Posts Tagged ‘tips’
Finding Diaper Brands that Fit Your Baby and Your Budget
Disposable diapers often common in mega multi-packs. I keep hearing from moms that don’t seem to be able to use all of them up before their baby needs the next size up… To top it off, sizes seem to fit differently and work differently from diaper brand to diaper brand. Here are some tips for trying and buying diapers that fit without breaking the bank. Read the rest of this entry »
Does your child’s clothing limit their physical activity?
A recent study found that when children are not dressed for the weather or for active play it limits a child care center's ability to involve kids in physical activity. Learn more about how the clothing your child wears affects the amount of play and outside time they get at school or day care. Read the rest of this entry »
How do you save? 20 Tips for Saving Money on Kids Clothing
No matter who we are, we all like to save money or find deals on kids clothes. They just grow out of them too-darned fast to splurge on everything all of the time. Here are some ideas for shopping smart, exploring sales, and extending the life of kids clothes so you can save some money for more important things. Read the rest of this entry »
What is a Children’s Clothing Trade Show?
Back when I first began operating an online baby boutique, I used to visit Las Vegas (a quick flight for me) to attend trade shows. My goal was to learn about cut-and-sew companies that might be able to help me manufacture a couple of the ideas I had, as well as to see companies that had already found ways to do that and were now selling clothing, toys, or other baby gear that I could re-sell to my customers. Those initial experiences were definitely interesting, if not educational. Read the rest of this entry »
Anatomy of a Child’s Shoe
Shoes, unlike clothing, can cause long-term problems for children if they do not fit properly. Shoes that are too short, too narrow or too big for a child’s feet can lead to discomfort, injury, and even serious foot and ankle problems.
Understanding how shoes are constructed can help you make decisions about the styles that are most appropriate for your child. Read the rest of this entry »
Are you Mystified by Your Child's Fashion Sense?
So, what do you do when your little girl walks out of room dressed in purple tights, sandals, a yellow polka dot skirt, and a paint-stained t-shirt that is on backwards?
Do you:
1. Ask her to change?
2. Let it go this time, but lay her clothing out for her yourself from now on?
3. Encourage her unique fashion sense and ability to dress herself?
Read more about how to encourage your child's motor skill development and growing sense of self. Read the rest of this entry »
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Buying children’s clothing gifts that fit
Tips for buying the a children's clothing gift that is the perfect fit and for making sure that the exchange process is easy (just in case). Read the rest of this entry »
What problems do you have with the way your kid’s clothes fit?
The other day I asked a bunch of mom's what their biggest problem was when buying clothes to fit their child. Boy did I get an earful. Many of them had the following issues in common. Tips on how to deal with them are offered below. Read the rest of this entry »
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 »
