Clothes Built for Boys

Ah boys! One wise person described them as “Noise covered in dirt”.

Which pretty much sums up the species. They’re active, rowdy, messy and boisterous!

They NEED clothes that accommodate these amazing attributes.

Depending on the age of your boy – although don’t be fooled into thinking “but he’s so little, what could he possibly get up to!” – will determine exactly what sort of clothes you need for your little bundle of chaos.

As a guide, boys do stuff like:

• Run

• Climb

• Jump

• Play in dirt, mud, sand, leaves, tan bark, piles of “stuff”

• Crawl around floors, asphalt, footpaths, grass

• Ride things on wheels really fast!

They do these things in two speeds: Top gear or Asleep

A combination of durable, yet not stressing you out about them getting ruined, is important when choosing clothes.

Clothes with double layering at the knees (and elbows in some cases) and made of a durable material, like denim, are idea.

Long sleeved t-shirts help to give a small amount of protection to arms, but too long and they become an impediment to activity. They also become extremely dirty, stretched and ruined at the ends of the arms, so keep them to wrist length at the most.

Loose fitting tracksuit pants are fantastic for active play, especially running, climbing and jumping activities. They allow freedom of movement when climbing playgrounds, chasing and kicking balls or jumping off all manner of things.

Be cautious of pants that are too long or too loose, as they can become a tripping hazard or get caught on tree branches and bike handles.

Due to long bouts of crawling around on floors, shoes with a reinforced toe area are essential! Supportive, yet flexible shoes are also helpful for protecting ankles and feet when landing, but also allow for easy climbing.

Mostly, go for durable … if not easily washable!

Have a look at the choices we have in store. We know what boys like and we know what mothers of boys need.