does your LO wear jeans to the park, softplay etc?

[Midnight_Fairy]

Some of the jeans I buy they are lined with cotton material and they look super comfy, wish I could get in my size!
His skinnier jeans are a bit uncomfy for softplay though. I didnt realise they were 'skinny' fit or I wouldt have bought

I absolutely love the lined ones. Primark of all plaves sell them.

 

[AngelUK]

I actually just ordered some so called "soft jersey knit pants" from BabyGap (via ebay) which I think is possibly some ppl refer to as sweat pants or joggers. I thought they might help with potty training as they are easy to pull down and up and are hopefully easier to wash than their nicer trousers. (And if they get ruined I won't mind so much.) I don't think they will be wearing them out of the house though.

 

[Larkspur]

Can I just ask why people don't want kids wearing sweatpants/track pants/joggers out of the house? I mean, what is the message you're scared that it will send to other people? I'm honestly scratching my head!

 

[MummyMana]

Imogen wears like stretchy jeans ( jeggins I guess) I'd have her in joggers but I can't find any for babies that I like

I also can't find any for adults that I like aside from the one pair that I have

 

[felix555]

Can I just ask why people don't want kids wearing sweatpants/track pants/joggers out of the house? I mean, what is the message you're scared that it will send to other people? I'm honestly scratching my head!

I don't really care what people think of what I wear, I sincerely mean this. But I've never been comfortable going out in sweats because just to me personally they're a bit like pyjamas. I'd feel uncomfortable going out.

Like some wouldn't go out without make-up.

Again though I don't see someone in sweats out and think badly of them, I just wouldn't because of how I would personally feel if I wore them when out.

 

[.Mrs.B.]

Can I just ask why people don't want kids wearing sweatpants/track pants/joggers out of the house? I mean, what is the message you're scared that it will send to other people? I'm honestly scratching my head!

I agree I really don't understand why people would be embarrassed to take their kids out in joggers.

I love kids in 'kid' clothes and hate seeing them dressed as little adults (not that I think jeans are adult clothes). At soft play last week I saw two sisters about 1 and 3 in matching smart dresses, headbands and everything but NO tights! Their legs were blotchy purple and I felt so sorry for them.

 

[felix555]

Can I just ask why people don't want kids wearing sweatpants/track pants/joggers out of the house? I mean, what is the message you're scared that it will send to other people? I'm honestly scratching my head!

I agree I really don't understand why people would be embarrassed to take their kids out in joggers.

I love kids in 'kid' clothes and hate seeing them dressed as little adults (not that I think jeans are adult clothes). At soft play last week I saw two sisters about 1 and 3 in matching smart dresses, headbands and everything but NO tights! Their legs were blotchy purple and I felt so sorry for them.

I'm not sure how it works not wanting to be judged for letting your LO wear joggers and then in the very next sentence make swipes at how others dress their kids.

 

[Wriggley]

Can I just ask why people don't want kids wearing sweatpants/track pants/joggers out of the house? I mean, what is the message you're scared that it will send to other people? I'm honestly scratching my head!

I agree I really don't understand why people would be embarrassed to take their kids out in joggers.

I love kids in 'kid' clothes and hate seeing them dressed as little adults (not that I think jeans are adult clothes). At soft play last week I saw two sisters about 1 and 3 in matching smart dresses, headbands and everything but NO tights! Their legs were blotchy purple and I felt so sorry for them.

I'm not sure how it works not wanting to be judged for letting your LO wear joggers and then in the very next sentence make swipes at how others dress their kids.

its never occurred to me to judge a parent on how they dress their kids :/

 

[AngelUK]

I don't really care how others dress their child either unless it is inappropriately for age and weather.
I don't like sweatpants with gathered seams cause I don't like the look of them. It has nothing to do with being embarrassed. At home I wear my yoga bottoms but I don't find those appropriate to go out with either. They, like sweat pants to me, are lounge wear, not outdoor wear.
I do not however dress my boys like miniature adults either.

 

[felix555]

Well this thread nicely proves we can't do anything right as parents ...

Dress your LO for comfort in joggers and you're a chavvy, can't be bothered mom

Dress your LO for style in jeans and you're an uptight, only cares about appearances mom that does not give a stuff about your LO's comfort level and probably don't even allow the little snowflake to ever play in the mud for fear of ruining their Ralph Lauren polo shirt.

 

[JessyG]

I must admit I have judged BUT in my defense I only do it when I feel the child is inappropriately dressed. Eg middle of winter mum in big winter coat, small child in nothing but a hoody and trousers. Pissed me off.

 

[catty]

I dont know why I think because to me they are similar to pjamas. We use them for lounging around. I guess it depends it what you use them for yourself maybe? I also find it alot easier to match t shorts etc with jeans as anything goes, whereas joggers need a pretty casual top to go with them?

Forgot to add when we get to potty training stage or if someone bought them as a present I would put them on. Also if he chose to whem hes older he easily could.

 

[Midnight_Fairy]

I dont wead joggers but my kids always wear them because I think they are cosy and warm in winter. Sometimes my 2 yr old wears babygrows, with shoes and coat for school run. Even lazier than joggers. Dont even notice other kids.

 

[JessyG]

Oh couldn't give a rat ass if there are kids in joggers so long as they are clean and warm.

 

[.Mrs.B.]

Can I just ask why people don't want kids wearing sweatpants/track pants/joggers out of the house? I mean, what is the message you're scared that it will send to other people? I'm honestly scratching my head!

I agree I really don't understand why people would be embarrassed to take their kids out in joggers.

I love kids in 'kid' clothes and hate seeing them dressed as little adults (not that I think jeans are adult clothes). At soft play last week I saw two sisters about 1 and 3 in matching smart dresses, headbands and everything but NO tights! Their legs were blotchy purple and I felt so sorry for them.

I'm not sure how it works not wanting to be judged for letting your LO wear joggers and then in the very next sentence make swipes at how others dress their kids.

Sorry that came out wrong, I felt sorry for these girls because they were clearly very cold when their parents had gone to such an effort dressing them. My daughter wears dresses and as long as she's warm/comfy then it's appropriate. 'Adult' clothes to me are things like heels, body shaping clothes, clothes that are weather inappropriate such as a thin leather jacket in icy weather. And yes I absolutely judge when I see this.

 

[KatieB]

I thought of this thread this morning when I put Louis in joggers for his nursery class (attached to the primary so they have a uniform). It was for their gym session though
I agree that cords/jeans etc don't have to be restrictive. I bought a lovely pair of cords for Alex today, super soft and with a nice drawstring waist. All of their jeans have this soft waistband too.

 

[Reid]

Definitely joggers for my lo when we go to soft play and leggings and skater style dress for me the reason being when we go down the big wavy slide we fly down lol wore jeans once and they stick so jogger everytime much more fun we ain't there for a fashion show we are there for serious fun 😊

 

[Larkspur]

I don't really care how others dress their child either unless it is inappropriately for age and weather.
I don't like sweatpants with gathered seams cause I don't like the look of them. It has nothing to do with being embarrassed. At home I wear my yoga bottoms but I don't find those appropriate to go out with either. They, like sweat pants to me, are lounge wear, not outdoor wear.
I do not however dress my boys like miniature adults either.

Aha, this is why I'm confused!

To me, sweatpants would be classed as activewear/sportwear. So when someone says, "I wouldn't wear them outside the house," I think, "... Do you have a home gym or something?"

But then again, maybe New Zealand just has a really casual clothing culture. I don't even think we have 'loungewear' as a concept. There are pyjamas, and then there are clothes. Even there the line is a bit blurry.

In fact, one of the country's best-loved ads is a joke about how far you can wear a swimsuit (togs) away from the beach before it becomes underwear. If you say "Togs togs UNDIES" to a Kiwi, they will know what you're talking about.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h-Lx2ihpGbc

 

[minties]

Do the "nothing but jeans" kids even wear them all summer? Just wondering if they get hot and bothered.

 

[NoodleSnack]

I must admit I have judged BUT in my defense I only do it when I feel the child is inappropriately dressed. Eg middle of winter mum in big winter coat, small child in nothing but a hoody and trousers. Pissed me off.

Maybe the kid refused to put the coat on and she trusted her child to decide what he's comfortable in/when he's cold.

Larkspur: what I wear outside is different when I'm in NZ vs elsewhere. I like how casual people are in NZ.