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Make Pajamas Last a Little Longer

pfallerj by pfallerj Proud Parent(March 2007) (rank 3rd)

So it’s almost spring time and you’ve got lots of those one-piece, super warm PJs all stocked up from the winter. It’s still cold out, but your toddler is quickly filling out all the warm pajamas you have on hand.

You don’t want to buy

all new ones, he’ll only use them for a month or so. You can’t put him in lighter PJs, he’ll be too chilly.

So how do you make the too-small sleepwear last just a little bit longer?

I found we could squeeze an extra month or two out of pajamas our son was getting too big for by cutting off the feet of his one-piece zip-ups. He’s not crammed into his clothes and they’re still plenty warm for winter sleeping.

Of course, this ruins any chance of passing down these clothes or donating them to a charity. You might just want to do it to a couple pairs. Keep or give away the rest and de-feet a handful of PJs so your baby can sleep comfortably while Jack Frost is still hanging around.

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FremantleDocker
August 2007 | FremantleDocker
Re: Make Pajamas Last a Little Longer
I did this with all my kids. Its a brilliant idea.


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wolonfab
5.00 (Excellent) | March 2007 | wolonfab
cool idea
i often sell my kids stuff on ebay and then go and buy the next size.......

not sure if i could get away with it if i chopped out the feet...LOL



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upinchina
5.00 (Excellent) | March 2007 | upinchina
me too
we cut the pants into shorts when they get too short or it gets too hot. My 2nd is very hot natured so I have also cut her long-sleeved jammies into short sleeves and good as new.


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mumof1girl
3.88 (Good) | March 2007 | mumof1girl
Making PJ's last longer

 

My brother taught me this trick, and we found that we saved alot of money by cutting the feet out of the jump suits etc. Great idea isn't it?



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