Payment is expected within 2 hours of purchase, unless special arrangements are made. I ship every Saturday and during the week as time allows. If you need something shipped sooner, please let me know. I use the Belladonna Designs Pattern for all longies and shorties. When you purchase from Munkit & Blue, you are assuming responsibilty for the item and any incident that should occur while the item is in your posession. Many items come with drawstrings, so please use discretion when your child is wearing the item. I make the drawstrings long enough that they can be double knotted so little hands can't untie them.