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my parents perfer sending their kids in clothes from the 80s or pjs. or how about dcg who came in with capris and a tanktop when it was flurrying last week. and no jacket. shoes that are always to small. was pj pnats and a onesie yesterday. mom wants me to potty train but the kid cant even undress in onesies. ive seen her in her 5yr old sisters coat and her brothers hand me down outfits.
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The last few years it's not so much the fashion model problem, but not wearing appropriate clothes for the weather. Some parents don't send shoes for their kids! Or socks, and now it's getting in the 50's here. I don't have jackets or other outdoor wear for them to go outside so I've saved clothes that have been left here, like jackets and mittens so they can play outside. I just don't get not sending them in shoes!sigpicMarilynnComment
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I dress my son in nice clothes for daycare once in a while because I like to see him look nice. I have a family that dresses there daughter up really nice and other families that do to but I think it is adorable. Boys have never come over here dressed in nice clothes though.
People forget and I keep reminding them of what I need. I annoyed a mom so much she went and got some blanket sleepers for childcare when its chilly. reduces the amount of supplies needed.
I was getting worried and ran out of backup clothes. I have lended my clothes out to families I trust will bring my stuff back, I have also given families clothes. Probably shouldn't but did not have a choice a couple of times really.
I think I need all the clothes I could get because they never seem to stay here.:
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I get a lot of that. Not to mention a hoodie when snow is flying. One kid dressed inappropriately messes up the entire day! I would do your craft's and pay as normal. If her clothing gets messed up then maybe The parents will get the idea!!!Comment
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I have the same battles, especially with not bringing hats, mittens, boots and a warm jacket. I even made a cute little notice for the door at eye level, and ended up having to buy my own; at least I have hats and mittens. We'll see what happens when snow comes as far as boots...
As for the dressy clothes and dress shoes, that eventually changed when I stopped worrying about muddy dress shoes to go home with and dirty clothes; not that I don't try, but things happen; nothing more was said but the dress attire did change, LOL!Comment
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My parents are pretty good with dressing the kids clothing wise - a few white items here and there but I figure they must not care if they come home dirty.
My issue also is the hats and gloves. I've bought extra sets now because I want them to stay healthy or I'm the one that gets to deal with the runny noses, crabbiness. Buying extra's seemed easier to me.Comment
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I don't care about my kid getting dirty. You will all go nuts with this but my daughter for the most part only wears an outfit once. She is 2 and I can say that maybe she has worn something twice just a handful of times. She honestly has at least 200 outfits in her closet right now. I am good about sending boots, and matching hats, mittens and a coat to keep at daycare though. We are generally not a hat, mitten or boot wearing family so keeping them at daycare is the best option.Comment
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As long as their parts are covered and I have the needed outdoor items...I have much better things to worry about. If they get messy, that's on the parent that sent them in the clothing, not me.Comment
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My kids have cute clothes. I don't do anything special to try to keep them clean. I presume the parents just put what they like on the kid and expect it to get messy. No one had said anything. The only one I do anything different for is when my extremely messy eater had spaghetti for lunch. I just took his shirt off and cleaned his chest off with a paper towel after he ate, and put his shirt back on
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another perspective
From the point of view of a parent - with two parents working full time it isn't easy to constantly keep your child in perfectly fitting clothes - what fits in length is too wide, what fits in width too short, they outgrow their clothes every two weeks, etc. Plus daycare constantly loses clothes and I don't have time or money to buy new clothes every single weekend. Re warmth - my husband and I are from a cold climate and we have a different idea from our daycare provider about what constitutes warm-enough clothing - we are trying to be accommodating but our kid is often sweltering in a sweater and hat when it is only 50 degrees out - it would be helpful if day care providers could have a little empathy for the parents here too!Comment
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Empathy for what? Clothing is a pretty standard requirement.:confused:
If you're unhappy with what your daycare requires, find a different place. It's a pretty easy solution there.
Each daycare is going to require that your child be dressed appropriately though. Honestly, I'm a little confused about your idea of them outgrowing their clothes every two weeks or not being able to find any clothes that fit. I've been at this 13 years with 10-12 kids nearly every day- my experience tells me different.
If it's a money issue, there are options out there for free/cheap clothing that I can guarantee, will fit. Elastic waistlines, roll up sleeves or cuff pants... there are options.Comment
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So funny how she assumes daycare providers:
A) Are not also parents and
B) Do not work full time or have spouses that work full time
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