Best brands for small kids?

docmay25 · September 2010

I am at a loss. Do not know what to dress my ds in anymore. We need pants for school but nothing fits this kid!

He still wears a size 4 in the waist, but size 4 is too short for him. (size 5 is a little too long, but we deal with that)

I have tried size 5 with the buttons inside, but they are still too big and look stupid.

What brands make "skinnier" pants for small kids? Also, anyone know where I can get sweatpants that the draw string actually works instead of just being a decoration?

Any advice on where to go for clothes for a small boy is appreciated.

AnnapolisLari · September 2010

Osh Kosh makes slims that also have the adjustable waist.

I don't think they make kid's clothing with working drawstrings any longer-- too many lawsuits because kids could possibly wrap the string around their neck and choke. (which is stupid with a pair of pants, but there you have it)

mlm1128 · September 2010

I know that Old Navy carries slims for girls so I would think they have them for boys too. I have the same issue with dd.

jettagurl · September 2010

gymbo has slims. Also, I think the Arizona brand at JCPenney has slims. I think ON pants run slim (at least the girls do).

For Sweats, maybe just try the girls section. Especially like the Hanes brand at Target....they would be similar, but cut smaller.

ETA: check Children's Place - their sweats/wind pants have working drawstrings....I know Ben had a pair that did, so I checked their site and found some:

https://www.childrensplace.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_10001_10001_-1_633850_128039_26601%7C26908%7C26918_boy%7Cbottoms%7Cpants_bigboys

jlw2505 · September 2010

Lands End has a slim line

GingerSB · September 2010

Osh Kosh, Circo (target), Gymboree all make 5 slim.

ON and Gap I think start at 6 slim but not sure.

docmay25 · September 2010

Thanks for all the suggestions. He doesn't fit into Gap or Gymbo...too big. I will try all the others. He is such a peanut.

Amanda&Chris · September 2010

I have a girl and she just grew into a size 2 at almost 3.5 years, but I've had good luck with Osh Kosh, Old Navy and Circo. I think Janie and Jack's pants tend to be a bit longer so she can wear the smaller size without them being too short. Guess Jeans are slimmer as well as Tea Collection knit pants (but she has Tea jeans in 18-24 months that still fall off of her).