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Trousers for a very, very thin 2yo

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MuffinMclay · 05/09/2008 14:18

I'm really struggling to find any trousers that ds1 (2.4) can wear and which will stay up. At the moment he's living in shorts, but they're not ideal for winter.

Have tried, and ruled out, M&S, JoJoMamanBebe, and John Lewis. Their sizes 12-18 months are too small, but 18-24 months are too big and fall down (even with the waistband adjusted).

Does anyone else make unusually narrow waisted trousers?

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onceinalifetime · 05/09/2008 14:20

H&M do skinny jeans and cords - they're quite a narrow fit.

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MuffinMclay · 05/09/2008 14:24

Don't have one of those near us, unfortunately, although I could make a trip if need be.

Online is better if possible

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MuffinMclay · 05/09/2008 14:24

Don't have one of those near us, unfortunately, although I could make a trip if need be.

Online is better if possible

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MuffinMclay · 05/09/2008 14:25

sorry ds2 'helping'

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LittleMyDancing · 05/09/2008 14:42

have you tried a belt? not being facetious, but Ds is a slim boy and also has cloth nappies most of the time, which means when he's in disposables none of his trousers stay up! we have a belt which makes all the difference.

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MuffinMclay · 05/09/2008 14:44

I can't find a belt small enough!

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LittleMyDancing · 05/09/2008 14:46

our one came free with a pair of trousers from Tesco and it's one of those with a double semi circular ring at the end, so you thread the other end through the ring and back again and pull to the right size - no holes or anything like that.

it means it fits any size at all, even Ds' teddy who is often wearing it when Ds isn't...

ajm200 · 05/09/2008 14:50

I have a tall skinny DS too. Tesco trousers tend to be long and narrow so I find that they are quite good for him, last a while and are cheap so good for round the house/garden.

Pumpkin patch trousers have the elastic and buttons that you find on maternity trousers to adjust the waist. They are expensive though and not very hard wearing if you have a busy, active child. We tend to buy a couple of pairs for best.

Next do trousers with belts from 6-9 months so you might be able to find a belt there.

Weeteeny · 05/09/2008 14:52

Next do trousers, denims etc with adjustable waist. There is an elastic band in the waistthat can be pulled in and buttoned a good bit tighter. I buy them for my skinny malinky DS (age 3)

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MuffinMclay · 05/09/2008 14:56

I'll try Next. We have one of those in nearby town.

No Tesco nearby.

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crokky · 05/09/2008 15:00

baby gap trousers often have a piece of elastic inside jeans/cords to adjust the waist. I have the same prob - DS is 2.5 and can easily wear 12-18m trousers, but they stop just after his knees! V tall & skinny - have never met a child in rl as tall or as skinny! M&S and JL no good for trousers for him.

CantSleepWontSleep · 05/09/2008 15:00

Whaddya mean - no Tesco nearby? There are loads round here!

FluffyMummy123 · 05/09/2008 15:00

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RubySlippers · 05/09/2008 15:10

I agree re Next - nice and skinny fit for boys trousers

have you tried Petit bateau

DS has a couple of tops and they are on the small size so imagine the trousers may be as well?

ajm200 · 05/09/2008 15:10

No Tesco, so there is a part of the country that they don't monopolise.. there is hope for us all

MadameCastafiore · 05/09/2008 15:11

Gap have terribly small waists intheir trousers - DS have lots that fit him but he looks like an old git with his tummy sticking over the top and they mostly have adjustable waists - or try dungarees - Gap ones are lovely and the waist isn't an issue then - that is what we had to do with DD when she was small as she had the physical attributes of a pipe cleaner!

sumomum · 05/09/2008 15:26

My DS is exactly the same. The only shop which sells trousers that actually fit him well is NEXT. Look out for the ones with elasticated waist bands.

sumomum · 05/09/2008 15:26

My DS is exactly the same. The only shop which sells trousers that actually fit him well is NEXT. Look out for the ones with elasticated waist bands.

CantSleepWontSleep · 05/09/2008 15:28

Sorry to disappoint you ajm, but MM is having a moment of madness re Tesco. She has plenty of them to choose from.

Neeerly3 · 05/09/2008 15:29

defo next and tesco with adjustable waists - I have a nearly 4yo in 2 - 3 trousers.

EachPeachPearMum · 05/09/2008 15:50

Vertbaudet are quite slim fitting.

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MuffinMclay · 05/09/2008 16:05

Really, CSWS? I haven't spotted any. Seem to recall one off the A1(M) at a push, but I'd rather poke my eyes out with sticks than visit that car park (bad experience years ago). Also not that near for me (30 mins plus each way).

Gap no good. He has some 18-24 month Gap ones that I'm waiting for him to grow into (Christmas gift last year). Even on the tightest setting they fall down.

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MrsDougRoss · 05/09/2008 16:09

I got DS some from Gap and Mothercare. He is 3 and small so i have had a struggle. There are some jeans in mothercare that have a good elasticated waist. I have noticed that the baby clothes seem to have more elasticated waists some of the older ones just have belts. Not a problem for me as DS still in size 18 -24

CantSleepWontSleep · 05/09/2008 16:32

Yes there's one on A1M (with v good soft play round the corner fwiw), but also one in S'age, both of which sell clothes. And the one that does home delivery round here, although I never go to it, is B'dock.

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MuffinMclay · 05/09/2008 19:22

Going to attempt to buy trousers from Next tomorrow and will report back on sizing.

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