Sometimes, as parents, we get too caught up in imagining what we want our children to be like. In some ways, we want them to be exactly like us. In other ways, we probably hope that they are polar opposites! I will fully confess to the fact that I bought a bib for Darah that said, “Harvard: Breakfast of Champions.” I mean, come on. That’s pretty cute, right?
But I want to be careful to make sure I’m not still putting clothes on her when she’s 10 that say, “Harvard Class of 2031.” That’s just a little too much pressure, don’t you think? No disrespect to the Harvard College alums out there, but as someone who spent some time in the Yard while working on my master’s degree, I wouldn’t exactly be thrilled if that’s where Darah sets her sights. But that’s a topic for another post…
What I do want for Darah is to create an environment where she is challenged, but also supported to explore and pursue her own personal interests, which might vary to some degree from my own. Baby Potential is a company that recognizes the importance of seeing the potential inside every child. This company offers an adorable line of onesies and shirts that demonstrates the potential of children. They have all sorts of career fields listed, from lawyer to artist, scientist to chef.
My suggestion for how to make a purchase from the Baby Potential line is to go for something that might not even appeal to you, personally. Just because I couldn’t possibly have less artistic talent, that doesn’t mean that Darah can’t be a little artist-in-residence at my house, and I don’t want to forget that! It doesn’t always occur to me to plop her down with water colors or sidewalk chalk and let her scribble, but she loves it whenever I remember to do so. I don’t want to limit her, just because drawing isn’t my own cup of tea! Baby Potential shirts can help remind the adults out there that our children have almost limitless possibilities, and we need to encourage them, not limit them, or try to decide for them.
Buy it!: Baby Potential products are available at the Baby Potential website starting at $15, in sizes 3-6 months all the way up to 4 T. They have onesies, shirts, outfit sets, and a whole bunch of other great goodies. Definitely check them out! They also have a limited selection available through Target.com!
