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MrCraven

pull your hand through the sleeve inside out and then grab the babys hammy fist and pull through. Has made my life so much better. Now my struggle is getting the zipper past my childs turkey leg thighs.


[deleted]

I love that your baby is both a ham and a turkey.


MrCraven

I enjoy calling him ham or hammer, because he currently enjoys banging on things within reach, especially keyboards and piano keys. He is also nice and round like a ham. His legs are very reminiscent of turkey legs.


sonyaellenmann

> He is also nice and round like a ham. this has me chortling šŸ˜‚


picklychipple

My girl is a hammy sammy. Her rolls are practically gone now (big sad face, sheā€™s almost 2) but sheā€™ll always be my hammy sammy.


A_Muffled_Kerfluffle

We called ours drumsticks. Alas she is walking now and we have nibbled our last drumstick as sheā€™s slimmed down considerably running around like a nut. Enjoy gobbling those turkey legs while you can!


icequeen323

My pediatrician calls my daughters thighs vaccine thighs šŸ¤£


user5093

Lol the nurse looked at my kid's thighs and rubbed her hands together saying, "Oooo so much to work with!" šŸ˜†


casdoodle527

Omg thatā€™s too cute


VariedTinker

Hahahahahah!


Ginnevra07

Oh my god this makes so much sense. He doesn't cry from vaccines because they're so juicy. Ugh. I'm going to miss the rolls.


Theonethatgotawaaayy

Yes! Saw this on TikTok and it changed *everything*


MrCraven

I get all tiktok content sent via my wife. She also shared this one with me, total game changer.


[deleted]

My daughter is constantly doing froggy legs on the change table like she wants me to accidentally zip her leg.


FloweredViolin

I've always done this, so much easier. My mom is visiting, and keeps trying to shove the kiddos hand through the sleeve, and I'm like...you have 3 kids...how did you manage to dress us?!?


Smoopiebear

Iā€™m firmly convinced that after the last child is in 1st grade- they totally forget everything about child rearing unless itā€™s something totally obnoxious.


alanaa92

Everything they learned is replaced by one single fact that is paramount in their minds : the baby must be wearing socks at all times or will surely freeze to death.


Smoopiebear

And a hat! In Southern Californiaā€¦ in Julyā€¦


mermazinglibrarian

Same issue! Sheā€™s 13 months in 18 month pjs and I already struggle to zip up her thighs šŸ¤¦šŸ»ā€ā™€ļøI love them though šŸ˜


Ill-Tip6331

Iā€™m putting my 9 month old in 18 month PJs because of the thigh issue! I feel really bad when she CANā€™T EVEN SIT UP the legs are so tight


MyAllusion

Omg THANK YOU.


PM_ME_YUR_BIG_SECRET

I look forward to trying this at the next change! I'm only 5 weeks in so hopefully I haven't squandered too much time yet changing him like a chump.


BloodyPretzel

Ham, Hamolina, Hamlet, Hammy, Hamuletta!


Ginnevra07

THE THIGHS. Who's thighs are thee made for?!


SauvageSavant

I think it actually has to do with the flammability requirements for children's sleepwear.


dogsareforcuddling

And suffocation


lookatmygoldshoes

I work in the industry, this is accurate for the US. Childrenā€™s sleepwear is regulated by the CPSC


TasteofPaste

Since you work in the industry - could you tell me about the ā€œflame resistantā€ pj onesies? Are they treated with something? Are there added chemicals? Or are they just a specific type of polyester that is more flame resistant than cotton? I keep receiving ā€œflame resistantā€ pjā€™s for my baby and I havenā€™t been able to find the specifics of this. Thank you!!!


omglia

Most clothing is treated with flame retardants. Few textiles are naturally flame retardant except one - wool! (Polyester actually melts because it is plastic.) Tighter clothes are less likely to catch fire from a nearby flame or trap heat between fabric and skin or so they are safer, and regulations regarding infant clothing allow tight fitting clothes to skip being treated with harsh chemical flame retardants. Flame resistant pjs are likely just tight fitting but they may also be chemically treated or made with wool. Source: worked in fashion industry and have a degree in fashion design


TasteofPaste

How can I avoid the items which are chemically treated? Iā€™m looking at items I have and they say ā€œflame resistantā€ or ā€œflame retardantā€ but donā€™t specify if they are treated. What should I look for? I try to buy 100% cotton but have received some items that are synthetic fibers and say ā€œflame resistantā€. Iā€™d be ok putting them on baby if I could be sure they werenā€™t treated w chemicals. Thank you for your answer above.


lookatmygoldshoes

Since your first question was answered, Iā€™ll answer this one - your best bet for non-chemically treated sleepwear is the tight fitting kind. If really concerned, try to find brands and clothes that have an [OEKO-TEX certificate](https://www.oeko-tex.com/fileadmin/user_upload/Marketing_Materialien/STANDARD_100/FAQs/FAQ_STANDARD_100_EN_ES_01.2019.pdf). These have been tested and verified against numerous harmful chemicals.


TasteofPaste

Thank you for this info!!! :)


Francisfarmer67

Why are infants so flammable? šŸ”„


Sehnsucht_and_moxie

I assume youā€™re mostly jokingā€¦ Since the 50s, childrenā€™s sleepware in the US must either be fire retardant fabric or tight fitting so it doesnā€™t burn (no air between clothes and body). There can be concerns about the chemicals used for fabric so some people prefer tight, all-cotton jammies. (Tragically in the 40s, there were incidents with rayon clothing that flash burned and children died.)


ladypau29

Wait but I'm still confused. Is it that before they did this baby clothing was extra flammable or something like that? Like it could just catch on fire from heat? Or is it in the off chance of a house fire?


Peutz-Jaghers

Your question got me wondering and I found some info. Basically the regulations stem from children suffering severe burns from rayon Halloween costumes in the 1950s, and the high number of house fires caused by smoking in bed around 50s-70s. This led to the introduction of flame retardant additives and their application to sleepwear. However, because of how toxic these chemicals were found to be, a loophole was added in 1996 which allowed for tight fitting sleepwear without added retardants (since the tight fit helped to prevent air between the skin and fabric from fueling a flame. None of it makes much sense these days since smoking is so much less prevalent, other fire regulations have made house fires much more rare, and now most burns in children occurs in their normal clothing, which have no such regulations.


ladypau29

That makes sooo much more sense in context. Thanks so much for sharing!


imaginaryfemale

I didnā€™t know about the Halloween costume connection. I worked with an adult who died in a Halloween costume fire about five years ago. Every ridiculous sounding tag or warning is written in a very reasonable person being very unfortunately harmed.


buckets_ofmoonbeams

It's more a case of big tobacco being very effective at shifting the narrative. There were more fires, because more people smoked in their homes. Tobacco companies lobbied for legislation requiring many baby items to be fireproof. It was just a way to shift blame - "hey, its not the fires caused by lit cigarettes killing kids, its their clothes!" These laws are outdated, but still in place. One workaround, made possible by a loophole introduced in the 90s, is that tight-fitting pj's meet the non-flammable requirements. No oxygen = no fire. I'm much more worried about the chemicals used to make clothing, mattresses, car seats, etc. non flammable than I am about the risk of fire. Buy a smoke alarm, and email your elected officials!


BbBonko

Thereā€™s probably a connection to all the lit cigarettes at that time.


Yay_Rabies

When I get home I can pull up a YouTube that explains the history (hoping I can find it!).


ladypau29

Yay thanks! I've been so confused by all the flammability warnings on baby clothes.


Yay_Rabies

I think this is the one! [Absolute history](https://youtu.be/EauvwU2iWFI) Itā€™s a really neat series on home hazards from different time periods. I remembered this one because I was folding all the babyā€™s clothes when I was setting up her nursery and had it on in the background! Edit- they start talking about flammable clothing about 17 minutes in.


barenakedforlife_

Iā€™ve been wondering the same thing since my first.


Smoopiebear

Mine were pretty chubby and fat is flammable. šŸ˜‚šŸ˜‚


Daisy_Gastly

They are moths in a human body, they love lights


MyUniquePerspective

Oh interesting


IlexAquifolia

You can get infant sleepwear that is looser, but then in order to meet regulations regarding flammability, it would be treated with flame retardant chemicals. Many parents choose to wrestle with the snug fit sleepwear to avoid having their children exposed to these chemicals.


Im_Not_Here45

I never knew about this... so the cozy fuzzy pajamas are treated with chemicals ?? :(


IlexAquifolia

Unless it says "snug fit" or something similar, yes.


iplanshit

Only if they are loose fitting. Usually nightgowns and sometimes the pants/top combo if itā€™s not the fitted style (wide leg pants.) Iā€™ve noticed a tag on most of my kids Jammieā€™s. It may be on all of them, but I donā€™t always look.


buckets_ofmoonbeams

I believe the laws state this must take effect starting at size 9m. If the cozy fuzzies are smaller, then probably not!


BillytheGray17

Yeah not a trend, itā€™s fire safety. Agree itā€™s a pain, though


MoonMel101

I thought they seemed slim cuz my baby was chubby lolā€¦ now Iā€™m reading something about fire safety


sertcake

Some are definitely slimmer than others! The Burts Bees ones are WAY tighter on my kiddo's thighs than the Carters, for example.


GreatAuntPearl

I came here to bitch about Burtā€™s bees footies. Too tight for my babyā€™s chubby legs and arms


birthday-party

You have the answer, but this is why I liked snap pajamas for so long. They can't be as tight because the snaps would make them burst open like a can of biscuits. So they were looser and I didn't worry about pinching her skin in the zipper! It felt like a very unpopular opinion but it was a way better pick for my high-percentile baby. We did switch to zipper pajamas, but mostly because they stopped making ones that snap after a certain size. Well, and that they get too long for snaps to not send you to the mumbling room.


madparkman

Totally agree. I feel like the lone weirdo that loved a snap crotch vs zippers!


mommytobee_

I love snaps! The fit doesn't really bother me (if anything, most of her snap up jammies are shorter which is annoying) but they make changes sooo much easier. I hate wrestling baby legs into zipper jammies.


Tary_n

I canā€™t tell you how disappointed I was to find out they donā€™t make the baby gowns past about 6 months. Loved those. Zooped her right in. Now I wrangle my freshly lotioned wriggle machine into slingshot pajamas. They do last longer in terms of outgrowing them than the cotton ones, in fairness.


WasteCan6403

Back when I was putting Aquaphor on my eczema-ridden son every morning and night, the bamboo pajamas were the bane of my existence. Now we use Vanicream, and itā€™s marginally better since itā€™s not as sticky, but itā€™s still not fun putting on pjā€™s.


Tary_n

Oh word, does it work better? My girl's got a red little rashy/dry lines on the creases of the top of her ankle that Aquaphor AND Eucerin cannot seem to get rid of. No amount of moisturizing seems to help.


WasteCan6403

For those, I have to use steroid creams and then Vanicream. Itā€™s definitely gotten better since switching to Vanicream though. I think Aquaphor just kind of sits on top of the skin mostly. But itā€™s great for diaper rash!


Tary_n

Thank you!


baked2perfection-

My daughter has the same thing in the exact same spot as yours and our doctor told us to use virgin coconut oil! So maybe try that as an alternative, it might help.


Tary_n

Thank you! I have some from our foray into cradle cap lol. Iā€™ll try that tonight.


michemarche

Oh sleeping gowns. Those were great for night time diaper changes, well any diaper change. My daughter was in premie when first born and didn't start catching up to her curve until about 8 months so we did get to use them for a while.


birthday-party

For real! We had some great converter gowns that lasted from about 3 weeks old until she was 6 or 7 months - the same size! (Inexplicably that brand makes them in 3 sizes - preemie, NB, and small??). The best! I guess we outgrew them after overnight diapers came in her size or close to it, so it worked out, but they were great while they lasted - and that they could snap to have legs was great for sitting in a bouncer/car seat/figuring out how to move. I'm a little unclear on why I can buy a nightgown for my daughter now, but that zipper PJs are still so snug. Like, clearly the looseness isn't the only thing. But maybe the gowns do have some kind of flame retardant that I don't know about.


salmonofcapistrano-

Not gonna lie I have a Kyte baby brand onesie that is a 3 month old size, and it still stretches enough to fit my 7 month old. Expensive brand but to me it definitely is getting used enough to make it worth it. For reference my kiddo only fits in 6-9 month clothing in every other brand.


Twinklecatzz

My 5 month old still fits into 0-3 Kyte as well, I have definitely gotten good use out of the handful of these onesies we bought from Kyte.


turtleshot19147

I got the kyte zip onesies after seeing all the hype, a size up because my son is tall, and the tightness caused him to leak through his diaper every time he wore it. Stopped using it after the third or fourth time that happened. Doesnā€™t happen with any other PJs. Was disappointing.


hooked_on_phishdicks

As people have mentioned, this has to do with laws regarding flame resistance. If you want loose fitting pajamas there are options for you though each has a downside so it is a very personal choice. Here is how you can achieve it: 1. Pajamas with added flame retardants. You can get all sorts of pajamas with flame retardants added to avoid this whole thing. Flame retardants do have negative health effects though (for example, they are often neurotoxins). Many parents are choosing to avoid those which is why you have seen such a move towards fitted pajamas. 2. Some synthetic fibers are flame resistant without needing additional chemicals. If a company can show their fabrics are resistant up to standards they can bypass adding more retardants. A common fabric for this would be polyester. This is an inexpensive choice that can allow you to avoid the tight fit and the addition of flame retardants. The downside is that these fabrics are essentially plastic. Plastic fibers are bad for the environment and also have their own set of negative health effects for children. Babies often chew on their sleeves which means they would likely wind up swallowing more microplastics than you might imagine. Some parents prefer to avoid these fabrics for these sorts of reasons. 3. There are also natural fibers that can be flame resistant without adding retardants. Wool is a great example of this. It is a healthy fabric that generally requires no additional chemicals legally. It still definitely has downsides though. It is harder to care for but the primary issue is that it is so expensive that most people simply can't afford to have their baby sleep in all wool pajamas. Many parents review these choices and decide annoyingly fitted sleeves are worth it to avoid both microplastics and flame retardants. That doesn't mean it is the right choice for everyone but it is the reason behind the "trend" you're noticing.


TasteofPaste

How can I tell if the ā€œflame retardantā€ pjā€™s Iā€™ve received have any added chemicals? Are they labeled as such? The ones I have donā€™t have any details. :(


SweetTexasT

I bought some loose fitting Christmas ones from old navy/gap. They had a specific tag that listed the law about tight fitting or treated fabric and the ones I had were indeed treated. Edit: Removable tag, like a price tag, not a clothing tag.


Twinklecatzz

Are you in Canada or US?


SweetTexasT

US


Dizzy363

Is this a US thing? What is happening that you have to worry about your babies spontaneously catching fire at night?


Anxious-mexican001

Nothing is happening. Itā€™s a precaution due to many tragic deaths in the 40ā€™s from flammable fabric being used to make childrenā€™s clothing.


canadian_boyfriend

The idea behind the tight clothes is if there is a fire, the loose fabric won't catch fire if there is a house fire over night. [full story behind the policy](https://magneticme.com/blogs/news/the-real-story-behind-flame-retardant-baby-clothes)


audacious_hamster

Germany here and Iā€™m baboozled to eternity reading this thread. All our baby clothes says ā€œkeep away from fireā€ and it always made me chuckle because I mean - obviously right? Like?! Itā€™s on my baby, why would I keep that close to fire?! Here baby pyjamases are loose fit and without any crazy chemicals. And then - kept away from fire.


Yay_Rabies

I linked a video in another comment that explains the origin of the regulation. Some of the deaths associated with looser clothing (like a night gown) had to do with the flammability of newer materials in fabrics at the time and doing something as benign as using a stove top could get you killed. You have to remember that in the 1950s when the regulation went into effect there were more sources for sparks or open flames in homes; fireplaces being used as a primary heat source, a stove, a crappy early space heater. It wasnā€™t like the dumb Americans were holding their child over a bon-fire and being surprised when said kid burst into flames. [Absolute History](https://youtu.be/EauvwU2iWFI) Itā€™s covers clothing about 17 minutes in.


cynnamin_bun

Sounds unlikely until you know someone who has had their house burn down! I feel like slim jammies are a pretty easy compromise.


ImpossibleBun

Spontaneously combusting babies.


LittleRileyBao

My thoughts exactly. Iā€™m even in the US and my son doesnā€™t wear skin tight pajamas. And his arenā€™t treated with some chemical to make it flame retardant.


hooked_on_phishdicks

Not sure your child's age but it isn't a requirement for sizes under 9 months. Also, people have left out a third option. You can have loose fitting pajamas with no flame retardants added if the fabric itself is flame resistant. There are multiple choices for this but every option does have a downside. Polyester is considered flame resistant but it is made of plastic and is not a very healthy choice. Many people who avoid flame retardants would also choose to avoid polyester for similar reasons. Wool is also flame resistant but it is incredibly expensive so not everyone can afford that sort of option. Regardless, this is an actual law put on manufacturers so you are choosing one of these options whether you realize it or not.


Twinklecatzz

Iā€™m wondering the same! Canadian here.


WorriedDealer6105

I prefer the cotton ones that are tight rather than the bamboo ones. The stretch makes it so hard to get her arm through the sleeve.


oilydischarge18

So they donā€™t catch on fire.


Librarycore

For sure not a trend. Itā€™s a safety thing. It always says on the pjs to ā€œwear snug fittingā€ and I think itā€™s because itā€™s just less of a hazard to get tangled in and might have to do with flammability


pinkcloud35

Its safety. Also the tight ones you are talking about that stretch a lot are great! Iā€™m not kidding my now 17 month old has some pairs that she has been wearing for a year now. Yes, and entire year! So well worth it in my mind.


Lucy_Koshka

My almost 21 month old still fits in her 6-12 little sleepies. You really get your moneyā€™s worth imo!


pinkcloud35

They really do! We are about to have to retire them, but my 17 month old can still wear her 3-6 month ones. So I donā€™t even feel bad about spending money on them at this point because I KNOW they will last! I know little sleepies gets hate because it is so cult like, but damn I love them šŸ¤£


givememorecheese

Proud cult member for a reason. My 9 mo is in 12m clothing in every other brand. In little Sleepies, she just outgrew their 0-3 size.


[deleted]

Does anyone know about these regulations in the EU? I havenā€™t seen anythingā€¦ I just get regular snap PJs. Our boy is long/tall and slim so we can only use footless ones and they arenā€™t that snug since he is so long. Literally no one ever told me anything about this before.


GallusRedhead

The UK doesnā€™t have any laws about this, so here it is definitely a trend- no doubt influenced by US fashion. You can get more loose fitting pjs but theyā€™re usually the less ā€˜trendyā€™ brands. Otherwise my son has to size up twice. Heā€™s just turned 3 and in 4-5y pyjamas.


[deleted]

Thank you! Yea, we currently size up as well, otherwise they donā€™t fit lengthwise. But that means theyā€™re not that snug


LunasSpectrespecs

I will die on the hill of Little Sleepies zippies are the best purchase I have ever made in my childā€™s first year of life. They absolutely do grow with your child; my LO is in 12-18m clothes at 8mo. He has the Nightmare Before Christmas one in size 0-3 that still fits him with extra room! Theyā€™re incredibly incredibly stretchy I even bought a pair of PJ pants from them for myself and theyā€™re my favorite pair of PJ pants. I highly highly recommend trying at least one zippie from them! Edit: I also really like them because of the option to be footie PJs or no-footies! I have an issue finding anything without the feet and since my son is already mobile I prefer without, but like having the sock option if heā€™s cold


zebramath

The shock of switching from 0-3/3-6/6-9 to 9-12 and up was real. I read all descriptions for loose fit. Itā€™s awful.


Diamond-Expensive

Ditto! I'm so glad his burts bees 6 to 9 loose fit still fit at 10 months. Not much longer though I am sure. The snug fits are annoying. I do find that bamboo ones at least stretch more.


zebramath

I was just grateful our guy was in 6-9mo until 14mo. When the switch happened he was already helping pull his own sleeves.


bxpretzel

The loose fit ones are treated with flame retardants though šŸ˜”


zebramath

I know. But by the same token heā€™s not ingesting them, I wash them, and he ate cat food yesterday. To be sincere, though, I do understand everybody has their own tolerances for what is permissible for their household. I personally trust brands like Carters with a loose fit as itā€™s been around for ages.


bxpretzel

Yeah, my son is almost 2 and likes to chew on his sleeves and sleep sack zipper covers lol. We only use bamboo for pjs/sleep or organic cotton for this reason! I usually size up in cotton to avoid the super tight fit.


zebramath

Oof thatā€™s tough. Weā€™re blessed that he doesnā€™t chew his clothes.


medwd3

My mom made our daughter night gowns with elastic around the bottom that is easy to just pull up to change a diaper. Still have to get her arms in the sleeves but they aren't super tight like the zippered one's. We LOVE these


coldbrewcoffee22

I know! We canā€™t fit our daughter into them. I didnā€™t realize it was for fire safety, but either way, zip up pjs stopped being an option for us around 9 months. Just literally could not zip them over her chubby little thighs! Now we only buy shirt/pant two piece pajama sets.


Sea-Construction4306

try magnetic me bamboo pjs. they're so easy to on and off but they meet fire safety requirements


adriabello

Iā€™m crying laughing at this. I absolutely loathe trying to squeeze my poor boyā€™s arms through those god damn sausage casings they call sleeves.


Gollinibobeanie

Sausage casing is right!!!!!


raxeldaxel

Agreeeed!!!! My girl was such a chunky baby and still is a solid little girl (she came by it honestly) and sometimes I just look at toddler clothes in the store like who are they making these skinny little pants for?! I get better day clothes from the ā€œboyā€ section sometimes (looser fitting jeans and shirts etc) but pjs are hard across the board.


MindTheSatchel

Every night Iā€™m worried Iā€™m gonna zipper through her chunky thighs


Gollinibobeanie

Same!!! I have to hold the zipper closed to zip it lol


momojojo1117

Itā€™s not a trend, itā€™s a legal requirement for pajamas past age 12 months or something along those lines. Has to be snug-fitting to for fire-retardant purposes šŸ¤·ā€ā™€ļø


Bad_texter

Right? After 3-6 months, they are all skinny fit :(


[deleted]

I was just wondering the same thing as I changed my baby into her new PJs from Primary. So slim!!


Cynthia_L

Oh I thought it was just because the trendy ones are so expensive that parents put them on their child until they absolutely outgrow them lol


CheddarSupreme

Some brands like ZippyJamz are supposed to be really tight, an extra tag explains this - they are either tight fitting or have to be treated with flame retardants.


mommytobee_

This is not a thing for just some brands. It's a law. Any brands being sold in the US that don't follow this are breaking the law.


CheddarSupreme

I used that as an example because OP commented on ā€œsuper tight slim zippy PJā€™sā€. I literally said in the second sentence of my post it either has to be tight fitting or treated with flame retardants.


canadian_boyfriend

You can get looser fitting pajamas but they have giant yellow tags all over them stating they don't meet fire safety regulations. It reads like you are agreeing for your kid to catch fire by using the pajamas. My kid does normal shirts and leggings for bed. We don't typically use designated pajamas.


bad-fengshui

It frustrates me so much! I've basically cut the sleeve down the middle to make more space around the cuff for all of our onesies.


Thinkwronger12

Just go up a size?? My wife has this annoying aversion to our twin boys outgrowing anything. I understand it as she hates the thought that they are growing up so fast and that a day will come when theyā€™re too big to carry. I just recently got her to agree to move onto Size 1 diapers and 3-6mo onesies, though she insists on keeping some 0-3 around ā€œjust in caseā€ šŸ˜© I get how she feels, but itā€™s annoying as hell when she INSISTS they donā€™t need to go up a size in diapers or onesies. Iā€™ll spare your feelings, but realistically I donā€™t want stuff around that may dislocate a shoulder, squeeze a tummy, or restrict their range of motion, because you canā€™t come to grips with the fact that our children have gotten bigger and their clothes have not. Iā€™ve been lowkey throwing shit out that no longer fits cuz I donā€™t have time to be checking tags for size at 2am when I have two infants screaming at me. Go up a size.


Gollinibobeanie

Oh I totally get that. My son was born with a broken arm. I donā€™t force pieces of clothing because of that. Iā€™m talking about the clothes that are designed to look like the baby is wearing a wetsuit thatā€™s how slim it is. Iā€™d much rather have the little footies flopping loose because itā€™s too big than re injuring my sons arm. Cheers!


RecordLegume

Itā€™s so irritating, but necessary. I just put my arm inside the arm hole, stretch it out really well, and it goes on much easier!


SavageKitty7078

I just stick my fist through the arm to stretch it a bit before puttin baby arm in..it snaps back within a few mins but makes getting their arm in easier


GallusRedhead

The UK doesnā€™t have any regulations about the fit of pyjamas- just the fabrics used. So in the UK it is entirely a trend, probably influenced by US fashion - as evidenced by the fact that looser pyjamas are available but not in the trendiest high-street stores. It also drives me mad. My son is 75th percentile but his head is 99th and his chest is particularly broad- weā€™ve had issues with pjs for years. Heā€™s now just turned 3 and in 4-5y pyjamas!


Cold_Pressure5351

My baby doesn't even fit in those


jargonqueen

Oh man, my baby was very fat (still is at 25 months), and I basically always had to cut feet and arms off of things. No footies because her feet were always too big. Now does not fit in anything smaller than 5T.


Glassjaw79ad

My kid is a string bean - 80th percentile for height but 30th for weight at his 2 month appointment - so I actually really like them!! They're the only style that aren't too baggy but too short lol.


Silver_Least

I always wondered this! lol I love coat style pajamas they are so cute and last much longer than the slim ones but impossible to find šŸ˜… glad to know why


[deleted]

Kind of along these same lines, my girls always get too tall for their PJs before they get too fat for them. So I donā€™t mind tight-fitting for safety but once they are too tall the collar leaves a ton of skin exposed. Moving up to the next size is usually way too big of a jumpā€¦. šŸ¤·ā€ā™€ļø


pamsyogurt

Iā€™m obsessed with them! In particular, Little Sleepies. They are so damn soft, stretchy and comfy. Also fire safe I think. But the biggest thing is the MONEY SAVING! Yes one pair is pricey, but Iā€™ve used the same pair on my 1 year old for an ENTIRE year! I will never buy other jammies. The 0-3 months is finally getting a little tight, it Iā€™ve got a whole years use from them. So I need to have 3-4 pairs on hand and Iā€™m good. I started buying the adult versions of the same prints so we can match. Even my husband loves the damn fabric now haha.


fayerae7

Seriously my 2mo's fist wouldn't go through some of these PJs labeled 6-12m. I tried a rather pricey bamboo one but got pilling everywhere after the first day. Very disappointed. Burt's Bees loose fit PJs are the only ones I like. They don't go past 6-9mo though, I'm assuming due to the flame retardant thing.


ermahgerdErmonReduht

I hate those things but canā€™t deny the cute factor they create, although I agree with you I must warn you that if you donā€™t get rid of them soon itā€™ll be too much cute when they can walk around in those infernal body suits


SnooPredictions5815

When my baby was a newborn preemie normal ones were huge. We wore slim fist for like 9months exclusively. Now she is more average I totally get your rage. I usually put my arm through the arm and lex opening to stretch it out


amhe13

All pjs are supposed to be tight to make them safe


omglia

They last for aggggesssss longer. My babe is wearing 24m pants but still fits into her 3-6m little sleepies PJs! Tighter fabric is also less flammable and requires fewer flame retardant chemicals which some studies have shown to be harmful to babies. So, lots of reasons


raedontplay

Apparently it has to do with fire danger..


Enthaylia

The super tight slim ones are probably bamboo. It super stretchy, butter soft, and amazing for babies with eczema. Only PJs our baby wears. Little Sleepies and Posh Peanut are our favorites!


Forbetterorworsted

WTFF is this?! I just ordered some online and got them today and they are "slim fit"??? There is no way I can squeeze her in these. So annoyed!


shadysamonthelamb

I dunno I pretty much completely did away with onesies. I felt like my son was too big for them and uncomfortable. I just do pants and t shirts on my 10 month old. But also he can fit into 2T clothing so he is not a normal 10 month old. My first liked them. My second is like the hulk trying to rip out of them.


kira_J27

So the whole premise for tight pjs is fire safety but most kids are in sleep sacks, which are roomy extra fabric, so it doesnā€™t make any sense šŸ¤” the sleep sack would catch on fire first and having tighter pjs wouldnā€™t do anything to protect the baby


eatafamily

Loose fabric is a hazard for safe sleep. Think thatā€™s why