The CC Gymboree thread.

[Dotsie]

Since a lot of us have moved here to CC I figured we might as well have a Gymbo thread.

I love the new lines that just came out. I have a 2 year old son. This is the first line in months that I can truly say I could buy out the entire line.

[cpbride8203]

We were moving over the weekend and I totally forgot they had new lines coming out... such a bad gymbo-addict! Must go look now!

[Marisa]

The new boys' lines are pretty darn cute! I may wind up using this Gymbuck after all.

We leave for vacation the day Gymbuck redemption starts, and won't be back until it's over (and we're going out of the country).... so I guess I'd better fill up my shopping cart now, huh, so I can just hit "submit" on the day of? :)

[tin roof rusted]

ita--love the new boys lines.

janie and jack has a new line out today, too, which is also very cute.

[octoberkate]

Dotsie - just let me know when he's done and you're ready to sell those new gymbo clothes! ;) Since we got good use out of your snowsuit last winter you never know!

Seriously, I love the new line... but since the financial planner just scared the bejesus out of me over the weekend I think I'll have to skip it.

[Marisa]

What are the chances that any of these will go on sale by the 21st? :D

[katzmeow671]

Just subscribing....

[Dotsie]

I'm so glad people found this thread. I am not buying anything until it goes on sale. I am so in love with the new lines though. It's going to be sooo hard.
This is the 1st time since I have been buying Gymbo that I have no gymbucks...none. Everything before this line has been blah.

OctoberKate - I'm so glad you got good use out of the snow suit. I loved how cute it was.

[emschwar]

subscribing!
I'm so excited to redeem my gymbucks for cowboy clothes! (Although I'm a little dismayed at how little $100 buys!)

[Franni]

subscribing. gymbo addict here.

[wildcat]

Subscribing!! I'm a gymbo addict in training...one of my best friends is having a little boy in appox. 3.5 weeks and I'm due in 11 weeks with a surprise, and have already bought a ton of things for both babies from Gymboree!! I can't wait to use my gymbucks!

[Mom2Cole]

I have to agree that the Wild West line is the most adorable line ever!!! I swear I love every piece of it!! Cole will be a stylin' cowboy this fall! ;)

[mindy]

Hi,

I have turned into a Gymbo addict I hated hated hated the clothes then I saw one line I liked and now I keep buying more and more I love the new line so I will be buying tons of school clothes.

[excitedbride]

The dinosaur line was extremely cute also! And the hawiian one before that. I didn't really like their boy clothes til those two lines...and now the cowboy line is so cute! I have three gymbucks to use! I can't wait!

Marisa Should we hold our breath for a sale already on the cowboy stuff?! ;)

[littlebear]

I think I'm the only one who hates the new boy lines. :confused: I love the dinosaur stuff and the Little Man alligator stuff though so I have plenty of stuff to get with my Gymbucks.

[erin16nj]

Just bumping and subscribing...
I also love the Wild West line, and the dinosaur line!

Did anyone see the article in the August 2005 Money magazine? It's called "Confessions of a compulsive shopper" It goes thru a woman and her obsession with Gymboree clothing. She also started a gymboree addiction recovery website! I wish I could find it online it was pretty funny when she talked about shaking as she got ready to go to a sale. There is also a pic of her DD's closet bulging with cute clothes.

...and I thought I was bad :rolleyes:

[Dotsie]

Does anyone like the new construction lines? I hate them. It's like making my son a walking orange road cone :eek:

[Mom2Cole]

LOL Dotsie!!! :D I am not fond of it either! ;)

[seattleguamgirl]

I just bought DS some clothes from the Best in Show line with my gymbucks. :)

http://s7ondemand1.scene7.com/is/image/Gymboree/140002838?$240x305$
http://s7ondemand1.scene7.com/is/image/Gymboree/140002839?$240x305$

I actually like the construction zone line! I think it's cute. I love the orange hoodie and some of the sweaters, but probably would not buy orange pants--talk about limited options pairing tops with it. :)

I also picked this up from the Wild West collection:
http://s7ondemand1.scene7.com/is/image/Gymboree/140002598?$240x305$

I love the whole collection!

[jki]

I wish DS could still wear the newborn stuff! Best in Show is SOOO cute. I'm not crazy about the construction line - too orange for me!

I'm also not crazy about the newborn girls'/baby girl stuff!

For the first time in a year, my Gymbucks might go unspent! I spent an hour the other night online - only to realize what a PAIN it is to redeem Gymbucks online! Then, I had a credit that I wanted to use... only to realize you can't use store credit online! What a hassle. :rolleyes:

[Aug2002Bride]

Im glad to see the gymbo thread back around!!!

[LexyLou]

I notice you guys talk about Gymbucks. How do you get them? Do you have to sign up for something there?

Thanks!

[Woobie]

Lexylou ~ To get Gymbucks, for every $50 you spend during Gymbucks earning time, you get one Gymbuck...which is a coupon good for 50% off your entire purchase during Gymbuck redemption time, BUT you have to spend $50 (pre-tax) for every Gymbuck you spend. So...spend $50, get a coupon, spend $50 during redemption, get your purchase for $25. Just the same if you spend $200 during earning time, you get 4 Gymbucks, then if you spend $200 during redemption you get your purchase for $100...and so on, I'm sure you can figure out the math. ;) If you sign up to be on the mailing list at Gymboree.com they will send you email notifications when earning/redemptions times are. They usually only do Gymbucks 3 or so times a year. (usually spring, fall/back to school, and winter)

[Dotsie]

I have a desperate favor to ask. If anyone sees the Cowboy boots in a size 8 at Gymboree please get them for me and I will paypal you or pay you any way you want. I waited too long to get them for my DS and now it's too late. None of my Gymbo's has it in his size.

[LexyLou]

Thanks Woobie!

[tgray99]

Hey ladies! I have lots of Gymboree stuff for sale on Ebay if you want to take a look (both boy and girl stuff). My ebay name is t-gray99.

Mods, if you want me to delete this I will, not sure if I'm breaking any rules.

[Dotsie]

New lines came out today. The Newborn boy I'm not impressed with at all. It's almost identical to the Hedgehog line last year.
Baby boy is ADORABLE!!! I am loving it. It's all football and varsity themed. Being the football addict that I am, Aidan will be sporting some of this line in no time.
Newborn girl is Grown with Love. Not the cutest I've ever seen. It's pink, cream, and brown.
Baby Girl Is Teacher's Pet. Once again they are using faux cat fur. One word.... WHY??? Blech!!

Gymbo is going to be starting their "Tier" sale this week. spend 50.00 get 10.00 off spend 75.00 get 25.00 off spend 150.00 get 50.00 off

[Franni]

dotsie Is the sale b&m only or does it include the online store?

[Dotsie]

I don't know what b&m stands for. The sale is online and in stores. It starts Aug 11th and ends Aug 14th.

[Franni]

sorry. b&m= brick and mortar aka retail stores.

Thanks for the info.

[sparkle&shine]

Here is the stuff that I have bought recently all on sale of course! I don't shop at Gymbo too often but always check out their sales racks!

http://s7ondemand1.scene7.com/is/image/Gymboree/140002366?$240x305$

http://s7ondemand1.scene7.com/is/image/Gymboree/140001884?$240x305$

http://s7ondemand1.scene7.com/is/image/Gymboree/140000248?$240x305$

http://s7ondemand1.scene7.com/is/image/Gymboree/140001782?$240x305$

http://s7ondemand1.scene7.com/is/image/Gymboree/140001780?$240x305$

I also picked this dress up for my new neice!
http://s7ondemand1.scene7.com/is/image/Gymboree/140001488?$240x305$

[Dotsie]

The new lines came out on Tuesday. Am I impressed? Somewhat. It is a bit of a rerun though. The one line is for baby girls in "Grown with Love" It's very similar to last years "Grown with Love". The baby goys line is "Gone Fishing" It's cute. I'm not a huge fan of it but it's better than the lines they have been coming out with.
Gymbucks earning period has started. Aug 25 to Oct 2. There is a sale on too. Get an extra 20% off sale priced items. Oh and the costumes came out. Lady bug for girls, firemen, or aviator for boys. Not impressed at all for the boys comstumes.

[Franni]

thanks for the info, dotsie

I am heading over the dotcom site now.

[erin16nj]

I got a Circle Of Friends email today....

30% off everything.

B&M or online
Sep 16 thru Sep 18


Ok, does anyone know if I spent a bunch two weeks ago can I get the difference or do I have to return and rebuy?

I am loving the football line for boys!!!

Anyone wants the email let me know.

[Franni]

How can I get into the Circle of Friends?

[lcarlson90]

Can you forward the email to me. Did they send this email out to all the people on their email list? I didn't receive it.

Thanks!

[lee60657]

I have a question...right now Gymboree is having a "baby" sale...some of the baby stuff is marked down to 9.99 or 19.99. Today I get the Circle of Friends email that starts on Sept. 16. Do you think the baby sale will end once Circle of Friends starts? Or will the stuff stay 9.99 and then I can get 30% off. Just curious b/c I need some cheap play clothes for DD so I was going to run out today and pick up some of the knit stuff. But I don't want to do that if I can get those prices AND 30% off. Anyone familiar with how Gymbo works this type of thing? TIA!

[emschwar]

Baby Sale ends 9/15.

[BooeyJ2]

How can I get into the Circle of Friends?


PM me your email address Franni! I'll forward you the email (you can either print it out as a coupon or enter the code online)

:)

[lee60657]

Thanks Emschwar...this might be stupid, but will the marked down baby stuff go back up to original price and then you get 30% off of that? Just trying to figure out the best deal ;)

[BooeyJ2]

Here is a link for the CIRCLE OF FRIENDS COUPON (30% off of your entire purchase - in store OR online)

http://a116.g.akamai.net/7/116/2088/infinite/www.gymboree.com/promo/campaign/091305CircleFriends_online.html




Shop away ladies :D

[Franni]

Thanks for the link, booey

[excitedbride]

subscribing!

[sparkle&shine]

I picked up this cute shark towel with the 30% off coupon this weekend!
http://b.im.craigslist.org/8N/sF/g9MaTHTNAPR2X3pF5zn7eLgTANKT.jpg

[jeggink]

OK, I have a gymbuck and since my MIL went shopping for DS's 1st B-day we already have a lot of what I like there. Anyway, I want to use my gymbuck and I know they just came out with a Holiday line, but I don't like a lot of it.

Does anyone know if they will come out with another line by October 6th?
Do they always come out with a new line right before the redemption period?
Does anyone know what it could be if there is a new line?

[kimthebride]

I have $25 in Gym Bucks and am waiting to see their infant snowsuits, which the store told me are coming in the 1st week of October. Hope they have something good, since I couldn't find one I liked or that fit anywhere else (and I've looked at about 6 stores).

[kimbers]

I'm not sure of the date for the new line but for boys it is called "Firehouse" and for girls it is "Prima Ballerina". I would think it would come out before Gymbucks redemption. HTH

[tgray99]

Howdy all, I took advantage of Gymbucks redemption yesterday and got Aidan some really cute things for fall and winter. Did you know that you can now redeem your Gymbucks online?? VERY convenient!!

The only crappy thing is, I ordered a little over $100 (after my Gymbucks) and I was supposed to get the Rise and Shine coupon/code. However, I have a popup blocker on my browser and it blocked the popup with the code (I think). I emailed Gymboree but I haven't heard back from them. Any ideas? Do any of y'all have the code?

TIA!

[December27JJB]

We went to Gymboree yesterday also.Got DD tons of cute clothes, mostly 12-18 months/ 18-24 months because she doesnt need any more right now lol

I couldnt believe how there were some really mean women there! They were acting like teenagers at a rock concert, pushing people and grabbing things! I was next in line and this lady was behind me but she thought she was first and when the salesperson called me I went ahead and the lady got all pissy and started putting her stuff back and left!? Maybe next time I'll shop online in order to avoid people like that :P

[tgray99]

That's crazy!! The Gymbo at my mall is a tier one so we get stuff the other Gymbos around here don't and I've never seen anything like that! I have seen several stroller traffic jams and a number of almost stroller wrecks.

I like shopping online because I don't have to try and dig for stuff in Aidan's size, online they either have it or they don't.

[tgray99]

Wow, Gymboree has great customer service, they just sent me this email..

Hello Tara,

Thank you for your email and inquiry.

Please note the Rise and Shine coupon is sent directly with a qualifying online
order. If you do not receive your coupon please contact us.

If you have any further questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us. We are available Monday through Friday 6:00am to 9:00pm and Saturday 7:00am to 3:00pm Pacific Standard Time.

Sincerely,

Fatima
Gymboree Customer Service
www.gymboree.com
877 449 6932

Good deal!! :D

[BeachBum]

Hi.
New mom here. I bought several things from the sale items yesterday. So cute.

What in the heck is a Rise and Shine coupon?

[tgray99]

Here ya go, straight from www.gymboree.com

Rise & Shine
shop today!
receive 25% off our next new line when you spend $100 or more!

From October 6 - 23, 2005, when you spend $100 or more in a US store or online at www.gymboree.com you will receive a coupon for 25% off our next new line, redeemable on October 28, 2005 on all regular priced merchandise. Canadian store shoppers must spend $125 or more to receive a 25% off coupon. Only one coupon may be redeemed per customer. To receive the discount online, orders must be placed on October 28, 2005, between 12:01 a.m. ET and 11:59 p.m. ET and require the promotion code found on the back of the coupon to be entered at checkout. Discount will not be applied toward shipping charges and/or taxes. Coupon is valid for one transaction only and will be collected by employee at time of purchase. No adjustments will be made to prior sales. Not valid toward purchases of gift certificates/cards, in-store phone orders, and may not be combined with any other discounts or promotions, other than Gymboree Visa® discount and/or enrollment bonus. Gymboree shall determine the order of applying discounts and enrollment bonus in its sole discretion. Coupon may not be redeemed for cash. Not valid at Gymboree Outlet or Gymboree Play & Music locations. Lost, stolen, expired, or destroyed coupons will not be replaced. Coupon may not be sold, altered, duplicated, negotiated, auctioned, or bartered and may not be transferred in conjunction with the sale or barter of another item or items. Gymboree employees and franchisees are not eligible. Gymboree reserves the right to change or cancel this promotion at any time.

[kimthebride]

I went today with my $25 in Gymbucks and put it towards some really cute sweaters. Love their stuff!

Though some pushy broad about half my size started hip checking me to dig through the section I was in (literally I was reaching up looking for a hanging sweater in DS's size and she snuck between me and the shelf under my arms to look at something!!), and if DH wasn't there with his eagle-eye on me I would have had words with her. ;) Why the heck do people go so crazy when shopping for kids clothes? I mean really, Chill Out lady!

[Winter Biscuit]

Question about Gymoboree sizing for all you experts! :)

I rarely shop at Gymboree, but there is a holiday dress that I would love to buy for my DD. We're planning to have her holiday photos in a few weeks, so I need the dress soon, but I also want her to wear it on Christmas. My dilemma is that I don't know if I should order 2T or 3T. She is 36" tall and her waist is about 20" so it seems like I could get either 2T or 3T. The measurements (from Gymboree website) are:

2T
Height - 33-36"
Weight - 30 -32 lbs
Waist - 20 1/4
Inseam - 13"

3T
Height - 36 -39"
Weight - 32-35 lbs
Waist - 20 3/4
Inseam - 14 1/4"

What do you ladies think??

[Dotsie]

Gymbo runs big. I would probably get the 2t. My DS can wear 18-24 months at Gymbo and Baby Gap but needs a 2T anywhere else. My DS is 37 1/2 inches tall and weighs 25 lbs.

[Littlelamb11]

I'd go with the 3T. i find their height and weight measurements to be spot on and being the very last measurement of the range, i would go with the next size up. whenever DD is at the last measurement of the range, the clothes are at the point of being just about too small. :)

[lee60657]

I second that Gymboree runs big. DD usually wears one size smaller in Gymboree clothes than she does in other brands.

This thread has been dead for along time....what does everyone think of the new lines?

[tgray99]

Blah. My mom wanted me to make a list of what I want her to get Aidan for Christmas and I couldn't find anything that really knocked me down. I told her to get me a gift card so I can use it when it warms up next Spring.

[lee60657]

Tgray....I agree, I am not really into the new lines either. I have not bought DD anything from Gymboree in awhile, I keep hoping they will come out with a line I really like. Janie and Jack, on the other hand, DD has scored a ton of stuff there! :) Is there a Janie and Jack thread? Off to look.....

[~Kelly~]

I am a HUGE gymbo addict. So its nice to see other addicts here as well.

I have a DD and I really don't like the new lines (sugar and spice, sweets for the sweet or home on the range)

What I am looking forward to is the new stuff that they have coming out in November it sounds really really cute.

[ellybelle]

You know what's sad? I had $50 in Gymbucks and I couldn't find anything I wanted to use them on.

[~Kelly~]

You know what's sad? I had $50 in Gymbucks and I couldn't find anything I wanted to use them on.

I had 3 gymbucks and could have used more cause I bought SO much.

[TrulyBlessed]

You know what's sad? I had $50 in Gymbucks and I couldn't find anything I wanted to use them on.

No kidding...I don't like the new line either. I had 5 gymbucks & did not use any of them. Very disappointing since I usually like their stuff. I hope their next line is much better.

[lee60657]

Same here.....I had 3 gymbucks and did not use any of them which is very unusual for me. I am pretty disappointed in the new little girl's line. What are lines like that are coming out in Nov?

[Dotsie]

I only had 1 gymbuck and wasn't impressed with anything either. The new firetruck line I like because my DS is obsessed with fire engines. Other than that, I think I'll be shopping at Baby Gap and The Children's Place.

[Marisa]

I was able to use my one Gymbuck, and I even went back this week to look for an item from an older line (the hooded sweatshirt from the dog show line, so Joey can keep wearing the short-sleeved one-piece outfit now that it's cold!)

I'm going to have over $200 credit thanks to my Gymbo visa (which we've put everything on this year -- vacation, house repairs, car repairs, all the big stuff)... so I'm wondering what I'll spend it on!!! When we were there this week Joey really liked the firetrucks so I'll get him something from that line, but I have a feeling I'll be holding onto this credit for a while.

[Littlelamb11]

Rise & Shine Reminder: Oct 28th. :)

i have no clue what i'm going to get though. DD doesn't need much and i'm not so thrilled with the lines anyway and since Gymbo started only having 0-3 in their horrendous layette lines and staritng all newborn and baby boy in 3-6, i can't buy anything wintery for the boy yet. Although, if they keep it up with this orange garbage, i won't be buying much in the future for DS either!! :p

oh how i wish Janie and Jack did the same types of promotions. :(

[Mrs. M.]

I read somewhere that the code for Rise and Shine is

RISE05

for online shopping. :)

[Franni]

Can someone tell me what "rise and shine" is?

I also have some gymbucks that haven't been used. Don't even know if they're still good. I went last weekend and saw nothing really.

[tgray99]

I read somewhere that the code for Rise and Shine is

RISE05

for online shopping. :)
Thank goodness someone told me what the code is (although I won't be using it right now). I ordered over $100 there recently and was told I'd get the coupon/code later. I got the order and never got the coupon or code. Oh well, I'm not grooving on any of their stuff right now. I'll be shopping at Children's Place and Baby Gap too.

[diedra1027]

According to my coupon the online Rise and Shine code is SHINE05.

[Littlelamb11]

Gymbohaven.com also says the code is SHINE05. i'd look at my own darn coupon but i can't freaking find it!! (arg!!)

Gymbohaven also mentions there will be a COF Nov 10-13th (yay!!! my favorite promotion!)

[~Kelly~]

When my MIL took DD to her gymbo class today they gave out goodie bags with coupons in them. I can't wait to go home tonight to see what they gave out. So exciting.

[ShannonGH]

I'm getting ready to make my first Gymboree purchase.:D

Question: Shipping is free if you order $100 or more, however the items I want do not cost this much. So can I "pad" my order (and make it $100) just to get the free shipping and then return the items I don't want to a store?

[~Kelly~]

I am sure that you could. Circle of Friends starts in 2 days if you want to wait and get an extra 25-30% off. That would probably cover what you would have paid for shipping.

Here are the codes

Nov 10-13th
Circle of Friends (30% off sale and full price items)
Online Code.... GYMFRIEND

Nov. 10-23rd
25% entire purchase (FULL & SALE items)
Online Code.... 'HOLIDAY'

I also have a link to a printable version to take in to the store if anyone is interested.

[ShannonGH]

Thanks Kelly! I'll definitely wait!

[TLynn]

Hi! I wanted to introduce myself as a fellow Gymbo junkie, as I shop there a little more than frequently. My DD is nearly 2, and I just love so many of their clothes.

I also shop at Janie and Jack, which is a division of Gymboree.

I got my e-mail this morning with savings and % off stuff, and I'm pretty excited. I bought some PJ's this weekend and will return them to get extra savings, as I see they're running a special savings on them - and I just paid full price.

Anyway, looking forward to talking with other Gymboree lovers like me! :)

[jbemommy]

Hey, just wanted to say that I'm a gymboree junkie, too! So much so that I'm on two message boards to keep up with their sales, etc.
Just a reminder that last year on Black Friday, they did 30% off everything plus gymbucks earnings (before noon), which is an even better deal than COF since you can't earn gymbucks. So if you can wait two weeks, do it!

What do you guys think about their new line? I really like it, but the colors are very much like the layette Grown with Love line, so I'm having to restrain myself somewhat.

[AttyGrl74]

Just a reminder that last year on Black Friday, they did 30% off everything plus gymbucks earnings (before noon), which is an even better deal than COF since you can't earn gymbucks. So if you can wait two weeks, do it!


When is Black Friday this year? Anyone know?

ETA - duh - day after Thanksgiving.
damn pg brain!

[~Kelly~]

Thanks Kelly! I'll definitely wait!

Yup...its all about the savings. :D

My baby was born March '05. I still find it hard to believe that in 4 months she will be one.

I was addicted to dressing my little girl in Gymboree. Actually I still am.

[~Kelly~]

These are the only things that I really like from Tyrolean Lure

http://www.gymbohaven.com/tyrole72n.jpg

http://www.gymbohaven.com/tyrole72i.jpg

But I don't have any must haves. I really want to clean up on some sale stuff when COF starts on the 10th.

[octoberkate]

Hey ladies, I'm looking to buy a onesie from a line from last year... anyone know if I'm allowed to ask about it here? I don't want to violate any CC rules...

[emschwar]

Kate, not really. I don't think at least. I'll ask the other mods if you want.

[Cr8nme]

So I just gave birth to a little girl...I want to know how this whole gymboree thing works... I saw some things on the website yesterday that I love... they are on sale right now but should I wait for COF and then buy them?

[Dotsie]

Congrats on your little girl. I would wait until COF. You will save 30%.

[~Kelly~]

Kate, not really. I don't think at least. I'll ask the other mods if you want.

Curious to see what the mod said about this.

[~Kelly~]

So I just gave birth to a little girl...I want to know how this whole gymboree thing works... I saw some things on the website yesterday that I love... they are on sale right now but should I wait for COF and then buy them?

Many congrats on your little girl.

I would wait until COF. 30% could make quite the difference if you buy a lot.

What are you looking at buying right now.

[~Kelly~]

So I was curious to what every one was going to buy during COF?

[emschwar]

Ok, here's the word from on high ;)

If you are interested in a particular item, post an ad in the swap shop section of the classifieds. Those ads are free. Here's the link to the classifieds - http://www.constantchatter.com/classifieds/index.php - just do clothing & accessories under "All things to Swap". You can put in your add that you're willing to swap or buy.

Thanks for following the rules, guys, and checking before you post. We mods appreciate that.

[moderngal]

When are new lines coming out? I'm so not thrilled with any of the newer ones and I really dislike the holiday line. And I usually love orange. :rolleyes:

[mrstim]

Hello! I'm just a lurker - I thought I could ask you guys this question!

I found a Gymboree boy's vest the other day at a thrift store - it looks practically brand new. I just wondered - How do I find out what line it's from?? It's brown, with a little dog patch on the lower corner of it. Is there anywhere I can look up previous lines???

Thanks!
Amy

[~Kelly~]

Hello! I'm just a lurker - I thought I could ask you guys this question!

I found a Gymboree boy's vest the other day at a thrift store - it looks practically brand new. I just wondered - How do I find out what line it's from?? It's brown, with a little dog patch on the lower corner of it. Is there anywhere I can look up previous lines???

Thanks!
Amy

I do all my line identification at www.gymbohaven.com

[~Kelly~]

When are new lines coming out? I'm so not thrilled with any of the newer ones and I really dislike the holiday line. And I usually love orange. :rolleyes:

New Lines Coming out...

11/22/2005
Winter Princess
Arctic Territory
Winter Berries
In the Forest
My Favorite Things

12/6/2005
Petite Fleur
Ice Patrol

12/20/2005
Transitional Line

1/3/2006
Valentines Line

1/10/2006
Swim/Spring Line

[Mrs. M.]

Kelly

thank you very much for those codes!

[Sophia]

Another lurker with a couple of questions:

What exactly is Circle of Friends and how does it work?

And how long do the Gym Bucks last? Do they have expiration dates?

We didn't have a Gymboree when my kids were little, and man, the clothes are freaking cute!

[BeachBum]

QOTD When you buy things at Gymbo, do you buy one outfit from the line, or pieces that mix and match to make several outfits?

[~Kelly~]

Another lurker with a couple of questions:

What exactly is Circle of Friends and how does it work?

And how long do the Gym Bucks last? Do they have expiration dates?

We didn't have a Gymboree when my kids were little, and man, the clothes are freaking cute!

Circle Of Friends or Friends of Gymboree is just a time when Gymbo sends out coupons to certain customers (I don't know how its determined). We got ours because my DD goes to the Gymboree play and music classes.

Gymbucks are a certain redemption period. Gymbo sets a certain time frame where you can earn gymbucks. Spend 50...get 1 gymbuck. Then there is a certain time frame for you to redeem them. If you have 1 gymbuck and spend 50- you get 25 off and so on.

I hope that helps. Maybe someone else can explain it a little clearer.

[~Kelly~]

QOTD When you buy things at Gymbo, do you buy one outfit from the line, or pieces that mix and match to make several outfits?

That depends. I usually buy a couple of mix and match pieces that she can wear with things that she already has. But lately we have been buying A LOT of outfits. Tomorrow with COF we will be just picking up as many sale pieces as I can and then searching ebay for coordinating pieces. R

Right now I am trying to find a great deal on the Petting Zoo line off ebay in 12-18 months because I love it sooooooooo much.

[~Kelly~]

Kelly

thank you very much for those codes!

No Problem!

[Sophia]

Thanks, Kelly :)

[Cr8nme]

Thanks ladies!

I was looking into getting

http://s7ondemand1.scene7.com/is/image/Gymboree/140003743?$240x305$

http://s7ondemand1.scene7.com/is/image/Gymboree/140003562?$240x305$
http://s7ondemand1.scene7.com/is/image/Gymboree/140005198?$240x305$

and a few more things but I don't want to hog the thread

[DisneyGirl]

For the COF is anyone going to be buying stuff for next yr? If so do you just guess at the size your child will be?

This is the first time I have gotten a COF coupon so I'll be going their tomorrow. I have never really shopped thier before so, I'm very new to the Gymbo stuff.

[jbemommy]

DisneyGirl: I bought ahead for DD last year just by buying the size for her age. She has so far been pretty consistent in moving to the next size when she's in that age group. But there are lots of babies who don't do that, so it's a bit of a gamble. I've stopped buying ahead b/c her next size is 2T and I know that for a lot of people, it seems to take their children longer to start wearing that size.

[emschwar]

DisneyGirl: I bought ahead for DD last year just by buying the size for her age. She has so far been pretty consistent in moving to the next size when she's in that age group. But there are lots of babies who don't do that, so it's a bit of a gamble. I've stopped buying ahead b/c her next size is 2T and I know that for a lot of people, it seems to take their children longer to start wearing that size.
I did that. Noah was right on sizes for his age from birth through 7 months or so. I bought ahead for the next year assuming he'd be in his age-size then. Then his growth slowed. He wore 6-9 m clothes until he was 12 months old.

I've also stopped buying ahead more than 1 season, because if I do that, then I find that by the time it gets closer to the time he's wearing the clothes, new things have come out that I like more, and I'm sad because I can't justify buying new things when he already has a closet full of clothes.

[~Kelly~]

I did that. Noah was right on sizes for his age from birth through 7 months or so. I bought ahead for the next year assuming he'd be in his age-size then. Then his growth slowed. He wore 6-9 m clothes until he was 12 months old.

I've also stopped buying ahead more than 1 season, because if I do that, then I find that by the time it gets closer to the time he's wearing the clothes, new things have come out that I like more, and I'm sad because I can't justify buying new things when he already has a closet full of clothes.

Same problem for us except its the opposite. My 8 month old is already in 12 month PJ's. So all our 12-18 month summer clothes are not going to work. I hope that she will get some wear out of them.

[emschwar]

My 8 month old is already in 12 month PJ's
You might not be in too much trouble. PJs run small sometimes. Is she in 12m clothes in her other clothes?

[~Kelly~]

She is not in any 12month clothes yet. But she fills out her 6-12 month outfits. I know that pants are the only thing that we have to worry about. She is really long in her legs thanks to her Daddy that is 6'7".

But thanks for the encouragement. I would hate for her not to be able to wear all her cute gymbo summer clothes.

[DisneyGirl]

Thanks everyone! I think when I go tomorrow I'll just stick to buying what she can wear now or in the next few months.
Tomorrow will be my first offical shopping experince at the gymbo store. Oh it should be fun. Now that I have a girl I know that I will be shopping there more often since there girls clothing is so darn cute!:D

[Marisa]

Just chiming in (late!) on the sizes. Joey was wearing 12-18 month stuff at Gymbo when he was only 8-9 months old... and I bought him some 18-24 month stuff that fit him before his first birthday. However, the second year is amazing as far as how they grow and change -- now at 21 months, he's tall and slim and can still wear 12-18 month shirts (not onesies -- they're too short) and almost all of his 18-24 month stuff.

My plan was to buy 2Ts in the 'seasonless' stuff -- long-sleeve shirts, sweaters... if he's not wearing it by Spring then it will be for fall.

We have to get us some of those "di-ducks":

http://s7ondemand1.scene7.com/is/image/Gymboree/140004007?$240x305$

[jki]

Size issues here too.... I learned my lesson and never buy more than one size/one season up.

I don't know if DS (who is 17 months old) has a weird body or what - but he wears 12-18m PANTS and 2T tops. He can also wear 18-24m pants, but I hate rolling them up!!

[ShannonGH]

Due to the horrible cold I have right now and the lack of ability to sleep, I was up at 2am and decided to go ahead and order the items I had picked out from Gymboree. I pulled up my saved "shopping cart" and 4 of the 11 items I had picked out were already sold out at 2am!:eek: Wow that stuff goes fast! I'm so excited for my first Gymboree purchase to arrive!:D

[~Kelly~]

Due to the horrible cold I have right now and the lack of ability to sleep, I was up at 2am and decided to go ahead and order the items I had picked out from Gymboree. I pulled up my saved "shopping cart" and 4 of the 11 items I had picked out were already sold out at 2am!:eek: Wow that stuff goes fast! I'm so excited for my first Gymboree purchase to arrive!:D

I had the same problem today. I lost two great (cheap) dress that way this morning. :mad:

[alisong]

This is one time living on the West coast has its advantages - I can shop at 9pm (midnight Eastern time)!

[~Kelly~]

This is one time living on the West coast has its advantages - I can shop at 9pm (midnight Eastern time)!

Hey...never thought of that. Definitely shopping at 9pm from now on.

[wagsgirl]

One thing I've noticed with sizing too. My DS is wearing 18-24 in the newborn lines, but in the baby boy, he wears 12-18 months. I brought this up to a sales associate and she said that the newborn lines are generally smaller...

[Dotsie]

I always thought the newborn lines ran bigger. Aidan can still wear 18-24 in newborn sizes but needs a 2t in the baby boy lines.

[wagsgirl]

The only reason I asked the associate was because I bought a long pant/long sleeve outfit, same material and everything. One was baby boy 12-18 and one was newborn 12-18. The newborn one was a good inch shorter and at least half an inch to an inch less width wise as well. Onesies are the same way...

[celina]

This is one time living on the West coast has its advantages - I can shop at 9pm (midnight Eastern time)!
That's what I do too! :D

[wagsgirl]

/hijack/

Celina!!! Your little girl is sooo cute! I used to follow your journal in the "old place". Lurker, yes. How can a girl resist gorgeous wedding photos like yours?!?! Congrats on the new addition!

/endhijack/

[jki]

I don't think there's a Janie & Jack thread over here, so I thought I'd post it in the Gymboree thread since I know there are a lot of J&J fans over here.

20% off entire purchase Nov 10 - Nov 27
Use promotion code JOYJJ

[Marisa]

Hey, does anyone here have the Gymbo Visa? Do you know when we're supposed to get our 'rewards' cards? I have over $200 coming to me and I'm getting impatient!!! :D

[celina]

Wagsgirl
Thank you! :)

[dana b]

jki thanks for that code. where did you get it? they are so stingy with their discounts.

[jki]

jki thanks for that code. where did you get it? they are so stingy with their discounts.

I got it off another message board.... she said she got an email from them. I agree, they are stingy with their discounts - and their markdowns as well. I wish they were more like Gymboree, but I guess they don't need to be.

[AndreaMMS]

Yahoo! I have an 8-week old daughter and my addiction to Gymboree is so bad I need a 12-step program.

I bought her this for her baby-naming (we're Jewish), which will be in February :

http://s7ondemand1.scene7.com/is/image/Gymboree/140003562?$240x305$

http://s7ondemand1.scene7.com/is/image/Gymboree/140003547?$240x305$


and jki thanks so much for the Janie and Jack code! I just bought her this for her holiday dress:

http://a116.g.akamai.net/7/116/2088/infinite/www.janieandjack.com/media/images/products/20050804_LOAD/1000-01701_Image_Close_39937.jpg

I had seen it in the store and didn't get it, but with the discount I could totally rationalize it!;)

[chefker]

*subscribing*

There's a Gymboree literally down the street from me, and we are having a baby boy in January. Have to say I love their stuff! I always seem to hit Gymboree for shower/baby gifts. Now I will have my own little one to buy stuff for! :)

[AndreaMMS]

Questions...

I just earned my first Gymbucks - I'm not sure exactly how it works. Is it that if I buy $50 worth of stuff I get $25 off of that? Or if I buy $50 worth I get and ADDITIONAL $25 free (so $75 worth of clothing)?

And do they expire?

Thanks!

Andrea

[Marisa]

Andrea -- you'll pick out $50 worth of stuff, but you'll only pay $25. :cool:

There's a specific 'spending period', it should say on the coupon. I think the earning time is from now until Christmas, so I bet the spending time is sometime in January.

[AndreaMMS]

Thanks, Marisa!

[BeachBum]

Gymbucks spending is Jan 12-22 :)

[jki]

AndreaMMS: I LOVE that dress from Gymboree! I almost bought it for DD to wear to my sister's wedding next July, but the cream color was a little too dark. I also love the paisley dress from J&J - you're welcome for the code! I love J&J so I just had to share!! :)

[AndreaMMS]

jki-:) Thanks!

Yeah, J&J is great - I just discovered them this weekend.

[BeachBum]

Well the new stuff is out today. What does everyone think?

I've got a boy and I'm pretty disappointed. I'm not sure what I was expecting, but I haven't ordered anything and am not sure if I'm going to.

[Littlelamb11]

The Black Friday Sale is 30% of your entire purchase from 8am-12pm on friday. after noon on friday, the discount goes to 25% off your entire purchase through Nov 27th. this is on top of gymbuck earning so definately hold off with the purchasing until friday morning!

[~Kelly~]

I am lookin at gettin a couple of dresses from the new lines but not much is jumpin out at me.

[chefker]

I could NOT help myself, and bought a bunch of stuff this weekend. And our baby isn't even HERE yet...but this was so cute. :)

http://s7ondemand1.scene7.com/is/image/Gymboree/140003615?$240x305$

http://s7ondemand1.scene7.com/is/image/Gymboree/140003613?$240x305$

http://s7ondemand1.scene7.com/is/image/Gymboree/140003618?$240x305$

I know it's sort of fallish, but I don't care. And, I earned Gymbucks with my purchase, sweet!

Anyone shop at Children's Place? There is one of those near me too, but I have yet to check it out.

[Franni]

Black Friday Does the discount applies to online purchases or just b&m?

[~Kelly~]

Black Friday Does the discount applies to online purchases or just b&m?

My assumption that it is just B&M, but I could be wrong that would be cool if I didn't have to brave the mall Friday.

[Littlelamb11]

gymbohaven posted the actual thanksgiving ad and it says shop friday morning online or in the store and get extra savings. but it dopesn't give a promo code. although it would be strange for gymbo to do, maybe it will be an automatic discount rather than with a code?

[DisneyGirl]

Thanks for posting about balck friday. I went in there today and saw a few things i would like to get DD and I'm glad i didn't buy anything. I'll jsut wait till Friday.. thank!

[Marisa]

Kerrie -- I bought a bunch of that line with my last Gymbucks! I was so lukewarm about it online, but when I saw it in person it really changed my mind. You will love it, my DS has gotten lots of nice comments every time he wears it! :)

[chefker]

Kerrie -- I bought a bunch of that line with my last Gymbucks! I was so lukewarm about it online, but when I saw it in person it really changed my mind. You will love it, my DS has gotten lots of nice comments every time he wears it! :)

Awesome! Yeah, I had checked it out online and thought 'hm', but when I saw it in the store, I just HAD to have it. Hope it will fit DS, hard to tell when he hasn't been BORN yet! :)

[mrs_harris]

I just went to put some stuff on hold so that I don't have to really "shop" on Friday - just pay! The new line is cute, but kind of blah in that it doesn't look unique.

Just wanted to let you know that the sales associate said that the Jingle Deal will be on the fleece ponchos ($19.50) and the novelty tees ($12.50). And we'll get the 30% on top of that!

[BeachBum]

I think the "holiday" coupon code posted before runs through today.

[Littlelamb11]

another reason to love Gymbo Corp. I took advantage of both Gymbo and Janie and Jack BF discounts in my pajamas at midnight last night. :)

Happy Shopping fellow addicts!

[LexyLou]

another reason to love Gymbo Corp. I took advantage of both Gymbo and Janie and Jack BF discounts in my pajamas at midnight last night. :)

Happy Shopping fellow addicts!

hehe, so did I. :) But since I'm West Coast, I got to do it at 9 pm.

[Littlelamb11]

yeah, i guess i could have done it at 11! well, i started at like 11:30 but by the time i ordered (since the website was taking for freaking ever)it was midnight. :p

[LeslieR]

Their boy clothes are so ugly.:mad: Probably the one time I wish I had a girl is when I look at their girl stuff.:p

[DisneyGirl]

I'm so addicted to Gymboree now that I have a little girl~

I earned my first gymbuck today! YAHOOOO

[Mrs. M.]

Earned my first gymbuck today too :)

But I was bad and did not finish shopping until 2:56 pm... :p

[Phen]

Oh that sale was killer today. Between my Gymbo Visa and the 30% earlybird discounts, I paid just over half of the actual value of the stuff I got today.

But now I just have to figure out how to justify three Christmas outfits. Hmm...

~ phen

[J&K2003]

What a sale. Phew. I cleaned up and earned my first Gymbucks. And my child has not even been born yet. :o

[wildcat]

OMG - I have to stop!! I spent $60 on BF and then $100 from my sofa yesterday and then $40 today instore on some matching things they were out of online. I can't wait for DD to grow into all of it!!

[LexyLou]

I have a question about shoe sizing.

We bought the "Cut as a Button" cream jacket about 6 months ago (before E was born) in size 3-6 months and a size 1 shoe that matches the jacket in cream with 3 buttons on each shoe.

It's totally adorable but I just looked at the shoes and now I'm worried that the size 1 shoe is for 0-3 months and she'll be out of it before she's in the jacket...but the girls in the store said size 1 goes up to 6 months.

What size shoe at Gymboree do you guys get for a 3-6 month old?

[dana b]

lexylou i would say my dd wore a size 1 or 2 at that age, not yet a 3. one thing though, my dd was never able to wear any shoes until she was standing, i would put them on, but they always fell off unless they had a snug ankle strap.

[twinnyme]

I came across this site tonight and thought some of you might find it interesting - it has "made to match Gymboree" hair accessories for little girls!

http://www.sassysocksandaccessories.com/store/WsDefault.asp?Cat=MadeToMatchGymboree

[wagsgirl]

Not that that isn't a great site, but there's some women here on CC that also do Made to match Gymboree lines...I know of at least one in the classifieds area...

[twinnyme]

Not that that isn't a great site, but there's some women here on CC that also do Made to match Gymboree lines...I know of at least one in the classifieds area...

Thanks! I didn't know that - I rarely go to the Classifieds. Hmmm, I'll definitely have to check that out - my DD has soooo much hair I always need new clips. Thanks.

[wildcat]

I received an email today that sale items are an extra 20% off! I checked and you can get price adjustments within 7 days of purchase (since I bought a ton of stuff last week!).

[~Kelly~]

Pictures of the new line are up today

[jjohm]

gymboree newbie here. i am officially addicted!!

i went to the store today (to find one measly blue beanie to match the coming home outfit) and lo and behold, they had about a zillion bins with things for .99, 2.99, etc. so i bought a bunch of items, i mean a BUNCH, and spent only $50!

i hit the jackpot at janie and jack too, they had a sale for about 60% off stuff, and scored this awesome jacket for $30!
http://a116.g.akamai.net/7/116/2088/infinite/www.janieandjack.com/media/images/products/20050804_LOAD/1000-01562_Main_3978b.jpg

[wildcat]

Does anyone know if they'll have new lines out before gymbucks redemption (starting 1/12)? I'm hoping they have more Spring stuff out by then as I have $150 in gymbucks!

[Marisa]

wildcat -- me too! I must've bought more than I realized for Christmas! :)

One of my friends just linked to the forums at www.gymborebel.com where the sneaky Gymbo addict ladies linked to all kinds of new pictures of the spring lines. I think that many if not all are due in time for Gymbucks redemption.

You might need to sign up for the forum access, I think. But then it's in the regular area, under New Lines, I believe.

[emschwar]

Yes! There are new lines coming out for gb redemption. I don't know what the girl's line is, but boys is beavers (newborn) and alligators and lizards (bb and kb).

There are links on gymborebel.com, like Marisa said.

[Marisa]

Emily is my friend who pointed me there!! :D

[~Kelly~]

The Valentine's Day line should be available now and then Freshly picked will be available 1-10. Just in time for redemption.

[wildcat]

Thanks so much for mentioning the gymborebel.com site...I'm loving the new Calypso line! Having a girl is going to be very expensive;).

[LexyLou]

Does anyone know what the difference between the newborn and baby lines are? I know it's different clothing but are the sizes different at all?

I can't figure out why the newborn line goes all the way up to 24 months but the baby line starts at 3 months. Why such the overlap?

[~Kelly~]

I don't know why the overlap but layette goes from newborn to 18-24 months and baby girl goes from 3 months to sometimes 5T. Kid girl starts at 3T and goes all the way up to size 12.

Hope that helps.

[jbemommy]

The overlap is to give mommies more options to spend our money on!! I am very sad that DD has finally grown out of layette--I really love gymboree's layette lines.

[Marisa]

Alexis, I'm not sure if it's always true, but I've found that 18-24 months in the layette line (the largest it comes) is not always as big as 18-24 in the regular baby line.

For some reason Joey can wear pretty much everything in 18-24 in the Baby Boy line, but onesies and one-pieces from the layette are out of the question.

[wagsgirl]

I've found that 18-24 months in the layette line (the largest it comes) is not always as big as 18-24 in the regular baby line.

Same for me. My DS can wear 12-18m in the baby boy, but wears the 18-24 in the layette. I asked a store manager once and she said that the layette lines do tend to run smaller than the baby lines...

[LexyLou]

That's what I was wondering. I know at Janie and Jack the layette sizes run a little smaller. Sounds like it's the same thing at Gymboree.

[Littlelamb11]

bumping as a gymbucks earning reminder. as well as the other 2 sales going on that when put together. add up to awesome savings. i just saved $313.27 on my order. AND earned $300 in gymbucks!

25% off your entire purchase
Feb 9 - 26th
Online codes SPRING1 or SPRING2


GYMBUCKS!!
Earning period is Feb 9th - March 12th
Redemption is March 23rd - April 2nd


Baby Sale!!
Feb 9th - ?
Prices will be 9.99 and 19.99
for tops, bodysuits, dresses, sweaters, bottoms - both boy and girl.
AND! Baby Girl and Boy - up to size 4T in stores and 5T online

[~Kelly~]

Yup...I just got back from Gymbo and saved a ton. I bought almost the entire Little Lady line and some from the new Palm Springs line. You can't pass up these great deals.

[ShannonGH]

I'm itchin' to go after work today! Hope they still have stuff left in the sizes I need.

[Aug2002Bride]

I love the ladybug layette line!!! DD wears 9-12 well in the baby girl line so Im thinking the 12-18 in layette would fit her well. I recently bought some stuff size 12-18 from baby girl and the pants fall right off of her. Shes 14 months!!!!

[jewamese]

I have a merchandise gift card. Does anyone know if I can redeem that as well as the 25% coupon code online?

[lee60657]

does the 25% off work in store too? If so, can someone direct me to a coupon? I want to order online, but I can't get free shipping and the 25% off. TIA!!

[alienhost]

does the 25% off work in store too? If so, can someone direct me to a coupon? I want to order online, but I can't get free shipping and the 25% off. TIA!!

I believe the coupon was mailed to certain homes only (according to the mgr at my local store on the phone today). Try calling your order in by phone, someone on the Baby Bargains board did and said she was able to use both codes (free ship and 25%) but when I called AFTER I placed my online order they said you cannot use both. Worth asking though.

[lee60657]

Thanks Alien host I will do that!

[Littlelamb11]

Jewamese is it a store credit card or a gift card? you can use GCs online with a promo code (i used one today with the 25% off code actually) but as far as i know, you can't use merchandise credit online as of yet. i have some merchandise credit cards lying around my house too. gotta use those at some point. but bringing 2 kids INTO a gymbo store ain't happening for awhile. especially since the tier 1 stores are too busy and crowded during the first days of promotion time. much easier to order online!

[jewamese]

Thanks Littlelamb11 for your response.

It is a merchandise credit :( . A pretty big one, too. I had to take back a bunch of duplicates that my daughter got for her first birthday. Darn, that sucks bc that was going to give me free reign to go nuts. :p Now, that there's actual money involved, I better go adjust my shopping cart. :D

[AndreaMMS]

Ohmygod, I just went stark raving insane on Gymboree.com. Earned 2 Gymbucks - that was WITH the 25% off! EEK!

I am rationalizing because I used a giftcard...therefore it is free, right? RIGHT?!?!?

My girl will be stylin' for the next year!

This summer:
http://s7ondemand1.scene7.com/is/image/Gymboree/140007886?$126x160$

http://http://s7ondemand1.scene7.com/is/image/Gymboree/140007899?$240x305$

http://s7ondemand1.scene7.com/is/image/Gymboree/140007609?$126x160$

http://s7ondemand1.scene7.com/is/image/Gymboree/140007476?$126x160$


Next winter:
http://s7ondemand1.scene7.com/is/image/Gymboree/140007836?$126x160$

http://s7ondemand1.scene7.com/is/image/Gymboree/140005567?$240x305$

[AndreaMMS]

Next summer:
http://s7ondemand1.scene7.com/is/image/Gymboree/140007478?$126x160$

http://s7ondemand1.scene7.com/is/image/Gymboree/140006397?$240x305$

And a little gift for my friend's son:
http://s7ondemand1.scene7.com/is/image/Gymboree/140005279?$240x305$

Seriously, someone needs to call security....

[Littlelamb11]

It is a merchandise credit :( . A pretty big one, too. I had to take back a bunch of duplicates that my daughter got for her first birthday.

i don't know why the heck they don't just give gift cards as merchandise credit. it's annoying. maybe there IS some way to use it online and i haven't figured it out yet?

[ginad724]

I have a question. In the process of me waiting to actually purchase the items in my cart, a couple of the pieces went out of stock. Does anybody know if any of the stock is replenished, or when it's gone, it's gone?

Thanks!
gina

[LexyLou]

Ok, I went a little crazy. I had to force myself to get it below $200 but I got a ton of stuff for this summer even though she already has more clothes than she's going to wear. :)

[lee60657]

I wanted to come back and post that I did phone my order in, in an attempt to get both free shipping and the 25% off, and I was turned down :( So I went with the 25% off since I was saving alot more that way. I am so excited for my order to come! I went crazy and bought tons of cute spring/summer clothes for DD. Then to make it worse, I actually went to the store the next day and picked up a few more items from the baby sale! The prices are too good to pass up :) I now have a ton of Gymbucks so I hope there are some cute lines during redemption period. Anyone one know when the new lines are coming out?

[shellbell516]

CC newbie. There's so much I want to buy, but how do guess what sizes you'll need?

DD is almost 6 months old and has been in size 6-9 month since 5 months old. For spring/summer clothes would it be best to get size 6-12 or 12-18? I hate to buy something that she'll never get to wear.

[lee60657]

Shellbell: that is a tough question, but in my experience Gymboree runs big. My dd 12 mths and can still wear most of her 6-12 mth clothes from Gymboree. Some things are getting too small lengthwise, but DD is off the charts for height. Alot of her 6-12 are even a bit loose in the waist. I am buying her 12-18 mths for spring and summer. I tried one a pair of the overalls on her and they were big. DD has not had her 12 mth appt yet, but I am guessing she is about 20 lbs and 31 inches. Hope that helps!

[2002BeachBride]

Shellbell - my DD is also almost 6 months and definately on the big side (9.2 when born and top of the charts ever since!) and I've been buying 6-12 - she might need 12-18 towards the end of the summer but for now it would be too big:)

Don't know if that helps...

Jen

PS I'd also be VERY interested on any info about the upcoming lines;)

[shellbell516]

thanks for the info. That helps a lot. I guess we'll do 6-12 months sizes.

[~Kelly~]

Shellbell: that is a tough question, but in my experience Gymboree runs big. My dd 12 mths and can still wear most of her 6-12 mth clothes from Gymboree. Some things are getting too small lengthwise, but DD is off the charts for height. Alot of her 6-12 are even a bit loose in the waist. I am buying her 12-18 mths for spring and summer. I tried one a pair of the overalls on her and they were big. DD has not had her 12 mth appt yet, but I am guessing she is about 20 lbs and 31 inches. Hope that helps!

My baby girl is almost 12months. And at her 10 month appointment she was 21 lbs and 31 inches so we are buying all 18-24 months clothes for summer. The gymbo tags actually say that their 18-24 months clothes start at 31 inches.

Gymbo sizing is horrible. Some pieces run big some run small. I just bought Maddy a top in 18-24 months for this summer from FP and the arms just barely fit so there was no way she would fit into it this summer. So you might end up needing to buy both sizes depending on the pieces.

Hope that helps.

[EJH]

I agree that Gymbo sizing depends on the individual pieces.

We have overalls in 6-12 months for our almost 6 month old that fit well. However, I bought a couple of their sleepers in 12-18 months and they still were too small for her. DD has rolls on the arms and thighs and those rolls didn't like being stuffed into the sleepers. Very odd sizing.

[JAYLIN]

I too went crazy with this sale! I went to the store because I didn't want to spend the $15 shipping plus I had some things to return. I didn't get a coupon in the mail but I said to the girl "I got a code for online for 25% off, but I didn't get a coupon in the mail, can you do the discount here? If not, I'll have to go home and order everything online." She thought for a second and said YES!! I feel like I bought every $10 sale item they had, I figured I'd save the more expensive stuff for the redemption period.

Oh, and I did hear he tell somebody that the Easter line will be out then.

I don't know what happened to me, I became a gymboree junkie! I absolutely despised (sp?) the store when I had my son. I still don't like it for boys clothes, but oh my gosh, my daughter came along.......I'm going broke!! I just keep telling myself what a great deal everthing is, but it's still hundreds of $$$ no matter how you look at it!!! oh well, happy shopping everyone!

[chefker]

Went to the Gymboree store yesterday with DS--funny, I bought very little of the new lines--just a couple things. Most of my purchases came from the clearance rack! The one near me has such great stuff marked down.

I did get DS his first pair of swim trunks (the tiki pattern), and matching shirt. Also got him a bodysuit from the 'frog' line. Everything else was clearance!

I've decided I'll use my Gymbucks to buy some of the pricier pieces I really want. Plus, like others have posted, I am confused about sizes....some of the 3-6 month pants fit DS perfect now, while the shirts look WAY too big in the same size....how can I tell what size DS will be wearing come summer? At least they have a good return policy; 60 days for cash refund, if I return it after that I can get store credit.

I'm going to get some of the Everglades pieces with my Gymbucks coupon--so cute! And orange is Ian's favorite color. :)

this hoodie--

http://s7ondemand1.scene7.com/is/image/Gymboree/140007269?$240x305$

bodysuit:

http://s7ondemand1.scene7.com/is/image/Gymboree/140007214?$240x305$
and shortall:

http://s7ondemand1.scene7.com/is/image/Gymboree/140007266?$240x305$

[jbemommy]

The Easter line will be online on the 27th of this month!

[Dally]

I made my first order a few days ago, and I received $50 gymbucks. How do they work? What are they really worth?
TIA. :)

[Pookie]

Does anyone know if the Easter line is already available in the store? The closest Gymbo to me is about 45 minutes away, so I'd prefer to just wait until it's on-line. DS has some gymbo outfits that were gifts, so I'm not sure if they were newborn or baby boy lines. He's long and lean. (50% height, 25% weight) Would 1 line fit him better than another or just buy from the line I like best?

[~Kelly~]

The easter line is not yet available in stores....However there are pics of it up at Gymborebel if anyone is interested. And I also heard that gymbohaven had some pics as well.

[goldengbridge]

Kelly- I checked out gymbohaven and they dont have the easter line yet. I tried gymborel but i can't find it. Which section are the pics under? TIA!

[jbemommy]

Dally When Gymbuck redemption starts (march 23rd, I think), you need to buy $100 of merchandise and you'll get $50 off, so half-price (or better, if you buy sale things). Some people think gymbucks are a gimmick, but my opinion is if you earn them buying things you would've bought anyway, it's a good deal.

[DisneyGirl]

If i have $100 in gymbucks how much do I have to spend in order to use the gymbuck? For some reason these gymbucks confuse the heck out of me..LOL

[emschwar]

Each gymbuck is worth $25 off a $50 purchase. So if you have 2, you get $100 worth of stuff for $50. If you have 3, you get $150 worth of stuff for $75. Etc, etc.

The thing is you have to have at least $50 per gymbuck. So if you have $49 and want to use a gymbuck, they won't let you.

Does that make sense to the gymbuck newbies?

[DisneyGirl]

EM Thanks! I get it now. Now lets just hope there are some cute clothing out when gymbuck redemtion comes.

[emschwar]

They usually put out a new line just before redemption. gymborebel.com has insider information, frequently.

Here's a gymbuck tip - once the new line goes up (a couple days before redemption), go online and figure out what you're going to get. Use your online shopping bag to do the math for you and get the total as close to your necessary dollar amount as possible. That way (if you shop in the store, because you hate paying shipping like me), when you go to redeem your gymbucks, you won't be trying to do the math in your head and end up spending more than you needed.

[Club924]

another gymbuck newbie question....i ordered my items online and received $50 in gymbucks. what do i take into the store to redeem the gymbucks? i have my online receipt and a "ticket" looking thing that says gymbucks on it. the direction says i need to bring in my receipt (along with the ticket thing-y?) to the store to redeem it during the appropriate dates...is that all i need to do?

TIA

[LexyLou]

I bought a couple of their sleepers in 12-18 months and they still were too small for her. DD has rolls on the arms and thighs and those rolls didn't like being stuffed into the sleepers.


ITA! I think most of their stuff runs big but the sleepers all run super small. I think it's because they want them to be snug for safety reasons (less flamable when close to the body) but DD is only in the 50% and her 3-6 month sleeper is too tight. I just got a 6-12 month and she can already wear it now and it's just a tad too big.

another gymbuck newbie question....i ordered my items online and received $50 in gymbucks. what do i take into the store to redeem the gymbucks? i have my online receipt and a "ticket" looking thing that says gymbucks on it. the direction says i need to bring in my receipt (along with the ticket thing-y?) to the store to redeem it during the appropriate dates...is that all i need to do?


Yup, but make sure you bring in the receipt because the receipt has the barcode they need to scan it. You can also use it online.

[lee60657]

Hi! I just got my Gymboree order in the mail, and the receipt says I get $50 worth of Gymbucks, but there is just one Gymbuck, with no value on it that I can see. If I go to use it, will they just scan it and then know the value? TIA!!

ETA: I totally agree on the sleepers running very small! They are very snug compared to Carter's etc.

[Marisa]

Lee, that's the experience I had during the last Gymbucks earning time, before Christmas. They used to give you one per $25 coupon (I think!) but this past time it was just one coupon for the total amount. They've recently 'upgraded' their Gymbuck system a little, now there's a number that you can input on the website and everything... so I think that's why you only need one coupon - it's all computerized and whatnot. :)

[chefker]

Ahh! I need to be stopped. :) Lots of cute stuff for DS that I want to order online, before the baby sale ends this Monday.

Question for y'all: How to you figure what sizes to order for a growing baby? Right now my little guy fits perfectly nto 3-6 month sizes in layette (the regular baby boy line sizes do run WAY bigger, and do not fit him right now).

I bought him some swim trunks in size 6-12 months at the store the other day, but they look like they'll be too darn big for him, even by summer, and even with him growing like a weed! I was about to order some summer wear for DS in 6-12 month sizes, but am afraid it'll be TOO big. Is it easy to return stuff purchased online? Can you return stuff bought online to a store? TIA!

[lee60657]

Marisa - Thanks! I have only redeemed Gymbucks once before, and I thought I remembered it being 1 each per $25, that is why I was confused. Hopefully I will like the lines during the redemption period....usually I can't find anything to buy or not enough to use the Gymbucks:rolleyes: I am hoping the Easter lines are cute!

Chefker: It is really hard to predict what size your baby will be, I always end up with things that don't quite fit, but I just always keep the tags on and keep my receipts so I can return things and at least get a store credit. I think that you can return items you buy online to the Gymboree store, but I have not actually done it, so maybe someone else knows for sure.

[DisneyGirl]

Sizes: I too am ahving the hardest time judging the size my DD will be when summer rolls around. Some pants in 6-12 fit great while other 6-12 pants are floods on her. 12-18 months shirts fit a little loosly right now but then I think to myself..well we still have a few more months till summer actaully arrives. So I decided to go up to 18-24 months and just hope for the best.

Why do they bring the damn summer stuff out so freakin early?? LOL YEah I know evreryone does it and it has been done like that forever..but geesh how am i suppose to know what size she will be in another 3 + months.

[jki]

I think that you can return items you buy online to the Gymboree store, but I have not actually done it, so maybe someone else knows for sure.

Yes, you definitely can return items purchased online at a store.

[alienhost]

I'm still waiting for my order, it shipped on 2/10 and the tracking shows it was delivered to the local PO by Fedex on Tuesday but still no package. I'm glad I paid $10.95 in Shipping! :rolleyes:

[kimbers]

For those of you wondering what size to buy your kids, my suggestion is to print a growth chart and plot points from their progression thus far. If they have been continuously 50% for example, then you can assume they will still be somewhere along those same lines in a few months. You can get an idea of their height & weight based on that. I did that last summer when buying and it seemed to work pretty well. My kids are now toddlers so they don't have growth spurts like babies but you can kind of get an idea. Hope this helps.

[~Kelly~]

I'm still waiting for my order, it shipped on 2/10 and the tracking shows it was delivered to the local PO by Fedex on Tuesday but still no package. I'm glad I paid $10.95 in Shipping! :rolleyes:

Gymbo is actually talking about changing their shipping right now.

If you go on to their website you can vote if you would rather have a flat rate $5- shipping (like Old Navy) or free shipping over $100, which is what they have now.

Its listed under "Gymboree Listens"

[kimthebride]

I am a very happy bunny. :)

I just bought a ton of stuff - rompers, overalls, sneakers, hoodies - on sale and clearance, then used the 25% off coupon.

Total was $152 + $11 shipping.
I saved $30 so it went down to $9 shipping.
So in the end I paid a total of $100, and am getting $25 in Gymbucks with my order. :D Can anyone say "Wahoooo!"

I *heart* bargains.

[KK812]

I am so tempted to by the little lady line, but Im not even pg yet! I do have a couple of nieces :D I definitely would appreciate the $5 flat rate-whenever There is "Free shipping over $100" I tend to spend more than I otherwise would-I always thought that kind of promotion was a scam.

[~Kelly~]

I love love love the little lady line. I think we own almost all of it all ready. Maddy's 1st birthday is going to be ladybugs so we had to get her party dress from Gymboree.

Its super cute on....Here Maddy has it the LL dress and onesie.

http://images.snapfish.com/34634738%3B%7Ffp335%3Enu%3D3236%3E298%3E444%3EWSNR CG%3D3233527337335nu0mrj

She is hugging her favorite ladybug.

[Marisa]

I was returning something at Gymbo tonight, and the customer at the other register was buying that line for a gift. It was so funny, she just kept saying "hang on" and running back and grabbing another piece, another accessory. I think she spent over $100 getting all the coordinating bits. (Lucky baby!) :)

It really is adorable in person. (sigh)

[ShannonGH]

So cute Kelly, thanks for sharing!

[~Kelly~]

Thanks...I love seeing kids in Gymbo.

I see that your having a March baby girl. Congratulations. Its hard to believe that a year has gone by and that I am now planning her first birthday party. So crazy.

That's the dress she is wearing to her birthday party. I am so excited.

[moderngal]

we bought most of the frog line on sale and have $50 in gymbucks. i'm not loving a lot for boys right now. i hope they have some cute lines soon or i'll have nothing to spend my gymbucks on. :rolleyes:

[NYN]

i bought my daugther the lady dress posted above (but i have to exchange it b/c i actually bought the wrong size :rolleyes: ) but i also bought her the jean dress from that line w/ the matching hat. OMG so cute. but it's what marisa says. by the time you finish buying the matching socks, hair clips, etc.etc. you are over $100 in the hole. my husband is not a happy camper. my excuse is that i didn't like many of the lines until now, lol.

[Chylynn]

After seeing the beautiful picture of Kelly's little girl, I headed to Gymbo to pick up the ladybug dress and of course, I waited too long and they are out of size 12-18 months. Do you know if they ever restock the sizes or is it first come, first serve? I ended up purchasing the remaining Little Lady line, but I really want that dress!

One thing I did notice is that the outfits do not look the same in person as they do online, so I will definately be purchasing the clothes in the stores for now on. Some clothes that I thought were "eh" online were adorable in person.

[~Kelly~]

AHHH...Thanks. Yeah....I totally agree that seeing pics of little in certain Gymbo clothes makes me want to go out and by that outfit. Because some pieces just don't photograph well online.

Maddy and I have "fashion shows" all the time. She enjoys it and it helps me determine if the clothes are going to actually fit.

I would love to see other kiddos in Gymbo. ;)

[PrincessCrappy]

I've had my shopping cart filled for over 2 weeks now and just kept putting off buying everything for some reason. Boy, am I glad I waited!! The sale stuff is 40% off right now PLUS the spring1 code is still working. I just got an obscene amount of stuff for dirt cheap. Woohoo!

[Aug2002Bride]

Whats the spring code??

[jbemommy]

SPRING1 or SPRING2--good online till this Sunday, I think.

[PrincessCrappy]

It's an extra 25% off!

[JAYLIN]

I have a question for those more experienced Gymbo girls.....will the lines that are on sale now stay on sale during the gymbucks redemption period, or do they usually go back to full price during that time?

I'm just trying to decide when's the best/cheapest time to by some of those pieces. I've already got $75 in gymbucks to use. But with the 40%lines + 25% spring code + additional gymbucks.....it's killing me not to buy it now. But if it's still 40% during redemption time, it's like getting another 50% off with the gymbucks........does all this make sense?????

[PrincessCrappy]

Jaylin - I'm not sure how long the 40% off sale will last but my concern in waiting for redemption time is that A LOT of the sizes/items won't be available.

[jbemommy]

Once things get a "hard" markdown, i.e. 20 or 40% off, they will not go back up to full price. The only time prices go back up is if there's a 20% off everything sale for a specific time--the online prices automatically reflect that, then when the sale ends, they go back up. Things that are 40% off now will still be 40% off for GB redemption, but may not be around anymore--if you're ordering online, you might need to stay up till midnight eastern time the first night of GB just so you get the older item.

[AndreaMMS]

Anyone know when the next Gymbucks redemption is?

[Club924]

Anyone know when the next Gymbucks redemption is?

it will be from March 23-April 2, 2006

[AndreaMMS]

Thank you!

[pixiecat]

Hi! Does anyone know the name of this line?
http://images.snapfish.com/3465%3A6488%7Ffp345%3Enu%3D3235%3E248%3E85%3B%3EWS NRCG%3D323359%3B8899%3A%3Anu0mrj I think it's so cute!
Thank you!!!

[kimbers]

Pixiecat, that's Aloha Wahine. I agree it is cute!:D

FYI, there are new lines coming out this month: for boys it will be Surf and girls has 2, Tutti Fruity and Daisies. The Tutti Fruity one looks cute tropical fruit prints and strawberry themed items.

[~Kelly~]

The new line is up...

[emschwar]

Return question...
I have this shirt:
http://s7ondemand1.scene7.com/is/image/Gymboree/140007708?$240x305$
bought it at gymbucks redemption, don't have the receipt anymore. Noah's started potty training, so onesies are difficult now. Can I return it for something else? It's selling for 11.49 online right now, so would I get that much towards something else with it? I'd be willing to pay a few $ more to get a shirt that'd be easier to use if they'll take it back.

[OctoberPrincess]

Yes, you will be able to return the shirt without a receipt and you should get the current selling price in the form of a credit.

I must say I'm pretty dissappointed with the new baby boy line. Gymbo is loosing its touch with me, I haven't seen I line that I love in quite some time. I only earned Gymbucks because I purchased his easter outfit at full price but I'm thinking that I may return it, it's just not that cute for $90 and I can't even use my gymbucks since I don't see anything in the new line that I really care to buy! I'm just frustrated. Maybe I'm just super picky??

[jeggink]

OctoberPrincess I agree, I saw 1-2 items in the baseball line, but that was it. Not liking much of the summer stuff. I guess I am just not into tropical stuff.

[JAYLIN]

Oh I agree so much! I had my DS first, and I absolutely hated gymboree. I never liked anything thing they had for boys. But luckily my DD was next and man, I'm hooked. I'm going to be broke!! If I'm not buying her the current stuff, I'm on ebay buying older lines....(I love the spash, sunshine daydream & wildflower lines!!!) It's officially become an addiction.

So girls, your wallets (and probably husbands) will thank you for having your sons, I easily spend 4xs more on my daughter than my son!!!

I'm right now planning my attack for the redemption period. I've got $200 buck to spend....its sad how little that buys me when things are full price!

[JAYLIN]

Oh, I forgot to ask ya all.

Where did these shoes come from?

http://static.flickr.com/42/115416086_a269839ea0_m.jpg

All of the sudden they're online and cheap....they're not with the prep club line. Are they from an older line and they found them in a corner of the wearhouse somewhere????

They're so cute, and they do match the prep club line pretty well.

[Mrs. M.]

They are from the Dandelion Wishes line. That was last year, IIRC.

[littlebear]

Pretty sure those are the Dandelion Wishes. That was definitely last year, but the outlets were carrying the line again this winter too.

[octoberkate]

Anyone know when redemption starts and how long it lasts? I'm not seeing anything in the little boy line that I'm loving so I'm hoping that we'll have the results of our "big u/s" for baby#2 before redemption ends - maybe that way I can use my gymbucks on something I like more.