Carter's Simple Joys 4-Pack Girls' Leggings vs Gerber Baby Girls' 3-Pack Ballerina Pull-On Pants

Gerber's thinner fabric is fine out of the bag, but parents consistently report it goes sheer and pills faster under regular wear. Carter's cotton blend holds its structure through repeated washing — which matters because kids' leggings get washed constantly. If a pair lasts twice as long, Carter's is actually cheaper per wear even at double the price.

One extra pair sounds minor until it's Tuesday night and you're out of clean leggings. Carter's 4-pack gives you a full week of coverage with room for a laundry delay. Gerber's 3-pack means you're doing laundry on a tighter schedule or buying a second pack anyway — which erases the price advantage fast.

Gerber looks cheaper at $9-$14 for three pairs, but that's $3-$4.67 per legging. Carter's at $18-$25 for four pairs is $4.50-$6.25 per legging — a smaller gap than the sticker price suggests. Factor in that Carter's lasts longer, and Gerber's budget advantage is mostly an illusion unless you're buying for a baby who'll outgrow the size before durability even becomes a factor.

Gerber's limited size range makes it a solid baby and early toddler option but a dead end as kids grow. Carter's covers a wider range, so you can stay with the same brand and sizing logic as your kid moves through sizes. If you're buying for a 4-year-old, Gerber may not even be an option.