My mom and aunt wanted to get my daughter clothes for Christmas, so they asked her size about a month prior to Christmas. At 5 months old, she already weighed 18 lbs and was in 6-9 month clothing, so I told them anything from 6-12 months should be fine. (She was over 9 lbs at birth and is following her growth chart well.) She turned 6 months less than a week before Christmas, and had gained another pound. Well, she recieved a few outfits, but they were all 3-6 month clothing. I was dumfounded. I don't know if they think I was exagerrating her weight, or they just plain out forgot. They look like they were purchased on clearance, so I don't think I could have taken them back if I had said anything. What is the best way to handle this? My aunt wants to "see her" in one of the outfits when we come to visit next week.
2006-12-28 01:48:12 · 9 answers · asked by punchy333 6 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
Just tell your aunt that they were all too small.
Problem solved.
And next year when she asks what size your daughter is wearing, she'll be sure to listen instead of wasting her money and your time.
Just about all clothing items on sale can be returned. Aside from macy's (and that i only heard about) I've never not been able to return a sale item, or exchange it for store credit or a different item.
You should give it a go. Or leave the tags on and sell them on ebay.
2006-12-28 01:53:16 · answer #1 · answered by amosunknown 7 · 2⤊ 3⤋
I'd be honest, and say, well, sorry but they do not fit... that she is in the different size. My son was 9lbs 10oz at birth, and he was only in the 3-6 month clothing for two weeks at the most! lol So I know how you feel about this... I only had one grandma who didn't really know his size who bought him the wrong size clothing- so I just took it back- luckily I could without a receipt. My Dad had also bought him some pj's recently that were too small, but he called me right away and asked what size he should have gotten, so I told him the bigger size, and he was just fine with it - took them back and bought the other size.... so, since I wasn't in this exact situation... but if I were, I'd simply tell them they got the wrong size, but thank you. If there is any way you can get a receipt, then see if you can take them back-but if they were bought on clearance- depending on how little they cost, you might not get much back to get something new.
Let them know she was big at birth (I know, they should already know), but remind them again, and remind them she's a growing baby, and you'll keep them updated on sizes, so they should go with what you tell them next time. If you really don't feel comfortable telling them the clothes they bought were too small, you can always say she wore it once and they didn't fit the next time you tried them on her.... but this could go either way-either they'll keep buying her clothing too small, or they might not buy anymore clothing- lol I dunno. Goodluck!
My son is 15 months and in 24 month clothing lol His weight slowed down though since he turned one yr old.
2006-12-28 10:01:30 · answer #2 · answered by m930 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If I were you I'd try to take them back and, if nothing else, get store credit. If they won't work with you at all, take the clothes home with you.
When your aunt comes to visit and your daughter isn't wearing the clothes, tell your Aunt (nicely, of course!), "Well, I *did* tell you, Aunt Mary, that the baby is wearing size 6 - 12 months clothes now, and the outfits you bought her are size 3 - 6 months. They don't fit." If she doesn't believe you, get one of the outfits and hold it up to your daughter and show her. After that, I'd tell her you had a hard time trying to exchange them, and ask her if she could please look for the receipt and take them back herself.
2006-12-28 13:59:56 · answer #3 · answered by brevejunkie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Let them know that the outfits are very sweet, but unfortunately Baby had a growth spurt (as babies do) and would it be possible for you to return the outfits for better fitting ones. If it's not possible to return them, you have two choices: 1. Keep them in storage for a future baby. 2. Donate them to a hospital or a women's shelter.
If your mother and aunt take offense to this, then they are obviously overly sensitive and lack the wisdom mothers ought to have achieved through experience.
2006-12-28 09:58:23 · answer #4 · answered by castle h 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Just be honest and say they didn't fit. Babies grow quickly, they should understand that. I had this problem too, several of my husband's relatives bought 0-3 month outfits for my 4 month old little girl and I'm like, um...I think they might be a bit too short for her long legs...LOL
These things happen, don't worry too much about hurt feelings, they'll understand.
2006-12-28 10:03:18 · answer #5 · answered by totspotathome 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When your aunt comes over, have your daughter in another outfit and explain you wanted to make sure she didn't get her new outfits dirty. Then, have your aunt help change your daughter into one of the new outfits. She'll see for herself they don't fit.
2006-12-28 09:52:55 · answer #6 · answered by David H 3 · 3⤊ 1⤋
if there's an outfit that she can wear then put her in it and politely explain that she's outgrown the other ones. babies and toddlers grow pretty fast. there was this one time when i bought my daughter the cutest sandles on a sunday and by the next saturday she's outgrown them. so use that excuse.
2006-12-28 09:54:07 · answer #7 · answered by *~*Jon-Jon's Mommy!!*~* 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
tell her that they are too small. tell her the right size of your daughter and apologize for the mixup. i know its not your fault but it will help give them to her to exchange tell her you love the clothes and would love if she could return these and find something just as nice in a bigger size. good luck.
2006-12-28 09:54:03 · answer #8 · answered by littleluvkitty 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Thank them for the gifts, but just be honest and say they're too small.
2006-12-28 11:17:49 · answer #9 · answered by sempurvivum 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋