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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Business
Laura Whateley

How rental ‘libraries of things’ have become the new way to save money

A customer at the London Library of Things taking out a product
Borrow anything from tools for a one-off DIY job, to trying out an air fryer before you buy. Photograph: Justin Thomas

A year into motherhood and I can confirm two things: babies grow too fast and clothing them is an expensive business.

My solution has been to rent my daughter Stella’s wardrobe. Warm coats, swimming costumes, sleepsuits, sandals – all can be borrowed for a monthly subscription from any number of services such as Bundlee, Lullaloop and thelittleloop, amongst others.

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