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    Baby-isms

    November 8th, 2006 by dlau

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    Ok, first is an unsolicited product placement.  The photo on the left shows our counter after we’ve sterilized all the bottles we typically go through in a 24 hour period.  Then my sister got us this unit from Skip Hop that organizes the chaos. 

    Having done the parenting thing for a few months, here are some of my observations:

    1. Why, oh why do diaper shirts and sleepers have 3 dozen snaps?  Snaps down the front; snaps down one leg; snaps down both legs; extra snaps for the backdoor vent; etc.  What’s wrong with zippers or Velcro?! 
    2. Whacked out sizing.  We just uploaded some pics of e in a snowsuit for a 6-9 month old.  It’s so big, I swear E has a chance of fitting in it.  In general, it seems some manufacturers are way off in their sizing.  e is almost 3 months old, and fits in a 6 mos diaper shirt… so it makes you think your baby suffers from Gigantism.  As an aside, I think this trend is reversed in womens wear… :)
    3. Pockets- why do baby clothes have pockets?  I guess it’s the same as asking why do they make clothes for dogs?
    4. Tight diaper shirts… ok, there are these diapers shirts we used when she was a newborn.  When put on, they are very fitted, but getting it on over her head and her arms through the sleeves is like a contortionist’s act. 

    In the end, I really like the ‘Maggie Simpson’- a bag with a hole for the head and arms.  Simple, easy to put on, and very roomy!  Now if they only made them in adult sizes…

    Posted in Family | 3 Comments »

    3 Responses

    1. Clau Says:

      sure look lot organize now. thoughful auntie vennie. as for the baby sleeper feels like having a wrestling match and try not to suffocate the poor baby or break her arms at the same time. i remember greatgrandma make baby sleeper simple v neck all white cotton long gown style button in front all the way down and that was it…..maybe i should market that:)

    2. Clau Says:

      i did dress you up as the simpson for one halloween, remember durwon??

    3. Peter Skov Says:

      I just wanted to say that I have copied the last five pages of your blog to my computer so I can read all your recent entries. I have been so busy with hiking recently that I haven’t stopped by to read up on Erica.

      If you have time, ou can check out photos from my recent hikes.

      Take care, guys!

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