Friday, December 11, 2015

Matching Jammie OBSESSION

Anyone that knows anything knows that I am obsessed with matching jammies.  OBSESSED.  Like the fixation is probably not healthy.  Like I literally think that my kids in matching pajamas are cuter than kittens doing kitten-y type things…and that is saying something because dude, have you seen those videos?!  It’s one of those things that I think….if matching jammies is weird, why does it feel oh-so-right?!

And so I embrace it.  I embrace the weird.  Raise your hand if you do too.  Okay now put the hand down because today we are gonna get weird together….

    

So many folks have asked where we get our matching jammies and it is really not hard to do….more and more companies are recognizing our obsession and making the pajamas in a variety of sizes and ESPECIALLY christmas jammies :)

Here are some of the places that I have gotten jammies for my boys (sizes 3 months to 6T) and what they carry…

Gymboree carries 6-12m all the way up to 12!  Hoo to the ray! Sometimes the sizes make it to clearance or discount prices but sometimes not.  Here is a current cutie….

And here is a cute dino-truck gymmies that is discounted and has sizes missing.  I find that Gymboree runs a smidge small (but shrinks less!) and so Weston (my 3T) can wear a 5 if it’s footless :)

The two-piece pajamas are especially nice because you can put them in a bigger size and carry them over to the following year (only if they are 2T and bigger!).

Zulily is a great place to find a variety of sizes!  They carry Leveret at certain times of the year and this brand is great for having infant, toddler and BOYS!  The prices are comparable to discount at Gymboree or Old Navy but you will have to wait for them since this is delivery only.  Also – you can’t ALWAYS get them and some sizes always sell out quick.

These polar bear fleece ones are so cute and what they lacked in big sizes, they did make up for with a matching robe :)

I also love these striped ones that I have seen modified with monograms or names!  Perfect for personalized jammies!

Or maybe matching your cutie pie is more your style….they also carry versions for adults!  I KNOW!

Speaking of Leveret – they are also sold on Amazon.  If you need a particular size or something very specific – this is the place for you.  They do sizes 12M to 14!!!!!  And even though they are one of the priciest places to buy matching jammies – they do deliver soon and are sometimes available for PRIME :)

Another brand on Amazon is Sleepytime PJs – they have a bunch of different options and are definitely expensive but if you are doing a family photoshoot in sleepwear, then it’s actually not so bad considering :)  Plus, they can dress any size from infant to adult to dog to doll :)  (these are hilarious!)

Carters is my favorite place to get jammies for the boys because they go on super sale sometimes and you can get matching jammies for less than $5 a pop if you buy the two packs :)  That’s two nights of all my boys wearing the same!  Smiles everywhere :)  Right now they have a 25% off coupon for qualifying purchases!

The key to buying them online at Carters is cross-checking the sizes.  So some will be listed under BOYS and some under TODDLER BOYS and then some under BABY.  They will be different prices and different availability.

If you can’t find a certain size – check Kohl’s!  They will carry some Carters brand items and it is a great way to use that Kohl’s cash :)

The Children’s Place is one of those polarizing shopping experiences for me.  I either LOVE everything and spend a bazillion dollars on buying four of everything in there or I hate their current line and want to mom-rampage the racks.  When it’s good, it’s OH so good.  They only carry up to size 5T so this is the last year for Will to be in their matching jammies….unless I petition for their BOYS section to carry up a size….which I will be doing and asking the president to validate :)

I mean….the prices!  But on the other hand – we do find that these jammies are the most stiff…like the fabric is not as nice and then also the printing is a lower-priced version.  You get what you pay for, I guess!  And obviously it doesn’t stop me from getting the jammies here :)

I am obsessed with those alphabet animals above and the boys would love these teddy bear footless stretchies….maybe that is one way I can squeeze Will in a smaller size…they would just be capri-jammies :)

Old Navy is also only up to 5T for matching and it is great design-wise.  I love these prints and the price is comparable.  Expect to pay around ten dollars if they are discounted (although once they discount, it’s harder to find all the sizes).

Another option if you are short on matching is doing the whole coordinating thing!  I have done superhero’s before and it is like matching but with a fun twist :)

Also – just wanted to give you guys a heads up that if you are looking for a great stocking stuffer – this $18 set of Sharpie’s is now $6.66 – and I threw it in with my last order because honestly….everybody loves a crisp Sharpie :)

Oh and Amazon is having their 25% off one book…so while you are picking out your matching family jammies (don’t forget fido!), get a book for the kiddos!  Remember the whole “wear, need, want and read” recipe for Christmas success :)  (code – 25OFFBOOK)  Happy Shopping!

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