Should kids wear leotards with or without underwear? And tights?

Question

I know it's a weird question, sorry, but I'm widow, my two kids are about to enroll in a yoga for kids course and I don't dare to ask my female friends.
My girl, seven years old say they are without undies. When my boy, 5, heard his sister would use a leotard, he wanted to use one, too.

Answer 1

With panties always, panties have the cotton padding which will help to keep her dry and free from infection... polyester leotards have no absorbancy and she could get a urinary tract infection and/or a yeast infection from any sweat and bacteria build up when playing around.

Answer 2

Leotards Kids

Answer 3

My little sister is in dance class, and when she started, it was ok for the little ones to wear undies (ages 3&4). After that, the teachers encouraged the kids to wear their leotards without undies-just because you could see the undies from underneath the leotards. There are lots of cotton leotards, some that are even like shorts. Ultimately, let her go the first time however she is comfortable, and if others aren't wearing undies and she wants to go without the next time, so be it.

Answer 4

I understand the need for going without underwear in competition but not in the practice studio. Your discomfort should not be dismissed. It`s hard to focus on anything when you`re preoccupied & overly self-conscious. I would ask her what harm can come from you wearing underwear in class? What do your parents think of this rule? If they agree with you, have them speak with her. As you pay her salary, you might have more of a voice than you think. Have u tried wearing 2 leotards? If they`re the same type and size, your instructor might not notice the double up. If u try this with tights, the second layer will probably need 2B 1 size bigger. Another trick is to use paper tape (medical tape - avail. in drug stores in 1st aid section) to prevent your nipples from poking through the fabric of your leotard. The tape is breathable, doesn`t hurt to remove, & non-irritating 2 skin). Cut 2 strips (a band-aid size amount should work fine) & tape down the nipple. If u see the outline of the tape, try cutting larger pieces so they reach all the way to your armpit. Failing all of the above, there`s a line of bras & underwear available that is designed to be inconspicuous under clothing. I haven`t worn it with a leotard, but it doesn`t show under other body conscious clothing. It`s made by Jockey & should be available at major department stores (Sears, for one). The sales rep should be familiar with it. Bring your leotard to the store & try on some of the bras beneath it. If you can`t see the bra outline, you shouldn`t see the underwear outline either.

Answer 5

You can get special yoga underwear that tuck under the bum so they don't show panty lines.

Really though it is a question of comfort, whatever she is comfortable with let her do. Just remember if she doesn't wear underwear the leotard will have to get washed every time she wears it so buy a couple

Answer 6

My mother always dressed us with underwear under our leotards

Answer 7

Either way is fine. You shouldn't be afraid to ask your female friends questions like this-I am sure they would be more than happy to help you out-we mothers LOVE giving advice! =)

Answer 8

depends how they are cut. if the leotard doesn't cover them, then no

Answer 9

with underwear, they have leotards with padding like underwear,but your child will feel weird, and if she falls everyone will see her huh huh.

Answer 10

they should be wearing underwear. for sanitary reasons