https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Fri, 22 May 2026 17:59:43 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-long-did-your-lo-wear-12m-clothing#post-1070872 Fri, 06 Sep 2013 16:26:26 +0000 oliviaoblivia 1070872@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrsbells: when did she start wearing it? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-long-did-your-lo-wear-12m-clothing#post-1070833 Fri, 06 Sep 2013 16:10:51 +0000 Mrsbells 1070833@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@oliviaoblivia: LO is 16 months and still wearing 12 month old clothing, it fits perfectly right now </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-long-did-your-lo-wear-12m-clothing#post-1070731 Fri, 06 Sep 2013 15:20:20 +0000 SugarplumsMom 1070731@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@oliviaoblivia: Yes. She really slimmed down once she started walking. I didn't expect her to slim down that much. But it could be because she started eating solids a little late, so by the time she was really eating, she was already so active. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-long-did-your-lo-wear-12m-clothing#post-1070633 Fri, 06 Sep 2013 14:37:36 +0000 oliviaoblivia 1070633@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@SugarplumsMom: did you notice the growth to slow down more after walking than crawling? LO has been crawling for a few months now and I haven't noticed anything yet. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-long-did-your-lo-wear-12m-clothing#post-1070591 Fri, 06 Sep 2013 14:11:10 +0000 SugarplumsMom 1070591@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I thought I was so clever to skip 12m clothes since she fit 9m clothes really early on and some 18m pants early on (around the waist, not in length). But she's ended up wearing 12m for like 7 months! She still wears 12m Carter's onesies now! I just bought a pack of Next onesies size 9-12m! </p> <p>I would buy a little of both, but keep in mind they slow down and slim down after becoming mobile. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-long-did-your-lo-wear-12m-clothing#post-1070574 Fri, 06 Sep 2013 14:04:49 +0000 oliviaoblivia 1070574@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@allison: we only have a couple pairs of jeans and I haven't noticed shrinkage. I have a few of their leggings for her in 12-18 but haven't washed them yet. They are just soooo much longer than the 9-12. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-long-did-your-lo-wear-12m-clothing#post-1070568 Fri, 06 Sep 2013 14:03:06 +0000 purrpletulips 1070568@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>DD wore 12m stuff from the time she turned 12m until she was about 18m (had to size up because of length not waist). DS started in 12m stuff when he was 9m and will likely still be in it for some of this winter but likely will need to move up to 18m because of length. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-long-did-your-lo-wear-12m-clothing#post-1070551 Fri, 06 Sep 2013 13:51:45 +0000 allison 1070551@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@oliviaoblivia: have you washed them yet? All of my H&amp;M stuff shrunk considerably, especially the knit stuff. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-long-did-your-lo-wear-12m-clothing#post-1070549 Fri, 06 Sep 2013 13:49:44 +0000 oliviaoblivia 1070549@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@allison: geez my phone has horrible spelling! Sorry about that.<br /> The 9-12 h&amp;m pants will probably be too short in a week. I guess 12-18 for the winter. They are just so much longer. I wish there were an in between size. 12-15 would be good. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-long-did-your-lo-wear-12m-clothing#post-1070540 Fri, 06 Sep 2013 13:45:50 +0000 mrsjyw 1070540@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm just starting to wash A's 12 month stuff, I hope it'll get us to the start of the new year at least. THIS IS MICHIGAN, so I understand your pain with the weather!! :) I'm going to hold out on buying ahead to see how he grows in the next few months. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-long-did-your-lo-wear-12m-clothing#post-1070539 Fri, 06 Sep 2013 13:45:03 +0000 allison 1070539@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@oliviaoblivia: and I agree, I hate buying 18-24 month clothes for him! It's so sad. He was in baby sizes for 5 seconds. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-long-did-your-lo-wear-12m-clothing#post-1070537 Fri, 06 Sep 2013 13:44:10 +0000 allison 1070537@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@oliviaoblivia: haha, I think I've deciphered your reply correctly... ;)</p> <p>I ordered 12-18 from H&amp;M and he's can wear the pants now, rolled up. The cardigans are a little too big (even with the sleeves rolled up), but he's worn one once and it wasn't too bad. E is very round, though, with a huge butt + cloth dipes. I think 12-18 for L would be a safe bet for fall/winter, from H&amp;M. I'd get both sizes from anywhere else. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-long-did-your-lo-wear-12m-clothing#post-1070332 Fri, 06 Sep 2013 12:26:15 +0000 oliviaoblivia 1070332@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@allison: it feels strange ordering that many sizes ahead. For some reason size six on a two month old doesn't bother me as much as 18 on an 8 month old.<br /> How did your last H&amp;M prefer turn out? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-long-did-your-lo-wear-12m-clothing#post-1070260 Fri, 06 Sep 2013 11:50:10 +0000 allison 1070260@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've got this problem, too. I placed a pretty big Carter's order for fall/winter last week, ordered all 12-18 month for some reason. I just washed everything, and he can wear the onesies, sweaters, and a couple pairs of pants now! I now realize I should've gotten some 18-24 month stuff, too. Guess I'll have to place another H&amp;M order to compensate... ;) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-long-did-your-lo-wear-12m-clothing#post-1070060 Fri, 06 Sep 2013 10:41:09 +0000 Mrs. Grizzly Bear 1070060@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@oliviaoblivia: I'm holding on to the rather delusional hope that somehow some of the 6-9, 9, and 9 - 12 month stuff will fit when the weather gets cooler but I've pretty much come to accept I'll have to scrap (read that as re-sell) everything :( DH was laughing at me last night for it. Way to be supportive :( </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-long-did-your-lo-wear-12m-clothing#post-1070057 Fri, 06 Sep 2013 10:40:00 +0000 littleveesmommy 1070057@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>DD is 19 months and still wears some of her 12m onesies. The jeans no longer fit but the leggings are still ok for fall since it's like the cropped look now (lol). She's very slim so her onesies seem to last longer since she doesn't stretch it out width-wise. Her 18 month pants fit lengthwise but the waist is sometimes too big so I am big on buying pants next size up with the adjustable waists (from H&amp;M, Zara, and I think Target has some too). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-long-did-your-lo-wear-12m-clothing#post-1070031 Fri, 06 Sep 2013 10:30:55 +0000 oliviaoblivia 1070031@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@NaturallyCathy: seriously. We were gifted all of these cute fleece sleepers in 9&amp;12 months that were useless to us in July/August. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-long-did-your-lo-wear-12m-clothing#post-1070025 Fri, 06 Sep 2013 10:29:26 +0000 Mrs. Grizzly Bear 1070025@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@oliviaoblivia: And she started out in newborn! Smaller than her brother! Doesn't it kill you? So hard to judge this stuff :( I overbought for fall because of it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-long-did-your-lo-wear-12m-clothing#post-1070009 Fri, 06 Sep 2013 10:25:47 +0000 oliviaoblivia 1070009@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@NaturallyCathy: mine too, she's been in 6-12 since 2.5 and 12 since 5. I'm so used to buying her a size or two up, but buying 18 months for a not yet 8 month old seems weird. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-long-did-your-lo-wear-12m-clothing#post-1069601 Fri, 06 Sep 2013 07:52:55 +0000 Mrs. Grizzly Bear 1069601@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think my kids must be part giant (chubs) because little miss is 6 months old and can already fit into 12 months stuff! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-long-did-your-lo-wear-12m-clothing#post-1069598 Fri, 06 Sep 2013 07:51:23 +0000 Mrs. Grizzly Bear 1069598@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My eldest was in 12 month starting at around 7 to 8 months and he was in them until... about 11 months. A little less than. He was in 18 month onesies all winter but the 18 month pants didn't fit at the time. He was still 12 month in the waist. </p> <p>Right now, we're still in 18 month shirts at 19 months old and finally in 18 month pants. He can also wear 24 month shirts but 24 month pants are waaaaaaay too big. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-long-did-your-lo-wear-12m-clothing#post-1069592 Fri, 06 Sep 2013 07:48:06 +0000 mediagirl 1069592@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@oliviaoblivia: lol "smart people." She's turning 15 months next weekend. I just noticed last weekend that her 12 month rompers (the items that fit the longest) were too small. Tee shirts are way too small, shorts are too tight on her belly. She's still in 12-18 month and will be for a while. </p> <p>I'm struggling with whether to buy 12-18 mo or 18-24mo jeans. I just feel like this fall they would just fall right off. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-long-did-your-lo-wear-12m-clothing#post-1069571 Fri, 06 Sep 2013 07:35:42 +0000 sorrycharlie 1069571@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>She wore some 12m things starting in May and is still in them :) you can always buy onesie extenders, or make a few! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-long-did-your-lo-wear-12m-clothing#post-1069327 Fri, 06 Sep 2013 00:14:09 +0000 ALV91711 1069327@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>This is Canada - love it. I'm in the same boat, he is just starting to wear nine month but 6 months from now I'm sure he'll be in a bigger size and still need winter clothes. Does this mean I have to buy two winter wardrobes? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-long-did-your-lo-wear-12m-clothing#post-1069322 Fri, 06 Sep 2013 00:09:18 +0000 HLK208 1069322@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>E is just about done with 12 month clothing at 15 months. I've bought all 18 month clothing even though it's still a little big, it shrinks and she'll probably be wearing all of it in a month. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-long-did-your-lo-wear-12m-clothing#post-1069312 Thu, 05 Sep 2013 23:59:16 +0000 yoursilverlining 1069312@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I live in Maine, which I'm guessing/assuming is a little like Canada in the fact that winter is all.the.time.forever.and.ever. Seriously though, I'll be dressing LO for winter from like Oct-April; sad panda.</p> <p>So LO started wearing 12m stuff around 10 months (April) and is still in a lot of 12m stuff today. 12m shirts and some longer pants are perfect for her, but she has long legs so we're starting to transition over to 18m stuff, although most 18m stuff is so dang big on her!! </p> <p>I'm trying to find brands that make 12-18 where I can, and buying 18m for fall/winter. I figure I can roll up sleeves and hems until they fit perfectly. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-long-did-your-lo-wear-12m-clothing#post-1069237 Thu, 05 Sep 2013 22:57:33 +0000 mrskc 1069237@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>both sizes? I don't like when clothes are too big on DS. Maybe size up on jackets. I went for 12 month, but he's barely starting to wear 12 months and he was in 9 months for about 6 months. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-long-did-your-lo-wear-12m-clothing#post-1069230 Thu, 05 Sep 2013 22:53:15 +0000 immabeetoo 1069230@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@oliviaoblivia: we're in a similar boat - I bought 18m for fall and either got stuff with elastic around the ankles so it scoots up, or put a few hand stitches in to hem it up sloppily! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-long-did-your-lo-wear-12m-clothing#post-1069216 Thu, 05 Sep 2013 22:47:27 +0000 wheres_c 1069216@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Haha wondering the same thing myself.<br /> B has been in 12m for a few months now but the 18m pants seem soooo long </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-long-did-your-lo-wear-12m-clothing#post-1068804 Thu, 05 Sep 2013 20:20:38 +0000 sslm 1068804@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>"This is Canada"... Lol. I have no input I just loved that... </p>