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6 Ways To Re-use Old Baby Clothes

Old baby clothes are great resources for your creativity. It is natural that you will find it difficult to throw away those cute little dresses, just because your baby has outgrown it. But, at the same time, storing all these dresses is also not practical, especially if you are running short of space. Moreover, if you store dresses in a shelf or cupboard, you have to take care to maintain it.

The best way to re-use those little fabrics of memory is to make it a part of your daily life. It will be interesting to use old baby clothes for making some other stuff that hold all the memories. If you have a bit of creativity, you can use old baby clothes to make wonderful useful products. This will also make your children feel loved when they see their re-used old dresses after growing up.

6 Ways To Re-use Old Baby Clothes

The best way to make the best out of the old baby clothes is to be ready for experimenting. Go through various trial and errors and finally, you will end up with an interesting new product. If you are looking for an already proved idea, we are here to give you some suggestions. Here are some of the cute ideas to use old baby clothes.

Stuffed animals: A few stitches will be enough to convert old baby clothes into stuffed animals. Probably, this is the most common method to re-use old baby clothes. It will be the dearest toy of your little one if you pay a little attention in understanding the basics of the procedure. This is one of the practical ways to use old baby clothes.

Fabric book: This may sound strange for those who have never thought of such a probability. But, it is worth trying to make a book with the printed pictures on the old clothes. You can give it to your baby without the fear that your toddler will tear it. Next time, buy clothes with interesting pictures so that you can re-use it in the future!

Craft projects: Old baby clothes can be used in various craft projects. You can take the buttons of your old baby clothes and make a wall hanging or you can frame a whole little dress within a frame. You can use cut pieces of the dresses to make collages as well. This will be one of the most creative ideas to use old baby clothes.

Home décor: The soft and light coloured fabrics of baby clothes are excellent choices to make home decors. You can make fabric flowers and place it in a beautiful vase. You can also incorporate other materials while using fabrics of baby clothes to decorate your home.

Brain game set: Cut the fabrics into different size and shape. You can use these cut-pieces to teach your toddler the concept of colours and shapes. You can make a board with shaded portion similar in size and shape of the cut piece and teach your toddlers to mix and match.

Pillows: If you want to add an extra pillow to your toddler’s room, consider re-using their old baby clothes. Cut off the sleeves and neck. Fill it with cotton and stitch it in the desired shape. This will add an extra charm to your toddler’s room.

Story first published: Friday, June 27, 2014, 18:17 [IST]
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