So how do you keep on top of costs and ensure you don’t over spend? By choosing to purchase second hand goods; according to a survey undertaken by www.preloved.co.uk, one of the UK’s . . . → Read More: Big increase in the Second Hand Baby Product Market No related posts. Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.]]> Preparing for a new born baby is one of the most expensive things a person can do, especially at present when money is tight.

So how do you keep on top of costs and ensure you don’t over spend? By choosing to purchase second hand goods; according to a survey undertaken by www.preloved.co.uk, one of the UK’s biggest online classified ad websites. Over 300% more parents are buying second hand this year compared to the same time last year.

Preloved, which is free to buy and sell on, enjoys 2 millions unique visits every month from bargain hunters and people clearing their clutter.

In a survey of 1,650 new parents or parents-to-be Preloved.co.uk found that a staggering 89% had purchased more than three items second hand for their new born or impending birth.

• 67% of those stated that pushchairs/prams and cots have been their top purchases, with 23% explaining they had bought everything second hand.
• 73% found these items either online or using classified ads.
• Interestingly, 43% of those surveyed had also sold their own items before the birth of their child to make some extra money and also much needed room.

Those surveyed seemed unwilling to spend huge amounts of money, with people being more conscious of prices since the economic downturn. Preloved.co.uk themselves have noticed a huge increase in demand for second hand children’s items over the last three months, with enquiries having almost tripled when compared to the same period last year.

One couple surveyed had saved up £1,500 which they estimated would just about cover the cost of pushchair, cot, car seat, clothing, a month’s worth of nappies and feeding equipment. By buying second hand, the couple managed to reduce this amount to only £575.

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