Looking for Tights (Apparently in All the Wrong Places)

Over the past couple of months I've been to every store in at least a 30-mile radius that sells children's clothing and accessories--from Walmart to our local mall, from malls in nearby cities to specialty children's boutiques--in search of one item: tights. All of these stores, of course, carry tights, but not one of them sells tights small enough for a newborn baby girl.

My other children were both born in the spring, when the weather was getting warmer and the need for tights was very small (especially in Ben's case). I was a little frustrated trying to find something to cover Janae's tiny legs, but I abandoned my quest as the summer months arrived.

Alaina could get away with bare legs during her first couple of weeks.

 

However, when I tried taking her out without tights a few weeks ago, I had to endure the disapproving looks (and--in some cases--even comments) of others, especially some of the older, grandmotherly types (not either of her actual grandmothers, of course) who always think babies are underdressed, being held the wrong way, or otherwise improperly parented.

So even though I'm not sleeping at night, I have piles of clutter all over the house to organize and put away, my toddler needs to be re-potty trained, and my son hates shopping, I am on an endless search for small tights.

Sometimes I call ahead to a store, asking if they sell newborn tights. I am always told that yes, they do carry such an item . . . and then when I arrive I see that the tights are almost long enough to fit Janae (or, in some cases, Ben).

Sometimes I buy them anyway (sleep deprivation does interesting things to a person's judgement), spending anywhere from $1.50 to $17.00 on a single pair. Other times I simply carry on to the next destination.

I have to say, though, that Alaina is aquiring quite a collection that should get her through the later months of winter (wishful thinking, I know--they'll probably not fit her until the middle of July!).

 

I did find a multi-colored polka dot pair that fit pretty well, but there are limits to what one can wear with polka dots, even at 6 weeks of age. I've already had her wear them with plaid, which I know is pushing it.

 

Anyway, I'm sure Alaina and I will get through it okay . . . I just wonder--where do all the other moms find them??