AIBU to put my son in leggings?

[LeggingsforDS]

DS is three. Currently has a few pairs of leggings and needs some new clothes. Wanting to buy him a few more packs of leggings. They're comfortable, easy to pull up and down for using the toilet. Both DM and DH hate his current leggings and don't think I should get anymore. He's too old for leggings apparently and they're too girly. I do mostly buy them from the 'girls' section because they are harder to come by in the 'boys' section. Yes, they are typically more colourful than a pair of plain black or blue joggers but he's three years old! So, AIBU to just but them for him anyway?

I genuinely don't know anyone who dresses their boys in leggings.

Lindex ribbed leggings are brilliant, are completely unisex and are in some really interesting colours - not just black, blue, grey etc!

@Happycat1212

Surprised by these comments, I’ve never seen them in the “boys” section in any shop so yes I guess they are seen as “girls” would be interested to know which shop has them in the boys section and I mean high street not online stores that make ones aimed at boys, my boys are 7 and 9 and wouldn’t wear them

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Ok this is an online link but they sell them in Sainsburys stores

I like the idea of them, if my youngest saw them in the boys section he would wear them but we’ve only ever seen them in the girls.

My DS lives In leggings. H&M & Zara mostly. He is nearly 3. I just like him to be comfy

@Happycat1212

I like the idea of them, if my youngest saw them in the boys section he would wear them but we’ve only ever seen them in the girls.

To me boys leggings aren't the same shape as girls. Girls are much clingier. DS's are a little bit looser than DDs so I wouldn't say you'd look at him and think, wow that boy has got leggings on. Most of them just look like skinny fit, cotton stretch trousers on him. They're pretty much the same fit as skinny jeans (if he would wear them!!) but just made of a leggings material.

Also most of the boy leggings we have have a lower crotch than girls leggings which is what makes them look a bit looser around the bum.

Firstly, I don't think there would be anything wrong with a little boy wearing leggings even if they were 'girly'. He is 3, they are practical and comfy trousers.

But of course you can get leggings that are marketed specifically towards boys. Have a look at these from Lindex (they also do more neutral leggings but I just picked a few of the most obviously stereotypical 'boyish' prints). My 3 year old son is happy in the blue dinosaur leggings today - they are his favourite trousers!

Dgs wears boys leggings from George at Asda HERE Maybe if they were from the boy's section your dh wouldn't feel so worried about his son wearing leggings.

I mean it's all semantics, really, isn't it. Most of the lads round here would wear what they might describe as joggers or tracky bottoms, but which I don't see as any different to leggings - like this or this. I think of "joggers" as more like this.

For babies, what is apparently the exact same item of clothing on the M&S website is called "joggers" if there is a cuff at the bottom, and "leggings" if there is no cuff

My 2.5yo wears leggings from the girl's section. He is very picky about what he wears and seems to enjoy them. He even has a pair of pink ones. The only problem is that girl's trousers never have pockets.

I put mine in jeggings (from girls section) but look like slim fit jeans, harder wearing than leggings (for tree climbing) and easy to pull up and down

@BeneathYourWisdom

Mine (girl and boy) have never had any comments about leggings being like pjs. But to be fair they wouldn't care if they did! I think leggings are quite fashionable for boys now, part of the whole scandi thing. Boys leggings have always been sold by companies like Polarn o pyret and lindex

Mine only had the pj comments if the leggings had patterns or busy prints. It upset her that people thought she wasn’t dressed!

PoP and Lindex are great for leggings, but many of their styles are designed to go under fleece trousers and/or a snowsuit (leggings don’t bunch up and all Scandinavian kids tend to wear them under snowsuits). Anything with merino wool I assume is under-layers?

Oh maybe. My son will only wear the really patterned bold ones - so I tend to buy from Etsy now as they do the most fun designs.

He's six now and never had a comment on wearing pjs. Though pj days are his favourite so he's probably think it's a win if anyone did!

I never really understand why people find leggings any comfier or easier for toddlers in terms of toileting. Pretty much all toddler clothing is available in soft comfortable fabric with elasticated waists. If I'm really honest most of the people I know who dress their little boys in leggings are the ones who are "making a point". They never seem to put their daughters in joggers.

I dress my two and a half year old boy in leggings all the time and will continue to so as I long as he lets me! Next have some really cute boy's leggings (although he also has leopard print and Snoopy ones from the "girl's section") that I think go up to age 7 and Zara Kids has great unisex patterned ones. They just look so much more comfortable than little jeans.

@NoIDontWatchLoveIsland

I never really understand why people find leggings any comfier or easier for toddlers in terms of toileting. Pretty much all toddler clothing is available in soft comfortable fabric with elasticated waists. If I'm really honest most of the people I know who dress their little boys in leggings are the ones who are "making a point". They never seem to put their daughters in joggers.

I don't think I know any little girls who don't wear joggers sometimes. Maybe it's different where you live! Both my son and my daughter wear joggers and leggings - both very comfy I agree. H&M have lovely joggers that my 5 year old daughter likes.

I really really dislike jogging bottoms for children and adults so leggings are a good alternative.

If I'm really honest most of the people I know who dress their little boys in leggings are the ones who are "making a point". They never seem to put their daughters in joggers.

What point is it that you THINK they are making? Other than the fact that leggings, made of cheap, easy to wash jersey fabric, which are ideal for kids to wear day in and day out without too much of a fuss?

I'm intrigued as to EXACTLY what point it is that you think they are making @NoIDontWatchLoveIsland ?

My DS lives in leggings. They have loads in the boys section in Asda.

@NoIDontWatchLoveIsland

I never really understand why people find leggings any comfier or easier for toddlers in terms of toileting. Pretty much all toddler clothing is available in soft comfortable fabric with elasticated waists. If I'm really honest most of the people I know who dress their little boys in leggings are the ones who are "making a point". They never seem to put their daughters in joggers.

I don’t have any daughters to put in joggers but if I did and they wanted to wear them then why not? The reason I found leggings easier for toddlers is I because they pull up and down easily, and they dry very quickly(I don’t have a tumble dryer) and they tended to fit nicely over cloth nappies, I also put my boys in tights for similar reasons and they were also great for the stage where socks were constantly pulled off. I would love you to elaborate on what point you think I was trying to make?

Two Teds have lovely leggings for boys.

I can't believe that 30% of people think you're being unreasonable for buying your son leggings. How bizarre!

Firstly, I don't think there would be anything wrong with a little boy wearing leggings even if they were 'girly'. He is 3, they are practical and comfy trousers

I agree with your statement, but I think all 3 pairs of leggings in the photos look like PJ pants! I know he can wear with a plain top but busy prints on leggings (or joggers) scream pyjamas to me. I wish they made more loose fit leggings in solid colours, maybe some with reinforced knees too!

My DD was happy to wear printed leggings and joggers with busy patterns until she started preschool, then other kids started asking her why she hadn’t got dressed! She informed me leggings with pictures are for babies. Maybe because a lot of babies and toddlers wear patterned all in ones or bright prints?

OP, my ds is now 4 and like some other posters, ds's waist is too slim for most joggers to stay up, until they're too short and showing off his ankles. So leggings are a comfy and practical option - they aren't too tight, but it means his trousers don't fall down when he is running around, climbing etc. Not sure what 'point' we're supposedly making here...?

@00100001

And so what if he thinks they're "girly"? Is his dad really going to tease his 3 yo child? Is he expecting the 3yo to bully his son?

Leggings are brilliant.

I bet he doesn't think that footballers are girly for wearing under leggings?

Bet he wouldn't call this chap, girly...

oh those legs swoon