Valu-Mart (Leslie's) Infant Bodysuit
Black / NB (0-3M)
$19.99
Product Details & Size Guide
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Share a little Pacific Northwest retail history with a new generation. Valu-Mart began in Seattle in 1958, while Oregon stores also carried the Villa-Mart name. The chain later became Leslie's in 1974, marking another chapter in its changing store identity. This infant bodysuit connects a family keepsake with the regional brands and familiar shopping places collectors remember, making it a thoughtful choice for families who enjoy local history and the stories behind longtime community landmarks.
Valu-Mart began in Seattle in 1958 as a discount-store chain owned by Weisfield's Jewelers, which then shifted its focus to jewelry. Stores also operated in Oregon under the Villa-Mart name, beginning in Portland in the early 1960s and expanding to Eugene, Beaverton, Milwaukie, and Salem. Membership requirements ended in 1965 as the chain moved toward a fuller-service department-store format. By the early 1970s it had 21 locations across Washington and Oregon, with additional stores in Anchorage, Reno, and Great Falls. In 1973, Weisfield's sold its five Oregon stores to Fred Meyer and acquired former White Front locations in Tacoma, Burien, and Bellevue. The following year, Valu-Mart was renamed Leslie's, after Weisfield's president Leslie Rosenburg, in an effort to compete with larger retailers and nearby malls. The new upscale direction struggled amid the mid-1970s economic climate and Fred Meyer's expansion. Weisfield's began selling the remaining stores; by 1976, Fred Meyer had leased most of them. The company retained ownership of many properties until their sale to Kroger in the early 21st century.
Share a little Pacific Northwest retail history with a new generation. Valu-Mart began in Seattle in 1958, while Oregon stores also carried the Villa-Mart name. The chain later became Leslie's in 1974, marking another chapter in its changing store identity. This infant bodysuit connects a family keepsake with the regional brands and familiar shopping places collectors remember, making it a thoughtful choice for families who enjoy local history and the stories behind longtime community landmarks.
Valu-Mart began in Seattle in 1958 as a discount-store chain owned by Weisfield's Jewelers, which then shifted its focus to jewelry. Stores also operated in Oregon under the Villa-Mart name, beginning in Portland in the early 1960s and expanding to Eugene, Beaverton, Milwaukie, and Salem. Membership requirements ended in 1965 as the chain moved toward a fuller-service department-store format. By the early 1970s it had 21 locations across Washington and Oregon, with additional stores in Anchorage, Reno, and Great Falls. In 1973, Weisfield's sold its five Oregon stores to Fred Meyer and acquired former White Front locations in Tacoma, Burien, and Bellevue. The following year, Valu-Mart was renamed Leslie's, after Weisfield's president Leslie Rosenburg, in an effort to compete with larger retailers and nearby malls. The new upscale direction struggled amid the mid-1970s economic climate and Fred Meyer's expansion. Weisfield's began selling the remaining stores; by 1976, Fred Meyer had leased most of them. The company retained ownership of many properties until their sale to Kroger in the early 21st century.
| NB (0-3M) | 6M | 12M | 18M | 24M | |
| Width, in | 7.50 | 9.00 | 10.00 | 11.00 | 12.00 |
| Length, in | 10.75 | 11.76 | 12.75 | 13.75 | 14.75 |
| Sleeve length, in | 2.52 | 2.76 | 2.99 | 3.23 | 3.50 |
Product features
- 100% combed ringspun cotton for solid colors (lightweight 4.5 oz/yd²)
- Side seams for better shape retention
- Ribbed knit binding for soft, flexible neck and sleeve openings
- Matching plastic crotch snaps for easy diaper changes
- Tear-away label and REACH compliant materials
Care instructions
- Machine wash: cold (max 30C or 90F)
- Non-chlorine: bleach as needed
- Tumble dry: low heat
- Do not dry clean
- Do not iron
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Product information: Rabbit Skins 4424, two year warranty in the EU and Northern Ireland
Warnings, Hazard: For children
Care instructions: Machine wash: cold (max 30C or 90F), Non-chlorine: bleach as needed, Tumble dry: low heat, Do not iron, Do not dry clean