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THE AGE YOU ARE NOW

Could it be the best?

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Stephanie Mason-Teague
Nov 08, 2025
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Milestone shopping … that’s the name I’m giving to my recent expeditions for baby clothes and storybooks.

I had forgotten that baby clothes were sized according to age, and that with each size there are corresponding design elements specific to a baby’s needs. Like onesies with snaps for babies who are 3 to 12 months, to make changing diapers easier. And…

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