Where, oh where, can I find pj's for my 19 mo old that aren't skin tight?

Question

Once my son grew too big for infant/newborn-type sleepers, I encountered a pajama nightmare. Every single pair of pajamas I find is seemingly made to fit like a second skin. The problem? My son cannot stand them. The minute I put them on, he pulls and pulls at the sleeves and the legs in such a way that it's obvious the tightness is uncomfortable for him. I do NOT understand the idiotic reasoning for the way these pajamas are made. Supposedly "snug fitting clothing is less likely to catch fire." (At least, that is explanation The Children's Place gives.) Well, I'm sorry. To me, there is a difference between "snug" fitting and so tight you feel like you're being eaten alive by a boa constrictor. Are there ANY pj's out there for toddlers (he wears 18-24 mo clothing) that are not made this way? If so, please, please tell me where I can buy them. I would be happy to order them online, if need be. They don't have to be loose, just loose enough that he can breathe.

A larger size means much longer legs and much longer arms. So much longer that that rolling them up is futile. I don't sew, so I can't hem them and I can't even find someone where I live to hem my own pants, let alone my son's pajamas. : ( Not a bad suggestion...I'm just saying, that hasn't worked (buying a larger size).

Answer 1

I've noticed that the Childrens Place jammies are much tighter than any other I've seen. They were the only ones that fit my beanpole daughter well, so I'm sure that they fit absolutly no one else. My son could never get into them. I just bought Carters at WalMart this year and they are much looser. They fit my son great, my daughter looks like she is wearing a gunny sack but they are her favorite anyway because they are so soft.

Answer 2

I learned something about toddler pajamas as I bought them for my daughter. I also wondered why some were snug and others were not. The pajamas that are fire retardent are loose. On a tag for a pair of pajamas that were snug it said they were made that way on purpose because the were not fire retardent. I guess that is safer for a child to have on snug clothes rather than loose ones in a fire. So look for fire retardent pajamas, they will have a loose fit.

Answer 3

Try having him sleep in some shorts and a tee shirt.

The reason for the snug fit is that they are less likely to catch fire from getting too close to an open flame/heat source. If they are snug fitting, then there isn't the chance of dragging an arm over a lit candle on a table and catching them on fire with a sleeve that brushes the flame.

My daughter sleeps in whatever - an oversized tee, a pair of shorts and a tee, a pair of sweat pants and a shirt, whatever I dress her in. Where is it written that one has to sleep in pajamas???

Answer 4

Just about everywhere you go they still sell the classic style fleece PJs that zip up toes to shoulders. Gerber makes a set that is snug fit but is made of a stretchy cotton/waffle type material. These are not bad and stretch easy even on the chubby kids. Oh and I saw the traditional style at Wal-mart that has a loose fit. They just seem more expensive.
Good Luck

Answer 5

Go to Wal-mart. Get a 2t or 3t size out of the infants section.
I am not sure why you are having such a hard time finding the right size for your little one. I have 3 kids and if one size did not fit I would just go up a size until it did.

Answer 6

Sorry, but that's the way they all come, unless you want to put him in girls' nightgowns. My question to you is, does he do this with regular long sleeved clothing, like shirts/sweatshirts? I mean, my two year old didn't like it at first to start wearing long pants and long sleeved shirts, but he's getting used to it (we live in Texas and it's still in the 80+ degrees this week, but it was cold a few weeks ago).

In any case, you just need to tell your son that he needs to wear his pj's, lay down the law, he's not even two yet. He'll get used to them. You may go up one size anyways, as you may know, different brands run large or smaller than others. Good luck.

Answer 7

OMG! I totally know what you are talking about! I have seen some pj's at Walmart for my daughter that are more normal fitting, usually the more expensive ones (just under $10). The ones I get her are loose fitting pants and a loose fitting top, a bit fancier than the ones you have mentioned. I've also seen them at Toys R Us, but I don't know what they have available as far as boys go. I've seen the ones you are talking about, and have never bought them for my daughter. I know I wouldn't be comfy wearing that kind, so how could I expect her to be?!

Answer 8

I have my 3 year old who is of average height in size 5 pajamas and they aren't too long. I just go a couple of sizes up. I usually get the pajamas at Target and that is what works for me.

Answer 9

try buying a larger size..maybe a 2T would be a better fit. I am with your son...I cannot stand tight fitting clothes. If you find then too long, try buying the ones that have the ribbed cuffs..or run a piece of elastic in the hem to make them stay

Answer 10

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