Posts Tagged ‘shopping’
The Holiday Pajama Tradition
One of my friends grew up in a household where every member of the family received a new pair of pajamas as a holiday gift each year. While she says that she and her siblings were not always very appreciative of them, this tradition stands out as a favorite childhood memory. Her parents made an effort to find pajamas that were fun and matched each child’s personality…and the kids wore those pajamas until they wore out.
Make pajamas a part of your holiday tradition. Read the rest of this entry »
The New Modesty Movement
Living in Utah, I am at the heart of the modest clothing movement. The Latter Day Saint community, AKA the Mormons, has a practice of dressing conservatively. Changing social norms and styles have led parents in this community - as well as many others around the US - to rebel against what they see as improper dress, particularly when it comes to their children. Their demand for more modest standards from clothing designers and their efforts to positively influence what their daughters wear has gained a lot of momentum recently. The interesting thing is, girls are responding. Read the rest of this entry »
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Back-to-School in Style
I frequently write about how clothing should fit children's unique body shapes. But, today I was reminded that it should also fit their personality and your budget. Here are some tips for buying BTS clothes that do just that. Read the rest of this entry »
Tips for buying baby clothes that fit
I ran across the question about the accuracy of baby clothing sizes on Yahoo! Answers a while back and have to say that sizing has to be one of the most frustrating things about finding baby clothes that fit. Not only can it make you wonder whether your baby is growing properly, but it can make it difficult to shop. Here are some reasons why you shouldn't rely on the size listed on baby clothing labels and tips for finding clothes that fit your baby well. Read the rest of this entry »
Kids Clothes that Grow with your Child
Are you concerned about growth spurts affecting how long your child can wear the clothing you just bought for them? Here are some clothing styles and design features to look for when you shop (or incorporate into the clothes you sew for your child). Each tip will give your child room to grow and extend the life of the clothing they wear. Read the rest of this entry »
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Study Finds that the Size Listed on Children’s Shoes is Rarely Correct
A recent study on children's shoe sizing conducted in Sweden finds that nearly 70-percent of kids are wearing shoes that are too small or too big for them. In large part, this is due to the finding that the size listed on shoes by the manufacturer is rarely the true size. In nearly all cases, the manufacturers overstate the size. Here are some tips for navigating shoe sizes and finding shoes that fit your child properly. Read the rest of this entry »
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The Battle Between your Child’s Growth and the Sizes they Wear
A former statistics professor of mine had a favorite saying: "Stuff varies." The same can be said of children. Children grow frequently, and they do it in different ways and at different rates from each other. Yes, you can find typical growth trends when you look at a whole bunch of kids. But, when you're shopping for your own kid, his or her measurements are all that matter.
Child development, then, can cause frustration when shopping for children's clothing because there are bound to be:
* Mismatches between the age your child is and the size your child wears
* Mismatches between your child's growth and the measurements a piece of clothing is designed to fit.
What's the deal with sizes anyway? Read the rest of this entry »
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Buying children’s pajamas for safety
Protect your child’s sensitive skin from the effects of fire during one of the most vulnerable times of day by ensuring that they have fire-safe pajamas. Read the rest of this entry »
Buying Clothing Gifts for Kids
Baffled by children's clothing sizes? Here are some tips for finding a clothing gift that's the perfect fit. Read the rest of this entry »
