What do you do with baby things when they have outgrown them? You store them in the attic because they will surely be valued when baby No. 2 comes along. Baby clothes are notorious for being so easily outgrown. Babies barely wear them for a month or so and then they get too tight so you have to get them bigger ones. Outgrown baby clothes can quickly fill up your storage.

The same thing happens for strollers, crib mattresses, walkers and high chairs. Sometimes, after going through your things you still find that you have more than enough. Look for friends with younger babies and ask them nicely if they want second hand clothes. Most mothers will welcome this gesture. If you don’t have friends with little ones, the donation route is a quick way to get rid of outgrown things.