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Front opening baby vests

11 replies

Again · 10/10/2010 13:55

There are loads of front opening baby grows, but I can't seem to find front-opening vests. I remember with ds1 that he hated having things pulled over his head.

Does anyone know where I can get some? Preferably organic

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mamaloco · 10/10/2010 14:15

"petit bateau" they have some organic too but not cheap.
Any vest in France are fasten on the front from 0 till at least 3 months (may be 6 months), any French brand would probably have them.
try laredoute.co.uk and verbaudet.co.uk (not organic).
I have found some organic ones on some french site but don't know if they deliver in the UK.
like that www.bibouenbio.fr/product/select/product_id/31 or www.cocon-bio.com/bodies-manches-longues/156-body-bebe-coton-bio-a-pois-rose-organics-for-kids.html

Pootles2010 · 10/10/2010 14:19

Mothercare does them,but they don't go round crotch, so like a top really. so would imagine they might ride up?

Hopalongcassidy · 10/10/2010 14:30

We found crossover vests so much easier with our prem baby.

Best ones we found were from Frugi, long and short sleeved, all organic, can order online - www.welovefrugi.com/baby-clothes/babygrows/product/31

Funkiest ones from Polarn o Pyret, if there is a store near you, though not the cheapest. The plainer ones (stripey) are organic, the funky ones not - www.polarnopyret.se/Shop/Product/ProductCategory.aspx?id=4901&sectionid=clothes&subSectionId=BODIES#&&/wEXAQUFSW5kZXgFAjEyE0ZUPLofIAxnGmbbMMTywv68EyQ=

Cheapest ones from H&M - lots of plain and patterned ones in the store, some more chavvy than others

Also found some at Pumpkin Patch

Again · 10/10/2010 20:58

That's great guys. Just the advice I was looking for

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AKMD · 10/10/2010 21:08

Tesco do them, probably not organic though!

whizzymummy · 10/10/2010 23:03

Also try a French baby shop called DPAM from memory - they do mail order in UK. Nice bright clothing.
Agree also Petit B. - though shame you're not in France or know anyone going, they are MUCH cheaper in supermarkets there, we bought loads for our DC.

oldmum42 · 11/10/2010 14:01

Large tesco stores do them - normalish price (£5 or£6 for 3pk),but not organic. From there Boutique range, very pretty (no, I don't work for them!). I looked every where on the net and had despaired of finding any for less than 15 or 16 quid EACH when I came across these in my local mega-tesco24.

oldmum42 · 11/10/2010 14:03

Oh, and they are proper body type vests too, so pop open on front and legs.

Lumpity · 12/10/2010 21:47

Frugi are brilliant-I loved their cross over vests, really good quality.

i am a Frugi crusader...if you use the code GRAPE you can get 10% off plus free postage and returns on first order until 20/12/10

Dotty38 · 12/10/2010 21:49

Greenbaby ones are ace and organic. Also petit Bateau but stupidly expensive. I got some from H&M too but all quite garish colours (which I like!)

LionScare · 12/10/2010 21:56

H&M do some lovely ones, gets me right broody!

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