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Overbuying

Overbuying is purchasing more child products than are needed, which can increase clutter, reduce supervision quality, and hide safety risks.

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Overbuying and choosing wrong products for age

Overbuying and choosing wrong products for age

Why overbuying happens Overbuying usually starts with reasonable intentions. Parents and caregivers want children to be stimulated, comfortable, included, and prepared for the next stage. Retailers, social media, milestone checklists, and peer comparison can turn those healthy wishes into a sense that every developmental phase requires a new set of tools, toys, containers, books, gadgets, […]