to not have pjs for DS?

[pimsandlemonade]

I recently saw a reference to an old thread about a mum who put the kids to ben in next day clothes and it was thought of as weird to say the least.
So I've been thinking if I'm weird too
DS 3.5 doesn't own any pyjamas, in the evening he has his bath then puts on clean underwear and t shirt and goes to bed. Then in the morning there is no need to change, just add some shorts or trousers and he's ready to go.
I never thought of it as odd, is it? Am i depriving him of something?

[StarOnTheTree]

Well that's me in the disgusting camp then as my children have a bath at night, get changed into clean pjs and knickers and then carry on with the knickers the next day.

Me too! In my world it's normal to change knickers daily, i.e. every 24 hours. And I'm much more particular about my children's personal hygiene than any of my friends are!

And IMO wearing pyjamas (with no knickers underneath) for more than one night is much more skanky that wearing the same pair of knickers for 24 hours

[Coldlightofday]

Deary me.

Shocked?
Disgusting?
Tapeworm?

In my yoof I would sometimes go through the day, through the night and on into the following day without changing my pants. I never had any complaints

Mine will often wear the same socks that he's had on overnight in the winter, or the same t shirt that he's had on as an extra layer under his PJs, again, in the winter.

[baggyleggings]

YABU and he's missing out a bit - kids' pjs are really special. Clean pjs pretty much every night here.

[SeraOfeliaFalfurrias]

I spend a fortune on PJs. Little horrors won't wear them and just sleep in pants summer and winter.

[Sallystyle]

What is so disgusting about it?

I would love a proper well thought out explanation for why it is disgusting for a child to wear a T-shirt they have slept in.

If the child is not sweaty or smelly then what's the problem? It might be crumpled but that doesn't make it disgusting.

[Artandco]

First - of course they wear pants to bed. How does no pants air your Arse? Don't you sleep under a duvet? Surley that's blocking most air anyway to you.

Pants in bed at min. Stops small kids wiping potentially not 100% wiped arses over their duvets every night. Mine then wear pjs. Pjs clean every 2-3 nights here. They have bath/ shower, clean underwear and pjs. In the morning pjs get hung up to air if clean still, pants in wash. Quick shower/ wash. Clean clothes

[TheFuckersBitingMe]

Mine have clean pi's every night. No idea why; they probably don't need them, it's force of habit. Also though, DS2 is 5 and it's questionable wether he even wipes his backside some days, so I'd rather not find skitters all over his bedsheets each morning.

[mamacien]

I don't think pjs are completely necessary (and can be quite pricey even from supermarkets). In my opinion a clean vest and pants will do just fine as long as your child's warm and comfy. Definitely change them in the morning though...

[cunningf0x]

http://m.independent.ie/life/family/parenting/is-this-former-neighbours-star-the-most-organised-mum-ever-34729260.html

So if you are famous it means you are a super mum and organised! If you are a mere mortal you are just a bit minging according to MN

[greatscott81]

It isn't necessarily 'disgusting' to wear the same clothes after bed . . . but we do all sweat far more than realised when we sleep. Surely having a wash and fresh clothes is a good way to start a new day? I do find it a little surprising that people are happy for their children to go to school in dirty (not soiled, but yes dirty as they have been worn for approx 10 hours) clothes. Fresh clothes every morning, and clean pyjamas every other night here.

[starry0ne]

I like to sleep in pants.. so change twice a day.. Ds (9) likes to sleep naked. He does wear pj's onsies around the house and when sleeping over.

I would prefer he was in pj's than pants and certainly wouldn't want him sleeping in t shirt as they set bad habits...

[Floggingmolly]

It's to ensure she has time for that "special glass of wine", apparently. What a load of horseshit

[Coldlightofday]

What special glass of wine?

I want some wine...

[cunningf0x]

Neighbours star in article below. Apparently sometimes she just likes to hold the special glass of wine while her children bath in the evening. She doesn't drink it, just holds it. Then sends her kids to bed in their scho uniform and has another special glass of wine, it is undetermined whether this special glass in consumed, or once more just held.

[Coldlightofday]

If she doesn't want to drink the SGOW,can I have it?

[ICanSeeForMiles]

What did you dress him in at night when he was small? Or is this where it started, wearing sleepsuits during the day then through the night?

[cunningf0x]

Yes cold but as long as you go to bed in your work clothes to ensure efficiency in morning,

[ChoudeBruxelles]

Ds sleeps naked unless he's on a sleepover or has someone stay over. Then he wears boxers. He hates wearing clothes in bed.

[Coldlightofday]

I have ofsted in tomorrow, so efficient from the minute I open my eyes sounds good.

[BertieBotts]

Actually I tend to insist on pants when threadworms are about because I think it keeps them more contained, it's much easier to change pants in the morning than change all bedding every night and I reckon DC are less likely to scratch their bum in their sleep if they are wearing pants + pj bottoms. It takes a couple of days for the medicine to work IME.

If DC not smelly/sweaty it wouldn't bother me sleeping in clothes. You can change it when it becomes a problem. I don't really police what DS sleeps in any more as I don't change him myself. He has pyjamas but most of the time he seems to sleep in just pants, or pants and vest or sometimes naked. I think he is just lazy and can't be bothered to change into pyjamas.

Lots of people object to stuff just because they have decided it's "wrong" with no serious logic to it. It's fair enough if people consider it dirty because of skin cells and sweat but for me those things don't constitute dirty. Adult or teenage BO is one thing, toddler sweat is quite harmless. If something smells fusty that is different and I would change it then.

[BertieBotts]

If DS goes on a sleepover or has a friend stay over then I insist he wears pyjamas and explain that it's more polite for other people. He understands and complies.

[Nannawifeofbaldr]

Someone asked up thread about twin tubs.

I can remember my Mum using a twin tub. We all had clean clothes daily.

[Medusacascade]

Op you will be relieved to know we are also 24 hour pant people and my 9yr old ds has no pyjamas. He won't wear them so I stopped buying them. And seriously, who buys them just because they look cute! How pathetic. They either serve a purpose or not.

And I hardly dare admit there are times when one of mine has gone to bed in a day wear shirt or worn a nightwear tshirt the next day.

Some perspective! It's not like they are being smacked around but the pearl clutching would put it on the same level!

[CallarMorvern]

Can't believe there are people calling the OP skanky, but they are wearing PJ's without undies for more than one day, that's the same as fishing a pair of dirty knicks out of the laundry and wearing them again the next day.
DD sleeps in clean knickers and a t shirt, she replaces them next morning. She has PJ's, so she wouldn't be embarrassed on a sleepover or whatever, but doesn't wear them. I sleep in vest and knickers, I wear PJ's for coming down to breakfast, but not in bed.