Am I the only person who doesn't find a "here comes trouble" bib funny?

[toddlerbob]

Rough count at mum and toddler group (only 8 babies).

1 "here comes trouble" bib
1 "I'm only naughty when I'm awake" dress
1 "Little monster T shirt" worn with "trouble" trousers.

Initially I kept quiet, I'm not that keen on putting negative statements on preschoolers but they could have been presents and goodness knows we are all saving money. Also it's not my business. I bought some underpant packs that have 1 pair that say "street fighter" - (size 2-4 I mean honestly), but they can't be seen and they were the equivalent of 10p each.

But then they all compared their children's clothes and I discovered the mums find the things hilarious and it turns out they had all purchased them themselves(albeit on sale).

I asked if they would like it if someone put a negative stereotype on them; say "Thunderthighs" maybe, for a woman trying to lose her baby weight, or "4 eyes" for a woman who wears glasses etc. Apparently it's not the same.

How on earth can you expect a child to act like an angel when wearing a little monster T shirt.

I think it depends. Calling your child a little monster can be done with affection. However I did see a small boy in a t-shirt yesterday that said
'yeah yeah - whatever'
I don't understand why that's supossed to be funny and a child who actually has that sort of attitude isn't cute.

Well, that's kind of the point, isn't it? Everyone has a different sense of humour? They must do, or Ken Dodd would never have made a living...

Don't find it funny, then don't buy it. I don't think a t-shirt with a slogan on is going to scar a kid for life. A parent being constantly demeaning or critical, yes... a humorous t-shirt even if not to your taste... doubtful.

JJ - they are fab quality too - and the adult ones

I mentioned this on the crap boys' clothes thread - I bought ds a "Weapon of Mass Destruction" t-shirt when he was 2, which I though was quite funny. However, it has opened us a floodgate of similar things from my MIL ("Don't Blame Me" "100% Mischief" and something else I can't rememeber) and the joke is wearing thin. I like the odd slogan, if it's witty and affectionate, but wall to wall negative t-shirts are depressing (I would HATE the "yeah, yeah whatever" one!). Having said that, I am clearly a naff mummy as I bought a reindeer outfit for ds's first Xmas and can't wait to get it out this year for dd. Oh, also bought Pumpkin bootees in the USA for Halloween. Am I banned from mumsnet?

I hate the "here comes trouble" etc ones but think the Xmas ones are cute My Mum bought DS2 and my nephew (both aged 4m last Xmas) reindeer coats with antlers - they looked gorgeous.

I loathe them too and thankfully ds hasn't received any as gifts. Perhaps if the t-shirt said 'Mummy says I'm clever/gorgeous' then I may relent just because ds is. I would never dream of labelling him a 'monster' or whatever at such a young age just because he isn't. I know it's only a t-shirt and not worn the whole time but sometimes labels do stick early on. Even in my baby group, age 8 - 9 months, there is a boy who has already been labelled a 'thug' as routinely he whacks the smallest baby over the head with a toy. Everyone shrugs and laughs which of course makes him do it again. Oh crikey, completely straying off the topic and rambling. As for Christmas stuff, well what a waste of money for something that'll be worn once or twice. Then again I can't stand Winnie the Pooh clothes either. Unfortunately both grandmothers seem to think them cute. Why do baby clothes need all this stuff on them. It's not as if my son even notices so it's not for his benefit. Don't get me started on camouflage gear for babies.

I haven't read anyone elses posts but IMO I think it's only fair to warn people, especially with my ds1. Besides, he couldn't read until he went to school so he didn't know what was wrote on his t-shirts and bibs.

Agree about the negative messages. We were given "heartbreaker" as a gift, and I didn't quite get it - I don't want ds to break hearts, I want him to make them happy!

I did buy him "My Mama's Rich and My Daddy's Good looking" because it's true.

I also got him a snowsuit with ears, but that was because I seemed to be the only person wanting a snow suit for a 13 month old, and Next's snow suit in size 9 - 12 months was the only one that fitted him. I guess every other baby gets taken to nursery in a car rather than a 20 minute walk across a chilly field! The only things warm enough were either the teddy bear baby snow suit or a parka that made him look like Liam Gallagher (sp?). So don't get me started on camouflage gear either ...

Actually, the Mamma and Daddy might have been the other way round, but it's still true.

My sister buys these slogan shirts for ds4. I don't really mind but would not buy them myself. I often find old ladies read them and then get chatting to ds4.
My sister had one made up for ds4 which said "If you think I'm gorgeous wait till you see my auntie"

Cant stand any of them really.

Wouldn't ever buy one, but did see one the other day that said "Most days I wake up grumpy...some days I let him have a lie in!". Made me chuckle anyway.

Lol @ the Ken Dodd reference Georgina!

I like the adult lawnmower man t shirt in the jake link.

I'm with Georgina, i think it's harmless really and a bitof fun. (I HATE tarty clothes for kids though- i'd much rather have a bib with a naff slogan). I LOVED dd'ssnowsuit too, i think she looked adorable and it kept her warm and dry.

Although i think i was percieved as TOO pc on another clothes thread, i think this is pc'ness gone mad and have evry intention of dressing dd up as Santa this year!:).

i think they're all pretty icky... however the t-shirt for when you're preganant with the slogan
'it's not over till the fat lady screams'
i find quite funny and would quite consider getting one if we ever decided for no' 3... mustt admit the blooming marvelous ones are well naff and vomit inducing! - 'made with 100% love' 'he started it (with an arrow!)', 'under construction' etc etc!

... oe the one that says 'it started with a kiss'... bleurgh!

Haven't read all the replies, but my nicknames for ds are 'pickle' and 'monkey', because he is! He also knows how much I love him.

I saw a teenage girl today, carrying a bag with 'moody cow' on it! I want one of those!

don't like them at all. and don't understand why Next has to do rackfuls of cheeky monkey t-shirts etc. surely if you've bought one you've bought them all. I also have to confess to being irritated by any clothing which says "baby" on it - as if that's not apparent when it's being worn????

My dear MIL got one for DS that says "That's it! I'm to Grandma's" even though it is not an adjective I was not specially amused, though I smile thinking on DS' mum's mum and smile and think "I go with you!!!"

sorry "I'm off to Grandma's"...

I can't stand clothing with these daft "baby/grandma/trouble" slogans on nor Christmas clothing.

Should I confess that I just laughed at the "That's it! I'm off to Grandma's" slogan?

No, didn't think so...

It is so naff, and so not funny. When I was pregnant I was SO tempted to get a t-shirt printed with 'baby available to highest bidder' or 'this is my brother's' or some such.

(Apologies if this offends anyone...)

Millipede - you made me snort!

Well I would rather a naff slogan that constant mud coloured, camoflage clothes. I had two t-shirts for the boys that read "Yes, we are twins." Ended that question from passers-by.

I can't believe people get so worked up about them. I hate the santa-suits but think the Rudolph ones are quite cute in an Anne Geddes kind of way.

If that makes me naff then so be it. I don't believe a t-shirt is going to reinforce negativity as much as words will.

The only kind of t-shirt banned in this household is football ones and that is because this area is too sectarian as it is!