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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?

OP posts:
JoeMaplin · 09/07/2017 22:13

Yanbu, everyone at my kids swimming lessons does this!

stopfuckingshoutingatme · 09/07/2017 22:14

Erm why are you even asking Confused

MiniMum97 · 09/07/2017 22:37

Do what you like. People will be judge about anything. I have been shocked to learn from Mumsnet to learn how many normal everyday things people get judgy about!! Being judgemental over unimportant things, like if someone elses child was weary my pyjans ffs, is horrible, small-minded behaviour. So take comfort in the fact that you automatically have the higher moral ground.
If you worried about doing things that might be judged you would never do anything.

MiniMum97 · 09/07/2017 22:44

"funny old world - children living in poverty, women sold into slavery, nations fighting civil wars, people dying from horrible illnesses and it is really really important that a child aged 4 is only seen in public wearing appropriate clothing (presumably eton collar and suit I would hope!)  if folks stopped caring so much about such minor things and started caring more about their communities and helping others have better lives, then we might have a better society, but perhaps it is easiest to feel good by putting others down?"

This. My thoughts exactly.

Why would anyone care who wears clothes for the night in the day? What's the difference between jogging bottoms and a vest top, and pyjamas anyway? I interchange my casual wear and nightwear. And how is it unhygienic to wear outdoor wear to bed???? Sometimes I really don't understand some people. Ffs get a fucking life. And get your priorities right. If you are judging a child or their parent for wearing pyjamas you really need to give yourself a good talking to!

Dinosaursdontgrowontrees · 09/07/2017 22:53

At my daughters swimming class (5.30 to 6pm) all the children have a proper shower and put their pjs on. I think it's lovely. Children are ages 4 to 6.

Coffeetasteslikeshit · 10/07/2017 07:51

Roomster101

I still take sleepsuits to the beach with us now, even though the kids are older, just in case they are cold after being in the sea.

Do they go to bed in the same sleepsuits after they have been in the sea/on the beach?

Sometimes. Nowadays they would probably take them off as they tend to sleep in their undies.

Twopeapods · 10/07/2017 07:58

A woman did this with her little girl at swimming last week at that time and I thought, wish I thought of that Grin

Camomila · 10/07/2017 08:37

Just bring him home in comfy outside appropriate clothes that he can also sleep in like light tracksuit bottoms and a tee-shirt?

I take DS swimming on a Saturday morning and most of the babies come in their pjs/sleep suits.

Roomster101 · 10/07/2017 08:37

And how is it unhygienic to wear outdoor wear to bed????

It's not amazingly unhygienic but a lot of swimming pool changing rooms aren't that clean either. Beaches and the sea water are even less clean. I prefer to keep bedclothes for bed because ultimately that keeps sheets cleaner. I also can't see that it saves more than 30s of time to put bedclothes on after swimming.

Sometimes I really don't understand some people. Ffs get a fucking life. And get your priorities right. If you are judging a child or their parent for wearing pyjamas you really need to give yourself a good talking to!

Just because someone says they wouldn't do it, it doesn't mean they are "judging". I couldn't care less what other people do but OP asked for opinions on whether it was a good idea so people gave them.

allegretto · 10/07/2017 09:04

Minimum - why the aggression? Nobody is judging just giving opinions as requested.

AntiopeofThemyscira · 10/07/2017 10:02

The people I know in RL who would judge this aren't very nice people in general I have found. Just saying.

MrsABrown72 · 10/07/2017 16:35

My DD7 puts on shorts & tshirt in summer as likely to be going out to play for a while and a onsie in winter.

WillRikersExtraNipple · 10/07/2017 16:41

Minimum - why the aggression? Nobody is judging just giving opinions as requested

RTFT, they are definitely judging. Calling people lazy and common is judging.

midnightmisssuki · 10/07/2017 16:41

I suppose you do what is most convenient for you - he's 4 so I don't think anyone would bat an eyelid to be honest, I wouldn't personally but that's just me.

nemno · 10/07/2017 17:10

I don't mind if other people do it but I wouldn't. I liked to get them home and let them have a proper clean before bed, the showers at the pool are minging and just suitable for a quick rinse. And they always trailed their stuff across the wet filthy floor.

Tattybogle89 · 10/07/2017 17:20

Hilarious the people who are bothered by people outdoors in pjs after swimming, after all, you have probably just shared a big bath with them in their underwear. But if they then change into pjs and walk past you? Gaaaah horror!

TipTopTipTopClop · 10/07/2017 17:40

It's not amazingly unhygienic but a lot of swimming pool changing rooms aren't that clean either. Beaches and the sea water are even less clean. I prefer to keep bedclothes for bed because ultimately that keeps sheets cleaner. I also can't see that it saves more than 30s of time to put bedclothes on after swimming.

Absolutely bizarre. I don't know about you, but I have sex in my bed, and I'm pretty sure I sweat quite a lot. All I can do is wash them once a week, and live with the biohazard inbetween.

Roomster101 · 10/07/2017 20:53

Absolutely bizarre. I don't know about you, but I have sex in my bed, and I'm pretty sure I sweat quite a lot. All I can do is wash them once a week, and live with the biohazard inbetween.

My children don't have sex or sweat in their beds.

becotide · 10/07/2017 20:57

No it's fine, so much easier than messing about with multiple sets of clothes. Tired 4 yearolds are the slowest creatures on earth

BroomHandledMouser · 10/07/2017 21:02

Yanbu, I would and have done the same. Especially in winter.

They used to swim on a Friday night and we'd finish around 5:30. I'd put their warm onesies on and we'd run to the car to get warm again Smile

Now they don't go...and are older...and smelly

ThroughThickAndThin01 · 10/07/2017 21:03

Yanbu.

Great plan.

user1486076969 · 10/07/2017 21:06

YANBU

fababzz01 · 28/02/2018 15:03

Nothing wrong with this it's called making best use of the time you have we all have busy lives nowadays it's common practice at the leisure centre, I've even seen mums wearing their wanzies after swimming as well!

Klobuchar · 28/02/2018 15:07

I wouldn’t do it but if it works for you, why not?

ToadOfToadHallSingsTillLate · 28/02/2018 15:09

I had to take my 2 DCs out the other evening to Halfords (long story!) - it was 7pm so I put them in their pjs first. With swimming, we leave the pool about 5:30 / 6pm. I've Enewetak put them in pjs after swimming.

At the end of the day - your children, your choices! Smile

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