Onesies, dresses, rompers, cardigans, pants, diapers ruffles, socks... The moment I found out I was having a baby girl, I just couldn't wait to dress her up like a little doll in all of the cute, tiny clothes I could get my hands on. So of course, her closet is drowning in these things. They are all tiny, but few are cute. Why? Because people won't Siri buying her clothes! My daughter has more clothes than me, and that's saying something. She has so many outfits in each size that she would have to wear three outfits a day to get through them before outgrowing them, and she only ever needs one outfit a day. People could buy useful things, like diapers. But no, buying new parents something useful and guaranteed to be used must be a sin. It's not like they can even buy clothes that fit my standards. Is it really hard to buy baby clothes that fit the following stipulations?
1. No butterflies.
Seriously. I. Hate. Butterflies. Since I see the clothes more than anyone, I don't think it's too much to ask.
2. No cartoon characters.
Until my baby girl is old enough to tell me that Belle or Ariel is her favorite Disney princess, I don't need cheesy outfits bedazzled I their cartoon glory. Keep it classy!
3. No writing, unless tasteful.
A tidy, sophisticated printed "love" or "hope" is acceptable. "Mommy's little angel," and "I have a present for you" are not things I want slapped across my daughter's onesies. It's unprofessional, and I don't care that my daughter is a few months old. It's just tacky. (Sorry Garanimals, you're the worst! Though I do love your non-worded clothes.)
4. No excess ruffles or frills.
If my daughter turns out to be a little bit of a tomboy, I won't be offended.
5. No college-themed clothes that aren't from my husband and I's alma mater.
That's just disrespectful.
I'd go on about holiday clothes, but that's another matter. If you can't follow these rules, please don't buy my baby clothes. Also, be polite. Leave the tag on, just in case. Don't be upset that I returned your clothes for different ones or something else, because my baby just had too many clothes. If you are dying to buy her clothes, your most sure-fire bet she will wear them is if I pick them out and you pay.
After battling myself internally about whether she should wear all of the clothes purchase for her, I decided that my answer is no. She doesn't deserve to wear ugly clothes, unless it's her choice. For now, it's my choice!
XOXO- Barnyard Baby Momma
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