How can I make my toddler wear the trousers I want him to wear?

[Trinpy]

He is tall and slim so it's hard finding trousers that fit him in length but aren't too big round the waist. After much searching I have found a couple of pairs like this, they're warm, comfortable, with a soft elasticated waistband. However, he refuses to wear them. The only trousers he wants to wear are either far too big round the waist so they're constantly falling down and he cant run around and play properly or they're far too short, which he then gets cross about .

I have tried bribery. I have tried hiding the trousers that don't fit him. I have tried giving him the choice between the 2 trousers which do fit him. I have tried just putting the trousers I want him to wear on him and distracting him/bundling him out of the house before he can take them off. All of these things results in a huge tantrum with kicking/hitting/biting screaming. Nice trousers get pulled off and thrown at the first opportunity.

What can I do? He's 2.9.

Whaaaaat? This thread is bonkers. He is a child you are his parent, he does what you tell him to do!

No wonder there is so many kids nowadays trying to rule the roost over adults if this thread is anything to go by.

I would add a drawstring to the Ones he does like. I am the least crafty person alive and have manages to do this: cut a slit at front of waistband, thread through a drawstring cord (attach a safety pin to one end and move it through the waistband) and that's it! No more falling down joggers!

Why can't you pin the waistbands or take them in to fit him?

Can you let him wear the bigger trousers that he likes l, but use a belt so they don't fall down?

I have the same problem. Your child isn't skinny. Clothes are just made to fit all sizes. Which means they have to be big enough to fit children who are fat. Sorry if that offends anyone.

Adult clothes come in various waist sizes. Kids clothes are divided by height. Slim fit clothes are not easy to find especially as kids get older and anyway are still too big. Drives me potty.

My kids are a healthy weight but think they are skinny. Oversized clothes are part of that.

Hide ( donate ) the ones you don't like 🤷‍♀️

I have 2 kids with Autism and clothes have been a nightmare since I can remember.

Personally I let my son wear shorts or joggers. Neither of my kids can have buttons on trousers.

It's not giving in to them or being a soft parent with no boundaries.
It is understanding that some clothes cause so much discomfort it is distressing and painful.

I have to choose my battles and I'm happy to let clothing not be one of them.

I would try cutting out labels. Also I sometimes used to rub my son's legs if he HAD to wear trousers ( for cubs, etc)

Ds is 9 and autistic. I have long since given up fights about clothes.

the only trousers he will wear are school trousers. I just buy more of the same (thankfully m and S do a super slim range!) in the next sizes up ready for when they are getting too short.

He won’t wear jumpers. He will wear the right dressing gown so when it’s cold he goes out in his dressing gown!

I think sometimes we worry too much about things that really don’t matter. Sadly it probably comes from fear of judgment from other parents

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