According to analyses, the parents of an average Viennese family spend around 135,000 euros for their child up to the age of 18, of which a large part goes into material things like toys, clothes or furniture . If you already have children or are still waiting for the next one, you can easily save future generations of parents or yourself a considerable part of these costs by not throwing away everything that is currently no longer needed. But where does it really make sense to defy our throwaway society and use the Store things?
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– Storing toys, books, clothes, furniture or the stroller can save vast sums of money and prevent unnecessary consumption of resources. –
Toy is timeless, pick up is advisable
Even though the toy industry comes up with new and ever more unusual ideas for entertaining children every week, toys are basically timeless. Mainly, toys are about sharpening the child’s mind and motor skills, stimulating imagination and giving parents a time out. This works just as well with 20-year-old construction kits and toy cars from the 1990s as it does with the latest trends. As long as the toy is in good condition, be sure to keep it! And who knows, now and then can toys that have been stored for a long time like old Lego sets can even become an unexpected treasure 😉
Children’s books keep in any case
As studies show early reading and being read to is a cornerstone for successful early childhood development. It’s a good idea to have a wide range of children’s books at home.If you calculate an average of 10-20€ per book, which adds up to a huge sum in a very short time, it would be advisable to build up a “children’s library” that is passed on from generation to generation.
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Store children’s furniture only in good condition
Children, of course, need their own furniture, which ranges from cribs in different sizes to chairs and tables. The furnishings of the children’s room therefore change every few years, which puts a lot of pressure on the wallet. When the child grows too big for certain furniture, it is definitely worth keeping it. Especially with furniture where the safety plays a role, such as armchairs or loft beds, but it is essential to ensure that they are still in good condition.
Clothing storage – the younger the more likely
When it comes to clothing, the matter is not quite so clear-cut. When the child reaches a certain age, where he begins to attach importance to the external appearance, you should not put him in the worn out clothes of the day before yesterday. Things are still a little easier with toddlers, where the old clothes can be judged on functionality rather than appearance. Storing clothes worthwhile in any case, but here you should also think about the ideas of the child.
Stroller, child seat and co. have long durability
Essential items such as strollers or child seats for the car can be particularly expensive, which is why it is worthwhile to store them in any case. Same as with the furniture should, however, take into account the aspect of safety top priority, as the stroller from 15 years ago may no longer be in the condition it should be for child-friendly transportation. However, with careful handling, these products usually have a very long shelf life.
The list of things to keep for later generations of children can, of course, be spun even further. However, these five points cover at least a large part of the material costs of raising children. In keeping with the new zeitgeist, they help to save not only costs, but above all resources. If you do not find enough space at home, your children’s things from yesterday are also available for the generation of tomorrow in a
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