Lydia, vintage seller and self-described “custodian of stuff,” remembers drowning in kid’s clothes by the time her son turned one, and offers advice for organizing and minimizing the steady stream of garments that come with raising a growing child.

I made an uncharacteristic turn towards fast fashion to cope with the physical and emotional demands of my pregnant and postpartum body. In hindsight, I’d handle this differently.

I own a vintage shop and regularly inherit the wardrobes of the recently deceased. I’ve learned to embrace this role and choose to honor my loved ones by wearing their clothes.

I know the urge to nest before the baby arrives is strong. I would advise new parents to focus on the bare necessities. Your life is about to get so much more complicated but also infinitely more beautiful. Trust that the material items you need will come into your life one way or another.

A grandparent’s joy in spoiling your child means that disposable gifts become emblematic of love. For a sustainably-minded parent, this requires empathy and patience.

We wish that our kids only wanted handcrafted eco friendly toys, but that is pure fantasy. Here are some realistic strategies for mitigating the plastic toy island in your home.

A baby comes with a steady stream of possessions to manage