YOUNG KIDS DON’T come cheap. That’s why every Wednesday in the Parenting Magazine, we scan the best offers from pregnancy to pre-school - online and off.

Here’s what’s happening in stores this week:

Clothing

• Polarn O Pyret have some final clearances on their summer sale, with up to 60% off. Check out this yellow seal towel hoodie for ages 1-6.
• Jojo Maman Bébé still have a lot of stock in their summer sale, from swimsuits to winter-friendly rain gear.
• It’s the last week of the Mothercare sale. A few bits from their popular Little Bird line are still there, including this dress which featured on Ireland AM.  

• There are some further reductions in the Arnotts summer sale too – now up to 70% off (up from 60% the week before last). Check out the kids range here.
• Same deal at Marks and Spencer (up to 70% off), Debenhams (up to 70% off), and H&M (up to 70% off). The Zara sale also continues (boys here, girls here). 
• Online shop Hopscotch Kids have a lot in their sale, with many items half price. All dresses are now €15 or less. 
• Boots have a half price sale on their Mini Club clothing range. 

Supermarkets

• Lidl have their school range in the middle aisles at the moment – including accessories, stationery and lunch gear. From this Thursday they’ll also have swimsuits, pyjamas and socks (featuring Frozen, Paw Patrol and more). 

Equipment

• Bella Baby added some new lines to their summer sale this week – they’re here. They say the Chicco Next2Me Crib Dream, down to €209 from €269, is popular in their stores.
• Same deal as on clothes for the Mothercare sale, which has some decent deals on some buggies, car seats, and nursery equipment. This Cybex Aton Q i-Size baby car seat, now €159 down from €270, is one of the deepest discounts we can see. 
• Eurobaby have some special offers but the biggest discounts are their in-store deals – this iCandy carrycot is currently reduced from €235 to €50 in the Longmile Road outlet. 
• The Mamas & Papas sale continues – they say they’ve added some new lines, with up to 50% off. 

That’s it for this week! Check back next Wednesday for more offers.