Nickel City Parents: Demo-itis, for boys underwear.

This summer, I bought some underwear for my son to help motivate him through potty training. I found these cute boxer briefs at Old Navy, sized for toddler boys. I have not been able to find underwear like these anywhere else. I looked at Winners, Joe Fresh, Walmart, and I also went back to Old Navy. I cannot find boxer briefs for a three year old anywhere.

I have repeatedly gone back to Old Navy in hopes of finding more in his size, but apparently they are a fast selling item, and rarely in stock. I had been lucky when I came across them this summer. From the sounds of things, I should not have seen them in the store. Since these were the first underwear I started using with my son, I find I am dissatified with the regular briefs they sell for younger boys.

Another mom said she bought smaller sized boxer briefs from Joe Fresh, but I looked through their stock, and the smallest size in that style was 5. If you want to buy little boys underwear, most are briefs.

My solution? After my third attempt to buy toddler boxer briefs at an Old Navy store, I stuck around, and tried on some clothes for myself. I needed a new pair of jeans, and they were on sale. To get free shipping from Old Navy, you have to buy $50 worth of stuff. I decided to buy the clothes I tried on in the store, online.

Easier said than done. I bought the shirt I liked, but for some reason, the jeans I tried on were $10 more online. If I had chosen the lighter colour, the prices were the same, but the darker jeans were pricer online. I ended up buying a style I had not tried on. They allow you to return the items to the store for free, so, if I do not like my purchases, I can return them. Included in this order was a package of boys boxer briefs, sized 2T/3T. I probably should have bought more, but my son is growing. Also, even though I do not prefer them, we do have a few of the regular brief style underwear at home.

www.oldnavy.ca

Do you find yourself gravitating to a certain style or brand of clothing? We experience this for ourselves too. I find it disappointing when a company discontinues a style of pants, or a shirt I really felt good wearing. I am impossible to shop for, and when I find something I like, I should buy three of it.

Currently, I am on the search for a great pair of jeans. My friends have suggested True Religion, Citizens of Humanity, Fidelity, and 7 for All Mankind. When did jeans' names become so epic? Anyway, like I mentioned, I opted for cheap Old Navy, but they fit nice. Just have to see how long they last. How long are they supposed to last? Since January 2005 I have worn through three pairs of jeans. One from Roots, two from Jacob. I tend to wear them often, but not necessarily wash them often.