Alligator pinch clips are standard for small hair-bows and hair-clips.
*WARNING* Small parts can pose a choking hazard to children under the age of 3.
I have also had that problem with these new clips not closing all the way...Other than these are great!
These are much better then the clips that were previously being sold, however, I have been finding clips that wont close and have the metal slicking out at the top of the clip, just like the old ones. I had hoped that the problem would be elimated with the new supply of clips.