Cut down on baby clutter: how to recycle, swap and upcycle your children's clothes | Rachel Signer

Want to raise conscientious consumers? Set an example for your kids by focusing on their carbon footpringThey're so cute in that onesie but the fact is they'll outgrow it in three months. Clothing littlies can be an area where sustainably minded folks surprisingly find themselves running out to purchase fast-fashion goods (myself included). In finding alternatives to buying new, it can be hard to know where to start: do you op shop till you drop? You could, but you might not always find the sizes you need or items that suit your aesthetic. And let's admit it: a small joy of parenting is putting your kid in a cute outfit.Fortunately, sustainably minded parents around Australia have developed businesses, organisations and strategies for dressing their kids well. There's no one-size-fits-all approach but each family can discover what works for them by integrating some of these hacks into their child-styling. Continue reading...