Is purple for girls?? Toddler clothes…

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I’ve attached an image of some dungarees that I really want to order for my son. The problem being they’re purple and orange.

my son has already been asked if he’s a girl lots of times and I usually only dress him in neutrals or blues/greens/rust so maybe I’m pushing it a bit with purple. I do feel like boys could pull these off but maybe I’m just hoping because I love them 😂

priests wear purple vestments

Read it again! 😉

DS loves anything purple, no one seems to have an issue with it and tbh, I wouldn't care if they did.

My husband has a purple shirt, I can confidently report that wearing it has not caused his penis to fall off yet 💜

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Silly, stripes are for boys. Spots are for girls. That’s the secret coding. Only realised when it was children in need and we were supposed to send them in in spots. No boys clothes are spotted. All stripes. Who knew.

One of my DDs was misgendered (if that's the right description for a baby) whilst dressed head to toe in pink. There's no point fighting it.

I think people are just quite random in guessing babies sex unless it's really, really gendered clothing. I gave up on it after multiple people repeatedly thought DD1 was a boy – she was wearing a pink and white sleepsuit and a pale grey cardi with pink buttons...but the cardi also had blue trim.

I did too. My son is also blonde and blue eyed and it is a lovely colour on him.

Pink is also his favourite colour now :)

Purple is for the pope

Also boys, girls, men, women..

That brand do mostly unisex pieces. Definitely ok for a boy.

I would definitely say that these were boys!

someone bought my DS a “surfer” tshirt n short set purple and white. Also boys.

Do it anyway, I push the boundaries for my DS. Why should he only be able to wear blue, green or black! I hate brown

DS (nearly16) had some dungarees like that when he was 1ish. They didn't have purple writing, but dd wore them a couple of years later.

Yes, despite many millenia of sexual dimorphism in mammals , scientists have now found a viable way to change the sex of a child by the application of purple dungarees.
You'd better post it on the feminist board, I'm sure they will want to comment.

Eh?
OP didn't say there was anything wrong with being a girl.

I thought that was mauve, expecting a much darker colour - but I think the cut is more boyish. I don't know why. What strange gendered rubbish is lurking unbeknown in my brain! But if they prove a problem, applique the word BOY on them, or even, like the inhabitants of Hove, BOY ACTUALLY, which makes the asker feel silly.

I would dress a boy in them. My daughters regularly got called boys as babies and toddlers, it doesn't happen now they are bigger.

I'm another one that is concerned I can't see poppers at the bottom for nappy changes though. I had to return dungarees for this reason when my younger daughter was 1. I love dungarees on babies and young toddlers but we don't have any in sizes 2 or 3 years as they are too tricky for potty training. 4 years and up ones without poppers are fine.

It’s completely understandable to feel a bit hesitant if you’re concerned about how others might perceive your choice. Fashion for kids is all about fun and self-expression, and purple and orange can be vibrant and playful colors that work well for boys too. If you love the dungarees and think your son will look adorable in them, that’s what really matters.

Kids’ clothing should be enjoyable and reflect their personality, so don’t stress too much about it. If you’re still unsure, you could always try them on him first or even see how he reacts to the colors before making the final decision.

Remember its the society that associates colors to gender and they are not necessirily right, your kid can wear whichever color you feel looks good at them.
Hope this helps clear your head!

Love this! Thanks so much.

You're so right about the personality. I always thought I’d be a beige mum but my little boy is so full of life and giggles it feels wrong to have him all fancy with beige on everyday. He loves to run and play fight with his uncles and climb on everything, I now love colours and comfort!! It suits him way better than beige 🥹

This is actually such a good point to be fair 😅 as if nappy changes with a toddler aren’t hard enough 🥴

OP please don't raise your son with all this sexist nonsense. Your initial fear about what colours boys can wear, and now your latest update seemingly thrilled about him running and play fighting, makes it clear you have very archaic views of what a boy is and should be. Your son will pick up on this attitude and so the patriarchy continues. Your child's sex is irrelevant to what he should be dressed in, what activities he does or should be encouraged to do, or how he is spoken to or about. It's outdated, damaging bullshit, and we as women and mothers have a duty to put an end to.

I was given a lacy pink shawl from work when I had my baby.in 1980. I would still be asked if she was a boy. It doesn't matter.

I got asked if my DD was a boy even when she was wearing pink till she was over 2 as her hair didn't properly start to grow till then!

Oh I love those! You’ll have to take the whole thing off for nappy changes though, as there aren’t any poppers.

People are very weird about babies' clothes. A stranger once told me off for confusing her because 1 year old DD was wearing a blue cardigan.