Reviews & Articles

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How to Save Money on Kids Clothes: Introducing Muddy Puddles

Switching from low-cost clothing to higher price point brands might not seem like an obvious way to save money, but if the brand in question offers high-quality, long-lasting kit that can really be worn (a lot), loved and handed down to lucky siblings, you will save a lot.

6 August 2024

10 Great Gifts for Kids (2020)

Read our rundown of our best children's gifts this year. We love practical items that inspire exploration and adventure.

12 November 2020

The Best Baby Gifts: 14 High Quality, Ethical Ideas

This article contains 14 long lasting baby products we’ve found that are not only durable but are also ethically made and sustainable. These beautifully crafted items are guaranteed to last long enough to be passed down to younger siblings and for other little ones to enjoy.

15 March 2019

Why Do Parents Love Wishbone Design Toys?

Here at BuyMeOnce, we love Wishbone Design Studio because their ethos is aligned with the BuyMeOnce way of slowing down consumption by choosing durable, quality products that last a long time. But why do parents in more than 135 countries love Wishbone products?

12 October 2018

9 Ways to Protect Kids from Consumerism and Why It's Important

We are programmed to want social acceptance. It’s not that we simply want to be accepted but that we feel we need to be accepted. In ancient times, if you were rejected by your tribe, you starved or died. No wonder this is a powerful driver for us. In our current consumerist society, and especially as young people, social acceptance and material things have become intimately linked.

8 June 2018

How to Buy the Best Baby Essentials

A visit to any multi-brand retailer before a little one’s arrival can fill parents-to-be with panic. Many stores offer baby lists to peruse and guides to follow, but be warned, they are often sprawling, lengthy documents with 50+ items. To help make sense of it all, we’ve pulled together our guide on how to source the best essentials, focusing on items that will last multiple newborn journeys.

10 April 2018

Hunting for heirloom quality toys? Explore our top five new finds

It’s November and, dare we say it, the festive season is not a million miles away. We know that gift buying, particularly for those little ones in our lives, is a lingering to-do list task.

3 November 2017

How to Conquer Back to School with BuyMeOnce

August is inevitably a time when we rest, recover and then begin to look ahead. Whether September means you’ll be heading back to school or not, something in the promise of a new academic year resonates with us humans well beyond graduation.

11 August 2017

Cull the Clutter: A Practical Guide to Decluttering

Six months ago, I arrived in London with everything I owned – my DSLR, a carry-on bag of travel essentials and a single (extendable) suitcase filled with my clothes and important possessions. Seems minimalist, but I assure you it took a lot of blood, sweat and tears to make it a reality.

3 March 2017