Why Parents Purchase Gymboree Clothing

The topic never fails to come up in message boards or parenting chat rooms: why do you spend extra money on Gymboree Clothing for your child? What makes Gymboree clothing so special? Are you just a snobby parent to have to have every piece to a particular Gymboree outfit? Why can't you just buy Wal-Mart or Kmart clothing for your little darling?

There are many reasons parents like Gymboree clothing for their children. Generally, it has nothing to do with being a name-brand snob. Gymboree is not even really considered high-end, like Lilly Pulitzer or Baby Lulu clothing. Gymboree is "middle of the road", comparable to Baby Gap. So why do parents buy Gymboree clothing?

1. Gymboree clothing makes children look like children. For the most part, Gymboree clothing is not super-revealing and low-rise. The shirts do not boast inappropriate sayings. Some mothers and fathers like their kids to look like children as long as possible, and they are thankful that Gymboree clothing now goes up to a size 12. Gymboree is trendy without looking like mini clothing from the junior's department.

2. Gymboree clothing is higher quality. Some Gymboree buyers will argue with this and say that the quality has gone down from what it used to be. Perhaps it has, but in my experience, it still wears a long time. It can easily be passed down to a second or third child. I have boys, and the Gymboree jeans are great-they don't wear out easily.

3. Gymboree can be affordable. If you disagree, please try shopping at Gymboree when there is a special sale. Often, I have gotten my sons brand new shirts for between $.99-$3.99 an item. This is lower than Wal-Mart. The girl's items may be a little higher, but it is not hard to find a Gymboree dress for $9.99 or less. The trick to being able to afford Gymboree clothing is waiting until it goes on sale.

4. Gymboree clothing boasts complete matching sets. With Gymboree clothing you can get anywhere from five to thirty mix-and-match pieces from the same line. This makes it easy for children to dress themselves. Also, children look adorable when their clothing coordinates from head to toe.

5. Gymboree clothing has good resale value. If you are an eBay seller, you can often sell a complete Gymboree set for more than you paid for it. This is particularly true for the girl's clothing and the layette clothing. This way, your child can wear an outfit for a whole season, and you can then resell the set and actually make money!