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When my eldest was born, we brought her home to a wardrobe filled with pieces from both the boys and girls sections of our favorite children’s stores. We dressed her in blues and greens, in pinks and purples, and in grays, blacks, and whites. We dressed her in bowties and trousers that made folks come up and tell us how precious our "little boy" was. We dressed her in skirts that most people would definitely associate with little girls.

“I’m an aficionado, and this is my favorite onesie yet. The medium fits great; I’m 5 feet tall, 130 pounds, and it is comfortably roomy but not sloppy-baggy. The material is soft and warm but it doesn’t make me sweaty. Will definitely buy another.”

51. “The Third One from the Left” (Season 3, Episode 14)A chorus girl gets a crush on Rob after he recommends her for a featured role on The Alan Brady Show. Laura, rather than be jealous, coaches “gentle and self-effacing” Rob on how to get her out of his fair. This, of course, turns into an accidental marriage proposal. Buddy: “I get dibs on Laura.”

2. How much are they going to be moving outside? Your activity will greatly influence what you dress your little one in. Max just started to crawl, so when we go outside he is either carried in his backpack or pushed in his stroller. Hence, he is not working up a sweat when he heads outside. Tots who are walking are another story, because they want to be able to move easily and without any extra bulk in their way.

64. “Honeymoons are for the Lucky” (Season 3, Episode 23)Another chapter in Rob’s memoir recalls the “ludicrous and bizarre” honeymoon in which Rob is forced to go AWOL from Camp Crowder. Kathleen Freeman (the maid in “Never Bathe on Saturday”) is an always-welcome contrarian comic foil as the caretaker on the less than deluxe inn.

73. “Bupkis” (Season 4, Episode 24)“Bupkis” is a Yiddish term meaning nothing, and that’s what Rob stands to get when an old song he co-wrote but signed away the rights to becomes an unlikely hit. Not top of the chart Van Dyke, but a good “Petrie is a jerk” episode in which he is forced to rise to the occasion and get the credit he deserves. A fun moment occurs early on when the audience catches Van Dyke in a flub: Rob calls a radio station, then realizes he forgot to look up the number and then consults the phone book. “Right,” he tries to cover.

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These bright, Canadian-made base layers range from infant to 8-year-old sizes. The merino wool is wonderfully soft, and our tot-sized tester could not stop touching them and commenting on the comfort. Best of all, the wool makes them naturally fire retardant, so they pass children’s wear fire testing without being doused with harmful chemicals. Cute, colorful, and comfortable, these check all the important boxes and then some.

Based on my mom experience, I think the more diapering you’ve done, the easier it is to avoid — because you learn to work FAST.

33. “The Square Triangle” (Season 2, Episode 25)Funny, yes, but this may also be one of the series’ most romantic episodes. Jacques Bergeron guest stars as “the Parisian Sinatra” Jacques Savon, who must find a way to let Rob and Laura each go on believing that they are the ones who broke up Jacques’ marriage and preserve a “memory that keeps (the) heart young and (the) soul warm on cold nights.” Rob and Laura’s passionate embrace at the end is a heart-melter.

However, its outer layer is water-repellent, not waterproof, meaning you may need to give it a once-over with a waterproofing spray before heading out to build that snowman.

Mori products are more of a luxury buy but they are of the most fantastic quality and make lovely gifts arriving in their signature boxes. The sleepsuits are made from bamboo and organic cotton, soft and safe for the most sensitive skin and breathable so another good option for any weather. They have integral scratch mitts (in sizes up to 6 months) and the zip-up style is genius, saving time on fiddly poppers – especially handy for quick night time nappy changes. Available in sizes 0-2yrs and a range of neutral colour and simple print options.