Kids enter this world without a stitch on, and as parents, one of our primary jobs is to keep them dressed. You’d think this is an easy task, right? Think again! Shopping for kids’ clothing can drive anyone to the brink of madness, often leaving us wondering, “Why? Why? Why?” while we contemplate a nudist lifestyle.
1. The Store Experience
Why does walking into a store feel like stepping into a tween pop music video? The dazzling displays! The glitter galore! The overwhelming noise! All we need are some simple leggings, people!
2. Cost Concerns
Why on Earth would I spend a hundred bucks on an outfit my kid will outgrow in a couple of months? Am I made of money?
3. Loud T-Shirts
Why do all the t-shirts have to shout something, usually in ALL CAPS? Yes, we understand that PIZZA IS YOUR JAM!!! (You’re 7; it’s pretty much a given you love pizza). Are we really going to tolerate this?
4. Dry-Clean-Only Items
Why are there dry-clean-only items in size 2T? Toddlers have one mission: to cover everything in their path with half-eaten goldfish crackers. Dry cleaning is for adults, or better yet, for no one!
5. Coupon Chaos
Why do we have to keep track of coupons, spending bucks, and sale emails that make it feel like we need a personal assistant just to buy clothes for our kids?
6. Nauseating Perfume
Why do stores pump the air full of nauseating perfume? And to top it off, they make us wait in ridiculously long lines while we breathe it in? The only cure for that is a giant pretzel afterward to absorb the smell.
7. Uncomfortable Clothes
Why are all the “nice” clothes itchy and uncomfortable? We’ve sent people to the moon and invented the Internet, but dressing up for brunch with the grandparents is still a painful ordeal?
8. Endless Scrolling
Speaking of the Internet, why do we have to scroll through endless pages of shorts to find the one pair we need? We’ve learned way too much about shorts, and frankly, we wanted to use that brain space for something more important.
9. Gendered Clothing
Why is everything for girls drenched in pink and sparkles? Girls have a broader range of interests than that! Some don’t even like pink. C’mon, it’s 2023; let’s explore the full crayon box!
10. Pajama Predicaments
Why is it nearly impossible to find pajamas that don’t feature One Direction, Spongebob, or princess cats? What’s the deal with the obsession over cats, princesses, and sleep?
11. Designer Disconnect
Why does it seem like the designers of kids’ clothes have never met a child? We’re not aiming for a runway show; we just want to get them out the door!
But, wait! There’s a glimmer of hope in the chaotic world of kids’ fashion. Check out Primary.com, a mom-owned site offering only the basics for kids, all under $25, without the usual shopping madness. Plus, if you enter the code FUNMOM at checkout before May 31, 2023, you can snag free shipping for an entire year—no minimum purchase required! And throughout May, they’re giving away a free t-shirt, tank, or babysuit with a $25 purchase (limited to one per customer, while supplies last) if you use the code TEEPARTY at checkout.
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In conclusion, shopping for kids’ clothes is often a maddening experience filled with too much noise, unrealistic expectations, and a lack of practical options. Thankfully, there are now better alternatives that make the process a whole lot more bearable.