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Parents find lifeline in 50p kids' clothes shop
Key takeaways
- Kids Stuff, based in Bedminster, began as a once a month pop-up shop in late 2024, after being inspired by a similar project in Stroud, Gloucestershire, but demand means it may open five days a week by the end of 2026.
- Founder Kyle Henderson-Begg said: "We believe that raising a family shouldn't cost the earth and we're here to support local families and build community."
- The cost of everyday children's clothing has risen by at least 30% since 2021, according to the Consumer Price Index data.
BBCKyle Henderson-Begg said some parents have come to rely on Kids Stuff Bristol families are increasingly turning to second-hand children's clothing as the cost of living crisis puts growing pressure on budgets, with one shop seeing demand surge.
Kids Stuff, based in Bedminster, began as a once a month pop-up shop in late 2024, after being inspired by a similar project in Stroud, Gloucestershire, but demand means it may open five days a week by the end of 2026.
Founder Kyle Henderson-Begg said: "We believe that raising a family shouldn't cost the earth and we're here to support local families and build community."
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