Think ahead to the care and maintenance required for a garment, because paying to dry clean it adds to the overall cost. Shopping For Pre-School Age Kids Parents sometimes purchase clothes that are larger than their children need at the time, hoping to get more wear for the money. Other times parents purchase an entire wardrobe for the child including summer, fall and winter clothes. There are several problems that can occur when using these shopping methods. Purchasing clothes for several seasons at one time may not be as wise as one thinks.
Children grow sporadically and can easily outgrow clothes before the season arrives.
Instead, purchase clothes with growth features, such as large seam allowances, Kimono or Raglan sleeves, stretch or knit material, and elastic or drawstring waistbands. Look for clothes that are easy to pull on and take off. Encourage the independence of preschoolers by buying clothes with nickel-size buttons, zippers, snaps or simple designs in general. For preschoolers, the best method is to purchase simply- designed clothing one season at a time. The wear and tear on clothes grows as children grow.