Monday, July 19, 2010

Buying ahead

I know some of you do this and I need help if I am going to have a successful go at it. Usually when I buy clothing ahead of time for Colin it is the wrong size. He needs something bigger. Right now he is in 12-18mth clothing. He is 30.5 inches tall and 23.5-24 lbs depending on if he has on clothing when being weighed. What size should I buy for next summer?

Will he grow that much in a year? I am thinking 2T to be safe. What do you experienced mommies think? I am trying to save money here, so buying a size that won't fit will defeat the purpose! Thanks!

5 comments:

  1. Bates and Colin are about the same size. Bates is longer and weighs less though. Bates currently wears 12 mth tops and 6-9 bottoms (just for summer, cause the length is too short in pants) I just bought 24 mth tops and 18 mth bottoms for next summer. Again, only a guess.

    I would say 2T would be WAY to big though.

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  2. so confusing....so, I planned on buying him 24 mth pants for winter. I should stick to 24mth short/pants for summer? I guess he will probably wear 18-24mth at the begining and toward the end if he needs 2T I could look for sales then. I told you I was no good at this!

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  3. I don't buy ahead just for those reasons! You never know when a growth spurt will hit. Let me know if you figure out a way to do it safely!

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  4. I think I will go to OshKosh and Carters and Gymoboree where I am pretty sure as long as you have your receipt, they will take it back...even a year later. (Keeping the tags on!). I don't think it work that way at GAP...so I will have to wait til the actual season to shop there. But I think I am correct about being able to return at Osh Kosh, Carter's, and Gymboree. Then at least if it doesn't fit, I won't be out any money...maybe I will but two sizes if I really like it and its cheap and return the one that doesn't fit?

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  5. Im with Casey....too much stress & too many unknowns! I mean, I love a bargain, but I got a headache just reading your post/comments.

    My advice is this...wait till Colin is a little older to do this. Nate hardly grew btw 2-3 yrs old. In fact, he's wearing his same 2T clothes from last summer this summer! Just a thought. I just know the growing slows down a lot once they hit 2.

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