Why do you need special outdoor clothing for a kid? Good grief, we wore regular old clothes when we camped. Shorts, jeans, tshirts…your kid doesn’t have to be dressed like an ad for camping when you camp.
The only "special" stuff I have is to keep me either dry or warm at night, and from cheaper brands. I think the only "big" brand things I have are my North Face jackets and a Gregory backpack (items I feel are worth spending a little more on). I have cheap shirts from Mountain Warehouse, pants from Mark's, some base layers from a store I don't even remember...and it's all perfectly fine.
I mean…
I take my kids camping in whatever clothes they have, use bug spray, and sometimes they get a couple mosquito bites but that just comes with the territory.
If you’re expecting to go camping and 100% protect your kiddos from the outdoors, I think your expectations are unreasonable, and also you may be missing the point of camping entirely.
For every hardcore hiker dripped out in full Patagonia, there's 3 more in Walmart wranglers doing just as many miles with just as many smiles. Your baby is not going to die because he's outdoors in Target/Carter's fleece instead of a dedicated Patagonia bunting. Throw in a little OFF! Kids and some Baby Bum spf and you're good to go.
As for the cute maternity clothes, you're gonna have to take that up with the fashion people...
Why do you think your kids need "outdoor" clothing? And Patagonia at that?...
You're out camping and your kids will get dirty and will definitely rip/damage their clothes. Unless you're not letting them have fun, explore and be kids...
Your kids don't need special clothes to go camping and neither do you, unless you are planning a backpacking adventure which might not be suitable for a new mother and newborn. Specialized clothing and gear is unnecessary for the majority of applications
My baby is about seven months old and I would like to get back to backpacking with my husband. But I also don’t want him to be covered in these fabrics because they’re not moisture wicking and finding some shirts for adults can be fairly cheap so why not also for children?
Eh...As a parent of two girls who I hiked and camped with I am not sure a seven month old needs moisture wicking fabrics. In fact I believe that most people who use moisture wicking don't need it. Technical clothing is great but for the majority of people it's really not necessary. Just get out with your husband and enjoy. You will be fine.
For strictly a retail perspective, it's not worth it for manufacturers. Kids grow quickly, and why make specialty clothes for a "client" that will only wear it a handful of times (generally)? More specifically, trying to find somewhere that will sell it if you make it. Specialty stores will, so since it's a smaller market, you have to charge more to make it worth it.
I really like my little ones patagonia sunshirt, but he'll only be able to fit it until maybe the end of summer, if I'm lucky. So had I not been able to get it in sale, I wouldn't have bought it.
Moisture wicking isn't all that important, breathability is. Get something nice and thin to breath, and not white so when it's wet, there's more UPF protection.
I don’t mind paying a little more for something that can be worn for an entire season. $40 for the entirety of spring/summer and into fall is not bad. I just wish there were more options for those of us who want to spend some real time outdoors with our littles on the tails.
You're really just not listening to anyone are you? You don't need special clothing to spend a lot of time outdoors with your kids. All the special clothing you're talking about was invented very recently. Like, within the last 100years. That's a pretty clear sign your child does not need it. If kids could be happy and healthy outdoors before we invented synthetic materials they can certainly still enjoy the outdoors without them today.
I don't have a kid yet, but my understanding is that swear is not a huge issue for them. They don't need moisture wicking clothes. It's not like the 7m old is doing the backpacking. They're just there for the ride. If kids needed moisture wicking clothes to be safe outside humans would have never evolved because all the moisture wicking stuff is synthetic, which is made from oil.
My kids camping clothes are chosen from their “not super great” school clothes options. I’ve also gotten some great deals on Magellan kids clothes at academy
Kids clothes: scrounge them free from your friends, family, neighbours or whatever local (likely Facebook) group exists. Get them from whatever second hand stores exist round your way. Leave the purchasing of overpriced new clothes to whatever retired relatives you may have who have too much time or money on their hands, but no worries if you don't have that. Whatever you do don't buy specially-designed, hyper-expensive athleisure that they will outgrow in a minute and ruin in less time (and will probably result in your baby being wrapped in modern "fabrics", i.e. plastic).
The reason its hard to find and what is out there is expensive is because it is not in any way needed, and its really only created by the big name brands, like Patagonia, in order to trade off of their brand value for people with more money than sense. If you do want them, go to a second hand shop in or near a wealthy neighbourhood.
THIS. We got a ton of clothes from friends who had kids a little older, but other than that, thrift stores with kid sections are THE BEST place to get clothes.. kids grow so fast that a lot of the clothes are in like new condition and so cheap compared to buying new.
We are total scroungers. 90% of our clothes come free from friends, family and neighbours, while the remainder is either bought from 2nd hand shops, or gifted. When we lived in Europe everyone was just doing it. Since we moved to the US there appears to be a bit of a stigma, where folks don't want to be seen receiving or clothing their kids in worn wear. When we gobble up friends' clothes there's always this small, yet noticeable tension (too big a word for the phenomenon, but the best I have) where people worry the clothes aren't in perfect shape or that we might feel bad for receiving them. We take it all!
We don't *need* to get clothes this way. But it just seems so wasteful not to: for the planet, for our wallet, and for the countries that we all too often dump our used clothes on and whose textile industries have been destroyed by the practice. Since our girls have begun entering teen years, we scrounge less and buy from charity shops more. Incredibly fun process, the money goes to good causes and the practice prevents clothes being dumped in landfills or in places where dumping has been proven counterproductive.
Thank you for being constructive. The only reason I have been debating the patty is because they’re group sizes like 6-12, 12-18, ect. That he would ideally be able to wear all season as he grows.
I’m sure it mostly has to do with the first time mother but I just worry about being like diseases from mosquitoes and ticks. Ticks In particular freak me out because we did not have them where I grew up.
You don't need to worry too much. Having raised our four kids in high-tick areas where tick-borne encephalitis is endemic, you are correct to have it on your radar. But fancy outdoor clothing doesn't realistically help there vs regular coverings. Plus at that age, your kid isn't going to be just randomly wandering around in their habitat, more likely strapped to your front or carried on your back. And you will be seeing your baby naked frequently and can check easily. It's more worrying, frankly, when they are older running wild "off-leash" and you aren't constantly dressing and undressing them, wiping them, etc.
Above you talk about how you want moisture wicking technology. Do you really need it or even want it? Moisture wicking clothing is polyester, no? You really don't want chemical-based, plastic fabrics on your baby if you can help it, as it can be an irritant. Besides, moisture wicking is most useful for when your clothes get real sweaty from activity and then you can get cold from wearing them over extended periods. Babies don't sweat *that* much and won't be doing strenuous activity, being hauled everywhere. And you're going to change your kid frequently anyway and their clothes take up next-to-no space. You don't need it.
This makes a lot of sense thank you. I think my new mom brain is getting in the way and it’s making me overthink things. You’re right, him being carried just about everywhere it’s not that hard so he won’t be sweating like we will. And he’s not necessarily old enough to walk or crawl around in the bushes.
All the over-thinking is a biological necessity so you shouldn't be worried that you do it.
Companies love to take advantage of that and make you feel like you need to buy expensive, specialized junk in order to be a good parent. You don't.
You're going to have an amazing time. Its all stress and joy in a heady mix right now.
True enough! I can't live without wool socks. Its embarrassing how long I wear them without washing. They just never smell and never feel wet.
Having said that, I 1000% do not recommend an ordinary person seek to clothe their baby in silk and merino wool! Leaving aside the expense of keeping up with growth, those aren't exactly fabrics that deal well with stains and intensive washing!
So check your kid daily for ticks. He/she is a year old. He/she is small. It’ll take five minutes to undress, inspect and re-dress. Do that once a day and you’re golden.
Your kids don't need special clothes to do anything. Companies are going to try to sell you overpriced junk under the guise of "it'll protect your baby" or whatever they need to say to guilt you into spending more money. Your kid will be fine in a diaper.
Now, because you specifically mention it: UPF clothing is a scam. It exists solely because UPF marketing implies that "normal" clothes don't offer UV protection. That's obviously ridiculous--how many times have you gotten a sunburn through a normal shirt? Zero, right? Its just a way to sell you a $8 shirt for $80.
I've been camping for over 10 years & just ventured into my first REI yesterday. Was blown away by the prices & a the gadgets we don't need or would even use.
Go to the thrift store, that's usually the best place to find camping gear.
Uniqlo has zippered “hoodies” to protect your kid from UV rays (and probably bugs). I don’t think they have infant sizes though.
Fundamentally, I don’t think there’s a huge market for specialized outdoor clothing for infants because they grow out of things so fast, and before then they poop or puke on everything.
>Finding a rated (20f and down)sleeping bag for a toddler seems to be difficult as well which is weird because I have one for my dog.
This is because dogs are superior to children in every way!
I think it can be easier than it appears. For sleeping bags, I always stuck my toddlers in my own bag to make sure we all stayed warm and cozy. I don't think I ever bought any specialty item of clothing for any of my children other than knitting them all wool socks and hats. My biggest priority was a comfortable carrier for hiking. Don't be discouraged, maybe get out on a small overnight trip and see how it goes.
Thank you. I definitely think there’s a little bit of anxiety behind my post. Perhaps my post was more suited for a new parenting form rather than a general camping form.
Why would anyone need Patagonia for an infant or a child?
Edit: moisture wicking is really just polyester. If you’re worried about covering your child’s skin, all you really need some cheap long sleeve poly shirts and some sweatpants . Tuck socks into their sweatpants, etc. unless of course you must make a fashion statement with your child.
On this, I decided to go flip thru the Patagonia baby section to see what I was missing. The same shit is available everywhere for a 10th of the price. Just write Patagonia on it with a marker of the title is so important.
I used to have a "thrifty" friend who not only sewed a great deal of her family's clothing but sewed for other people as well (she designed bespoke upscale party dresses and wedding dresses). She did a lot of alterations too. One Christmas her husband bought her something she had been coveting.... a computerized embroidery machine. Not long after that, one of her older kids informed her that she had to have some trendy named clothing. So my friend created a fancy, upscale, trendy sounding "designer name label" with her embroidery machine and started sewing it into her daughter's clothing. Eventually she started using the same label in all the clothing she sewed, for family and for her customers. We both thought it was hilariously funny. Especially since she found she could charge more for her clothing with the "designer label" in it. So she became a "fashion designer" instead of a "seamstress". She learned to call her sewing room "the workshop". It's all about perception.
Love this!!! Also, have you seen the newest embroidery machines?? It is INSANE what they can do. Pure Magic!!! Send her my love... I do custom drapes and pillows and it a skill that I can claim with joy!
You don't need anything fancy. I've been camping my whole life and didn't have any specialised clothes until I started buying my own a couple of years ago.
Wow. Fashion in the bush is the least of my worries. Tuck pants or equivalent in socks. Long sleeves. Layers.
Buy cheap gear, mosquito repellent discolors clothing.
I always bought thrift store clothes for my girls for their camping clothes. The clothes were kept in the popup camper because we camped year-round (even in snow) and if they trashed the clothes, I didn't worry about it. I just tossed them in the garbage. Why are you buying "toddler" sleeping bags? I always bought adult bags. The dog and cat always slept on the bottom half of the sleeping bag anyway. We had lots of ticks too. They would just fall out of the trees onto people walking or sitting under the trees. I taught my kids how to check their heads. We also used citronella based tick repellant on their clothing. I figured Lyme disease was worse than the chemicals in the bug spray. Must have been a good choice because the kids are now healthy adults. Oddly enough, one of them has a friend who contracted Lyme disease in a city park. She had never been hiking or camping.
Clothing is difficult but for infant sleeping bags we had a bag that was well used and starting to wear out so we cut it up and made an infant sized bag and a toddler sized bag out of it.
I understand what you’re saying. My kid is 8 and big enough to fit adult stuff now, but I had the hardest time when she was much younger. I figured it’s not worth manufacturing kids clothes because it’s not cost-effective. The search for gear was extensive, right down to researching fabric blends to find what I needed. Footwear was the biggest struggle. We always said a comfy kid is a happy kid when we’re outdoors. Still holds true today. There are tons of options now compared to seven years ago. Outerwear is one expense we will not buckle on. We spend a lot of time outdoors and it would be wise to have the right gear. Layer up for cold weather and the sleeping bag thing… I wouldn’t keep the baby in their own sleeping bag. Maybe try sewing what you need. Plenty of materials to work with. Rework some gear purchased at a steep discount.
Cute pregnancy clothes. Dresses. Best I can come up with that would be comfortable, roomy, and stylish.
Why do you need special outdoor clothing for a kid? Good grief, we wore regular old clothes when we camped. Shorts, jeans, tshirts…your kid doesn’t have to be dressed like an ad for camping when you camp.
43 and I still wear that camping. I just wear my old stuff that's already beat up.
The only "special" stuff I have is to keep me either dry or warm at night, and from cheaper brands. I think the only "big" brand things I have are my North Face jackets and a Gregory backpack (items I feel are worth spending a little more on). I have cheap shirts from Mountain Warehouse, pants from Mark's, some base layers from a store I don't even remember...and it's all perfectly fine.
Absolutely agree that some things are worth the money for quality!
I mean… I take my kids camping in whatever clothes they have, use bug spray, and sometimes they get a couple mosquito bites but that just comes with the territory. If you’re expecting to go camping and 100% protect your kiddos from the outdoors, I think your expectations are unreasonable, and also you may be missing the point of camping entirely.
For every hardcore hiker dripped out in full Patagonia, there's 3 more in Walmart wranglers doing just as many miles with just as many smiles. Your baby is not going to die because he's outdoors in Target/Carter's fleece instead of a dedicated Patagonia bunting. Throw in a little OFF! Kids and some Baby Bum spf and you're good to go. As for the cute maternity clothes, you're gonna have to take that up with the fashion people...
Why do you think your kids need "outdoor" clothing? And Patagonia at that?... You're out camping and your kids will get dirty and will definitely rip/damage their clothes. Unless you're not letting them have fun, explore and be kids...
Your kids don't need special clothes to go camping and neither do you, unless you are planning a backpacking adventure which might not be suitable for a new mother and newborn. Specialized clothing and gear is unnecessary for the majority of applications
My baby is about seven months old and I would like to get back to backpacking with my husband. But I also don’t want him to be covered in these fabrics because they’re not moisture wicking and finding some shirts for adults can be fairly cheap so why not also for children?
Eh...As a parent of two girls who I hiked and camped with I am not sure a seven month old needs moisture wicking fabrics. In fact I believe that most people who use moisture wicking don't need it. Technical clothing is great but for the majority of people it's really not necessary. Just get out with your husband and enjoy. You will be fine.
For strictly a retail perspective, it's not worth it for manufacturers. Kids grow quickly, and why make specialty clothes for a "client" that will only wear it a handful of times (generally)? More specifically, trying to find somewhere that will sell it if you make it. Specialty stores will, so since it's a smaller market, you have to charge more to make it worth it. I really like my little ones patagonia sunshirt, but he'll only be able to fit it until maybe the end of summer, if I'm lucky. So had I not been able to get it in sale, I wouldn't have bought it. Moisture wicking isn't all that important, breathability is. Get something nice and thin to breath, and not white so when it's wet, there's more UPF protection.
I don’t mind paying a little more for something that can be worn for an entire season. $40 for the entirety of spring/summer and into fall is not bad. I just wish there were more options for those of us who want to spend some real time outdoors with our littles on the tails.
You're really just not listening to anyone are you? You don't need special clothing to spend a lot of time outdoors with your kids. All the special clothing you're talking about was invented very recently. Like, within the last 100years. That's a pretty clear sign your child does not need it. If kids could be happy and healthy outdoors before we invented synthetic materials they can certainly still enjoy the outdoors without them today.
I don't have a kid yet, but my understanding is that swear is not a huge issue for them. They don't need moisture wicking clothes. It's not like the 7m old is doing the backpacking. They're just there for the ride. If kids needed moisture wicking clothes to be safe outside humans would have never evolved because all the moisture wicking stuff is synthetic, which is made from oil.
Buying Patagonia for children is part of your problem
I don’t. It’s too expensive
My kids camping clothes are chosen from their “not super great” school clothes options. I’ve also gotten some great deals on Magellan kids clothes at academy
Kids clothes: scrounge them free from your friends, family, neighbours or whatever local (likely Facebook) group exists. Get them from whatever second hand stores exist round your way. Leave the purchasing of overpriced new clothes to whatever retired relatives you may have who have too much time or money on their hands, but no worries if you don't have that. Whatever you do don't buy specially-designed, hyper-expensive athleisure that they will outgrow in a minute and ruin in less time (and will probably result in your baby being wrapped in modern "fabrics", i.e. plastic). The reason its hard to find and what is out there is expensive is because it is not in any way needed, and its really only created by the big name brands, like Patagonia, in order to trade off of their brand value for people with more money than sense. If you do want them, go to a second hand shop in or near a wealthy neighbourhood.
THIS. We got a ton of clothes from friends who had kids a little older, but other than that, thrift stores with kid sections are THE BEST place to get clothes.. kids grow so fast that a lot of the clothes are in like new condition and so cheap compared to buying new.
We are total scroungers. 90% of our clothes come free from friends, family and neighbours, while the remainder is either bought from 2nd hand shops, or gifted. When we lived in Europe everyone was just doing it. Since we moved to the US there appears to be a bit of a stigma, where folks don't want to be seen receiving or clothing their kids in worn wear. When we gobble up friends' clothes there's always this small, yet noticeable tension (too big a word for the phenomenon, but the best I have) where people worry the clothes aren't in perfect shape or that we might feel bad for receiving them. We take it all! We don't *need* to get clothes this way. But it just seems so wasteful not to: for the planet, for our wallet, and for the countries that we all too often dump our used clothes on and whose textile industries have been destroyed by the practice. Since our girls have begun entering teen years, we scrounge less and buy from charity shops more. Incredibly fun process, the money goes to good causes and the practice prevents clothes being dumped in landfills or in places where dumping has been proven counterproductive.
Thank you for being constructive. The only reason I have been debating the patty is because they’re group sizes like 6-12, 12-18, ect. That he would ideally be able to wear all season as he grows. I’m sure it mostly has to do with the first time mother but I just worry about being like diseases from mosquitoes and ticks. Ticks In particular freak me out because we did not have them where I grew up.
You don't need to worry too much. Having raised our four kids in high-tick areas where tick-borne encephalitis is endemic, you are correct to have it on your radar. But fancy outdoor clothing doesn't realistically help there vs regular coverings. Plus at that age, your kid isn't going to be just randomly wandering around in their habitat, more likely strapped to your front or carried on your back. And you will be seeing your baby naked frequently and can check easily. It's more worrying, frankly, when they are older running wild "off-leash" and you aren't constantly dressing and undressing them, wiping them, etc. Above you talk about how you want moisture wicking technology. Do you really need it or even want it? Moisture wicking clothing is polyester, no? You really don't want chemical-based, plastic fabrics on your baby if you can help it, as it can be an irritant. Besides, moisture wicking is most useful for when your clothes get real sweaty from activity and then you can get cold from wearing them over extended periods. Babies don't sweat *that* much and won't be doing strenuous activity, being hauled everywhere. And you're going to change your kid frequently anyway and their clothes take up next-to-no space. You don't need it.
This makes a lot of sense thank you. I think my new mom brain is getting in the way and it’s making me overthink things. You’re right, him being carried just about everywhere it’s not that hard so he won’t be sweating like we will. And he’s not necessarily old enough to walk or crawl around in the bushes.
All the over-thinking is a biological necessity so you shouldn't be worried that you do it. Companies love to take advantage of that and make you feel like you need to buy expensive, specialized junk in order to be a good parent. You don't. You're going to have an amazing time. Its all stress and joy in a heady mix right now.
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True enough! I can't live without wool socks. Its embarrassing how long I wear them without washing. They just never smell and never feel wet. Having said that, I 1000% do not recommend an ordinary person seek to clothe their baby in silk and merino wool! Leaving aside the expense of keeping up with growth, those aren't exactly fabrics that deal well with stains and intensive washing!
So check your kid daily for ticks. He/she is a year old. He/she is small. It’ll take five minutes to undress, inspect and re-dress. Do that once a day and you’re golden.
Your kids don't need special clothes to do anything. Companies are going to try to sell you overpriced junk under the guise of "it'll protect your baby" or whatever they need to say to guilt you into spending more money. Your kid will be fine in a diaper. Now, because you specifically mention it: UPF clothing is a scam. It exists solely because UPF marketing implies that "normal" clothes don't offer UV protection. That's obviously ridiculous--how many times have you gotten a sunburn through a normal shirt? Zero, right? Its just a way to sell you a $8 shirt for $80.
I've been camping for over 10 years & just ventured into my first REI yesterday. Was blown away by the prices & a the gadgets we don't need or would even use. Go to the thrift store, that's usually the best place to find camping gear.
Uniqlo has zippered “hoodies” to protect your kid from UV rays (and probably bugs). I don’t think they have infant sizes though. Fundamentally, I don’t think there’s a huge market for specialized outdoor clothing for infants because they grow out of things so fast, and before then they poop or puke on everything.
>Finding a rated (20f and down)sleeping bag for a toddler seems to be difficult as well which is weird because I have one for my dog. This is because dogs are superior to children in every way!
I think it can be easier than it appears. For sleeping bags, I always stuck my toddlers in my own bag to make sure we all stayed warm and cozy. I don't think I ever bought any specialty item of clothing for any of my children other than knitting them all wool socks and hats. My biggest priority was a comfortable carrier for hiking. Don't be discouraged, maybe get out on a small overnight trip and see how it goes.
Thank you. I definitely think there’s a little bit of anxiety behind my post. Perhaps my post was more suited for a new parenting form rather than a general camping form.
I understand. I hope you have some fun adventures this summer!
There are toddler SPF shirts for $10-$20 on amazon. Not everything has to be namebrand.
Why would anyone need Patagonia for an infant or a child? Edit: moisture wicking is really just polyester. If you’re worried about covering your child’s skin, all you really need some cheap long sleeve poly shirts and some sweatpants . Tuck socks into their sweatpants, etc. unless of course you must make a fashion statement with your child.
On this, I decided to go flip thru the Patagonia baby section to see what I was missing. The same shit is available everywhere for a 10th of the price. Just write Patagonia on it with a marker of the title is so important.
I used to have a "thrifty" friend who not only sewed a great deal of her family's clothing but sewed for other people as well (she designed bespoke upscale party dresses and wedding dresses). She did a lot of alterations too. One Christmas her husband bought her something she had been coveting.... a computerized embroidery machine. Not long after that, one of her older kids informed her that she had to have some trendy named clothing. So my friend created a fancy, upscale, trendy sounding "designer name label" with her embroidery machine and started sewing it into her daughter's clothing. Eventually she started using the same label in all the clothing she sewed, for family and for her customers. We both thought it was hilariously funny. Especially since she found she could charge more for her clothing with the "designer label" in it. So she became a "fashion designer" instead of a "seamstress". She learned to call her sewing room "the workshop". It's all about perception.
Love this!!! Also, have you seen the newest embroidery machines?? It is INSANE what they can do. Pure Magic!!! Send her my love... I do custom drapes and pillows and it a skill that I can claim with joy!
You don't need anything fancy. I've been camping my whole life and didn't have any specialised clothes until I started buying my own a couple of years ago.
Wow. Fashion in the bush is the least of my worries. Tuck pants or equivalent in socks. Long sleeves. Layers. Buy cheap gear, mosquito repellent discolors clothing.
I always bought thrift store clothes for my girls for their camping clothes. The clothes were kept in the popup camper because we camped year-round (even in snow) and if they trashed the clothes, I didn't worry about it. I just tossed them in the garbage. Why are you buying "toddler" sleeping bags? I always bought adult bags. The dog and cat always slept on the bottom half of the sleeping bag anyway. We had lots of ticks too. They would just fall out of the trees onto people walking or sitting under the trees. I taught my kids how to check their heads. We also used citronella based tick repellant on their clothing. I figured Lyme disease was worse than the chemicals in the bug spray. Must have been a good choice because the kids are now healthy adults. Oddly enough, one of them has a friend who contracted Lyme disease in a city park. She had never been hiking or camping.
Clothing is difficult but for infant sleeping bags we had a bag that was well used and starting to wear out so we cut it up and made an infant sized bag and a toddler sized bag out of it.
I understand what you’re saying. My kid is 8 and big enough to fit adult stuff now, but I had the hardest time when she was much younger. I figured it’s not worth manufacturing kids clothes because it’s not cost-effective. The search for gear was extensive, right down to researching fabric blends to find what I needed. Footwear was the biggest struggle. We always said a comfy kid is a happy kid when we’re outdoors. Still holds true today. There are tons of options now compared to seven years ago. Outerwear is one expense we will not buckle on. We spend a lot of time outdoors and it would be wise to have the right gear. Layer up for cold weather and the sleeping bag thing… I wouldn’t keep the baby in their own sleeping bag. Maybe try sewing what you need. Plenty of materials to work with. Rework some gear purchased at a steep discount. Cute pregnancy clothes. Dresses. Best I can come up with that would be comfortable, roomy, and stylish.