Where are all the children's clothes? Don't want to dress my 2 year old like a tiny man.

[CharleyFarnsbarns]

I have a two year old DS and am struggling to find clothes for his age. I loved H&M baby clothes but they only go up to 18-24 months and the next range is for 1 1/2 years - 10 years. These clothes are a lot more "grown up" and trendy and have lost all the cute animal designs and generally young child feel of the infant range.
I don't want to dress my toddler like he's a little man - he's a child for goodness' sake - and will grow up soon enough.
Why don't shops have a young boys' range? Next boys' clothes are all really trendy and fashionable. How can you fit little chubby thighs in skinny jeans or how would they even be comfy?
I just want simple and practical with some added cute touches, that aren't too pricey.
Does anywhere have the clothes I'm looking for?

[staverton]

Jojomamanbebe. 10% off with MN code but the sales are good

[miramar]

I second jojo.
Little Bird (mothercare) is good. The sizing can be on the small side.
I like sainsbury's trousers (elastic waistband, jersey-lined.) They often have t-shirts with animals or in bright colours, although like Next you have to sift through the older style stuff. Gap can be ok too.

I agree with your comments. There's no need for baby boys to be stuck with dull school uniform colours or be limited to cliches about being "a little monkey"/ "I'm trouble" etc. Don't get me started on skinny jeans etc. I dress my son for comfort and for ease of toilet training (elastic waistbands).

[MrsCakesPremonition]

Sainsburys are good.

The main problem nowadays is grown men dressing like toddlers.

[MrsCakesPremonition]

Sainsburys are good.

The main problem nowadays is grown men dressing like toddlers.

[HopelessDei]

Depending on your budget, The Little White Company is gorgeous. I usually get 20 percent off, there is always a code floating around.

DS has never worn jeans. Cords in winter, cotton chinos the rest of the time.

[HappyAsASandboy]

M&Co do fabulous children's clothes. The sizing comes up a little big IMO, but the quality and design is great.

They've been my go-to place for lined boys trousers for a few years :)

[Ardiente]

Pumpkinpatch are lovely and often run sales

[TobyLerone]

Polarn O.Pyret.

[Chottie]

Larger Boots branches carry a wide range of boys clothes.

[ihaveadirtydog]

Boden

[Allice]

I second Boden, also buy from Joules, sainsburys and gap.
Boden is pricey but there is generally always a code and you can sell the clothes on for a reasonable price after.

[superzero]

Have you looked in M&S?They have some lovely baby/toddler things in a range of styles,Autograph more formal and Indigo more fun.
I also like White Company,Boden and have found Asda & Sainsbury's trousers surprisingly good.

[mycatlikestwiglets]

Zara have some lovely boys clothes for under 3s and I also rate Boots. I've been having the exact same problem as you for my 3yo though - all the cutesy stuff seems to stop at age 3 and we're into Ben 10 and skull type shite. I want my little boy to look like a little boy!

[enormouse]

I have to shop around a lot.
Sainsburys is very good and I can get the odd thing from h and m. I tend to dress DS in bright trousers with stripy tops or jumpers. Asda were quite good last over the winter and I bought a few things in a size up.
I then go to eBay for more pricey things.

[hotcrosshunny]

Boots do clothes online.

Next

H&m do have some stuff, you just need to dig around a bit

[RichardSharpesLeftKnee]

I don't like Jools Oliver - but I do want almost everything in the Little Bird range. Lovely stuff.

I've got some nice things from Morrison's/Kiddicare's Nutmeg range, and from Asda.

[CharlesRyder]

I also felt like this and found that different shops would have stuff I liked in different seasons. I couldn't buy anything that has words on it..

DS had stuff from John Lewis, Boden and JoJo depending on who was doing the least 'silly' stuff that season. Some of the Cornish type brands too like Kite Kids and Frugi- Gorgeous Giggles stocks good stuff.

I sometimes splashed out on the scandi brands too like Polarn O and stuff from Barnyard Kids. Pricey but lovely.

[Mignonette]

I so agree with MrsCakes - men do dress like infants especially in (dare I say it?) The States.....


I am not a fan of seeing tiny infants in jeans or similar constricting clothes. I imagine what it must be like to sit with a waistband pressing against you, seams rubbing against soft skin and denim creasing underneath you. And you cannot shift position properly nor pull it away from your chubby little creases.

[Fukeit]

John Lewis baby range goes up to 2-3 so have some lovely things.

It's not cheap but Frugi has some lovely boys things.

JoJo is fab.

M&S Autograph range.

Baby Boden (the older stuff isn't so nice for 2yo)

[tethersend]

Tootsamaginty for animal stuff.

[5feralloinfruits]

mini boden and mini club at boots.

[hiccupgirl]

Sainsburys def and M&S.....and Jojo Maman clothes are good but pricy.

It doesn't get better when they're a bit older. My DS is 4 and the boys ranges at places like Next are just dire. It's all marron or navy and inappropriate logos for his age. I get him quite a bit from Gap in the sales as they're toddler boys range goes up to age 5.

[CharleyFarnsbarns]

Thanks for the tips. Seems like there is a bit of a gap in the market. I did love how cheap H&M stuff was and it's cheery and fun, too.

Next kids' dept is like walking through the menswear section that's shrunk.

I found John Lewis came up very small though - how do Boden and JoJo sizes work? I might take a trip to M&S too.

[CharleyFarnsbarns]

Tootsamaginty is lovely plus the Little Bird stuff is nice. Am a sucker for a bit of rainbow detailing!

[invicta]

Boden - not cheap but have good sales

Vertbaudet - French catalogue/online company - I love their clothes

Also, La redoute, another French company is worth looking at.

M and s have some nice stuff in their new range.