friggin zipper PJs
Ok, so i've now posted maybe 3 or 4 times about how much I hate zipper PJs and how I wish I could find snap up footed PJs in a size 12m or up... but SERIOUSLY. I friggin despise the zipper onesie pajamas. I broke down and bought a bunch because I have no other options. P is outgrowing his 9m comfy onesies. I thought we'd adjust and I'd see why everyone loves them and thinks the zipper is so great, NOPE. It's been about a week and I want to burn every pair.
I hate that you have to either buy them too big, or put in one leg, that arm, the other arm and then the last leg to avoid twisting your kid's limbs like gumby. I also hate that you can't just whip his legs out for a quick diaper change, you have to basically fully undress the poor thing. And it snowed here, so it's chilly. I also don't like that the zipper part feels so stiff and sticks out when he's sitting or laying a certain way. And the top of the zipper digs into his fat little chin when he's in a reclined seat.
Are snaps really too difficult? What is it about the 12m size that deems snaps inappropriate? Is it that extra inch in length? Would you need two more snaps to make it work? Maybe there's a limit to the amount of snaps you can use on one garment, by law? I'm looking online to find DIY patterns for kids footed PJs. FML.
ok, rant over.
Re: friggin zipper PJs
This is us too. I like snap for the reason that you do, because I only have to undo his legs to change him, but he is rolling all over the place and crawling away right now. Zippers are working so much better for us. If you don't like the zippers, just buy the two piece sets and put socks on him. I always think the younger babies look so cute in them.
This is exactly what I do. I hate messing with any one piece outfit during the middle of the night. Plus my LO just looks more comforatble in them. For me, the two piece outfits are definately the way to go!!
Twin boys born too early at 17w4d and 18w2d in February 2010
Transabdominal cerclage placed September 2010
DS born at 35w1d in February 2011
Twin girls born at exactly 36w in February 2013
We do have some 2-piece sets, but he hates socks. Well, maybe he loves them? he tries to eat them and they end in his mouth and soaking wet. I don't know if it's possible but i'm afraid he'll choke on his socks. And even if not, the wet feet will get cold. For some reason he doesn't find footie PJs as tasty. In the summer I don't mind him not wearing socks to bed, but I really need his piggies to stay warm in the winter!
And I know- those little elastics on the zipper feet are annoying! My hubby loves the ease of the zip instead of snaps but curses the ankles every time he does a diaper change!
My LO used to wake up with BOTH LEGS in the same hole in the 9 month snap pj's. Now with the zipper pj's with the elastic feet they stay on the appropriate leg!
ETA: As far as the zipper poking into his chin, I've never seen any zip ones without the button flap that is for holding the zipper down. Do yours have that? I love the fleecy ones from Children's Place, Carter's and Gerber (although Gerber runs a size small).
Twin boys born too early at 17w4d and 18w2d in February 2010
Transabdominal cerclage placed September 2010
DS born at 35w1d in February 2011
Twin girls born at exactly 36w in February 2013
Why didn't I think to do that? then we could even leave the top unzipped an inch or so, so it won't dig into his chin! He's already asleep, but I am doing this tomorrow! THANK YOU!
Awesome! I ETA'ed above about the zipper poking!
Twin boys born too early at 17w4d and 18w2d in February 2010
Transabdominal cerclage placed September 2010
DS born at 35w1d in February 2011
Twin girls born at exactly 36w in February 2013
THIS!
You can get snap ones at Walmart for 12 months. I also found a few at Baby Gap. Those places are harder to find them at though, Costco sells Pekkle ones that are awesome all snaps, up to like 18 months i think they are awesome!
I totally get what you are staying about being tougher to get them into the zippered pjs but I have a lot of problem with keeping DS in the snap ones. Maybe it is just the Carter pjs I have but once i put DS down he will move and squirm and kick during the night and on many occations I have found his poor little legs to be competely bare when i checked on him since he broke free of the pjs. I really need more zippered fleece pjs.
The bumpie formerly known as First Time in MI
Agreed. Also, I always miss a dang snap somewhere, which isn't an issue at bed time, but is a hassle if she wakes up in the middle of the night.
Down with snaps. Long live the zipper. :-P
this! i wish we had more of the zip ones!