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A quick look in your little darling's wardrobe is enough to know that it's long overdue for a clear-out. Who hasn't experienced it - at the end of every year, the little ones' wardrobes are literally overflowing. Over the months, numerous items of clothing have accumulated and it's easy to lose track of what needs to be bought new or not. Parents often find it a big challenge to part with their children's clothes. But why?
Why it is difficult for parents to part with their children 's clothes :
Most parents find it hard to clear out their children's clothes . Often, they associate the clothes with beautiful moments that they don't want to miss : whether it's the beautiful bodysuit that their son once wore while crawling around on the floor or the floral scarf that has become far too small and was used when they first built a snowman .
The emotional value plays an important role, which is why parents often pile up unusable items of clothing in the closet, basement or attic for years. To prevent this from getting out of hand, we recommend that you keep a maximum of one box of clothing as a keepsake.
Another reason is the fact that children quickly grow out of things . Most of the time, some parts are still in mint condition and many parents do not feel right about within a very short time . For this reason, we at Cosy Roots have focused on our knitwear collection deliberately opted for oversized cuts so that you can enjoy the clothes for as long as possible . This means that , for example, our cuddly soft sweater in the smallest size can be worn throughout the first year of life ! Our knitted dungarees We have also deliberately equipped the straps with two buttons so that they are adjustable in size and can therefore grow with the child. Our knitwear collection is not categorised by season – you can wear the pieces wonderfully in any season, such as our cosy Cardigan in many great gender-neutral colors.
In this blog post we would like to give you some tips give you advice on how to best go about clearing out a closet that is far too full, how to let go of clothes more easily and how to create a well-organized wardrobe for the little ones.
Our tips to make decluttering effective and stress-free:
First of all, we would like to advise you to involve your child in the clearing out . This may make the process longer, but it is better than radically sorting everything out on your own . If that were the case, you would be depriving your child of the opportunity to learn to part with certain things and to deal with material things. Of course, you should not give your child complete freedom - but within certain limits , your little one should still have options and be allowed to choose, for example, the polka dot or striped sweater.
Plan enough time . A rainy Sunday is an ideal time for this. Make enough space around you and the wardrobe so that you can relax s tape and s sort .
You and your little darling would probably rather spend your free time doing other activities than cleaning out. So put on your favorite playlist to put you in a good mood. :-)
Empty the entire wardrobe and first divide the clothes into categories . This way you will get a good overview of what is lurking in the small closet .
For each item of clothing, ask three simple questions: Is it worn regularly? Does it make your child happy? Does it still fit well? If the answer to any of these questions is "no," you should consider throwing out the item of clothing.
Check the condition of each item of clothing. If there are holes or broken seams , try to repair it . If there are permanent stains or larger holes , it's time to part with it.
Organize the remaining clothes in a sensible and child-friendly way. Hang up clothes, fold T-shirts and sweaters neatly, and place accessories in containers or drawers.
What to do with discarded clothes?
After the biggest job is done, the last step is to decide what to do with the discarded clothes . If you want to make others happy and use sustainable methods, the following options are available provided the clothing is still in good condition:
If you have several children , you can keep the clothes for the younger ones. Ideally, you should store them in carefully labelled boxes so that you can access them easily. All of our products , such as our Rib - Leggings we have deliberately used gender- neutral C olours and timeless designs so that they do not go out of fashion and can be easily passed on. Our neutral colours also allow our clothes to be wonderfully combined with other items . With just a few accessories such as beanies & scarves or triangular scarves , great outfits are created.
You can also donate used clothing to non - profit organizations such as the Diakonie or local church aid organizations donate . Alternatively, you can sell the clothes online on classifieds platforms/flea market apps . It is important to think about high-quality photos and detailed descriptions. Children's flea markets are another way to sell discarded clothes. These take place in daycare centers , schools or public places.
Clubs and other institutions regularly offer swap days for children's clothing. In addition, the usual online platforms offer the opportunity to list items of clothing as exchange items.
Our conclusion:
Basically, you should plan to clear out your closet twice a year. The best times to do this are in spring and before winter begins. This prevents unnecessary things from accumulating and ensures that your closet stays well organized.
To prevent a child ’s wardrobe from being too full , we recommend Clothing in neutral colours , the oversized cut and made from GOTS-certified Organic cotton. This means you can enjoy the pieces for longer , create lots of different combinations and don't have to keep buying new ones. Our collections are designed precisely to ensure that you can create a timelessly beautiful capsule Wardrobe for the little ones and therefore hardly have to clear out anything .
