I'd like to see what you all think about this issue.To me,anything above 50 degrees is too warm,but I
guess it depends on other factors,like if it's summer-time and you have your AC on full-blast,or if you're inside your house,or walking around outside,so let us know what your opinion on this is,thanks
Title is self-explanatory;a blog about the greatest article of clothing ever invented: the one-piece,footed blanket sleeper
Saturday, September 29, 2012
What's your favorite Blanket Sleeper color?
Now,it could be your favorite color in general,on any type of clothes,as well,but really I just want your favorite color of blanket sleeper.It could be the favorite color on a pair of footies you wore as a kid,or
your favorite color on a pair of footies your young children and babies wear,or it could be on a pair of adult-sized ones you,and/or your partner wears,and it could be any combination of the colors,so feel free not only to cast your vote,but also to give an in-depth explanation for your choice on here,in the message boards,so please, fire away,and tell your friends to join our group here! I'll start things off here.My favorite color for a blanket sleeper is really a toss-up of colors,but I think my favorite from when I was a kid was this yellow blanket sleeper that I had that had a Winnie-the-Pooh applique on it from when I was 4 or 5 years old,in the early 1980's,and I have an exact replica of that blanket sleeper but in adult-size,of
course.I also have a red Pooh-bear blanket sleeper in adult-size,as well.
your favorite color on a pair of footies your young children and babies wear,or it could be on a pair of adult-sized ones you,and/or your partner wears,and it could be any combination of the colors,so feel free not only to cast your vote,but also to give an in-depth explanation for your choice on here,in the message boards,so please, fire away,and tell your friends to join our group here! I'll start things off here.My favorite color for a blanket sleeper is really a toss-up of colors,but I think my favorite from when I was a kid was this yellow blanket sleeper that I had that had a Winnie-the-Pooh applique on it from when I was 4 or 5 years old,in the early 1980's,and I have an exact replica of that blanket sleeper but in adult-size,of
course.I also have a red Pooh-bear blanket sleeper in adult-size,as well.
Friday, September 28, 2012
Which blanket sleeper feature is your favorite?
So,which feature of a blanket sleeper do you all like the best? I tend to like the feet with the toecaps and skid-resistant soles,but I also like the applique and the zipper-tab,but what about all of you? Which feature of a blanket sleeper do you all like the best? Let us know and have a great night
What's your "Rediscovery Story"?
Hey all,I'm just curious,when did you "rediscover",blanket sleepers? I'm going to give my story to start off,but I'm going to try to be brief,but here's my "Rediscovery Story",enjoy:
I was born in the New York City metro-area in the late 1970's,and as anyone who
lived here at that time can attest,we had some cold winters during that time
(1977-1982),and due to the energy crisis we were in,at that time,as well,you
really needed warm clothes to wear to get by,so that is why my parents dressed
me and my older sister, who was 3 years old when I was born in early 1979,in
those fuzzy, fleecy,full-body pajama-suits called blanket sleepers.The ones we
wore were those Sears Winnie-the-Pooh,blanket sleeper pajamas that Sears made
back in that time (mainly the 1960's,1970's,and 1980's), and we wore them until
we were about 5 or 6 years old,my older sister until 1980 or 1981,me until 1983
or 1984,and my younger sister,who was born in 1984,until 1990 or 1991.Well,until
then,I was fine with not having to wear footed blanket sleepers again,but
then,one day,in the fall of 1993,when I was 14 years old,I went into a used
clothing store in my town,and saw this rack of blanket sleepers that seemed to
be designed for children older than 5 or 6 years old.You see,I thought blanket
sleepers were only made for little kids 5 years old, or younger,but boy was I
wrong.I saw these size 14,blue Carter's blanket sleeper and they brought back
memories of my yellow Pooh-bear blanket sleeper from when I was 4 years old,in
the early 1980's,so I tried it on,on a lark,and was surprised when I was able to
fit my arms in the sleeper-sleeves,and zipper the blanket sleeper up,so I bought
the thing and wore it when I got home that night.More on this story in future
posts,so tell me,what's your "Rediscovery Story"?
I was born in the New York City metro-area in the late 1970's,and as anyone who
lived here at that time can attest,we had some cold winters during that time
(1977-1982),and due to the energy crisis we were in,at that time,as well,you
really needed warm clothes to wear to get by,so that is why my parents dressed
me and my older sister, who was 3 years old when I was born in early 1979,in
those fuzzy, fleecy,full-body pajama-suits called blanket sleepers.The ones we
wore were those Sears Winnie-the-Pooh,blanket sleeper pajamas that Sears made
back in that time (mainly the 1960's,1970's,and 1980's), and we wore them until
we were about 5 or 6 years old,my older sister until 1980 or 1981,me until 1983
or 1984,and my younger sister,who was born in 1984,until 1990 or 1991.Well,until
then,I was fine with not having to wear footed blanket sleepers again,but
then,one day,in the fall of 1993,when I was 14 years old,I went into a used
clothing store in my town,and saw this rack of blanket sleepers that seemed to
be designed for children older than 5 or 6 years old.You see,I thought blanket
sleepers were only made for little kids 5 years old, or younger,but boy was I
wrong.I saw these size 14,blue Carter's blanket sleeper and they brought back
memories of my yellow Pooh-bear blanket sleeper from when I was 4 years old,in
the early 1980's,so I tried it on,on a lark,and was surprised when I was able to
fit my arms in the sleeper-sleeves,and zipper the blanket sleeper up,so I bought
the thing and wore it when I got home that night.More on this story in future
posts,so tell me,what's your "Rediscovery Story"?
Camping/Backpacking with Baby
Here's a blog about camping/backpacking with a young child from trailspace.com,enjoy:
But it’s not. As I discovered 15 years ago, taking a baby along on wilderness excursions can be both safe and enjoyable. Parents will need to make major adjustments to their backpacking style and expectations — but that’s true of everything in life when a baby is born. And the result within a few years is a child who is comfortable in the outdoors, strong, and self-confident. Perhaps the most important outcome is a family that can engage in its favorite activity together.
Before all those good things can happen, Mom and Dad have to deal with some very practical issues. Every family is different and will have to work out the best approach, but here’s some of what I learned from experience.
In November 1994, we celebrated Mary’s first birthday by hiking down the New Hance Trail and staying four nights below the Grand Canyon’s rim. (Photo: Gary Chambers)
Dress the baby in layers, just as for any outing. We used footed
blanket sleepers during chilly weather, one as a base layer and one of
the next size up over that. Socks work fine for mittens. Knit caps are
important in cold weather. During warm weather, use hats and sunscreen,
and use a sunshade or rig one up with an old receiving blanket and
diaper pins. Baby sunglasses will protect sensitive eyes. Infants can’t
regulate their body temperatures well, so check often to make sure they
aren’t too hot or too cold.
Bringing along formula or solid foods for older babies adds some complications, but the extra weight won’t be a big problem if trips are kept short. Take a look at the foods you’re carrying in for the adults, and see what will work as baby food. Bringing along actual baby food may be unnecessary, as well as heavy.
At about six months or so, when the baby can hold his head up, get a good-quality baby backpack. Like any pack, you, and anyone who’ll be carrying the baby, should try on carriers with weight before buying. We chose a Tough Traveler Stallion model with all the upgrades.
Infants will sleep a lot in their backpacks; you’ll discover during day hikes where your baby rests his head during naps. Then pad those spots to prevent chafing. We used pieces of flannel from an old nightgown. I learned to keep a little rearview mirror –the sort found in auto supply stores – in my pocket so I could check on what Mary was up to. Now, they’re often sold as carrier accessories, or you can borrow one from a bathroom kit.
Enjoying the view. (Photo: Gary Chambers)
A dome tent is ideal for families. Despite the added size and weight, a
dome tent means having enough headroom to sit up during feedings and
diaper changes, and while rocking the baby back to sleep. If the weather
turns bad and you’re stuck inside for a few hours, the extra headroom —
and the extra play room as baby becomes more mobile — will be much
appreciated.
We had a dome tent with two doors. After dinner, I would put Mary to sleep on one side of the tent while Gary and I finished our camp chores. If she cried or was restless, I could open up the door on her side to reach her. When she was asleep and it was time for Gary and me to get in the tent, we could use the other door and avoid disturbing her.
Avoid surrounding an infant with too much bedding, just as you wouldn’t put any loose bedding in a crib. Some parents feel comfortable sharing a sleeping bag with their baby, just as they share a bed at home. I didn’t want to risk rolling over Mary in my sleep, and we tried a number of arrangements before we found one that worked. We even tried toting along her car seat or a bouncer when she was very little.
What finally worked for us was dressing Mary in a footed blanket sleeper, so that she’d be warm even out of her thrift store, baby-size sleeping bag. The bag was meant for sleepovers, but was short enough that Mary couldn’t get down into it too far. We cut off the stuffed “animal head” pillow to save weight.
On the Colorado River below the rim of the Grand Canyon. (Photo: Gary Chambers)
Most of all, be prepared to do without much sleep during the first
few months. I’d wake up every hour or so to find where Mary had gotten
to in the tent and put her back in the bag.
Every family is different, and individual parents have to work out for themselves when and how to resume backpacking. Some start with very short trips and shuttle two or three times between car and campsite to deliver gear. Some hook up with families whose children are old enough to walk, so those parents can carry more of the gear for the group. The main thing is to stay well within your comfort zone so that you can devote most of your time and attention to making the trip a safe and happy one for that tiny child who will someday grow up to love the wilderness as much as you do.
Barbara Egbert has been backpacking, with and without a child, since 1988. In 2004, Barbara, husband Gary, and then 10-year-old daughter Mary hiked the 2,650-mile Pacific Crest Trail. Visit Barbara at www.PCTfamily.com.
Backpacking with Baby
When new parents bring home their first tiny bundle of joy from the hospital, they are so filled with the need to protect their infant from all possible dangers that the idea of taking a baby on a backpacking trip strikes many as ridiculous.
But it’s not. As I discovered 15 years ago, taking a baby along on wilderness excursions can be both safe and enjoyable. Parents will need to make major adjustments to their backpacking style and expectations — but that’s true of everything in life when a baby is born. And the result within a few years is a child who is comfortable in the outdoors, strong, and self-confident. Perhaps the most important outcome is a family that can engage in its favorite activity together.
Before all those good things can happen, Mom and Dad have to deal with some very practical issues. Every family is different and will have to work out the best approach, but here’s some of what I learned from experience.
Clothing:
In November 1994, we celebrated Mary’s first birthday by hiking down the New Hance Trail and staying four nights below the Grand Canyon’s rim. (Photo: Gary Chambers)
Feeding:
Breast is best, as the old saying goes, and it’s certainly easiest for backpackers. With breastfeeding, there are no containers to pack in or waste to pack out. Just make sure mom stays adequately hydrated to keep up her milk supply. I carried my daughter, Mary, in a sling for the first six months, and learned how to nurse her while walking.Bringing along formula or solid foods for older babies adds some complications, but the extra weight won’t be a big problem if trips are kept short. Take a look at the foods you’re carrying in for the adults, and see what will work as baby food. Bringing along actual baby food may be unnecessary, as well as heavy.
Diapers:
We used disposable diapers; some parents use cloth diapers. Either way, whatever you pack in, you’ve got to pack out, preferably in a watertight plastic bag. Hand sanitizer gel and wipes will help with cleanup. Once, we met a couple who left their baby’s wet diaper out to dry overnight, only to discover the next morning that the fog had infused it with a lot more moisture than the baby had.Kid Carriers:
Slings, wraps, and front-carriers like Snuglis and BabyBjorns are great for very young infants. Experiment with them on day hikes so you’re comfortable and can have your hands free when necessary. Parental preference and comfort will determine what type you use.At about six months or so, when the baby can hold his head up, get a good-quality baby backpack. Like any pack, you, and anyone who’ll be carrying the baby, should try on carriers with weight before buying. We chose a Tough Traveler Stallion model with all the upgrades.
Infants will sleep a lot in their backpacks; you’ll discover during day hikes where your baby rests his head during naps. Then pad those spots to prevent chafing. We used pieces of flannel from an old nightgown. I learned to keep a little rearview mirror –the sort found in auto supply stores – in my pocket so I could check on what Mary was up to. Now, they’re often sold as carrier accessories, or you can borrow one from a bathroom kit.
Shelter:
Enjoying the view. (Photo: Gary Chambers)
We had a dome tent with two doors. After dinner, I would put Mary to sleep on one side of the tent while Gary and I finished our camp chores. If she cried or was restless, I could open up the door on her side to reach her. When she was asleep and it was time for Gary and me to get in the tent, we could use the other door and avoid disturbing her.
Sleeping:
Babies move around a lot in their sleep; dress them appropriately for nighttime temperatures when they crawl around without waking up. Try fleece pajamas and sleepsacks. These are warm and safer than bedding, and in some climates may be sufficient for nighttime temps. By the time your baby turns one, you can experiment at home with child-size sleeping bags.Avoid surrounding an infant with too much bedding, just as you wouldn’t put any loose bedding in a crib. Some parents feel comfortable sharing a sleeping bag with their baby, just as they share a bed at home. I didn’t want to risk rolling over Mary in my sleep, and we tried a number of arrangements before we found one that worked. We even tried toting along her car seat or a bouncer when she was very little.
What finally worked for us was dressing Mary in a footed blanket sleeper, so that she’d be warm even out of her thrift store, baby-size sleeping bag. The bag was meant for sleepovers, but was short enough that Mary couldn’t get down into it too far. We cut off the stuffed “animal head” pillow to save weight.
On the Colorado River below the rim of the Grand Canyon. (Photo: Gary Chambers)
Entertainment:
That rearview mirror also makes a good toy. Also, attach some soft playthings to the pack. Sing lots of songs and exercise your storytelling abilities. In camp, the tent makes a good playpen for a baby. As he grows, let him explore, as long as one parent is watching — all the time.Crying:
Babies do cry. And that’s one more reason to go backpacking instead of car camping. When you’re miles away from everybody else, there’s no one to disturb.Every family is different, and individual parents have to work out for themselves when and how to resume backpacking. Some start with very short trips and shuttle two or three times between car and campsite to deliver gear. Some hook up with families whose children are old enough to walk, so those parents can carry more of the gear for the group. The main thing is to stay well within your comfort zone so that you can devote most of your time and attention to making the trip a safe and happy one for that tiny child who will someday grow up to love the wilderness as much as you do.
Barbara Egbert has been backpacking, with and without a child, since 1988. In 2004, Barbara, husband Gary, and then 10-year-old daughter Mary hiked the 2,650-mile Pacific Crest Trail. Visit Barbara at www.PCTfamily.com.
Christmas in Footies
Here's an article from a blog from blogspot.com,about holiday memories:
The homemade kind.........
They say necessity is the mother of invention. In the case of our past
Christmas’s, lack of funds was usually the mother of invention, but for
what we have because of it, I wouldn’t trade it for all the money in the
world.
I have my tree up, something that takes me a couple of days to do, the assembly and lights one evening, and the decorations another day. I enjoy the entire process, but with two new members in our family this year, things that haven’t been noticed in years have been recognized and needed explanation. It made me realize the time that I have spent over the years, usually out of necessity, making our Christmas ornaments, and gifts.
I would see pictures in magazines of opulent Christmas trees covered in ornaments, and when we would get our tree each year, it always seemed so sparse in comparison. There wasn’t money to buy fancy ornaments, so I went the home made route with what else…..fabric. Handmade ornaments were purchased as flat pieces of fabric, cut out, sewn, stuffed, and stitched shut, and hung on the tree.
Other times it was with wood and paint.
These were all along with the ones made at church and school to take home to Mom and Dad.
When Audrey was 5 and Nic was 3, ready to turn 4 the Cabbage Patch Doll craze was on, of course Audrey wanted one, but as hard to come by as they were, and at $300 each there was no way. Once again fabric and kits came to the rescue. I remember staying up late after they were both in bed asleep making two “knock off” Cabbage Patch Dolls; a boy and a girl, Gilbert and Glory. They had complete wardrobes, the little girl doll even had a dress and pinafore that matched a dress and pinafore that I made for Audrey.
Not to leave Nic out, each of the kids got a robe, made by me that year. Nic’s was a quilted plaid, with a roll collar and double breasted—he looked so cute, and Audrey’s was a flannel quilted one much like the one I had. Our home at the time was a big old drafty refurbished school house, so keeping everyone warm was a priority. Footy, blanket sleepers and quilted robes were just the ticket.
I've always made homemade baked goods to give to friends, and Roger always receives a full recipe of his Mothers Date Bars, all for himself—but he always shares.
When we were homeschooling the kids were right in the thick of it. We made cookies, candy, Chex Party mix, and homemade bread, filling plates and jars, and decorating the bags they were delivered to the neighbors in.
It was all a lot of fun. And the expression on peoples faces, especially those of my family when they received a “handmade” gift was never one of disappointment; they were always thrilled.
I still enjoy the process of Christmas, mostly because the process involves doing it all for someone else. After all--that is what it is about isn't it?
I have my tree up, something that takes me a couple of days to do, the assembly and lights one evening, and the decorations another day. I enjoy the entire process, but with two new members in our family this year, things that haven’t been noticed in years have been recognized and needed explanation. It made me realize the time that I have spent over the years, usually out of necessity, making our Christmas ornaments, and gifts.
I would see pictures in magazines of opulent Christmas trees covered in ornaments, and when we would get our tree each year, it always seemed so sparse in comparison. There wasn’t money to buy fancy ornaments, so I went the home made route with what else…..fabric. Handmade ornaments were purchased as flat pieces of fabric, cut out, sewn, stuffed, and stitched shut, and hung on the tree.
Other times it was with wood and paint.
These were all along with the ones made at church and school to take home to Mom and Dad.
When Audrey was 5 and Nic was 3, ready to turn 4 the Cabbage Patch Doll craze was on, of course Audrey wanted one, but as hard to come by as they were, and at $300 each there was no way. Once again fabric and kits came to the rescue. I remember staying up late after they were both in bed asleep making two “knock off” Cabbage Patch Dolls; a boy and a girl, Gilbert and Glory. They had complete wardrobes, the little girl doll even had a dress and pinafore that matched a dress and pinafore that I made for Audrey.
Not to leave Nic out, each of the kids got a robe, made by me that year. Nic’s was a quilted plaid, with a roll collar and double breasted—he looked so cute, and Audrey’s was a flannel quilted one much like the one I had. Our home at the time was a big old drafty refurbished school house, so keeping everyone warm was a priority. Footy, blanket sleepers and quilted robes were just the ticket.
I've always made homemade baked goods to give to friends, and Roger always receives a full recipe of his Mothers Date Bars, all for himself—but he always shares.
When we were homeschooling the kids were right in the thick of it. We made cookies, candy, Chex Party mix, and homemade bread, filling plates and jars, and decorating the bags they were delivered to the neighbors in.
It was all a lot of fun. And the expression on peoples faces, especially those of my family when they received a “handmade” gift was never one of disappointment; they were always thrilled.
I still enjoy the process of Christmas, mostly because the process involves doing it all for someone else. After all--that is what it is about isn't it?
Thursday, September 27, 2012
This is mainly for the guys here: Would you,or do you,wear pink sleepers?
Would you wear one,or any other "girlish",type,like a floral print,or another
print,like stars,horses,teddy-bears,etc............? I'm having made a pink
bunny sleeper,but mostly because I wanted a replica of the bunny-suit in the
famous,holiday-themed movie "A Christmas Story",to wear when that's on in
December,but I wouldn't wear a floral printed one,or any other that's too
girlish,but would you? Are you afraid to be seen in one for fear your
friends,family,and/or neighbors,would think you're gay/homosexual,or at least
bi-sexual? I know in this day and age people are more open to this,and say that
they wouldn't consider you gay if you wear something in pink,or floral print,but
do you still fear that people would,at least "think",that you are gay because
you wear a sleeper,or really anything,that's pink,or "girlish"? Feel free to
post your feelings here,and I promise not to judge you as gay,a liberal,or
homophobic,or what-have-you because you feel one way or another on this,so
please fire away!
print,like stars,horses,teddy-bears,etc............? I'm having made a pink
bunny sleeper,but mostly because I wanted a replica of the bunny-suit in the
famous,holiday-themed movie "A Christmas Story",to wear when that's on in
December,but I wouldn't wear a floral printed one,or any other that's too
girlish,but would you? Are you afraid to be seen in one for fear your
friends,family,and/or neighbors,would think you're gay/homosexual,or at least
bi-sexual? I know in this day and age people are more open to this,and say that
they wouldn't consider you gay if you wear something in pink,or floral print,but
do you still fear that people would,at least "think",that you are gay because
you wear a sleeper,or really anything,that's pink,or "girlish"? Feel free to
post your feelings here,and I promise not to judge you as gay,a liberal,or
homophobic,or what-have-you because you feel one way or another on this,so
please fire away!
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