10-Q

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

[X]	QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)
	OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the Quarterly Period Ended October 2, 2004

[  ]	TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)
	OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the Transition Period From _____ to ____

Commission file number 0-13365

      Oshkosh B'Gosh, Inc.      (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)	39-0519915(IRS Employer Identification Number)
112 Otter Avenue Oshkosh, Wisconsin 54901(Address of principal executive offices)

(920) 231-8800(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

NOT APPLICABLE
(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.  Yes    X        No       .

Indicate by check mark whether the Company is an accelerated filer (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).  Yes     X        No      .

As of October 15, 2004, there were outstanding 9,584,155 shares of Class A Common Stock and 2,183,026 shares of Class B Common Stock.

FORM 10-Q
OSHKOSH B'GOSH, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
INDEX

		Page
PART I	FINANCIAL INFORMATION	3
Item 1.	Financial Statements	3
	Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets - October 2, 2004 and January 3, 2004	3
	Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations - Three and Nine-Month Periods Ended October 2, 2004 and October 4, 2003	4
	Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - Nine-Month Periods Ended October 2, 2004 and October 4, 2003	5
	Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements	6
Item 2.	Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations	11
Item 3.	Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk	21
Item 4.	Controls and Procedures	22
PART II	OTHER INFORMATION	23
Item 6.	Exhibits	23
	Signatures	23

PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

OSHKOSH B'GOSH, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(In thousands)

			October 2, 2004			January 3, 2004*
			(unaudited)
ASSETS
Current assets
	Cash and cash equivalents		$	12,811		$	23,931
	Accounts receivable, net			18,142			16,669
	Inventories			72,604			61,358
	Prepaid expenses and other current assets			9,929			8,316
	Deferred income taxes			7,800			10,100
Total current assets				121,286			120,374
Property, plant and equipment				75,448			72,416
	Less accumulated depreciation and amortization			52,079			48,720
Net property, plant and equipment				23,369			23,696
Non-current deferred income taxes				2,350			2,000
Other assets				5,333			5,855
Total assets			$	152,338		$	151,925
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities
	Accounts payable		$	16,741		$	16,961
	Accrued liabilities			32,641			33,552
Total current liabilities				49,382			50,513
Employee benefit plan liabilities				12,789			13,647
Shareholders' equity
	Preferred stock			--			--
	Common stock:
		Class A		96			94
		Class B		22			22
	Additional paid-in capital			3,616			--
	Retained earnings			89,062			87,649
	Unearned compensation under restricted stock plan			(2,629	)		--
Total shareholders' equity				90,167			87,765
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity			$	152,338		$	151,925
*Condensed from audited financial statements. See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

OSHKOSH B'GOSH, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
(Unaudited)

		Three-Month Period Ended						Nine-Month Period Ended
		October 2, 2004			October 4, 2003			October 2, 2004			October 4, 2003
Net Sales		$	115,187		$	124,097		$	277,775		$	307,930
Cost of products sold			69,368			79,441			169,386			191,870
Gross profit			45,819			44,656			108,389			116,060
Selling, general and administrative expenses			36,875			37,400			110,435			113,745
Royalty income, net			(3,556	)		(3,679	)		(9,013	)		(7,845	)
(Gain) loss on sale of assets			(60	)		14			(1,161	)		25
Operating income			12,560			10,921			8,128			10,135
Other income (expense):
	Interest expense		(59	)		(216	)		(159	)		(473	)
	Interest income		24			60			137			156
	Miscellaneous		1			2			10			8
Other income (expense) -- net			(34	)		(154	)		(12	)		(309	)
Income before income taxes			12,526			10,767			8,116			9,826
Income taxes			4,523			3,984			2,922			3,636
Net income		$	8,003		$	6,783		$	5,194		$	6,190
Net income per common share
	Basic -- Class A	$	0.70		$	0.59		$	0.45		$	0.53
	Basic -- Class B	$	0.61		$	0.51		$	0.39		$	0.46
	Diluted	$	0.68		$	0.57		$	0.44		$	0.52
Weighted average common shares outstanding
	Basic -- Class A		9,579			9,663			9,552			9,688
	Basic -- Class B		2,183			2,193			2,184			2,193
	Diluted		11,815			11,968			11,798			12,001
Cash dividends per common share
	Class A	$	0.110		$	0.110		$	0.330		$	0.250
	Class B	$	0.095		$	0.095		$	0.285		$	0.215
See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

OSHKOSH B'GOSH, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)

		Nine-Month Period Ended
		October 2, 2004			October 4, 2003
Cash flows from operating activities
	Net income	$	5,194		$	6,190
	Depreciation and amortization		4,803			5,266
	Deferred income taxes		1,950			(100	)
	Income tax benefit from stock options exercised		42			302
	Items in net income not affecting cash and cash   equivalents		(1,484	)		326
	Changes in current assets		(14,332	)		(34,553	)
	Changes in current liabilities		(1,131	)		2,594
Net cash used in operating activities			(4,958	)		(19,975	)
Cash flows from investing activities
	Additions to property, plant and equipment		(4,521	)		(2,780	)
	Proceeds from disposal of assets		2,133			129
	Changes in other assets		(405	)		(445	)
Net cash used in investing activities			(2,793	)		(3,096	)
Cash flows from financing activities
	Dividends paid		(3,781	)		(2,893	)
	Net proceeds from issuance of common shares		412			678
	Repurchase of common shares		--			(3,845	)
Net cash used in financing activities			(3,369	)		(6,060	)
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents			(11,120	)		(29,131	)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period			23,931			36,198
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period		$	12,811		$	7,067
See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

OSHKOSH B'GOSH, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)
(Unaudited)

NOTE 1. BASIS OF PREPARATION

The condensed consolidated financial statements included herein have been prepared by the Company without audit. However, the foregoing statements contain all adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring adjustments) which are, in the opinion of Company management, necessary to present fairly the financial position as of October 2, 2004, and the results of operations for the three-month and nine-month periods ended October 2, 2004 and October 4, 2003 and cash flows for the nine-month periods ended October 2, 2004 and October 4, 2003. Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified to conform with the current year presentation.

Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles have been condensed or omitted pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. It is suggested that these condensed consolidated financial statements be read in conjunction with the financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company's 2003 Annual Report.

NOTE 2. RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENT

In March 2004, the Emerging Issues Task Force reached a consensus on Issue 03-6, "Participating Securities and the Two-Class Method under FASB Statement No. 128, Earnings Per Share" (EITF 03-6). EITF 03-6 provides guidance in determining when the two-class method, as defined in Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 128, "Earnings per Share" must be utilized in calculating earnings per share.

The Company maintains two classes of common stock -- Class A and Class B common stock. Shares of Class B common stock may be converted to an equal number of Class A common shares, without restriction. The Company's common stock authorization provides that dividends must be paid on both the Class A and Class B common stock at any time that dividends are paid on either. Whenever dividends (other than dividends of Company stock) are paid on the common stock, each share of Class A common stock is entitled to receive 115% of the dividend paid on each share of Class B common stock.

The Company adopted the provisions of EITF 03-6 in the quarter ended July 3, 2004. This pronouncement requires, in periods of income, separate presentation of basic earnings per common share under the two-class method. Prior period amounts have been retroactively presented to conform with the provisions of EITF 03-6. Adoption of EITF 03-6 did not result in a change in the Company's diluted earnings per common share for any of the periods presented as the if-converted method is more dilutive than the two-class method.

NOTE 3. INVENTORIES

A summary of inventories follows:

	October 2, 2004		January 3, 2004
Finished goods	$	61,448	$	51,750
Work in process		9,466		8,817
Raw materials		1,690		791
Total	$	72,604	$	61,358

The replacement cost of inventory exceeds the above LIFO costs by $10,515 at October 2, 2004 and January 3, 2004.

NOTE 4. PENSION PLANS

The Company accounts for its defined benefit pension plans under the provisions of SFAS No. 87, "Employers' Accounting for Pensions," including the enhanced disclosures outlined in SFAS No. 132R, "Employers' Disclosure about Pensions and other Postretirement Benefits."

The Company's net periodic pension cost is comprised of the following components:

	Three-Months Ended						Nine-Months Ended
	October 2, 2004			October 4, 2003			October 2, 2004			October 4, 2003
Service cost	$	615		$	546		$	1,841		$	1,638
Interest cost		742			701			2,286			2,104
Expected return on assets		(881	)		(732	)		(2,644	)		(2,194	)
Amortization of prior service costs		81			81			243			242
Recognized actuarial gain (loss)		21			(13	)		62			(40	)
Net periodic pension cost	$	578		$	583		$	1,788		$	1,750

During 2004, the Company made contributions totaling $755 to one of its defined benefit pension plans.  The Company's 2004 minimum and maximum funding levels for its qualified defined benefit pension plans are $0 and $7,287, respectively.  The Company intends to fund the qualified plans annually in an amount sufficient to have plan assets exceed the accumulated benefit obligation at year end while remaining in compliance with federal laws and regulations.

The assumptions used in the valuation of the Company's pension plans and the target investment allocations have remained the same as those disclosed in the Company's 2003 annual report.

NOTE 5. COMMON STOCK

The Company has elected to follow Accounting Principles Board (APB) Opinion No. 25, "Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees," in accounting for its employee stock options. Under APB No. 25, because the exercise price of the Company's employee stock options equals the market price of the underlying stock on the date of grant and the number of shares granted is fixed, no compensation expense is recognized.

The OshKosh B'Gosh, Inc. 2004 Incentive Stock Plan as adopted by the Board of Directors on February 17, 2004, was approved by the Company's shareholders at its annual shareholders' meeting on May 4, 2004. The Plan, which became effective August 1, 2004, permits stock option and restricted stock grants covering a maximum of 1,350,000 shares of Class A Common Stock. The Company's prior Incentive Stock Plans expired in August 2004 with approximately 250,000 shares available for grant. Stock options granted under these plans generally have ten-year terms and vest ratably over a four-year period following date of grant.

The following pro forma information regarding net income and income loss per share required by SFAS No. 123, "Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation," has been determined as if the Company had accounted for its employee stock options under the fair value method of that statement. The fair value for these options was estimated at the date of grant using a Black-Scholes option pricing model with the following weighted-average assumptions for 2004 and 2003, respectively: risk-free interest rates of 4.13% and 3.90%; annual dividends of $0.44 and $0.28; volatility factors of the expected market price of the Company's common stock of 0.429 and 0.364; and a weighted-average expected life of the option of approximately eight years. Changes in these subjective assumptions can significantly affect the fair value calculations.

The estimated fair values of the options are amortized to expense over the options' vesting periods.

		Three-Months Ended						Nine-Months Ended
		October 2, 2004			October 4, 2003			October 2, 2004				October 4, 2003
Net income as reported		$	8,003		$	6,783			$	5,194		$	6,190
Add: Stock based compensation included in net    income as reported, net of related tax    effects			114			45				342			122
Deduct: Stock based compensation    determined under fair value based    methods for all awards, net of related    tax effects			(423	)		(422	)			(1,340	)		(1,360	)
Pro forma net income			7,694			6,406				4,196			4,952
Net income per common share as reported
	Basic -- Class A		0.70			0.59				0.45			0.53
	Basic -- Class B		0.61			0.51				0.39			0.46
	Diluted		0.68			0.57				0.44			0.52
Pro forma net income per common share
	Basic -- Class A		0.67			0.55				0.37			0.43
	Basic -- Class B		0.58			0.48				0.32			0.37
	Diluted		0.65			0.54				0.36			0.42

Restricted Stock

On February 10, 2004, the Company issued 129,700 shares of restricted stock to certain key employees. The restrictions lapse over four years based on attainment of certain financial performance targets and continued employment. Unearned compensation under the restricted stock plan as reflected on the balance sheet was recorded based on the fair market value of the shares issued. Under APB No. 25, compensation expense is reflected over the period in which services are performed and when the financial performance targets have been met.

NOTE 6. SEGMENT REPORTING

The Company designs, sources and markets apparel products using primarily the OshKosh B'Gosh and related brands. The apparel products are primarily marketed in two distinct distribution channels: domestic wholesale and through Company-owned retail stores including its Family Lifestyle stores. The Company designs and sources product to meet the needs of these distribution channels through a single procurement business unit.

Certain operations have been segregated into segments as defined by SFAS No. 131, "Disclosures about Segments of an Enterprise and Related Information." The Company manages its business operations by periodic analysis of business unit results. For this purpose, domestic wholesale, retail and procurement are separately identified for management reporting and are considered segments as defined by SFAS No. 131.

Management evaluates the operating performance of each of its business units based on income from operations as well as return on net assets. For this purpose, product is transferred from procurement to the domestic wholesale and retail business units at cost. However, procurement receives a markup on product sold by the Company's wholesale and retail business units. Accounting policies used for segment reporting are consistent with the Company's overall accounting policies, except that inventories are valued on a FIFO basis. In addition, interest income, interest expense, certain corporate office expenses, gain (loss) on sale of assets and the effects of the LIFO inventory valuation method are not allocated to individual business units, and are included in the All Other/Corporate column below.

Segment assets include all assets used in the operation of each business unit, including accounts receivable, inventories and property, plant and equipment. Certain other corporate assets that cannot be specifically identified with the operation of a business unit are not allocated. Financial information for the Company's reportable segments follows (in thousands):

		Domestic												All Other/
		Wholesale		Retail				Procurement						Corporate					Total
For the three months ended October 2, 2004
Net sales		$	41,486	$		72,884		$			13			$		804			$		115,187
Income before income    taxes			4,504			4,490					860					2,672					12,526
Assets			31,543			82,312					16,971					21,512					152,338
Depreciation expense			245			1,045					92					136					1,518
Property, plant and equipment
	additions		130			1,423					59					6					1,618
For the three months ended October 4, 2003
Net sales		$	50,023	$	73,283				$	33			$		758			$		124,097
Income (loss) before    income taxes			2,841		8,090					(1,784		)			1,620					10,767
Assets			56,016		74,690					14,622					13,753					159,081
Depreciation expense			335		1,071					135					144					1,685
Property, plant and equipment
	additions		57		1,302					28					2					1,389
For the nine months ended October 2, 2004
Net sales		$	102,646	$		172,872		$			79			$		2,178			$		277,775
Income (loss) before income    taxes			5,047			(5,172	)				2,258					5,983					8,116
Assets			31,543			82,312					16,971					21,512					152,338
Depreciation expense			737			2,979					307					395					4,418
Property, plant and equipment
	additions		290			4,133					75					23					4,521
For the nine months ended October 4, 2003
Net sales		$	133,193	$	172,421			$		96			$		2,220			$		307,930
Income (loss) before income    taxes			6,438		6,206					(1,392		)			(1,426		)			9,826
Assets			56,016		74,690					14,622					13,753					159,081
Depreciation expense			1,011		2,986					359					480					4,836
Property, plant and equipment
	additions		360		2,197					161					62					2,780

ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

OVERVIEW

The Company's wholesale sales were adversely affected by the decision of a major customer to close 146 retail stores in January 2004 and softer 2004 unit bookings.

The Company's retail stores experienced a 2.7% third quarter comparable store sales decrease and a 0.4% year-to-date comparable store sales decrease. The comparable store sales decreases are attributable to markdowns taken to support sales levels and liquidate excess inventory.

The Company experienced an increase in its gross margin percentage, due in part to a higher proportion of our own retail sales (with higher gross margins) to total sales and our internal focus on more efficient supply chain execution.

The Company opened an additional Lifestyle store during the quarter. Operating costs for Lifestyle stores opened subsequent to October 4, 2003 were offset by Company cost containment initiatives.

Sales of Genuine Kids from Oshkosh product, available exclusively at Target stores, generated royalty income in the third quarter of 2004 of approximately $1.1 million, compared to $1.3 million in the third quarter of 2003. Other license income from the Oshkosh B'Gosh label, both domestically and internationally, was affected by the same pressures as our wholesale business and is generally comparable with license income earned in the third quarter of 2003.

The Company's balance sheet, with no long-term debt and sufficient working capital, leaves the Company well-positioned to invest in the expansion of its Family Lifestyle store concept.

A more detailed analysis of the Company's results of operations and financial condition follows:

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

The following table sets forth, for the periods indicated, selected Company statement of operations data expressed as a percentage of net sales.

	As a Percentage of Net Sales for the
	Three-Month Period Ended					Nine-Month Period Ended
	October 2, 2004			October 4, 2003		October 2, 2004		October 4, 2003
Net Sales	100.0	%	100.0		%	100.0	%	100.0	%
Cost of products sold	60.2	%	64.0		%	61.0	%	62.3	%
Gross profit	39.8	%	36.0		%	39.0	%	37.7	%
Selling, general and administrative expenses	32.0	%	30.1		%	39.8	%	36.9	%
Royalty income, net	(3.1	%)	(2.9		%)	(3.3	%)	(2.5	%)
(Gain) loss on sale of assets	--		--			(0.4	%)	--
Operating income	10.9	%	8.8		%	2.9	%	3.3	%
Other income (expense) -- net	--		(0.1		%)	--		(0.1	%)
Income before income taxes	10.9	%	8.7		%	2.9	%	3.2	%
Income taxes	4.0	%	3.2		%	1.0	%	1.2	%
Net income	6.9	%	5.5		%	1.9	%	2.0	%

The Company's net sales for the three-month and nine-month periods ended October 2, 2004 and October 4, 2003 are summarized as follows:

		Net Sales (Dollars in millions)
		Domestic
			Wholesale			Retail			Other		Total
Three months ended:
	October 2, 2004	$	41.5		$	72.9		$	0.8	$	115.2
	October 4, 2003		50.0			73.3			0.8		124.1
	Decrease	$	(8.5	)	$	(0.4	)	$	--	$	(8.9	)
Percent decrease			(17.0	%)		(0.5	%)		--		(7.2	%)
Nine months ended:
	October 2, 2004	$	102.6		$	172.9		$	2.3	$	277.8
	October 4, 2003		133.2			172.4			2.3		307.9
	Increase (decrease)	$	(30.6	)	$	0.5		$	--	$	(30.1	)
Percent increase (decrease)			(23.0	%)		0.3	%		--		(9.8	%)

THIRD QUARTER RESULTS

Net Sales

The Company's domestic wholesale unit shipments in the third quarter of 2004 were approximately 20.4% less than the comparable quarter in 2003, as a result of a significant customer closing 146 retail stores in January 2004, reduced bookings for Fall 2004 fashion product and a lower level of "close-out" sales. Wholesale customers continue to take a cautious approach to their inventory positions. Wholesale sales in dollars decreased by $8.5 million (17.0%) due to the impact of reduced unit shipments, offset by a slight increase in the average unit selling price.

The Company's retail sales for the third quarter of 2004 were $0.4 million (0.5%) less than the third quarter of 2003. While additional sales were contributed by Family Lifestyle stores opened subsequent to October 4, 2003, the initial sales impact of these stores did not fully offset a 2.7% comparable store sales decrease for the third quarter. Comparable store sales were impacted by promotional pricing in the Company's outlet stores to drive sales volume and liquidate inventory.

The Company opened one mall-based Family Lifestyle store in the third quarter of 2004. At October 2, 2004 the Company operated 169 domestic OshKosh retail stores, including 153 factory outlet stores, two showcase stores, five strip mall stores and nine Lifestyle stores, including seven stores carrying a full line of Family Lifestyle product. At October 4, 2003, the Company operated a total of 162 domestic OshKosh retail stores.

Gross Profit

The Company's gross profit margin as a percent of sales was 39.8% in the third quarter of 2004, compared to 36.0% in the third quarter of 2003. The Company experienced improvement in its initial profit margin during the third quarter of 2004 as compared with the third quarter of 2003 resulting primarily from Company focus on more efficient supply chain execution including changes to the Company's strategic sourcing plan. The Company also sold fewer closeout units in the third quarter of 2004 compared to the third quarter of 2003. Finally, a growing portion of the Company's net sales came from its retail business at higher gross margins. This shift in retail sales compared to total sales has a positive impact on gross margin percent. However, the Company continues to provide margin support to wholesale customers and maintains a promotional pricing policy in its retail outlet stores to support sales. These factors continue to pressure the Company's gross profit margin.

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses (SG&A)

SG&A expenses for the third quarter of 2004 decreased $0.5 million (1.4%) compared to the third quarter of 2003. As a percentage of net sales, SG&A expenses were 32.0% for the third quarter of 2004 as compared to 30.1% for the third quarter of 2003. In dollars, the increase in expenses relating to expansion of the Company's Lifestyle stores are fully offset by cost cutting measures taken to align our corporate support functions with current business activities. As a percent of sales, reduced sales volume significantly affected SG&A expenses, despite the reduction in cost in dollars.

Royalty Income

The Company licenses a children's apparel line under the Genuine Kids from OshKosh trademark, which is available exclusively in Target stores. The Company is responsible for all product design activities associated with this product. The Company earned royalty income of $1.1 million based on salesof Genuine Kids licensed product during the third quarter of 2004, compared to $1.3 million in the third quarter of 2003. Sales of Genuine Kids from OshKosh products in 2003 were positively impacted by extensive marketing of the product in conjunction with its launch at Target stores.

The Company also continues to license the OshKosh B'Gosh and related trademarks domestically and internationally. Domestically, royalty income relates to product extensions including footwear, hosiery, underwear, juvenile products and certain outerwear. Royalty income from domestic licenses totaled $0.8 million in the third quarter of 2004, compared to $0.9 million in the third quarter of 2003. The reduction in domestic royalty income is primarily attributable to reduced sales of licensed juvenile products and outerwear, which are generally distributed in the same channels as the OshKosh B'Gosh apparel product.

Internationally, the Company receives royalty income for the use of its trademarks in key international markets, including Japan, Europe, Australia and Canada. Royalty income from international licenses increased $0.2 million to $1.7 million in the third quarter of 2004, compared to $1.5 million in the third quarter of 2003, due primarily to growth in Europe.

Operating Income

Operating income in the Company's wholesale business unit was primarily impacted by reduced sales, offset in part by reduced SG&A expenses needed to support the reduced volume of business. In the Company's retail business unit, operating income was impacted by comparable store sales decreases, additional store operating costs, and design, marketing and start up costs associated with the rollout of the Family Lifestyle stores. Improvements in the Company's operating income for its procurement business unit relate to more efficient supply chain execution. As a result of these factors, the Company's operating income of $12.6 million for the third quarter of 2004 is $1.7 million (15.0%) greater than operating income of $10.9 million for the third quarter of 2003.

Other Income (Expense) - Net

The Company's net other income (expense) for the third quarter of 2004 and third quarter of 2003 was not material.

Income Taxes

The Company's effective tax rate for the third quarter of 2004 was 36.1% compared to 37.0% in 2003.

Net Income

The Company recorded net income for the three months ended October 2, 2004 of $8.0 million, compared to $6.8 million of net income for the three months ended October 4, 2003. Net income per diluted share of $0.68 for the three months ended October 2, 2004 is $0.11 (19.3%) over the reported net income per diluted share of $0.57 for the three months ended October 4, 2003.

YEAR-TO-DATE RESULTS

Net Sales

The Company's domestic wholesale unit shipments for the nine-month period ended October 2, 2004 were approximately 22.0% less than the first nine months in 2003, due to two major factors. A significant customer closed 146 retail stores in January 2004 and cancelled its 2004 orders for these stores. The Company also experienced reduced bookings for its 2004 fashion product offering, as wholesale customers continue to take a cautious approach to their inventory positions. Wholesale sales decreased by $30.6 million (23.0%) due to the impact of reduced unit shipments and a small decrease in the average unit selling price, in addition to higher promotional support to our wholesale customers to assist in the effective flow of product through the retail channels.

The Company's retail sales for the nine-month period ended October 2, 2004 were $0.5 million (0.3%) greater than the first nine months of 2003. The Company experienced a 0.4% comparable store sales decrease primarily attributable to promotional pricing used to drive sales and liquidate excess inventory. The Company was operating additional stores during the first nine months of 2004 as compared to 2003, including a total of nine Lifestyle stores as of October 2, 2004, which offset a sales period that is one week shorter in 2004 due to a 53-week year in 2003.

Gross Profit

The Company's gross profit margin as a percent of sales was 39.0% in the nine-month period ended October 2, 2004, compared to 37.7% in the first nine months of 2003. The increase in gross profit margin was due primarily to an increase in the mix of sales in the Company's retail stores at higher gross margins compared to its wholesale business. An aggressive promotional pricing policy taken in our retail outlet stores to liquidate excess inventory and to support sales continues to impact gross margins.

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses (SG&A)

SG&A expenses for the nine-month period ended October 2, 2004 decreased $3.3 million (2.9%) compared to the first nine months of 2003. As a percentage of net sales, SG&A expenses were 39.8% as compared to 36.9% in the comparable period of 2003. The decrease in expenses in dollars relates primarily to cost cutting measures taken to align our corporate support functions with current business activities, partially offset by growth in the Company's retail operations compared to 2003. The decrease in net sales directly impacted SG&A expenses as a percentage of sales.

Royalty Income

The Genuine Kids from OshKosh licensed product, available exclusively in Target stores, generated royalty income of $2.7 million based on salesof Genuine Kids licensed product during the nine-month period ended October 2, 2004. Royalty income in 2003 of $1.3 million is entirely attributable to sales of Genuine Kids licensed product in the third quarter of 2003, following the product launch in July, 2003.

Domestically, royalty income from OshKosh B'Gosh and related trademarks for product extensions including footwear, hosiery, underwear, juvenile products and certain outerwear totaled $1.9 million in the nine-month period ended October 2, 2004, compared to $2.2 million for the same period in 2003. The reduction in domestic royalty income is primarily attributable to reduced sales of licensed juvenile products and outerwear, which are generally distributed in the same channels as the OshKosh B'Gosh apparel product.

Internationally, the Company receives royalty income for the use of its trademarks in key international markets, including Japan, Europe, Australia and Canada. Royalty income of approximately $4.4 million for the nine-month period ended October 2, 2004 is comparable with royalties earned during the first nine months of 2003 of $4.3 million.

Gain on Sale of Assets

The Company recorded a gain on the sale of assets of $1.2 million in the nine-month period ended October 2, 2004. The gain relates primarily to the sale of the Company's vacant distribution center in Oshkosh, Wisconsin during the first quarter of 2004.

Operating Income

Operating income in the Company's wholesale business unit was primarily impacted by reduced sales, offset in part by reduced SG&A expenses needed to support the reduced volume of business. In the Company's retail business unit, operating income was impacted by comparable store sales decreases, additional store operating costs, and design, marketing and start up costs associated with the rollout of the Family Lifestyle stores. Improvements in the Company's operating income for its procurement business unit relate to more efficient supply chain execution. Operating income for 2004 also includes a gain on sale of assets. Due to the impact of these factors, the Company recorded operating income of $8.1 million for the nine-month period ended October 2, 2004, as compared to operating income of $10.1 million in the comparable period in 2003.

Other Income (Expense) - Net

The Company's net other income (expense) for the nine-month period ended October 2, 2004 and the first nine months of 2003 was not material.

Income Taxes

The Company's effective tax rate for the first nine months of 2004 was 36.0% compared to 37.0% in 2003.

Net income

The Company recorded net income for the nine-month period ended October 2, 2004 of $5.2 million, compared to $6.2 million of net income for the nine-month period ended October 4, 2003. Net income per diluted share of $0.44 for the nine-month period ended October 2, 2004 is $0.08 (15.4%) less than the $0.52 per diluted share reported for the nine months ended October 4, 2003.

SEASONALITY OF BUSINESS

The Company's business continues to be seasonal, with highest sales and income in the second half of the year, which includes significant wholesale shipping periods and a major retail selling season at its retail stores. Sales and income during the first half of the year are less than the second half of the year because of relatively low domestic wholesale unit shipments and relatively modest retail store sales during this period. The Company anticipates this seasonality trend to continue to impact 2004 quarterly sales and income.

FINANCIAL POSITION, CAPITAL RESOURCES AND LIQUIDITY

At October 2, 2004, the Company's cash and cash equivalents were $12.8 million, compared to $23.9 million at the end of 2003 and $7.1 million at October 4, 2003. The decrease in cash and cash equivalents at October 2, 2004 compared with January 3, 2004 relates primarily to a seasonal increase in inventory. Accounts receivable at October 2, 2004 were $18.1 million compared to $16.7 million at January 3, 2004, and $31.8 million at October 4, 2003. The decrease in accounts receivable levels from October 4, 2003 relates to reduced wholesale sales and the timing of wholesale shipments in the later portion of the third quarter in 2003.

Inventories at October 2, 2004 were $72.6 million, compared to $61.4 million at January 3, 2004, and $74.4 million at October 4, 2003. Due to concerns over the availability of quota over the balance of 2004, the Company modified its sourcing plan to maximize available production in Central America and made arrangements to obtain Holiday seasonal inventory slightly earlier in the production calendar. The composition of finished goods inventory at October 2, 2004 has a higher portion of Holiday products than at October 4, 2003. In addition, finished goods at October 2, 2004 reflects the addition of adult Lifestyle product to support the Company's Lifestyle stores opened during 2004. Net working capital at October 2, 2004 was $71.9 million compared to $69.9 million at January 3, 2004, and $73.5 million at October 4, 2003.

Cash used in operations amounted to approximately $5.0 million in the first nine months of 2004, compared to $20.0 million in the comparable period in 2003. During 2003 and 2004, the Company consumed operating cash related to seasonal build-up of inventory levels. During 2004, this was offset by a reduction in accounts receivable.

Cash used in investing activities totaled $2.8 million for the first nine months of 2004 compared to $3.1 million in 2003. Capital expenditures were $4.5 million for the first nine months of 2004, relating primarily to Family Lifestyle store build-out costs. Proceeds from disposal of assets relate primarily to the sale of the vacant Oshkosh distribution center in early 2004.

Cash used in financing activities totaled $3.4 million for the first nine months of 2004, compared to $6.1 million for the first nine months of 2003. The Company's primary financing activities in 2004 consisted of cash dividends. In 2003, primary financing activities consisted of cash dividends and common stock repurchases.

On December 6, 1999, the Company's Board of Directors authorized a repurchase program for up to 1.5 million shares of its Class A common stock. On December 11, 2000, the Company's Board of Directors authorized an addition of 1.0 million shares to this repurchase program. The Company did not repurchase any common stock during the first nine months of 2004. The Company has 151,200 shares of its Class A common stock available to be repurchased under its current repurchase program.

The Company has an unsecured credit agreement with a number of banks that provides a $75 million credit facility available for general corporate purposes, including cash borrowings and issuances of letters of credit. The credit facility expires October 28, 2004. The Company intends to amend this credit agreement before its expiration. To closer reflect the Company's ongoing credit requirements related to the acquisition of inventory, the proposed amendment would reduce the credit facility to $60 million and extend the term for an additional 18-month period.

There were no outstanding borrowings on existing credit facilities at October 2, 2004, January 3, 2004 or October 4, 2003. The Company continues to rely on its credit facilities to support its acquisition of inventory under letters of credit.

The Company believes that this credit facility, as amended, along with cash generated from operations, will be sufficient to finance the Company's seasonal working capital needs as well as its capital expenditures and business development needs.

CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS AND COMMERCIAL COMMITMENTS

The Company's operating lease contractual obligations disclosure in its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended January 3, 2004 has been updated to reflect the extension of numerous outlet store leases, as well as the addition of several Family Lifestyle store leases, partially offset by lease payments during the first nine months of 2004.

Operating lease payments due by period are as follows:

	(In thousands)
Less than 1 year	$	17,728
1-3 years		24,216
4-5 years		14,095
After 5 years		15,370
Total obligation	$	71,409

As of October 2, 2004, the Company remains obligated under commercial commitments for merchandise letters of credit of approximately $11.3 million and standby letters of credit of $0.7 million. All of these commitments expire within one year.

There have been no material changes to the Company's other contractual and commercial obligations from the amounts disclosed in its 2003 Annual Report.

CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and revenues and expenses during the period. Significant accounting policies employed by the Company, including the use of estimates, were presented in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements of the Company's 2003 Annual Report.

Critical accounting policies are those that are most important to the presentation of the Company's financial condition and the results of operations, require management's most difficult, subjective and complex judgments, and involve uncertainties. The Company's most critical accounting policies pertain to revenue recognition, net accounts receivable, inventories, accrued expenses, income taxes and stock-based compensation. Each of these accounting policies and the application of critical accounting policies and estimates was discussed in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended January 3, 2004. There were no significant changes in the application of critical accounting policies or estimates during 2004. Management must use informed judgments and best estimates to properly apply these critical accounting policies. Because of the uncertainty in these estimates, actual results could differ from estimates used in applying the critical accounting policies. The Company is not aware of an y reasonably likely events or circumstances which would result in different amounts being reported that would materially affect its financial condition or results of operations.

FORWARD OUTLOOK

The Company currently projects 2004 net sales will be in the range of $383 million to $390 million and 2004 diluted earnings per share will be in the range of $0.75 to $0.85. The Company's booked orders in dollars for the 2004 Holiday season are below orders booked in dollars for the comparable 2003 season. The Company believes that booking reductions are due primarily to the loss of a significant customer. The promotional environment that exists in our wholesale business is likely to continue throughout 2004.

The Company currently expects comparable store sales in our retail business unit for the fourth quarter of 2004 to improve to a low single digit increase. In addition to comparable store increases, the Company expects incremental sales from stores opened during the last quarter of 2003 and during 2004.

The Company anticipates continued gross margin improvement over fourth quarter 2003 levels based on the proportion of retail sales, anticipated supply chain execution, and improvement in product sell-through. Selling, General and Administrative cost reductions due to cost containment initiatives will help offset Lifestyle store operating expenses.

The Company continues to expand its retail Family Lifestyle store concept. The Company has opened or intends to open a total of 14 Family Lifestyle stores by the end of 2004, including four in regional mall locations. This will result in six stores opening throughout the fourth quarter, including three regional mall stores.

The Company anticipates the Genuine Kids licensing arrangement will generate royalty income comparable with amounts earned during the fourth quarter of 2003. The Company anticipates that royalty income from Domestic and International use of OshKosh B'Gosh and related trademarks for the fourth quarter of 2004 will be comparable with 2003 amounts.

For the entire year, capital expenditures are currently expected to total $7.0-8.0 million, due primarily to anticipated Family Lifestyle store build-out costs. The Company is currently budgeting depreciation and amortization for 2004 of approximately $7.0 million. The Company's effective tax rate is expected to be approximately 36.0% for 2004.

The foregoing forward-looking statements are qualified in their entirety by the reference to the risks and uncertainties set forth under the heading "Forward-Looking Statements" below.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

Statements contained herein and in future filings by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"), in Company press releases and in oral statements made by, or with the approval of, authorized personnel that relate to the Company's future performance, including, without limitation, statements with respect to the Company's anticipated financial position, results of operations and level of business for 2004 or any other future period, are forward-looking statements within the Safe Harbor Provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements, which are generally indicated by words or phrases such as "intends", "plan", "estimate", "project", "anticipate", "the Company believes", "expects", "currently anticipates", and similar phrases are based on current expectations only and are subject to certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, act ual results may vary materially from those anticipated, projected or estimated.

Among the factors that could cause actual results to materially differ include the level of consumer spending for apparel, particularly in the children's wear segment, the impact of deflation on children's wear apparel prices; risks associated with competition in the market place, including the financial condition of and consolidations, restructurings and other ownership changes in, the apparel and related products industry and the retail industry, the introduction of new products or pricing changes by the Company's competitors, and the Company's ability to remain competitive with respect to product, service and value; risks associated with the Company's dependence on sales to a limited number of large department and specialty store customers, including risks related to customer requirements for vendor margin support, as well as risks related to extending credit to large customers; risks associated with possible deterioration in the strength of the retail industry, including, but not limited to, business conditions and the economy, natural disasters, and the unanticipated loss of a major customer; risks related to the failure of Company suppliers to timely deliver needed raw materials, risks associated with importing its products into the United States under current and future customs and quota rules and regulations, which are becoming increasingly stressed, risks associated with using a global transportation matrix including a number of ports that are experiencing capacity constraints, and the Company's ability to correctly balance the level of its commitments with actual orders; risks associated with terrorist activities as well as risks associated with foreign operations including global disease management; risks related to the Company's ability to defend and protect its trademarks and other proprietary rights and other risks related to managing intellectual property issues. In addition, the inability to ship Company products within agreed time frames due to unanticipated manufacturing, distribution syst em or freight carrier delays or the failure of Company contractors to deliver products within scheduled time frames are risk factors in ongoing business. As a part of the Company's product sourcing strategy, it routinely contracts for apparel products produced by contractors in Asia, Africa, Mexico and Central America. If financial, political or other related difficulties were to adversely impact the Company's contractors in these regions, it could disrupt the supply of product contracted for by the Company.

The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

The Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K includes an expanded discussion that further highlights some of the risks that affect the financial success of the Company. Because it is not possible to determine the impact of these factors or changes in these factors, these risks and uncertainties may affect the Company's operating results in future periods. During the quarter, there have been no significant changes in the business risks that affect our Company. Please refer to the 2003 Annual Report on Form 10-K for an additional discussion of these risks.

ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

Interest Rate Risk

The Company does not have any long-term debt, but has a credit facility available for general corporate purposes. Borrowings under this agreement would bear interest at a variable rate, based on the London Interbank Offered Rates. Accordingly, the Company could be affected by interest rate changes. Management monitors this risk by carefully analyzing the short-term rates before borrowing on the credit facility.

Foreign Currency Risk

The Company contracts for the manufacture of apparel with contractors in Asia, Africa, Central America and Mexico and other regions of the world. While these contracts are stated in terms of U.S. dollars, there can be no assurance that the cost for the production of the Company's products will not be affected by exchange fluctuations between the United States and the local currencies of these contractors. Due to the number of currencies involved, the Company cannot quantify the potential impact of future currency fluctuations on net income in future years. The Company does not hedge its exchange rate risk.

Inflation Risk

The Company manages its inflation risks by ongoing review of product selling prices and production costs. Management does not believe that inflation risks are material to the Company's business, its consolidated financial position, results of operations, or cash flows.

Investment Risk

The Company does not believe it has material exposure to market risk with respect to any of its investments; the Company does not utilize market rate sensitive instruments for trading or other purposes.

ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

The Company maintains disclosure controls and procedures designed to ensure that the information the Company must disclose in its filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission is recorded, processed, summarized and reported on a timely basis. The Company's principal executive officer and principal financial officer have reviewed and evaluated the Company's disclosure controls and procedures as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act") as of the end of the period covered by this report (the "Evaluation Date"). Based on such evaluation, such officers have concluded that, as of the Evaluation Date, the Company's disclosure controls and procedures are effective in bringing to their attention on a timely basis material information relating to the Company required to be included in the Company's periodic filings under the Exchange Act.

Changes in Internal Controls

There have not been any changes in the Company's internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) that occurred during the Company's most recent fiscal quarter that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company's internal control over financial reporting.

PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 6. EXHIBITS

31.1	Certification by the Chief Executive Officer
31.2	Certification by the Vice President Finance, Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer
32.1	Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act Certification by the Chief Executive Officer
32.2	Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act Certification by the Vice President Finance, Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

		OSHKOSH B'GOSH, INC.
Date:  October 20, 2004	By:		/S/ DOUGLAS W. HYDE
			Douglas W. Hyde
			Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer
Date:  October 20, 2004	By:		/S/MICHAEL L. HEIDER
			Michael L. Heider
			Vice President Finance, Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer

EX-31.1

EXHIBIT 31.1

CERTIFICATION

I, Douglas W. Hyde, certify that:

1. I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of OshKosh B'Gosh, Inc.;

2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4. The registrant's other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) for the registrant and have:

a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

b) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

c) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant's most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant's fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant's internal control over financial reporting; and

5. The registrant's other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of the registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting.

Date:  October 20, 2004	By:	/S/ DOUGLAS W. HYDE
		Douglas W. Hyde
		Chief Executive Officer

EX-31.2

EXHIBIT 31.2

CERTIFICATION

I, Michael L. Heider, certify that:

1. I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of OshKosh B'Gosh, Inc.;

2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4. The registrant's other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) for the registrant and have:

a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

b) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

c) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant's most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant's fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant's internal control over financial reporting; and

5. The registrant's other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of the registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting.

Date: October 20, 2004	By:	/S/ MICHAEL L. HEIDER
		Michael L. Heider
		Vice President Finance, Treasurer and
		Chief Financial Officer

EX-32.1

EXHIBIT 32.1

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO
18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350,
AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO
SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

In connection with the Quarterly Report of OshKosh B'Gosh, Inc. (the "Company") on Form 10-Q for the period ended October 2, 2004 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the "Report"), I, Douglas W. Hyde, Chief Executive Officer of the Company, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that to the best of my knowledge:

(1) The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and

(2) The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

/S/ DOUGLAS W. HYDE

Douglas W. Hyde

Chief Executive Officer

October 20, 2004

A signed original of this written statement required by Section 906, or other document authenticating, acknowledging, or otherwise adopting the signature that appears in typed form within the electronic version of this written statement required by Section 906, has been provided to OshKosh B'Gosh, Inc. and will be retained by OshKosh B'Gosh, Inc. and furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff upon request.

EX-32.2

EXHIBIT 32.2

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO
18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350,
AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO
SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

In connection with the Quarterly Report of OshKosh B'Gosh, Inc. (the "Company") on Form 10-Q for the period ended October 2, 2004 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the "Report"), I, Michael L. Heider, Vice President Finance, Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer of the Company, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that to the best of my knowledge:

(1) The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and

(2) The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

/S/ MICHAEL L. HEIDER

Michael L. Heider

Vice President Finance, Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer

October 20, 2004

A signed original of this written statement required by Section 906, or other document authenticating, acknowledging, or otherwise adopting the signature that appears in typed form within the electronic version of this written statement required by Section 906, has been provided to OshKosh B'Gosh, Inc. and will be retained by OshKosh B'Gosh, Inc. and furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff upon request.