Older toddler moms

[helenahhandbasket]

What are you using as an undershirt (if you do that?)  Are you buying toddler sized undershirts?

Until recently, I was still putting Josie in onesies under her clothes (she fits into the 24m size ones from Carter's) but we are trying to PT and they are hard for her to unsnap.  I realize she's super old for onesies, and despite my love for them-- I realise it's probably time to move on.

I got rid of almost all of her short sleeved shirts that were 24m/ 2T when we moved- so rec your child's undershirt to me?

[namastebiotches]

For right now, I'm just doing t-shirts he already has if he's going to wear a long sleeved shirt or sweater, depending on the weather for the day.

[TheEleventhHour]

Oh man I need to follow this thread too. I love onesies so much and would use them forever but a few days ago DS started pulling his pants down and asking to use the potty and he usually goes in his diaper before I can unsnap his GD onesie so I need to stop using them!

[namastebiotches]

Trust. It was a sad day when he was officially out of onesies.

[TheEleventhHour]

Feb 11, 2015 14:34:42 GMT -5 @yellowwallpaper12 said:

I saw plain white undershirts at Carter's in toddler sizes.

We are using Gerber undershirts right now, but my son is younger and still in 24 months. I'm not sure they have bigger sizes.

Thank you for giving me an excuse to go check out Carter's. I haven't had to go clothes shopping for DS since summer and I really want to lol. 

[helenahhandbasket]

Feb 11, 2015 14:34:42 GMT -5 @yellowwallpaper12 said:

I saw plain white undershirts at Carter's in toddler sizes.

We are using Gerber undershirts right now, but my son is younger and still in 24 months. I'm not sure they have bigger sizes.

Thanks!  I will check Carter's out-- and Gerber too, actually. 

BTW-- she's staying in onesies under her PJs until she's night potty trained.  I am not ready to let go.

[helenahhandbasket]

Feb 11, 2015 14:41:35 GMT -5 lildis said:

Am I the only one who was happy to be done with onesies?

I am sure lots of moms aren't a fan-- but I just loved them becuase I feel like they helped keep her diaper in place and kept her tum covered in the cold weather.

[helenahhandbasket]

Feb 11, 2015 14:51:35 GMT -5 @misspeansmama said:

Feb 11, 2015 14:47:54 GMT -5 helenahhandbasket said:

I am sure lots of moms aren't a fan-- but I just loved them becuase I feel like they helped keep her diaper in place and kept her tum covered in the cold weather.

I miss onesies so much.  I loved that they kept her back and tummy covered.  I wish they made them in toddler sizes.

I don't want to feed anyone else's insanity, but Old Navy carries plain white onesies in 3 packs up to a 2T.

[cam]

We haven't use onesies in ages. My LO is just a few months older than yours. They do make t-shirt type in bigger sizes if you really want, but I feel like they only add a layer to the core and don't really help with belly exposure when you are carrying them or anything. LO sometimes wears a short-sleeve tee under his button-down shirts (either a regular tee that he would wear as a shirt or some actual undershirts that I wouldn't bother buying but had been given as a hand-me-down). If we are going to do an outdoor activity for a while such as sledding or building snowmen, I might throw a long sleeve shirt under a second long sleeve shirt, but only if it is a bit cooler than I would like to be out in but he is begging and begging to "play snow" as his coat does a good job for the typical days we would actually be out.

[namastebiotches]

I know Gerber onesies went to like 5t, I believe but I think they'd be a pita now that he's older.

[BostonKisses]

Feb 11, 2015 14:34:42 GMT -5 @yellowwallpaper12 said:

I saw plain white undershirts at Carter's in toddler sizes.

We are using Gerber undershirts right now, but my son is younger and still in 24 months. I'm not sure they have bigger sizes.

I was going to suggest that as well!  I don't use undershirts, because as she's gotten older she tends to run hot.  A long sleeve tee is plenty.  But I do know that Carters has plain white undershirts, and you might be able to find some at Target or Walmart as well.  If you can't find actual shirts, cut the bottoms off the onesies and add a hem for an instant undershirt.

[helenahhandbasket]

Feb 11, 2015 14:56:37 GMT -5 cam said:

We haven't use onesies in ages. My LO is just a few months older than yours. They do make t-shirt type in bigger sizes if you really want, but I feel like they only add a layer to the core and don't really help with belly exposure when you are carrying them or anything. LO sometimes wears a short-sleeve tee under his button-down shirts (either a regular tee that he would wear as a shirt or some actual undershirts that I wouldn't bother buying but had been given as a hand-me-down). If we are going to do an outdoor activity for a while such as sledding or building snowmen, I might throw a long sleeve shirt under a second long sleeve shirt, but only if it is a bit cooler than I would like to be out in but he is begging and begging to "play snow" as his coat does a good job for the typical days we would actually be out.

Thanks!

Yes, I am looking for a thin extra layer because I always feel like her shirts are riding up and don't want her to be cold.  I probably am overthinking this-- as she's never really complained about being cold.

[helenahhandbasket]

Feb 11, 2015 15:16:59 GMT -5 BostonKisses said:

Feb 11, 2015 14:34:42 GMT -5 @yellowwallpaper12 said:

I saw plain white undershirts at Carter's in toddler sizes.

We are using Gerber undershirts right now, but my son is younger and still in 24 months. I'm not sure they have bigger sizes.

I was going to suggest that as well!  I don't use undershirts, because as she's gotten older she tends to run hot.  A long sleeve tee is plenty.  But I do know that Carters has plain white undershirts, and you might be able to find some at Target or Walmart as well.  If you can't find actual shirts, cut the bottoms off the onesies and add a hem for an instant undershirt.

That's so genius! I can't sew or anything, but I seriously would never have thought of that!

[BostonKisses]

Feb 11, 2015 15:19:12 GMT -5 helenahhandbasket said:

Feb 11, 2015 15:16:59 GMT -5 BostonKisses said:

I was going to suggest that as well!  I don't use undershirts, because as she's gotten older she tends to run hot.  A long sleeve tee is plenty.  But I do know that Carters has plain white undershirts, and you might be able to find some at Target or Walmart as well.  If you can't find actual shirts, cut the bottoms off the onesies and add a hem for an instant undershirt.

That's so genius! I can't sew or anything, but I seriously would never have thought of that!

I'm not a big sewer either, so I'd usually ask my mom or MIL if they could do stuff like that.  I'm sure I could handle a hem, but it was much easier having them do it so I didn't have to try and figure out their sewing machines.  Do you have any friends that sew?  They could probably put some quick hems in them if you want to go that route!

[esmerelda]

Hands sells packages of undershirts near the underwear. Not sure what the smallest size they have to but their plain tank tops.

[Deleted]

We ditched the onesies when she started using the potty on a regular basis as well. We now used a vest /singlet (not sure what the proper name is in english, but they're sleeveless) . They are a PITA even it comes to keeping that little belly covered and warm.

[helenahhandbasket]

Feb 11, 2015 15:35:07 GMT -5 @dutchkatie said:

We ditched the onesies when she started using the potty on a regular basis as well. We now used a vest /singlet (not sure what the proper name is in english, but they're sleeveless) . They are a PITA even it comes to keeping that little belly covered and warm.

I am dying with jealously that your not yet 2 YO is using the potty. 

[Deleted]

Feb 11, 2015 15:52:59 GMT -5 helenahhandbasket said:

Feb 11, 2015 15:35:07 GMT -5 @dutchkatie said:

We ditched the onesies when she started using the potty on a regular basis as well. We now used a vest /singlet (not sure what the proper name is in english, but they're sleeveless) . They are a PITA even it comes to keeping that little belly covered and warm.

I am dying with jealously that your not yet 2 YO is using the potty. 

We started early, are staking things easy and are not fully there yet, but the thought of being done with diapers makes me happy. Being the SAHD, DH deserves most credit for working on it.

[helenahhandbasket]

lildis-- yay you have an avatar! She looks just like you!

[sandandsea]

We also haven't used onesies in forever. DS is 3 and just wears regular clothes. We try to layer him, but he hates jackets and layers, so he often fights it and we just go with it. We live in the Bay Area though so it never gets that cold and he will wear a jacket or hoodie outside.

[penguin129]

I didn't read all the posts. Do you have a sewing machine? If you do you could cut the onsie straight right above where it curves and sew the bottom of the new shirt you would have. I saw it on Pinterest and plan to do this with DD's onsies.

[eyenigh]

Feb 11, 2015 14:42:47 GMT -5 helenahhandbasket said:

Feb 11, 2015 14:34:42 GMT -5 @yellowwallpaper12 said:

I saw plain white undershirts at Carter's in toddler sizes.

We are using Gerber undershirts right now, but my son is younger and still in 24 months. I'm not sure they have bigger sizes.

Thanks!  I will check Carter's out-- and Gerber too, actually. 

BTW-- she's staying in onesies under her PJs until she's night potty trained.  I am not ready to let go.

I don't know how you like undershirts to fit, but I don't want a regular tee shirt sized shirt, if that makes sense-- like I literally want it close to his body, kind of tighter? Point of this statement: my son is a 3/4 shirt regularly but I still have him in size 2/3 Carters t-shirts so they fit smaller under his sweaters or pullovers. I think it just lays better. Since they're a combined size, they seem to run a bit big so you'll get some time with them before you have to size up. 

[namastebiotches]

I usually save his previous size tees for the same reason as eyenigh to use solely as undershirts or playshirts until it gets stupid small.

[sudokufan]

Feb 11, 2015 21:20:45 GMT -5 penguin129 said:

I didn't read all the posts. Do you have a sewing machine? If you do you could cut the onsie straight right above where it curves and sew the bottom of the new shirt you would have. I saw it on Pinterest and plan to do this with DD's onsies.

I've done this with both onesies and rompers since my son has a long torso-he's outgrown them by length long before width.  It's pretty easy; my sewing machine has a couple of good stretchy and wide stitches, so I just make sure I'm catching the raw edge with the stitch so it doesn't ravel much (not that knit ravels much anyhow).  I didn't bother to do anything super fancy since even with the modification he won't wear them much longer.

[helenahhandbasket]

Feb 11, 2015 22:25:22 GMT -5 eyenigh said:

Feb 11, 2015 14:42:47 GMT -5 helenahhandbasket said:

Thanks!  I will check Carter's out-- and Gerber too, actually. 

BTW-- she's staying in onesies under her PJs until she's night potty trained.  I am not ready to let go.

I don't know how you like undershirts to fit, but I don't want a regular tee shirt sized shirt, if that makes sense-- like I literally want it close to his body, kind of tighter? Point of this statement: my son is a 3/4 shirt regularly but I still have him in size 2/3 Carters t-shirts so they fit smaller under his sweaters or pullovers. I think it just lays better. Since they're a combined size, they seem to run a bit big so you'll get some time with them before you have to size up. 

Right-- that's totally what I am going for-- a very close fitting under layer.  I also find that Carter's runs big-- Josie still fits into their 24 M size onesies.

[helenahhandbasket]

Thanks for all of the suggestions-- I wound up ordering one pack of hanes boys ribbed undershirts (like men's style undershirts) and one pack of their camisoles, with the skinny spaghetti strap-- so we will see which one fits best.

I love the idea of turning her old onesies into t shirts though. I am not crafty at all, but I have an aunt that lives close by that is and I think I might ask her to do this for me.

[RiseAndWine]

We got Burt's Bees undershirts off Amazon and they are working well. They have the tank style and the short sleeved and a mix of gray, cream and white or just all white.
I was glad to be done with onesies because I couldn't check his diaper. These undershirts are helping him stay warm.