But theres one more complication these tariffs are poised to bringessential baby items are likely to increase in price.
It goes without saying, but this is the last thing parents need.
Well, experts consulted byGlamoursay thats probably a good idea.
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Its not just that prices could skyrocket.
For many reasons, this is the last complication many new or expecting parents need.
Take car seats, for example.
There was a lot of rhetoric during the campaign about making it easier to have babies in our country.
And boy, the policy is not matching the rhetoric, she says.
If anything, were making it much harder to raise a family in the United States.
We already make it so hard…were rolling back reproductive rights.
American families should not be forced to choose between their livelihoods and reliance on poor quality baby gear.
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Then the tariffs hit.
Its like, this is everything weve worked for.
This is everything weve built.
To have no control over it is just devastating.
But for parents panicking on this cascade of new expenses, there are ways to mitigate the high costs.
Mainly shopping secondhand, a trend that the registry websiteBabylistwas already observing before the tariffs were announced.
One more thing parents can do if they are struggling with the impact of Trumps tariffs on baby items?
Be really,reallyloud about it.
