One of those niches where you can go wrong is the baby niche. The UN says that 360,000 babies are born every day. This means that every day, 360,000 different parents are looking for clothes for their babies.
But where will you get all the things you need? I want to help you with this today. I’ll tell you about the best places to buy wholesale baby clothes in the US, UK, and China.
First, though, why should you sell clothes for babies? Is it a good place to go?
The baby wholesale market is worth a lot of money.
Statista says that the global market for baby clothes will be worth $43 billion in 2023. This is expected to grow by $57 billion by the year 2025. There is a market out there, as you can see. All you have to do is find the right place to buy your goods.
Here are some good reasons to sell baby clothes:
- Endless Market: clothing is something everyone needs. Babies need clothes, and every day, more are born.
- Repeat Sales: Babies grow quickly, so people will buy from you again. If you have a store that sells things for babies and toddlers, the parents who bought clothes for their babies from you will come back.
- Emotional Selling: Parents love their children, and babies are the cutest things in the world. Parents will buy cute things for their kids because dressing them up makes them happy.
- Upsell Potential: There is a chance to sell more because no one buys just one onesie. They buy clothes for seven days in pairs or sets. And while you’re selling baby clothes, why not sell other things for babies, like toys, baby bags, and containers for powdered milk?
There are all the things you need for a successful business in a baby niche. It has a market, and it has a lot of emotional selling power.
But you have to pick the right provider. If you don’t, many of your customers will be upset and write bad reviews about your business.
AliExpress
AliExpress is the best place for wholesalers to buy goods. You don’t have to buy in bulk here, but the prices are as low as if you were buying in bulk.
The good thing about AliExpress is that most of the sellers are ready to ship the items to your customer’s location. Because of ePacket, most sellers also offer free shipping.
Here are some good things about shopping on AliExpress:
- There are millions of things to choose from.
- Almost all sellers send items to other countries.
- Big manufacturers have warehouses all over the world.
- There is a policy to protect buyers.
- No costs to start up for inventory
If you don’t already know, AliExpress is a Chinese online market. It’s kind of like Amazon for Asia. But the people who sell things here are the ones who make them, which is why the prices are so low. It also has a place just for dropshipping.
If you decide to buy from here, you should know that many of the things here are also not very good. Most of them look like real brands but aren’t. When dealing with sellers, you have to be very picky and only choose those with really high ratings.
Order the items first, and if they don’t turn out to be what was promised, don’t do business with that seller.
If you want to use Aliexpress to find suppliers, read our full guide on how to buy from the site safely. How safe is AliExpress? How to Safely Use AliExpress
Chinabrands
This is like AliExpress, but most of the sellers on this site are B2B. You can buy all kinds of things at Chinabrands, not just clothes for babies.
Dropshippers can find a lot of great products on Chinabrands, just like they can on AliExpress. You don’t have to buy in large quantities here. You can buy things on retail, and the seller will ship them to your customer.
Here are some reasons why you should use Chinabrands:
- Things that are cheap
- There are thousands of options.
- Has a VIP club where you can get special deals
- Many sellers ship items all over the world.
- Has big sales and deals
The thing about Chinabrands is that the companies that make them don’t use ePacket very often. You will have to pay for shipping because of this. Most of the time, you’ll see WuYou, US West, Netherlands Post, and AliExpress Standard as shipping options.
The price of shipping varies, and it takes at least eight days to ship. 35 days is the most. between $5 and $11 is what it costs to ship.
Like AliExpress, you have to be careful when dealing with suppliers here. Order one item from your chosen baby clothing wholesaler first, and then decide if it’s worth it to work with them or not.
DHGATE
This business has been around for over 10 years. It is in Hong Kong and works the same way as Chinabrands. DHGATE is a wholesale market, so if you buy a lot of things, you can save money.
Here are some reasons why it’s a good idea to work with DHGATE suppliers:
- There are a lot of companies that ship for free.
- If you buy a lot, you can get better deals.
- You can do business with the seller outside of the marketplace.
- There are several ways to pay.
If you only order one piece, you will pay full price for it. Many of the sellers here offer free shipping, but this depends on the country where the item is going.
One example is a piece of clothing for babies that costs $33.60. If you order 10 pieces at once, you’ll only have to pay $30.63. If you order 36 or more pieces, you only have to pay $28.08.
Major credit cards like VISA, Mastercard, Discover, and more can be used to pay here. You can’t buy or sell things here with PayPal. If you really want to buy baby clothes in bulk, this site is great. But you will have to keep track of your own stock.
Kiddies World
This company sells clothes for toddlers and young children, as well as clothes for babies. You can also buy school clothes, Christmas toys, gifts, and other accessories.
Here are some important facts about Kiddies World:
- It has been around since 1992.
- It sells many different brands because it is a wholesaler.
- It ships all over the world.
On its website, the company doesn’t list the prices of its goods. You have to log in before you can see the prices.
All shipments are put in boxes before they are sent. Each box can hold things worth up to £600. The most weight the box can hold is 30 kg. There is no set price for shipping because it depends on the weight of the box and where it is going.
Also, the order must be at least £50. VAT is not charged on all items, and the amount is shown on the product page.
You can’t dropship with this company. Instead, this can only be used to buy baby clothes in bulk. Kiddies World also doesn’t give discounts for ordering in large quantities. They say that their prices are already low enough to be competitive.
Angel Wholesale
Angel Wholesale has been in business for more than 12 years. It was one of the first places in the country to sell clothes in bulk for babies.
Some of the things you can buy here are:
- Clothing
- Mitts
- Blankets
- Socks
- Hats
- Bibs
The company also sells many brands, such as Berisfords, Rock-a-Bye-Baby, Sass and Belle, Zip Zap, and many more. PayPal and WorldPay are the payment partners for the company.
As a business that sells in bulk, you will buy things here in packs. Some things here are sold by the piece, but you’ll pay less if you buy a lot. For example, each pink bib costs £1.99, but if you buy 12 or more, you only pay £1.
When it comes to shipping, the company only ships during the week. If you placed an order on the weekend, it will be processed the next business day. If the item is in stock, it will take between 1 and 2 days to process.
If you want to cancel your order, you have 48 hours after getting the item to do so. They will only give you a refund if the things they send you are broken. Before you can get your money back, you have to send the item back. Also, you have to return the item in good shape.
Little Adam and Eve
This company is a top wholesaler of baby clothes and other items for babies. They even have a program for brand ambassadors where they give away free clothes for babies.
Some of the things you can buy here are:
- Dresses Blankets
- Mommy and I matched our clothes.
- Swaddles
- Baby gowns Pajamas
You have to sign up and talk to the supplier if you want to buy at wholesale prices. The company needs a transaction worth at least $350. Since their products aren’t sold everywhere, your website or store will be looked at before being approved.
The company also only works with stores that are already open.
The company needs one or two days to get a package ready to ship. USPS is used, and it can take up to five business days for it to get to an address in the US. It can take up to 10 business days to ship to Canada and Australia, and up to 8 weeks to ship to Europe.
You can only order one thing from this store. But you’ll have to pay full price, and you might not be able to save money. For instance, a blanket here costs $24.99, which doesn’t leave you much room to make money.
Dollar Days
Dollar Days is a good place to look for wholesale prices in the US. The company has been around for 20 years, and people in the country trust it.
Some of the things you can buy here are:
- Shoes
- rompers
- fleece
- baby pants
- onesie
You have to sign up as a member before you can buy anything. The average time for US orders to arrive is between 7 and 14 days. If you order more than 500 pounds, it may take longer for your order to get there.
You can get your money back from the company, but you have to send the items back within 14 days of when you got them. You will also have to pay a 20% restocking fee. You will also have to pay for the cost of shipping the item back to us.
You should only do business with Dollar Days if you buy in bulk and keep your stock. If not, it would be better to buy baby clothes in bulk from AliExpress or another Chinese market.
Summary of Wholesale Baby Clothes
You should give careful thought to the baby niche. You can sell so many different kinds of clothes, from onesies to pirate costumes.
Before you choose a supplier, I think you should order one product from them first. Watch how long it takes for the order to be processed and for the product to ship. This should help you figure out how the supplier does what he’s supposed to do.
You will also be able to see how good the baby product is. You can look at the type of fiber and use that to figure out if the product is good or not.
