why are so many clothes for babies miniaturised adult clothes , sorry if done before

[autumnsmum]

hello i have a dd who is 15 months as well as a dd11 and a ds aged 5 , it seems that when i try and buy cheap clothes for my youngest the shops seem to be full of fake uggs , jeggings etc Iknow its not the fifties but I would like to dress my toddler as a toddler, sorry if topic done before Iam fairly new to mumsnet

[EilonwyWithRedGoldHair]

DS was mainly dressed in babygros as a baby, as a toddler he mainly wore soft cotton trousers/jogging bottoms and t-shirts, quite often as a younger toddler I think they were probably really pyjamas. Comfort, freedom of movement and ease of me getting him changed were my priorities.

[EviesGma]

So because someone before you decided children only needed to wear characters and silly designs then that's how it's got to be? No thanks. I decide for me and mine not society. I'll not be a follower. Besides there's no reason adult-like outfits are wrong bc if they were then adults shouldn't wear them. We all know those outfits can be tastefully done. The business casual look is adorable and somehow dressing boys that way wasn't a problem. People don't complain about the boys wearing the the business casual look so there is no problem when baby girls dress that way either. Characters and silly designs is how poor people dress. When do you see children with parents who are somebody and go to nice schools. Absolutely no reason why the children shouldn't be dressed with a little class. They way your child is dressed reflects upon you not others and I'll be damned if mines gonna be dressed like I have no pride in their appearance. However, those adult-like outfits should be just as cheap as the silly looking kids clothes. If ppl had the option they'd dress their kids better without having to break the bank.

[fatlazymummy]

It would never occur to me to put 'babyclothes' and 'hooker' in the same sentence. I've only come across it on this forum.
I've never had a problem buying clothes for my daughter [now 12], I always felt spoilt for choice actually. And I usually buy them from supermarkets. I still see plenty of nice baby clothes for girls as I am buying clothes for my Grandson.

[filetheflightoffancy]

I often see this on Mumsnet, but I have to say this has not been my experience at all. I have a 13 mo DS, and while there are stiff jeans and some ridiculous 'outfits' in some palces (Next I am looking at you here), these places also do lovely soft jeans which are sometimes also lined, soft trousers, t-shirts and long sleeved vests for layering, and those really nice soft shirts which do up with poppers at the bottom like a vest so they dont come all untucked. All in lovely bright colours, not just baby blue and pink.

You dont have to put a child in a babygro all the time for them to be cute and comfy.

Maybe if I had a DD I would feel differently, although having had a look in these sections as I sometimes do, I certainly wouldnt say that the only option is 'hooker' clothing.

[oopsiforgot]

It's crap isn't it? Unfortunately it seems you need to spend more money to dress and child like a child and not like every other age group!

[CruCru]

What I think is funny is that some outfits look so difficult to put on. DS is a wriggler and I find it really hard dressing him.

A friend of his was wearing skinny jeans (13 months) and I must admit that my first thought was it'd be a bugger to change a nappy. However maybe this child is not such a wriggler.

[financialwizard]

I have DS11 who wears what he likes as I have given up trying to get him to look anywhere near half decent (ok he actually has better taste than me so I can't really say that) and DD2 who has tracksuits and leggings and some dresses (she loves dresses) and some dressing up outfits. DD2 does not have anything mini-me ish (no jeans and I live in them) and nothing adult either. She is a young girl who likes girly clothing so that is what she gets. If she wanted jeans I'd buy them for her but I would never ever buy her anything that looked tarty, and definately no uggs here. My husband would buy them for her, but I wouldn't.

[Goldenbear]

Oh thanks for that IKilledIgglePiggle, I would never have thought to look in Mothercare. My DS had a few cute soft dungarees from MC when he was a baby - one pair a grey colour and another an oaty yellow but he was only 3 months and the other pair was for a 6-12 month old. I love dungarees for toddlers- they looked very cute on DS and I know they would on DD.

[Scheherezade]

To me, function is more important than what I THINK he should be wearing.

As I didn't want my baby to be cold, I put him in thick lined jeans and jumpers in winter. We live in an old (400years) house in the country, thin cotton sleepsuits will not keep him warm.

He wears what is warm and comfy, I don't force him to be cold and miserable simply because I think he should wear a sleepsuit, not proper clothes.

[IKilledIgglePiggle]

Goldenbear I just bought DD (22 mo) a pair of dungarees from Mothercare of all places, they went up to about age 4 I think, I bought age 2-3, she looks like a little farmer baby in them, they are very cute and funky.

[WitchesTitWhistles]

I don't like babies in jeans or denim or branded clothes or sportswear!!

But it's not hard to put them in a vest and tights for little girls or boys, with a roomy long sleeved tshirt over top. I'll be making A-line pinafores for my pending DD to wear once she's out of babygros.

[Goldenbear]

I think leggings can be comfortable but there not great for cold days.

[Goldenbear]

Yes I wanted to buy DD (18 months) some dungarees but she is quite tall so I wanted age 2 but it seems most high street shops stop selling them by age 2. God forbid I would want some kind of romper style dungarees for an 18 month as well! I don't want her to be even dressed like a 7 year old girl but in a lot of shops it is baby 0- 12 months and then child 1(???) -7 or older!

[Wethoughtitwasanotherday]

But, the first MrsDeVere, the boys H&M stuff isnt all Superman and Disney at all. Their current range is brilliant. Lots of bright jeans, DS has bright blue and red Jean for £5.99, they also do plenty of ordinary jeans for under £10 and lots of bright tops in primary colours also £5.99 for 2 plus nice plain hooded cardigans in bright colours again for £5.99. I avoid anything themed and for the first time ever I am falling over myself managing to buy really great plain cheerful clothes for my boys.

[Wethoughtitwasanotherday]

I think that it is the done thing on MN to complain that all girls clothes are oh so tarty and naff and that it is impossible to dress toddlers / small girls as toddlers when it is blatantly not true. I have a 6 year old tomboy who would rather go naked in the snow than wear mini adult clothes and I have never had a problem finding her clothes. The supermarkets have always had a core of bright coloured plain tops, GAP always have denim pinafores and lots of bright colours and their regular 30% off days make it as affordable as suermarkets. H&M brilliant for bright basics and always have been and this season even Primark have everything in nice cheerful colours.

Last week I bought DD bright pink jeans, navy jeans, 4 bright coloured tops, some plain and some striped, a turquoise hoody, a green hoody and a purple coat from H&M for £60. I have photos of her from when she was tiny in loads of lovely primary coloured leggings and tops.

I think jeans are fine on toddlers over a year, nice and comfy and easy but again, H&M do lots of nice bright cords with a bootleg for £5.99. Like others, personally I think that skinny jeans /jeggings with a smock top and some little Velcro ankle boots or kickers ( or similar) makes a lovely and age appropriate outfit for a toddler.

[FreakySnuckerCupidStunt]

I'm pregnant with my first child and currently buying clothes for her, I don't have the luxury of wasting money on proper 'baby' clothes from Boden or JoJo Maman Bebe (£14.00 for ONE sleepsuit, are you serious!?) I buy what I can afford and if that includes 'jeggings' then I really don't give a flying f* what other people think.

There are so many much more important things to worry about when pregnant/looking after a baby, what they're wearing is so far down the list it should be irrelevant.

[MysticMugBug]

totally agree with this topic!
babies should be dressed as babies and i love it when they are in neutral colours... they look gorge in white and pale yellow.
You can re-use clothes for def as well if u have another child which saves money. knitted jumpers and hats look cute as well

[BadaBingBang]

YABU. They're babies, just dress them in whatever comes to hand, they don't care :)

[nappyaddict]

http://www.next.co.uk/shopping/boys/youngerboys/24/8

[nappyaddict]

Next do dungarees up to size 5-6.

http://www.next.co.uk/shopping/boys/youngerboys/23/8

http://www.next.co.uk/shopping/boys/youngerboys/28/2

[switchtvoffdosomelessboring]

I love Vertbaudet, they have fab stuff for both girls and boys. There prices are a bit expensive but there are always codes floating about.

The sizes are quite small though so if you have a chunky baby size up

[finallyfree]

When mine were younger they lived in baby grows til around 4 months then it was cotton or soft cord trousers (QD were great for cheap clothes) I love to see little peoples dressed in home knitted jumpers/cardies in winter. My DD is nearly 13 and has only been wearing fashionable/grown up clothes for the past 2 years. I draw the line at mini skirts and short tops though.

[autumnsmum]

hello i just wanted to say in my original post i dont want to judge other peoples clothing choices

[Spenguin]

I still wonder WTH she was thinking that morning.