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| Not actually GT. Her escape happened under the cover of darkness! |
J
Tuesday, June 28, 2016
And now for something completely different...
Baby thwarting is a hobby. At least, it is for Himself and I. We spend a lot of time trying to think of ways to keep DT safe and maintain our sanity. This week's issue? GT is climbing out of her crib. We've made changes, but they keep her from seeing BT. Not popular. So pyjama modifications are next up for trial.
Wanna know what I did? First step, grab the trusty seam ripper and take out the crotch seam of GT's fav whale jammies.
I used an old tank top of mine to cut a small panel to sew into the seam. I wanted a stretchy fabric and the stash doesn't extend to knits. I even Googled some tips for sewing knits. I used a stretch needle and a zigzag stitch. I even looked up what stitch on my Pfaff would overlock the seam. Yay me! When it came time to inset the panel, it was Wonderclips to the rescue!
And voilà! All ready for thwarting.
It's tricky to climb onto the table or into the armchair, but DT doesn't spend too much time in their jammies. GT can walk and run, but when it comes to lifting her leg to get out of her crib... not so much!
After a trial run in the Pack n' Play where she hopped right out, I had to sew a tuck into the panel to give her less leeway.
And 2 hours later, she's still in bed. One pair down, two to go. Baby thwarting for the win.
J
J
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Wow! This is so inventive. I've never seen anything like this done before. I must remember this for my grandchildren if/when they need this kind of limitation. Thanks!
ReplyDelete--Nancy. (ndmessier @ aol.com, joyforgrace.blogspot.com)
I've never seen this idea before. It gave me a giggle, but it seems like a smart idea.
ReplyDeletePoor C....but clever idea. Here's to a successful night.
ReplyDeleteThat is so awesome! We used sleep sacks on our kids (over their jams) which acted much the same as a deterrent.
ReplyDeleteVery resourceful! When my boys got to this point I just put a chair next to the bed to make it safer for them to climb out.
ReplyDeleteVery clever! I remember my mom had to tie a net over my sister's crib to keep her from climbing out. Apparently back in the day such nets were used on hospital cribs for toddlers for the same reason. Good luck!
ReplyDeleteI've never heard of this before, but it is genius! I will have to pass this along to my cousin.
ReplyDeleteAwesome baby hobbles! I will keep this in mind for when my 11 month old starts climbing
ReplyDeleteNecessity is the Mother of Invention. You should think about selling this idea.
ReplyDeleteLove your idea! Made me smile!
ReplyDeleteLol, that is too funny! Great idea! When my DD was at that stage, we just put a mattress on the floor.
ReplyDeleteWe did that. But because of the design of her crib, she just hopped out anyway!
DeleteYou are a clever momma! And she's a little cutie!
ReplyDeleteThis is too funny. I'll have to remember this if I ever have the need. :)
ReplyDeleteThis is awesome. I've never heard of this. Did you make it up?
ReplyDeleteA great solution! You are one smart Momma! :) Staying one step ahead of the kiddo's can be difficult, but I think you've got this!
ReplyDeleteHahaha. This is hilarious! Glad you found a way to keep GT in her crib. Has BT found his way out yet?
ReplyDeleteGT is so smart!!! I think you are actually going to stimulate more creative ways of getting out, hee hee hee :-)
ReplyDeleteHow long until she just learns to take off the pajamas? That's what mine would have done.
ReplyDeleteHow long until she just learns to take off the pajamas? That's what mine would have done.
ReplyDeleteYou are a genius! I will be needing this in a few short months, I am sure.
ReplyDeleteThat is so creative! I never could imagine thinking that one up.
ReplyDeleteHow many inches leeway is there between the legs?
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