well done maggiejane, that was a bargain. i checked all the clearance rails theoddbird and found nothing. children do grow sporadically and its silly to buy suitable clothing for the seasons so far in advance, but it appears this has been going on for so long it will not change. i had thought about the skirt/top solution but skirts tend to slip under the 'tum' leaving gaps and do not look as nice, but i will search on - its lucky i dont mind shopping now and again.
finally have to admit to being excited when i saw my thread, if thats it its called, on the front of gransnet site. fame at last.... ha. i also mentioned the car seat/pushchair problems which we find so awkward. no reponse ab out that so perhaps its only us?