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.

Not actually GT. Her escape happened under the cover of darkness!

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