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Can anyone recommend super soft jumper brands for a toddler?

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JasonMomoasgirlfriend · 28/09/2021 18:03

My son is 2 and he is sooo fussy with that clothes he is going to wear.
So anything that's extra soft would be good to buy...if anyone knows what brands are good for that sort of thing?

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Lovesicecreams · 28/09/2021 18:04

My similar dc loved Polarn o pyret clothes

YouHaveNoAuthorityHereJackie · 28/09/2021 18:05

Second the Polarn O Pyret recommendation, my son has asd and has worn their clothes for years. Excellent quality and super soft. He loves the coats too, expensive but again great quality.

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JasonMomoasgirlfriend · 28/09/2021 18:15

Oh never heard of them, thanks so much

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Fallagain · 28/09/2021 18:43

My girls much prefer cardigans and hoodies to jumpers.

Kpo58 · 28/09/2021 18:46

What is he wearing at the moment? If it's woollen jumpers, then it might that he finds then itchy, regardless of how soft it is.

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JasonMomoasgirlfriend · 28/09/2021 18:48

@Fallagain

My girls much prefer cardigans and hoodies to jumpers.
My son really isn't good with wearing any sort of cosy layer.

My poor granny has knitted tonnes of jumpers but he just doesn't tolerate them. I'm not sure if he is too hot or they irritate his neck or what.

He was ok with sweatshirts and hoodies for a bit but not any more. :(
It's very frustrating

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JasonMomoasgirlfriend · 28/09/2021 18:51

@Kpo58 really we are just putting him in a vest and as thick as a long sleeve top as we can get away with but sometimes it's just a vest and a t shirt.
He hates wearing another layer and often refuses jackets too

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NameChange30 · 28/09/2021 18:52

Does he have ASD?

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JasonMomoasgirlfriend · 28/09/2021 18:55

I don't think so...
But I don't know..he is just 2.

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NameChange30 · 28/09/2021 19:00

Well he is on the young side for a diagnosis. It's just that his dislike of clothes seems unusual and could be a sensory thing.

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JasonMomoasgirlfriend · 28/09/2021 19:02

Just going through this list of Signs of autism in young children include:

not responding to their name (he does)
avoiding eye contact (he makes eye contact)
not smiling when you smile at them (he does smile)
getting very upset if they do not like a certain taste, smell or sound (mmm no would say he does)
repetitive movements, such as flapping their hands, flicking their fingers or rocking their body (the only thing I've noticed it he likes to rub his fingers up and down me or DHs arm repetitivley at bedtime)
not talking as much as other children (he is really only just speaking a bit now. Only said a few words up until a few weeks ago but we have seen an increase now)
repeating the same phrases (yes).

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CottonSock · 28/09/2021 19:03

My daughter has sensory issues and mountain warehouse do lovely soft fleeces and hoodies with a soft lining. Very reasonable price. She won't wear jumpers generally.

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JasonMomoasgirlfriend · 28/09/2021 19:05

Yeh I know. I just don't think there's enough to be actively concerned. I think he is just sensitive to the clothes.

At the moment he is also throwing food on floor, throwing his toys quite harshly, getting annoyed with them quickly if things don't go the way he expects and hitting us as well.
But I think this is just "terrible twos"?! I hope it is a phase.

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JasonMomoasgirlfriend · 28/09/2021 19:05

Thank you @CottonSock

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NameChange30 · 28/09/2021 19:25

Honestly my son is 4 and I've only just started wondering about ASD, I think even now it's hard to tell if it's just normal for his age.

Might be worth keeping an eye on it as he gets older that's all.

Hope you can find some clothes he's happy with.

H&M do (or did) cotton jersey cardigan type things with zips and poppers, I wonder if he'd tolerate those.

houmousexpert · 28/09/2021 19:32

Fred's World clothes are lovely and soft. I've only seen them on Amazon, but I'm sure there are other UK stockists x

hennaoj · 28/09/2021 19:52

Zara do nice cotton knitted jumpers. Scandinavian organic clothing and Frugi are very soft. Could you ask Granny to knit him jumpers/cardigans using baby cashmerino yarn? That's really soft, even knitted tank tops might work better if sleeves are bothering him. This is lovely www.jojomamanbebe.co.uk/duck-fair-isle-tank-top-h2006.html?gclid=CjwKCAjw-sqKBhBjEiwAVaQ9a0DgqIWLK1nDj7q2wnkfdt9rl6keckAij5EEb9Krl8QcMRbXCJnp8RoC9l8QAvD_BwE

SparkleMonster · 28/09/2021 19:55

Scamp and Dude jumpers are lovely and soft (for adults too!)

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JasonMomoasgirlfriend · 28/09/2021 21:02

Oh this is great, thanks all for your suggestions!

I don't want to hurt my grannys feelings tbh @hennaoj. She's 91 and just enjoying knitting as something to keep her busy. But she's knitted so many I think it's too far gone now to suggest a different wool. And I personally think the jumpers are actually ok but he just seems irritated by them. But it's not just wool jumpers. We got him nice pyjama baby sleep suits and he is ok with one of them but two he is like scraping them off his arms etc. I actually can't pinpoint what the issue is. Sometimes he likes tight clothing and then other times it has to be so loose.
I can't figure it out!

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LolaSparkle · 28/09/2021 21:04

I always find Joules clothing super soft, even after multiple washes :)

hennaoj · 28/09/2021 21:05

It could be the seams bothering him.

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JasonMomoasgirlfriend · 28/09/2021 21:25

@hennaoj he definitely had an issue with seams on some Next sleep suits we bought and actually when I felt them they were really rough! After a wash they were slightly better but for him they are hit and miss.

I wondered about using some kind of webbing/seam stuff to cover over them but my husband was saying you have to have material on both sides of the webbing for it to work so I'm not sure how to do it.

I think there must be a few issues really. He just doesn't like layers of stuff and then some textures are a problem too

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EagleOrIgel · 28/09/2021 21:50

We had success with fleeces with either a full or half zip and rugby shirts (left unbuttoned) as an extra layer over the top of a T-shirt. Jumpers - not a chance! Until he was old enough to like favourite characters and then he'd accept a character T-shirt. Until then it was hang a coat on the back of the buggy so people wouldn't judge me!

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JasonMomoasgirlfriend · 28/09/2021 23:30

Until then it was hang a coat on the back of the buggy so people wouldn't judge me!

Lol that's where I'm at! I think the neighbours must thing we neglect him cause he's always going about with no shoes or socks or coat .. I mean, they are welcome to try getting them on him but it won't last long!

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olidora63 · 28/09/2021 23:38

TBH my son is now 26 and was a nightmare with clothes refusing to wear new clothes ,sensory issues,didn’t say anything at 2 and very obsessive. Thankfully I had never heard of ASD and the internet was virtually non existent…he is now a fully functioning adult and has achieved so much ! Am glad I never had the stress of worrying that he might have a problem .