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Original poster

To bring kids home from swimming in pyjamas at 5 pm?

178 replies

fredandjohn · 08/07/2017 02:51

I wouldn't be asking this question if his swimming finished at 7 pm or whatever, but it finishes at 5, we leave there at 5:30 in pyjamas. Is it unreasonable? He has a proper shower there. He is normally very tired that day (he's 4) so doesn't do much when home only plays with his toys in lounge.

AIBU?

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HillaryWinshaw · 08/07/2017 02:55

I wouldn't; I hate to see people in sleepwear out and about during the day. A bit akin to wearing a onesie in Morrison's, I'm afraid.

NuffSaidSam · 08/07/2017 02:56

YANBU.

Do what works for you and your DS.

Ignore the people who are appalled by anyone wearing PJ's anywhere else than in bed.

NuffSaidSam · 08/07/2017 02:57

People like Hillary there Wink. Ignore.

Original poster
fredandjohn · 08/07/2017 02:57

I don't leave in pyjamas btw, he's only 4, so you don't like seeing kids either? Grin damn, was hoping my worries of being judged would be put aside. I don't see the point in putting him in fresh clothes and then pyjamas when home!

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Original poster
fredandjohn · 08/07/2017 02:58

X post Smile

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WipsGlitter · 08/07/2017 03:00

I've seen this including dressing gowns.

blahblahblah2000 · 08/07/2017 03:04

Can you dress him in a clean tracksuit that is comfortable for bed?

NuffSaidSam · 08/07/2017 03:15

'Can you dress him in a clean tracksuit that is comfortable for bed?'

Why?

LeakyLittleBoat · 08/07/2017 03:18

He's not going shopping in Morrisons though is he? And even if he were he's 4, he's coming from swimming and is nice and clean after a shower, he's not going anywhere but home and bed in probably less than a couple of hours so why faff around getting him dressed and then having to undress him again only to dress him yet again in his pjs?
You do what suits you, OP.

KickAssAngel · 08/07/2017 03:20

Even if you did stop off in Morrison's it would be fine. But def. OK if going straight home. The only concern is if he'd drop dinner all over the clean PJs - but that isn't such a big deal.

Original poster
fredandjohn · 08/07/2017 03:27

We don't have messy food for dinner on swim night Wink

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Paninotogo · 08/07/2017 03:29

I thought everyone did that?

SouthWindsWesterly · 08/07/2017 04:09

Phahahaha! I've been doing this for years. Mine have showers and then put on warm onesies. Swimming lessons are usually finished at 5. It's small children not grown adults walking around a supermarket picking up cans of beans to put in the trolley. Do what's best for your child and their schedule.

Rinkydinkypink · 08/07/2017 04:15

I do 😁

Bue · 08/07/2017 04:16

A track suit? For bed? Confused

HillaryWinshaw · 08/07/2017 04:43

Do you really find it such a challenge to dress and undress your children, OP? I really can't imagine why you would do this. You asked for opinions; that is mine.

pollyglot · 08/07/2017 04:53

Where I live, people go to the local store in any/all of the following : bare feet, gumboots, nightwear, shorts only, bikinis, swimwear, To be fair, they respect the sign at the door asking for the removal of muddy gumboots. What's wrong with little kids in pyjamas , FFS?

NotYoda · 08/07/2017 05:10

Pyjamas? Like a pair of soft shorts and a T shirt? Like a 4 year old would wear during the day only slightly more brightly-patterned? Why ever not?

ForalltheSaints · 08/07/2017 05:21

Please no. Set a good example for older age. Pyjamas are not for wearing outside.

NotYoda · 08/07/2017 05:26

ForAllTheSaints

Not everything you do with a 4 year old will impact on their future life

Not letting your 4 year old hit people without reproach is best avoided, but I think you can afford to be relaxed about a 4 year old in pyjamas for a short trip home, otherwise we'd all be a bundle of nerves fearing for out children's futures

Itwillbefine · 08/07/2017 05:54

We are in the minority at our swimming lessons that my boys don't get changed straight into PJs/onesies after...

I really can't see a problem.

Expat38matt · 08/07/2017 06:07

I'm the queen of shortcuts and to me this sounds totally reasonable - getting a child dry and dressed after swimming is enough of a humid sweaty nightmare without then having to change them again into pyjamas !
Seriously why do u care what anyone thinks? He's clean and showered and as PP said going home for dinner and bed so why the heck not? Even if you did have to nip to morrisons ! He's 4! Last week my DD (8) and my DS (4) walked the dog with me and went to the supermarket in a princess dress and Spider-Man pyjamas

Expat38matt · 08/07/2017 06:11

HillaryWinshaw Obviously we're all capable of changing our kids clothing however to do it just so that people such as yourself don't get all snotty and judging seems rather pointless

Forallthesaints "set a good example for older age" how ridiculous I think most adults know what is appropriate to wear out of the house (although I have seen grown women in Aldi in Jammie's gown and slippers I'll grant you!) but this is a young child (basically a toddler)!!!

Kittymum03 · 08/07/2017 06:13

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ellestyle · 08/07/2017 06:18

I can't see anything wrong here, he's only 4 for heavens sake, why faff about with clean clothes for such a short time.

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