"[secondhand shopping] encourages sustainability awareness in children, instills the values of responsible consumerism and the impact of overconsumption and fast fashion and the repercussions of that on the planet...”

"I also shop a lot at Parachute Brooklyn, which does Instagram Story sales. They just post, and you write back, ‘I want it.’ It’s very affordable. It’s kind of addictive."

Parachute Brooklyn is a secondhand children’s clothing store in the Greenpoint neighborhood of Brooklyn. Competing with the myriad online secondhand resources is “tricky,” Ms. Boonparn said. “But I think it’s cool to have a space where customers can come in and see the items, and feel them, and try them on.”

“Fast fashion prices can be tempting, but shopping secondhand is just as affordable – and far more sustainable. The fashion industry produces around 92 million tons of textile waste each year, much of it from fast fashion. With so many kids’ clothes already in circulation, there’s no need to buy new.”

Sure, you should splurge on a super adorable ensemble from a spot like Jacadi or Livly or Two Kids and a Dog. But be prepared for your child to wear it for about half a minute. Then head to a spot for secondhand scores also barely worn at spots like Parachute Brooklyn