? ;-) Best of luck on all counts.
P.

Keep the expensive to replace stuff and get rid of the rest.

No, keep your things. Just move them with you. If you happen to become pregnant, that is just an added expense for your family.