OHbaby! Forums : Pumpkin Patch Quality? https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Tue, 07 Apr 2026 20:44:47 +0000 Sat, 25 Jul 2009 21:38:11 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.05 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=27579 <![CDATA[OHbaby! Forums]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ <![CDATA[Pumpkin Patch Quality? : I buy most of the girls clothes...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27579&PID=731294&title=pumpkin-patch-quality#731294 Author: yummymummy
Subject: 27579
Posted: 25 July 2009 at 9:38pm

I buy most of the girls clothes from PP and have only had a couple of "issues" with buttons - no big deal as easy to fix.
In saying that, I have had problems with their shoes (from when Gina was a baby) and never ever buy those any more.]]> Sat, 25 Jul 2009 21:38:11 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27579&PID=731294&title=pumpkin-patch-quality#731294 <![CDATA[Pumpkin Patch Quality? : Emma - I think they are starting...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27579&PID=728110&title=pumpkin-patch-quality#728110 Author: scribe
Subject: 27579
Posted: 21 July 2009 at 7:52pm

Emma - I think they are starting to, with their 'Kid Nature' range. Pretty pricey though ($45 a T-shirt?), but I suppose if you can get the wear of it.

I also love Cotton On Kids - although I do agree about the shopping experience being a bit like browsing in an op shop.

The shopping experience is very important when you're accompanied by a very impatient baby in a stroller! Hence why I tend to buy online - but found PP pretty useless the one time I ordered online from them (and swore never to do so again).

I've only bought maybe half a dozen items from PP - I found they washed and wore really well, but then they were in the smaller sizes so I didn't really put them to the test.]]> Tue, 21 Jul 2009 19:52:20 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27579&PID=728110&title=pumpkin-patch-quality#728110 <![CDATA[Pumpkin Patch Quality? : We got some cool hoodies for the...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27579&PID=728085&title=pumpkin-patch-quality#728085 Author: Maya
Subject: 27579
Posted: 21 July 2009 at 7:28pm

We got some cool hoodies for the gremlins on sale at Cotton On Kids, they look really cool and were 2 for $20 on sale - gotta love 2 for sales when you have twins

Their sizing is random tho, the girls are in size 4 just t get them over their fat heads lol.

Lil miss has a random assortment of clothing, my absolute fave is definitely Nature Baby - I sooooo wish they did a bigger kids range coz their baby stuff is really cool and awesome quality. ]]> Tue, 21 Jul 2009 19:28:05 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27579&PID=728085&title=pumpkin-patch-quality#728085 <![CDATA[Pumpkin Patch Quality? : We only buy on sale too, DD&#039;s...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27579&PID=728029&title=pumpkin-patch-quality#728029 Author: kriss
Subject: 27579
Posted: 21 July 2009 at 6:32pm

We only buy on sale too, DD's wardrobe is 50% PP & 50% Cotton On. Cotton On often have sales where things are half price or less, which is worth checking out..
Ooh, I'm quite selective of the fabrics of items that I buy, I don't buy anything ribbed as it tends to lose shape in the wash. Also with Cotton On, sometimes when I pull the sticker off it leaves a sticky mark :(]]> Tue, 21 Jul 2009 18:32:42 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27579&PID=728029&title=pumpkin-patch-quality#728029 <![CDATA[Pumpkin Patch Quality? : It&#039;s interesting how we&#039;ve...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27579&PID=727882&title=pumpkin-patch-quality#727882 Author: sally belly
Subject: 27579
Posted: 21 July 2009 at 3:13pm

It's interesting how we've all had different experiences from the same shops .

I don't buy a lot from PP but what I have bought has always been of good quality, hasn't shrunk etc. I got sick of buying bodysuits from Postie that just shrunk very quickly. I only ever buy things on sale though...

I find Cotton On Kids so expensive. I bought a top from there once which, when washed, stretched to b.ggery . Their stores seem to be too small & completely crammed full of clothes that I don't find shopping there particularly enjoyable.

JK seems good but there's not one particularly close to home so I don't go there a lot.

I bought a top from T & T once that wouldn't even fit over Liam's head . Their sizing seems a little random to me.

Just my 2c ]]> Tue, 21 Jul 2009 15:13:03 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27579&PID=727882&title=pumpkin-patch-quality#727882 <![CDATA[Pumpkin Patch Quality? : We lost a dome from the crotch...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27579&PID=727664&title=pumpkin-patch-quality#727664 Author: kriss
Subject: 27579
Posted: 21 July 2009 at 11:27am

We lost a dome from the crotch of a Cotton On Kids suit on the first wear last week, still wearable but ]]> Tue, 21 Jul 2009 11:27:33 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27579&PID=727664&title=pumpkin-patch-quality#727664 <![CDATA[Pumpkin Patch Quality? : I hardly ever shop at T&amp;T...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27579&PID=727603&title=pumpkin-patch-quality#727603 Author: kiwigal
Subject: 27579
Posted: 21 July 2009 at 10:12am

I hardly  ever shop at T&T as I have found they make their girls top super skinny and short in length not good when your kids have a long torso.

When my DD was born 4 weeks prem I got a couple of their sleepsuits and one of the suits two of the domes fell off   refused to buy any of their clothes with domes on them. The only thing I buy from there is sleepwear/undies/socks.

]]> Tue, 21 Jul 2009 10:12:54 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27579&PID=727603&title=pumpkin-patch-quality#727603 <![CDATA[Pumpkin Patch Quality? : We have lost a dome off the crutch...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27579&PID=727433&title=pumpkin-patch-quality#727433 Author: TansP
Subject: 27579
Posted: 20 July 2009 at 10:11pm

We have lost a dome off the crutch of a one piece and had some seam issues also.
Not loving the colours for the boys selection this winter either ]]> Mon, 20 Jul 2009 22:11:37 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27579&PID=727433&title=pumpkin-patch-quality#727433 <![CDATA[Pumpkin Patch Quality? : I just noticed the domes on James&#039;...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27579&PID=727270&title=pumpkin-patch-quality#727270 Author: peanut butter
Subject: 27579
Posted: 20 July 2009 at 8:21pm

I just noticed the domes on James' stretch in grow are coming off and he's only worn it half a dozen times. Next time I go to Queenstown I will have to return it...but it was a gift....anyone had them replace in that situation?]]> Mon, 20 Jul 2009 20:21:48 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27579&PID=727270&title=pumpkin-patch-quality#727270 <![CDATA[Pumpkin Patch Quality? : Yes, I agree with the quality...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27579&PID=727110&title=pumpkin-patch-quality#727110 Author: KiwiL
Subject: 27579
Posted: 20 July 2009 at 5:21pm

Yes, I agree with the quality going downhill. Most often, the buttons that control the waist size seem to come off, which is SO annoying (esp when you have a skinny wee bub like mine!). But, I have had the same problem with JK.

Years ago my mum used to buy all my sister's stuff from T&T and I remember it being rubbish.... but now I myself find it really good quality and very cheap when sales are on. And you can pick it up for next to nothing on TradeMe, and they do good quantities of 'middle' sizing - 6-9months. The 6-12 months clothes from PP are all still HUGE on Jackson.

I also struggle with Farmers Clothing. I bought a onesie the other day, and four of the five domes came off in the first wash. Unfortunately I had not kept the receipt. What a waste of money.]]> Mon, 20 Jul 2009 17:21:24 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27579&PID=727110&title=pumpkin-patch-quality#727110 <![CDATA[Pumpkin Patch Quality? : I have found PP really good and...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27579&PID=726964&title=pumpkin-patch-quality#726964 Author: kiwigal
Subject: 27579
Posted: 20 July 2009 at 3:24pm

I have found PP really good and have had one fault where they sent off to get  fixed after the same thing happening again they gave me my money back. My kids wardrobe are 95% PP.

]]> Mon, 20 Jul 2009 15:24:25 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27579&PID=726964&title=pumpkin-patch-quality#726964 <![CDATA[Pumpkin Patch Quality? : we bought a heap of PP ahead of...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27579&PID=726832&title=pumpkin-patch-quality#726832 Author: Bombshell
Subject: 27579
Posted: 20 July 2009 at 12:41pm

we bought a heap of PP ahead of time for her when it was at the HUB etc - have to say we lost heaps of domes and buttons and some stuff shrunk! glad we didnt buy at full price! annoying as PP is more a special weekend or function outfit.

JK (which we had heaps of after the catalogue shoot) was awesome - she wore and wore the tops which washed very well. Havent lost buttons or domes off JK stuff at all. I tend to get casual stuff from there tho for daycare as it is hardwearing but looks good.

I LOVE cotton on stuff - and most washes up well. I have had two tops for her from there that bled - one was from factory shop tho. The recent stretch cotton tops from them would be the best quality of anything I have seen in NZ! havent had issues of anything falling apart from them either.

we luckily have loads of american stuff - fisher price / nick jr clothes and they are so superior to anything in nz - except maybe the latest cotton on tops we got!]]> Mon, 20 Jul 2009 12:41:43 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27579&PID=726832&title=pumpkin-patch-quality#726832 <![CDATA[Pumpkin Patch Quality? : Ever since they started making...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27579&PID=726828&title=pumpkin-patch-quality#726828 Author: my4beauties
Subject: 27579
Posted: 20 July 2009 at 12:37pm

Ever since they started making their clothes in CHINA, the quality is CRAP and yet the prices are still sky high, and the the sizing is DEFINITELY smaller!!  I've had undone stitching, loose buttons, and soles off the shoes.  Yes they do replace/refund, but the hassle to do that everytime is very frustrating!!!]]> Mon, 20 Jul 2009 12:37:44 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27579&PID=726828&title=pumpkin-patch-quality#726828 <![CDATA[Pumpkin Patch Quality? : I am with Emma, having issues...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27579&PID=726766&title=pumpkin-patch-quality#726766 Author: mummyofprinces
Subject: 27579
Posted: 20 July 2009 at 11:18am

I am with Emma, having issues with JK quality. Holes along the seams of things only worn/washed a couple of times.

I dont tend to buy PP cos its too expensive, in fact of the things we have I have only purchased some socks and DH bought his coming home outfit. All of its ok... I guess though I am buying bubs stuff not toddler so not getting the same wear and tear?]]> Mon, 20 Jul 2009 11:18:52 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27579&PID=726766&title=pumpkin-patch-quality#726766 <![CDATA[Pumpkin Patch Quality? : Yeah I&#039;ve noticed the quality...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27579&PID=726659&title=pumpkin-patch-quality#726659 Author: lisa85
Subject: 27579
Posted: 20 July 2009 at 8:52am

Yeah I've noticed the quality going down hill. That and the clothes seem to be getting tackier. They pick the most awful colours and patterns for kids. Most of their stuff is too grown up looking. I hate how they have to have 50 things going on one piece of clothing. Like lets put a Fairy & a Mushroom & Ladybug & a pony all on the most hideous version of purple you've ever seen lol.

I love Cotton on kids but it's pretty pricey. ]]> Mon, 20 Jul 2009 08:52:37 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27579&PID=726659&title=pumpkin-patch-quality#726659 <![CDATA[Pumpkin Patch Quality? : Yep I&#039;ve found it. MIL buys...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27579&PID=726628&title=pumpkin-patch-quality#726628 Author: kebakat
Subject: 27579
Posted: 20 July 2009 at 7:49am

Yep I've found it. MIL buys daniel PP stuff and a pair of shoes had part of the sole come undone/unstuck on day 2. The pants have seems coming undone. Yet his warehouse and tnt stuff hasn't got anything wrong with it despite him being outside all the time and putting the clothes through hell lol
]]> Mon, 20 Jul 2009 07:49:48 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27579&PID=726628&title=pumpkin-patch-quality#726628 <![CDATA[Pumpkin Patch Quality? : buttons and seams here too, i...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27579&PID=726589&title=pumpkin-patch-quality#726589 Author: mrsturtle
Subject: 27579
Posted: 19 July 2009 at 11:07pm

buttons and seams here too, i pretty much only buy it on sale as its quite expensive - id be really annoyed if i was paying full price and it was falling apart.]]> Sun, 19 Jul 2009 23:07:13 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27579&PID=726589&title=pumpkin-patch-quality#726589 <![CDATA[Pumpkin Patch Quality? : I have only once bought stuff...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27579&PID=726586&title=pumpkin-patch-quality#726586 Author: emz
Subject: 27579
Posted: 19 July 2009 at 11:01pm

I have only once bought stuff from PP but have been given a few things...

A few bibs - the domes fell off within the first few washes

Pants - they had a 50% off so bought some cool boys check pants - the buttonhole ending up ripping after a lot of wear but it's not like they were tight so thought that was a bit odd. Also had some cord-like pants that were great (again 50% off) but with a crawler, all the cord rubbed off and they just looked BAD! So they became DC pants.

Actually, come to think of it, we were given a PP jersey that ended up pulling (knitted cotton) by the shoulders after a few wears. So all in all, we've had pretty bad experiences with PP stuff.

I personally don't see the value in it all. I find Teeny Weeny stuff from farmers and even Warehouse stuff of better quality most of the time, and a better fit for a cloth bum in boys.]]> Sun, 19 Jul 2009 23:01:04 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27579&PID=726586&title=pumpkin-patch-quality#726586 <![CDATA[Pumpkin Patch Quality? : I only buy PP off trade me, but...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27579&PID=726558&title=pumpkin-patch-quality#726558 Author: Shezamumof3
Subject: 27579
Posted: 19 July 2009 at 10:03pm

I only buy PP off trade me, but all the stuff we have is fine...

I mostly go to T&T and all cadens T&T stuff is still in perfect condition ]]> Sun, 19 Jul 2009 22:03:26 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27579&PID=726558&title=pumpkin-patch-quality#726558 <![CDATA[Pumpkin Patch Quality? : Funny that you say that about...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27579&PID=726512&title=pumpkin-patch-quality#726512 Author: Maya
Subject: 27579
Posted: 19 July 2009 at 9:03pm

Funny that you say that about JK as I've had far more quality issues with them lately than Patch - lil miss had a skirt that was red and white and the red bled into the white as soon as I washed it, a dome came off her (very expensive!) merino cardy and another t-shirt we bought had the dome missing when we bought it but I didn't realise.

They are very good at exchanging/refunding tho!]]> Sun, 19 Jul 2009 21:03:56 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27579&PID=726512&title=pumpkin-patch-quality#726512 <![CDATA[Pumpkin Patch Quality? : yip - lost buttons here too, luckily...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27579&PID=726510&title=pumpkin-patch-quality#726510 Author: Muz
Subject: 27579
Posted: 19 July 2009 at 9:01pm

yip - lost buttons here too, luckily my daughter found her one so i could sew it on. And very annoying when the stitches come loose on the sewn on felt bits etc. Im loving JK at the moment too.]]> Sun, 19 Jul 2009 21:01:33 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27579&PID=726510&title=pumpkin-patch-quality#726510 <![CDATA[Pumpkin Patch Quality? : Yip lost buttons and undone seams...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27579&PID=726480&title=pumpkin-patch-quality#726480 Author: Rachael21
Subject: 27579
Posted: 19 July 2009 at 8:38pm

Yip lost buttons and undone seams here too. I don't even buy very much PP but everything I do buy seems to fall apart. I know they will replace it but I don't really have the time to take it in.]]> Sun, 19 Jul 2009 20:38:28 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27579&PID=726480&title=pumpkin-patch-quality#726480 <![CDATA[Pumpkin Patch Quality? : Yup we are losing buttons and...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27579&PID=726471&title=pumpkin-patch-quality#726471 Author: Mama2two
Subject: 27579
Posted: 19 July 2009 at 8:28pm

Yup we are losing buttons and even having a few seams come undone lately on quite new items. Pretty disappointing to be honest ]]> Sun, 19 Jul 2009 20:28:20 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27579&PID=726471&title=pumpkin-patch-quality#726471 <![CDATA[Pumpkin Patch Quality? : I agree the quality of pp has...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27579&PID=726450&title=pumpkin-patch-quality#726450 Author: pickle
Subject: 27579
Posted: 19 July 2009 at 8:13pm

I agree the quality of pp has gone down hill big time, they still charge but you certainly dont get the length of time out of the clothes. I have actually started getting more things at JK's it seems good and to be honest not as common as pp.]]> Sun, 19 Jul 2009 20:13:32 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27579&PID=726450&title=pumpkin-patch-quality#726450 <![CDATA[Pumpkin Patch Quality? : Missing button here too on one...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27579&PID=726447&title=pumpkin-patch-quality#726447 Author: ShellandBella
Subject: 27579
Posted: 19 July 2009 at 8:12pm

Missing button here too on one of Ben's overalls - worn twice, washed twice, lost button... ]]> Sun, 19 Jul 2009 20:12:59 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27579&PID=726447&title=pumpkin-patch-quality#726447 <![CDATA[Pumpkin Patch Quality? : We had one pair of boots which...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27579&PID=726429&title=pumpkin-patch-quality#726429 Author: Maya
Subject: 27579
Posted: 19 July 2009 at 7:56pm

We had one pair of boots which lost the front of the sole within a couple of days, but they replaced them and we haven't had any other probs.]]> Sun, 19 Jul 2009 19:56:03 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27579&PID=726429&title=pumpkin-patch-quality#726429 <![CDATA[Pumpkin Patch Quality? : Anyone notice their stuff isnt...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27579&PID=726427&title=pumpkin-patch-quality#726427 Author: Snappy
Subject: 27579
Posted: 19 July 2009 at 7:53pm

Anyone notice their stuff isnt up to scratch this Winter? Or have I just got a bad batch?

All of Janaya's new cardi's have lost at least one button. Her shoes have lost their bows and today Jackson's $30 jeans have a rip in the knee from him falling over at the park.

The one place I thought I could rely on for quality stuff?! ]]> Sun, 19 Jul 2009 19:53:10 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27579&PID=726427&title=pumpkin-patch-quality#726427