Diaper Swappers

JulieBeth · 07-10-2012, 01:52 PM

Crazy 8 is part of the Gymboree Family. In order of highest quality and expense- Janie & Jack, Gymboree and then Crazy 8. They also have a fairly new store called Shade, which caters to womens/maternity.

Crazy 8 has lots of cute things! I would really recommend NEVER drying any of their items though. The quality of the fabric isn't the best and like others said, it's more of a discount store. I find it holds up well as long as you don't dry it.

Rhianna'sMommy · 07-10-2012, 02:04 PM

Hmmmm - no drying might be an issue. I have no desire to have to sort out certain shirts for washing. Maybe I'll get each kid one outfit there and see what I think after that.

JulieBeth · 07-10-2012, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Rhianna'sMommy

Hmmmm - no drying might be an issue. I have no desire to have to sort out certain shirts for washing. Maybe I'll get each kid one outfit there and see what I think after that.

It can be a pain! I've been hang drying their clothes for years though, Gymboree has much better resale if it's not been dried.

AbbieJack · 07-10-2012, 08:56 PM

We love them! I think their clothing holds up extremely well (even with drying) . They are adorable to boot and I love the fact that they are pretty true to size.

addicteddad · 07-10-2012, 09:00 PM

Ds is only 18 months so he goes through sizes relatively quickly. With that said, we have loved the quality of the Crazy 8 clothes thus far. Imho, the quality if better than comparably priced clothes from Target, Walmart, and the like. We wash/dry on a regular basis, and don't take any special precautions with any of his clothes and haven't had any issues.
Can't comment on longevity beyond that since Ds is still growing rather quickly.

L J · 07-10-2012, 10:22 PM

I buy big boys sizes at Crazy8 and I am pleased. Henry is a size 6 now and I think most Gymbo is too babyish but Crazy8 has some cute stuff that is age appropriate. I actually think their quality surpassed Gap the past two years. I used to buy a ton of Gap for him but the shirts are terrible quality lately (fading, wash wear after two gentle washes, holes in seams, cracking graphics after one wash) and the pants are so inconsistently sized that he HAS to try them on first, I can't just buy online or with him with his dad.

Lands End is still our favorite for hard play, hands down. Their basic t shirts are amazing and he has yet to bust the knees in their pants.

07-10-2012, 01:52 PM	#11
JulieBeth Registered Users Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Fort Sam Houston, Texas Posts: 3,075 Ratings: 101 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Re: How is Crazy 8 quality? Crazy 8 is part of the Gymboree Family. In order of highest quality and expense- Janie & Jack, Gymboree and then Crazy 8. They also have a fairly new store called Shade, which caters to womens/maternity. Crazy 8 has lots of cute things! I would really recommend NEVER drying any of their items though. The quality of the fabric isn't the best and like others said, it's more of a discount store. I find it holds up well as long as you don't dry it. __________________ Julie , Found my happily ever after with the man of my dreams Proud momma and stepmom to Jacob (11), Clara (7), Kylie (7) and Madeline clomid miracle (3) Our new squish, Emma! Born Sept. 23rd. Always in our hearts- 8/30/11, 11 weeks 4 days & 12/16/11, 5 weeks.

07-10-2012, 02:04 PM	#12
Rhianna'sMommy Registered Users Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 5,298 Ratings: 99 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Re: How is Crazy 8 quality? Hmmmm - no drying might be an issue. I have no desire to have to sort out certain shirts for washing. Maybe I'll get each kid one outfit there and see what I think after that.

07-10-2012, 08:56 PM	#14
AbbieJack Registered Users Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 3,698 Ratings: 48 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Re: How is Crazy 8 quality? We love them! I think their clothing holds up extremely well (even with drying) . They are adorable to boot and I love the fact that they are pretty true to size. __________________ Helpmeet to a great DH Mommy to A 7 , J 4, Angel baby 12-25-11 & W 4-16-13 --- 4-30-13

07-10-2012, 09:00 PM	#15
addicteddad Registered Users Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 759	Re: How is Crazy 8 quality? Ds is only 18 months so he goes through sizes relatively quickly. With that said, we have loved the quality of the Crazy 8 clothes thus far. Imho, the quality if better than comparably priced clothes from Target, Walmart, and the like. We wash/dry on a regular basis, and don't take any special precautions with any of his clothes and haven't had any issues. Can't comment on longevity beyond that since Ds is still growing rather quickly.

07-10-2012, 10:22 PM	#16
L J Gazelle Intense Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Sweet Home Alabama Posts: 9,918 Ratings: 365 Feedback: 100%	I buy big boys sizes at Crazy8 and I am pleased. Henry is a size 6 now and I think most Gymbo is too babyish but Crazy8 has some cute stuff that is age appropriate. I actually think their quality surpassed Gap the past two years. I used to buy a ton of Gap for him but the shirts are terrible quality lately (fading, wash wear after two gentle washes, holes in seams, cracking graphics after one wash) and the pants are so inconsistently sized that he HAS to try them on first, I can't just buy online or with him with his dad. Lands End is still our favorite for hard play, hands down. Their basic t shirts are amazing and he has yet to bust the knees in their pants. __________________ Laura, mama to Henry 01.28.07 always missing Jack, 08.23.10 & newest addition Catherine 09.01.11