Getting children to sleep can be a daily exercise in patience, communication, and negotiation. One way parents can make bedtime more desirable for a child is to pick out fun pajamas for them to wear as they slumber. These PJs can have their favorite characters, colors, or just be especially comfortable.
Lots of brands have dipped their toes into the children’s pajamas realm. While some products may seem cute, they may not be as comfortable as less colorful options. To help shoppers discern between the multitude of options available, we’ve surveyed some of the leading brands. Here are the insights we gained:
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How We Picked
Kids pajamas are rather different than what babies wear and are certainly not the same as adult pajamas. For new parents, there can be a learning curve as to what type of pajamas their kids respond to. Here are the facets of pajamas that we felt were most important when giving our evaluations:
Fit
Regardless of how cute a pair of PJs is if they don’t fit the child properly or if the child isn’t comfortable in a certain fit, they might end up being quite useless. There are two main styles of pajamas for kids: ones that fit snugly, and ones that have a baggy fit. Surprisingly, this difference is largely based on fire safety.
Snug-fitting pajamas are less prone to catch fire than baggy pajamas, so baggy pajamas tend to be made with fire-retardant chemicals. This can make the material feel different than snug-fitting pajamas. While either option is considered safe, the comfort of the child may end up being the determining factor.
Style
Parents can choose between several different styles when picking out these pajamas. Onesies are a popular choice, as they are easy to organize and clean. These are also quite easy to put on, but may be too warm for the summer months.
While two-piece pajama sets will not have footies or hoodies like some of the onesies have, these types of pajamas can be found in short sleeve and short varieties so may be more appropriate for warm months. These pajamas also have more variety between the pants and tops.
Designs
Now the fun part. Kids may respond to certain characters or animals (dinosaurs, butterflies), certain patterns (polka dots), or even specific colors. It is prudent to find a set of pajamas that your kids will like; there are so many options out there that shouldn’t be too difficult.
As these pajamas are clothing items that children will probably be wearing day after day, it may make sense to get a variety of options. This way kids and parents can learn which pajamas fit best and which types of patterns and designs the kids respond to most. Parents can also learn which ones look the cutest for photos opportunities.
Tips
Not sure which kids pajamas are right for your family? Here are some tips:
- How quickly is your child growing?
- If your child changes size every few months, it may make sense to get more affordable pajamas.
- Those buying pajamas that are appropriate for that particular season may find that those pajamas only last one season.
- What is your child interested in?
- There are many topics that adorn pajamas, both for girls, boys, and unisex.
- If your child isn’t into a specific type of animal or general topic, there are cute patterns and colors that can still seem fun.