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Which brand of pants for skinny sensory defensive kiddo?

Bride2bMOBride2bMO member
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I'm mourning the transition into pants weather! DS does so much better with shorts because we could size down without worrying much about length.

Last winter, we used Dapper Snappers to cinch up all of his waistbands, but now that he's talking, he says those hurt. I can't blame him. I'm pretty SPD-ish myself, and half of the kids pants seem so stiff, bulky, etc.

I just bought a few pairs of comfy sweat pants, but they are too big, too. He's average height but very skinny, so I can't really size down without the pants being way too short.

 I'm off to Kohls to check out some line called Sonoma or something that is supposed to fit tall/skinny toddlers.

Please suggest any brands you've had luck with. I'm desperate -- kiddo has no pants that fit. 

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  • lite-brightlite-bright member

    Have you tried Hanna Andersson? 

    I think I've seen auntie post before about their stuff for kids with sensory issues. I'm pretty sure it's all cotton, and from my experience their clothes wash beautifully and are very soft. 

    They have microfleece pants and cargo sweats for boys that you might want to check out. My DD1 is tall and skinny and fits into their stuff well, although we usually get her dresses and not pants. Their leggings can be a bit baggy for her, but hey, it's room to grow.

    They're also having a fall sale right now, so I've got my eye on a few things.  

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  • birdie_1010birdie_1010 member

    We have had good luck with the "Athletic Fleece Pants" from Carter's.  They have the smooth, cotton wrapped waist band instead of the scrunchy elastic kind.  Both of my boys are very skinny and these have been a good fit for them.  You can get them at Kohl's, JC Penney's and Carter's stores, if you have one near you. 

    I too am dreading the switch to winter clothes.  My younger guy is 90% for height and 9% for weight.  For the length, we are having to move him up to 2T.  Last year he lived in the one piece romper type outfits, but they don't make those past 24 months.  Crying

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  • Bride2bMOBride2bMO member

    Ok, thanks, both of you! I've gotten Hanna Anderson catalogs before -- maybe I'll try some from them and the Carter's athletic.

    I've gotta say, I'm surprised more kids' brands don't have comfier waistbands. Aren't even typical kids often pretty fussy about clothing texture? Maybe I'm projecting. ;) 

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  • mommyof4boysmommyof4boys member
    We use Gymboree for Jon.  He's 6 years old and we'll find out his height and weight tonight.  Last we checked about 2 months ago he was 38 pounds and 43 inches tall.  He needs a 3 or 4T waist but a 6 length.
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  • baylorflamingobaylorflamingo

    We've had good luck with target's circo brand winter pants. They're lined with a cotton jersey material but look like normal khaki/navy pants. Outwardly they look stiff, but move well and are soft to the skin. They have a drawstring waistband, so it adjusts a little, too. Good luck!!!

     

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  • Florak8Florak8
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    I've gotta say, I'm surprised more kids' brands don't have comfier waistbands. Aren't even typical kids often pretty fussy about clothing texture? Maybe I'm projecting. ;) 

    YES! I was typically developing and went on a clothing strike at age 3. I skipped preschool for 2 weeks and stayed in my room in my undies. My mom found some flannel shirts and fleece pants, and I wore those each day for a few months.

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  • His(1&only)wifeHis(1&only)wife member
    DS has sensory issues and will only wear fleece pants (and shorts).  I make them myself because he needs a modified size to get the waist to fit.  He wears a 5t in shirts but the pants are always the wrong fit. 
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  • hopankahopanka member
    Quicksilver for skinny boys...the curdoroys are great, smaller waist and very comfy. As far as comfort, mini boden great sweats and pants with great fabric and adjustable waist.
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  • MaxandRubyMaxandRuby member

    I'm not dealing with sensory issues with my kids, but I like the pants that have the comfy elastic type waistband (but it is a comfy wastband vs straight out elastic). I've gotten them at The Children's Place and Gap Baby. Here is a link of what I've bought for them:

    https://tinyurl.com/695slpd

    My kids are pretty small waisted (my 3.5yr old wears 24mos pants usually). They seem to run a bit on the longer side. I think I'm even able to put him in a 3T this fall (for length) but they aren't too overly loose on his waist.

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  • DougsBrideOct04DougsBrideOct04

    My older daughter is tall and skinny.  She doesn't have sensory issues, but the Kohls brand Jumping Beans fits her perfect.  And they seem to be really comfy.  They are elastic waist, but very soft cotton.  And the price is great!  They wash really well too.

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  • jsugrinjsugrin member

    For colder months my sensory kiddo lives in Old Navy Fleece pants.  He's not skinny and tall but DS #2 is and they work really well for him too.

    https://oldnavy.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=69533&vid=1&pid=855948&scid=855948052

    Right now I'm having a problem with the Gymboree website but I've also found a few pants on there that have a thick cotton waistband with a tie and love them.  The inner layer of thick cotton is awesome for sensory kiddos and you get a little bit of tie to tighten them up for skinny kids.  I'll try again tomorrow to see if I can show you an example.

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  • birdie_1010birdie_1010 member
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    I'm mourning the transition into pants weather! DS does so much better with shorts because we could size down without worrying much about length.

    Last winter, we used Dapper Snappers to cinch up all of his waistbands, but now that he's talking, he says those hurt. I can't blame him. I'm pretty SPD-ish myself, and half of the kids pants seem so stiff, bulky, etc.

    Not to be snarky, but it isn't about you. He needs to learn to wear "real" pants at some point, so try not to go overboard in accommodating this "need". As a little kid, DS wore a lot of Hannas but also had some Gap in play since you can get slims and adjustable waists in jeans and khakis. Hanna's khakis, jeans and cords are a good transition between sweats and real clothes. Trust me, if you go all sweats, there will be the day you need to dress him up in order to be appropriate for where he needs to go.

    I just bought a few pairs of comfy sweat pants, but they are too big, too. He's average height but very skinny, so I can't really size down without the pants being way too short.

    That is a good point, Auntie.  When my son was at the height of his tactile defensiveness, we let him wear his comfy clothes most of the time, but then we also had 1 pair of nice jeans and 1 pair of nice khaki pants that we called his party pants.  If we were going someone nice he was expected to wear those and he knew the rule.  Eventually he became more tolerant of regular pants.  At almost 6, he still prefers a nice pair of sweat pants and a t-shirt, but when we took him school clothes shopping this year, he willingly picked out jeans on his own! 

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    I'm mourning the transition into pants weather! DS does so much better with shorts because we could size down without worrying much about length.

    Last winter, we used Dapper Snappers to cinch up all of his waistbands, but now that he's talking, he says those hurt. I can't blame him. I'm pretty SPD-ish myself, and half of the kids pants seem so stiff, bulky, etc.

    Not to be snarky, but it isn't about you. He needs to learn to wear "real" pants at some point, so try not to go overboard in accommodating this "need". As a little kid, DS wore a lot of Hannas but also had some Gap in play since you can get slims and adjustable waists in jeans and khakis. Hanna's khakis, jeans and cords are a good transition between sweats and real clothes. Trust me, if you go all sweats, there will be the day you need to dress him up in order to be appropriate for where he needs to go.

    I just bought a few pairs of comfy sweat pants, but they are too big, too. He's average height but very skinny, so I can't really size down without the pants being way too short.

    That is a good point, Auntie.  When my son was at the height of his tactile defensiveness, we let him wear his comfy clothes most of the time, but then we also had 1 pair of nice jeans and 1 pair of nice khaki pants that we called his party pants.  If we were going someone nice he was expected to wear those and he knew the rule.  Eventually he became more tolerant of regular pants.  At almost 6, he still prefers a nice pair of sweat pants and a t-shirt, but when we took him school clothes shopping this year, he willingly picked out jeans on his own! 

    Ha, party pants! I need some party pants, too. Point taken, Auntie. I did get some good advice lately from a teacher: I need to prepare my child for the path, not prepare the path for my child. He does mostly wear jeans in the winter, but some are stiffer than others. But no, I don't want him moving towards full-time sweat pants.
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  • mfisher123mfisher123
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    For colder months my sensory kiddo lives in Old Navy Fleece pants.  He's not skinny and tall but DS #2 is and they work really well for him too.

    https://oldnavy.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=69533&vid=1&pid=855948&scid=855948052

    Right now I'm having a problem with the Gymboree website but I've also found a few pants on there that have a thick cotton waistband with a tie and love them.  The inner layer of thick cotton is awesome for sensory kiddos and you get a little bit of tie to tighten them up for skinny kids.  I'll try again tomorrow to see if I can show you an example.

    We too have had lots of success with Old Navy pants, and gymboree pants.

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