Help me! My 2 year old DS needs a Nativity costume for next Weds!

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Anyone got anything to turn him into a shepherd, King, wise man, donkey???!!!! I'm cheating here, I know, but someone help! I'll pay!

Have a look in Tescos, Sainsburys, Woolies(!), Asda, Mothercare - they all have a selection of Christmas dressing-up clothes (although not sure they have a donkey!)

Alternatively for a shepherd, put him in a man's shirt with a tea-towel on his head . That's what our school have asked for for DD1's shepherd outfit.

Aha, the tea towel on the head! Why didn't I think of that one?? What do I use to hold it on? Does it show that this is the first time I have done this?

Can't remember what they used last year (I cheated and bought DD1 a costume in Tescos when they were doing an offer, and it still fits, so she's wearing it again this year ). Maybe a long piece of string? I'm sure someone else will be along with a better idea . I'll ask DD1 what her classmates are using.

shepherd- white long sleeve top underneath
old towel/sheet with head hole tied around the waist with a cord, or a big shirt.
teatowel on the head tied with string or elasticated hairband
sandals

KIng/wise man, ditto but slightly brighter colours and crown

I've done donkey duits before, but a bit more invloved- if you have a jacket or anything in grey fleece, some leggings and make some ears.

sainsbury's have a big discount on dressing up clothes at the mo. MY mum got some for the children- esp. a rather fabby star- for a few pounds.

apologies for spelling, windy newborn on lap!

I did toy with the idea of making a donkey costume. I shall get myself down to sainsbury's tomorrow! (it's not really cheating, is it?)

not when they are only about 2 pounds each- I'd get one if you can!

thanks for the tip

Matalan have nativity costumes at the moment.

Shepherd`s headband----old tights,preferably 3 slightly different colours,cut off leg and use 3 strips plaited together ,test for size over tea towel and voila -nice and comfy too

Now that is a great idea - I think even I can manage to make that!

Anyone seen a badger outfit? yes, badger, DD1's role in the nativity.

We do live in a rural area, so I will be checking road kill closely over the next couple of weeks!

Or if you have one of those rope type hold backs for cutains, you could use thst to hold the tea towel on

Dressing gowns are brilliant for this kinda thing.

I thought of a dressing gown, but I don't think Thomas the Tank Engine was around then A badger, hmmmm. Black trousers and top with a white line sewn down the back?

dressing gown inside out!!

Cor, why are you lot so much more sensible than me? I would never have thought of that!

Cos we all have ancient kids and have been through this pain already!

Dad's/Grandad's big checked shirt?