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Why do all baby cardigans have hoods?

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Eglu · 23/06/2011 11:19

I've just realised that I obnly have one little cardigan that is likely to be too small for DC3 when she arrives, so have been looking for a little white cardigan online, and everything I have found so far has a hood. My newborn does not need a hoo, especially in July.

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LadyWord · 23/06/2011 11:33

They don't - I like them to have a hood, so I generally find I can only come across ones without! Try mothercare, sainsburys or gap.

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prolificwillybreeder · 23/06/2011 11:36

I think JoJo have one.
I know what you mean, we are having the same problem!

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LadyWord · 23/06/2011 11:36

awww! not cheap but perhaps ok as a special thing to get your new babe.

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LadyWord · 23/06/2011 11:38

Oh it's just literally gone in the sale when I checked the link! So a bit cheaper now.

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LadyWord · 23/06/2011 11:40
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happyhorse · 23/06/2011 11:42

I've wondered this too. Also if you have a boy it's so hard to find jumpers/cardiagans without hoods as they get older. Hoods are the work of the devil IMO.

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Pagwatch · 23/06/2011 11:44

little baby asbo..

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thumbwitch · 23/06/2011 11:59

I have always managed to find at least one cardigan without a hood in Tesco, even for little boys. Always with a zip closing though.

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BestLaidPlans · 23/06/2011 13:22

Can you knit? Lots of really lovely patterns on Ravelry. If not, can I offer to knit one for you? A lovely Mumsnetter did me a favour recently and I'd like to pay it forward.

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Eglu · 23/06/2011 20:29

Ladyword I didn't think of trying John Lewis, thanks. THat one is very cute.

I've managed to find one on Jojo maman bebe too, that is nice. I can knit bestlaidplans, well I did learn when I eas a child, but neverm ade anything proper. It is a very kind offer to knit something for me, but I would feel embarrassed to accept a gift.

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FIFIBEBE · 23/06/2011 20:56

And pockets - why?

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moragbellingham · 23/06/2011 22:06

I bought these jersey jackets which were plain white and unisex when my DC were babies. Great for layering and no lumpy hood for them to lie on and make them cry!!

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Geordieminx · 23/06/2011 22:19

I can't be comfy lying on your back with a hood underneath you.

Pockets are for keys, mobile and rags innit? Wink

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herecomesthsun · 24/06/2011 01:07

little white cardie -I got a little white "White Company" cardie off Ebay last time I was preggers. I was going to offer to send it to youbut then realised that, God willing, it does appear I might need it myself early next year Grin

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mummydarlingsausage · 24/06/2011 07:11

have you looked at bonnie baby?
(there is a page with cashmere cardigans aswell) usually pricey but BAMBINO40 gives 40% off until 20/07.

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irishqueen · 24/06/2011 08:01

Op would you like some knitted stuff foc? I was just going to give it to charidee ... Grandma knitted! My 16 weeker too big now! No hoods. Pm me

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irishqueen · 24/06/2011 08:01

Op would you like some knitted stuff foc? I was just going to give it to charidee ... Grandma knitted! My 16 weeker too big now! No hoods. Pm me

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Adagoo · 24/06/2011 10:53

My baby is bald. I only buy cardigans with hoods :)

Mamas and Papas have their sale on ATM. No hoods :)

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Eglu · 24/06/2011 11:10

Thank you all for the links. That bonnie baby stuff is lovely. I have a friend whose parents have a cashmere mill, so am going to get something nice from them. ALthough cashmere not great for everyday use.

irishqueen that is very kind of you, but my babies have all has sensitive skin and can't wear wool.

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Eglu · 24/06/2011 11:11

I wish I couls get to the shops and not have to rely on internet shopping, but I live in the the middle of nowhere and really struggle going anywhere just now.

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cat64 · 24/06/2011 11:17

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sungirltan · 24/06/2011 11:20

you can get more trad nb stuff in debenhams - jasper conran range etc - lots of white thing there.

dd has some lovely jojo cardiagans too

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