In search of the right knit rite shirt for the Boston brace

I mentioned multiple times now the ridiculous shirt we were given for E to wear under her brace. I finally got the XS knit rite shirts today. NOPCO was supposed to call me when they came in but they failed to do so. This didn't shock me because communication between ortho and NOPCO has been an issue so why not forget to tell me when I can pick up my shirts! We went to Waltham instead of driving in to the main campus since that is closer, parking is free and it is generally less of a PIA. The woman at the desk handed me the shirts and I was like you have got to be KIDDING me. They are short sleeved with the world's most ridiculous turtle neck that folds over twice so it is 4 layers of fabric thick. I can't even begin to imagine why that would be needed for anything but especially not when it is 90F with 3000% humidity outside. They informed me that while knit rite makes tank tops with round necks in size small and up they DO NOT make them in XS. I also asked why they didn't carry XS normally and they said they almost never need them so small. I pointed out they had 3.5 weeks making E's brace where they could have ordered us the proper size since they KNEW she was tiny. I guess my facts and logic were lost of them. I took the shirts and we cut the turtle necks off. I am hoping they hold up in the wash now that I took scissors to them. Below you will see in the pictures the before cutting and after as well as a comparison to the original shirts we were told to make work. I am considering removing the sleeves as well. Most of E's summer clothes are tank tops so that just looks silly and she has to wear a top over the brace because the Velcro and buckles hurt my arms. I have bruise all down my right forearm from carrying her in the brace. This of course would not be a problem if your kid is old enough to walk everywhere (and you won't have the same knit rite shirt issues as well!). So if your kid is tiny I suggest you make sure they order the XS with the brace so they have everything ready at the same time. :)