NEXT baby clothes

ooobedoo

My cousin who is up on moral clothes making told me that monsoon is not made by children, it might explain why it is so expensive.

grahamliza4

''I have two almost identical plain cotton tops for my two year old son (1.5 – 2yrs), one purchased around nine months ago, the other over the Christmas period. They were both part of three packs and the same price. They differ by a massive 29grams in weight. The first I purchased weighs 93g and looks almost the same as the day it was purchased; it feels quality to the touch and I am very pleased with how it has lasted. The latter weighs just 64g and feels thin, cheap, and is now comparable in appearance to the other top we have had almost a year, after being worn and washed for only two months! This I feel shows a decline in quality of the material used. I rely on Next to provide quality stylish clothing for my children at a good price, but I am concerned that the weight of practically the same top has dropped 31% in under a year. Usually I am happy to buy children’s clothes from Next without questioning the quality; now I find myself double checking each item. I tell you this as I sincerely hope your standards do not drop as you continue to grow, and customer feedback will be the most useful marker to you during this time.''

An extract from a letter I recently wrote to NEXT. It's all true I swear - they said both tops are from the same supplier and I'm obviously mad but the new one was cr*p compared to the old one - thin&cheap.

TheWaltons_3

grahamliza4 wrote: »

''I have two almost identical plain cotton tops for my two year old son (1.5 – 2yrs), one purchased around nine months ago, the other over the Christmas period. They were both part of three packs and the same price. They differ by a massive 29grams in weight. The first I purchased weighs 93g and looks almost the same as the day it was purchased; it feels quality to the touch and I am very pleased with how it has lasted. The latter weighs just 64g and feels thin, cheap, and is now comparable in appearance to the other top we have had almost a year, after being worn and washed for only two months! This I feel shows a decline in quality of the material used. I rely on Next to provide quality stylish clothing for my children at a good price, but I am concerned that the weight of practically the same top has dropped 31% in under a year. Usually I am happy to buy children’s clothes from Next without questioning the quality; now I find myself double checking each item. I tell you this as I sincerely hope your standards do not drop as you continue to grow, and customer feedback will be the most useful marker to you during this time.''

An extract from a letter I recently wrote to NEXT. It's all true I swear - they said both tops are from the same supplier and I'm obviously mad but the new one was cr*p compared to the old one - thin&cheap.

Have they replied yet?

I have just looked around the site and asked my husband, why, when his Mum had change left over from the ASDA shopping (my money) would she buy the most expensive stuff in the shop, knowing how skint we are at the moment?

I have just checked the Next online store and can't even find the things she bought this morning. She said she asked the lady about cardigans and the lady brought them from out the back.

I have seen the Multipack tops which would have made much more sense.

grahamliza4

TheWaltons wrote: »

Have they replied yet?

I have just looked around the site and asked my husband, why, when his Mum had change left over from the ASDA shopping (my money) would she buy the most expensive stuff in the shop, knowing how skint we are at the moment?

I have just checked the Next online store and can't even find the things she bought this morning. She said she asked the lady about cardigans and the lady brought them from out the back.

I have seen the Multipack tops which would have made much more sense.

The 4-in-a-pack are good, but I fell in love with this little green outfit - 9-12m - £13!! He's only going to poo, wee, sick and spill food on it. I go down 5am (saddo I know) in sale time and buy next years clothes the next size up cheaply. I was in love with floor length black coat for £90 few years ago - happened to be browsing a NEXT sale on a trip away and found one for £40!!!!! The joy!!!!

grahamliza4

Oh and Next refused to admit I was right about the tops - but my scales don't lie!

Notice a lot of people here say their parents buy them baby clothes - a friends says both her Mother and MIL are always buying clothes for her boys - expensive stuff too.
Most I've ever got from MIL is a pack of Thomas pants for my 14month old (?!) in size 2-3! And that was Xmas present!!!
:rotfl:

The Boots Mini Mode sale is good. As is Ebay. Son #1 is totally bumless so needs trousers with small waist long leg - typically best fit are J Junior by Jasper Conran at £15 per pair! EBAY usually £3-£6!:D

Snaggles

grahamliza4 wrote: »

Son #1 is totally bumless so needs trousers with small waist long leg - typically best fit are J Junior by Jasper Conran at £15 per pair! EBAY usually £3-£6!:D

Mine too - thanks for that! (Don't shout at me if I outbid you though!)

Pinklepurr

IMHO Next clothing has got poorer quality over the last couple of years. I used to shop there all the time for myself, but now I won't as everything feels so thin and cheap. I got to Kew now (part of the Jigsaw chain) and even though it is pricier, it is much better quality. I have fewer clothes now but they last much longer.

I will only buy my children clothes in Next if they are in the sale as I do not believe they are worth it full price. Also, especially for girls some of the styles are too "grown up". I have a 6 year old and want her to look 6 and not 10.

Mini Boden are excellent quality but I only buy second hand off Ebay and I have got some excellent bargains.

savagevixen

ailuro2 wrote: »

Remember Gap clothes may have been made by kids- so how come they're so dear??

NEver been in Gap, however I do like Next/Monsoon sales- the clothes wash well and last before getting bullied/washed out looking. PLease don't tell me they use child labour too....

Unfortunately they all use sweatshops. People buy the clothes and support the trade. Actually these days, Gap comes out very well on this score. In recent years they have drastically changed their policies.

Out of many shops surveyed, Letscleanup fashion, found that Gap still had a long way to go but came out top of fashion retailers. They have taken significant steps in reducing the systematic abuse of workers rights. The supply chain compliance was the most sophisticated they had ever seen.

So despite this, they are still tainted with reports of child labour, so I am fairly sure that all the high street retailers are as bad as each other.

TheWaltons_3

Pinklepurr wrote: »

IMHO Next clothing has got poorer quality over the last couple of years. I used to shop there all the time for myself, but now I won't as everything feels so thin and cheap. I got to Kew now (part of the Jigsaw chain) and even though it is pricier, it is much better quality. I have fewer clothes now but they last much longer.

I will only buy my children clothes in Next if they are in the sale as I do not believe they are worth it full price. Also, especially for girls some of the styles are too "grown up". I have a 6 year old and want her to look 6 and not 10.

Mini Boden are excellent quality but I only buy second hand off Ebay and I have got some excellent bargains.

Totaly see where you're coming from.... most shops sell clothes that look far too old for children, and even tarty in some clothes. I want my little girl to dress and stay like a little girl as long as possible.

ella123_2

hi,ive got 3 kids & cant help thinking when reading all your posts that you lot should swap your clothes with each other to save dosh:j