My niece is set to turn 3 next month and my husband and I are trying to figure out what to get her. I remember when I was a kid I used to hate getting clothes as gifts. I always wanted a toy or something I could physically play with, not play in. As an adult though, I now understand why childrens clothes are such a big hit. Kids grow so fast that even if we were to buy her winter clothes in the middle of summer, she would probably outgrow them  after wearing them only once. I’m thinking we might get a couple of pastel colored tops and a few bottoms that are appropriate for the season. I just wish we could buy her clothes that she will be able to wear during next summer as well. Plus, my husband and I will be lucky to see her once in her new childrens clothes due to the number of visits we are able to have with her. I may still buy her a little toy to go with her clothes. I just can’t give only clothes for a gift, I would feel like the biggest hypocrite in the world. Surfing Barbie, here we come.