Marriage and children have changed the way I shop. More and more, I keep an eye out for classic, high-quality clothing that will serve us well. With six children in this house, it’s important to me that the products we buy will stick around for the long haul. Especially baby clothes. Thanks to spitup, blowouts, leaks and food messes, infant clothes get washed and dried a lot. So I’m not just looking for soft and cute – durability is right at the top of the list, too.
My husband works at a family-owned manufacturing company, so USA-made is also something that’s very important to me. We know firsthand that American goods help to keep productivity and prosperity here at “home.”
The baby clothing at Cradle & Thread gets 5 stars from me in all the above departments! Their soft, adorable knit clothing for babies is made of 100% American grown and sewn cotton. They are meant to last. And yes, they are incredibly soft and cute! Even better, there’s “Giving Sewn In” the clothes you buy from Cradle and Thread. Here’s how it works: They will donate a set of clothing to a child in need for every $100 in purchased goods. Even if you don’t spend a hundred dollars all by yourself, that’s ok! Your purchase will be combined with others, and every time the $100 mark is reached, another set is donated. It’s a team effort!
My wonderful friends at Cradle & Thread sent Erik this lovely bundle in blue and white, size 3-6 months:
Erik is 12 pounds now and just over 3 months. Everything in the set fit to perfection, except the legs of the pants were a bit long. He’s a short little guy; all my babies tend to be. 🙂 He looks so cozy and sweet in his little Cradle and Thread ensemble. I just want to kiss him!
The Little Sumpin’ Sweater (retail $23) and the Knotty Hat (retail $10) are two of the most versatile pieces in this set. The sweater is perfect for light layering on a cool day, or even in warm spring weather when there’s a breeze or when the air conditioning inside is too chilly. Erik wears this sweater almost daily. I really need to buy another one to keep in the diaper bag! And the Knotty Hat is so clever. You can quickly adjust the size by tying the knot higher or lower. Baby can wear it from the newborn stage forward. This wardrobe staple is just $10 so it’s a great little investment. It would also make an ideal baby shower gift.
Buying classic styles like this really makes sense to me because they are so versatile. Erik can wear the whole outfit to church just as easily as he can around the house. The onesie and pants together make a perfect little “pajama” set. His Little Sumpin’ Sweater can be worn with pretty much anything in his wardrobe – a simple footed sleeper or a dressy church outfit. The styles you find at Cradle and Thread will last through more than one child, and stay cute and fresh no matter what the latest trend is. Everything in our bundle is made of soft, sturdy cotton with good strong seams.
The small up front investment is well worth it in the long run!
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Your son is super cute! I also have short legged babies and ow just what you mean about pants, especially when they have to be big enough to fit over cloth diapers
Love your son’s name…my hubby is also named Erik-with-a-K. The clothes look cute and soft and I would love to win them to give to my expecting friend.
Thanks, Nicole!
I like the giggle pose pants in brown.
I like the biggie blanket for my little one
I think I’d like the Little Sump’in Sweater most!
Those sound so soft and cuddly! I’m shopping for my baby due in May and some baby clothes are so scratchy!
I love how comfy those Giggle Pose Pants look! I want a pair my size 🙂
I love the little hat! It is so adorable!
I, of course, love reading all of your reviews and Oh MY he is so adorable!!
Thank you, Ashley!! ~Anne
I like their infant starter set.
I like the THE BETTER BODYSUIT (SHORT SLEEVE)
I like the Biggie Blanket!
You always have great reviews!
I think all of this stuff is adorabe and simple. I really like the Infant Starter Bundle. The hat is too cute!
Id love the infant starter set in blue and green for my baby boy due in September 🙂
LOVE the Little Sumpin’ Sweater 🙂
He is so adorable! My only though on spending so much on single baby clothes, is that they out grow them so fast! barely three months and they don’t fit. At least with bigger kids you can get 6m-1yr.
I like the biggie blanket and favorite burp cloth
Little Sumpin’ Sweater such a cute sweater
I love the The Organic Better Bodysuit (long sleeve) and that they are made in the usa
i like Little Sumpin’ Sweater in pink
Beautiful baby! Thanks for the review. The giggle pants an sweater look so soft.
I like the better body suit in long sleeve.
I think you wrote a great review and posted lovely pictures! You have certainly convinced me to add these items to my baby registry! 🙂 I love that you mentioned how versatile the items are
Thank you, Erica, I appreciate that! ~Anne
I like the THE ORGANIC BETTER BODYSUIT (LONG SLEEVE)
I like that this is made in America, terrific!
I have a sister who is expecting any day now and would love to win this to give to her! I am really glad I read this review because I will definitely purchase their products as gifts for my family and friends. I want to support companies like this!
Thanks for supporting this family-owned, American made company, Ellen! I’m going to be buying something from them as well for my little sister who is having a baby this Fall. ~Anne
I totally agree that clothes should’ve able to stand the test of time. I don’t plan on six kids (you’re a brave woman!) but I love that these neutrals -like the better bodysuit- can work for my daughter and would work if we have a boy next.
My fave part of this review? THAT BABY!!! What a CUTIE!! The sweet clothes just make him look that much sweeter.
He gets kissed a lot! ~Anne
This is a great review and I love the pictures- so cute! I particularly like the hat and sweater :).
I like the organic better bodysuits.
love the organic body suits!
We love that you love our brand! Thank you so much for entering to win the giveaway. Although there is a little time left until our giveaway ends, we want to let you know that our Spring Sale is still going on! It will end on April 25, so if you don’t win (or even if you do) don’t miss out on trying our 100% cozy, cotton Threads for 25% less! Just use discount code SPRING2013 at check out!
I love the colors! So soft and warm and just…comfortable looking. Do they come in my size too??? 🙂
The Little Sumpin sweater looks perfect for our year-round weather in SoCal!