https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Tue, 05 May 2026 18:04:14 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/character-clothingshoes/page/2#post-2619967 Mon, 12 Sep 2016 10:04:04 +0000 gingerbebe 2619967@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thankfully my son isn't into characters or cartoons yet so we don't really have this issue in terms of a power struggle. I generally don't like character clothing because yes it's tacky looking, but mostly because they are often made of some awful fabric. My boys are sweaty and I'm picky about getting them soft cotton clothing that's comfortable to play hard in but can be comfortably worn for naps. They hardly even wear shirts with collars, denim, and fleece as a result. The weird rayon/polyester blends a lot of the character clothes comes feels gross to me. DS has a few cotton Mickey baby leggings my mom got him and the boys have matching cotton Superman PJs but so far that's it. </p> <p>Our preschool isn't media free in its dress code but does not allow clothing that has elements of fighting or violence. So no ninja turtles, superheroes like Iron Man or Batman or Superman, anything with aggressive speech, clothing that has angry or aggressive looking creatures on it, etc. So I assume paw patrol or Thomas is fine. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/character-clothingshoes/page/2#post-2619940 Mon, 12 Sep 2016 09:38:25 +0000 snowjewelz 2619940@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>All of DD's character clothing were hand me downs... She has Minnie t-shirt, and Tinkerbell as well as Paw Patrol PJs. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/character-clothingshoes/page/2#post-2619900 Mon, 12 Sep 2016 08:28:54 +0000 psw27 2619900@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I try to avoid it because my LO is a toddler and gets very opinionated about what he wears. If he had Paw Patrol or Thomas stuff it would be all he wanted to wear. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/character-clothingshoes/page/2#post-2619865 Mon, 12 Sep 2016 03:02:12 +0000 tlcbaby 2619865@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@catlady: Interesting. I don't even know if it's a rule or not, but I told A that they can't wear costumes at school. He would wear one every day! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/character-clothingshoes/page/2#post-2619859 Mon, 12 Sep 2016 00:36:27 +0000 Ginabean3 2619859@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The only characters I love are Hello Kitty and Minnie so DD has some clothes with those characters. However she does love Elsa and Ariel so we have pajamas with those characters. I don't mind that much since it's not her entire wardrobe and she is so happy when she wears them! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/character-clothingshoes/page/2#post-2619768 Sun, 11 Sep 2016 20:23:54 +0000 catlady 2619768@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@tlcbaby: I think the reasons they don't want character stuff at her preschool are competition between the kids and also they were apparently having issues getting them to use their own names at some point (one teacher mentioned that the girls all wanted to be called Elsa). I think the turning point was last year when one little girl showed up as Elsa for Halloween and then continued to wear the costume for the next 3 days straight (her mom said she refused to wear any other clothes). The announcement that no character clothing would be allowed came pretty soon after that. Heh. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/character-clothingshoes/page/2#post-2619724 Sun, 11 Sep 2016 19:26:22 +0000 merriment 2619724@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We really try to avoid it. I find that people interact with my daughter differently when she's wearing character stuff (talking to her about her appearance instead of what she is doing ie "wow look at your my little pony helmet it's so pretty!" Instead of "you are going so fast on your bike"). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/character-clothingshoes/page/2#post-2619688 Sun, 11 Sep 2016 18:11:36 +0000 GoGoSnoGirl 2619688@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>LO is too young to get into any characters yet, but I'm not a fan of character clothing or shoes, so I won't encourage her. :silly: She did get a Frozen dress from her grandparents &amp; admittedly, I've never put it on her. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/character-clothingshoes/page/2#post-2619607 Sun, 11 Sep 2016 13:02:45 +0000 looch 2619607@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think we've passed the peak of character clothing, my son is almost 6 now and his interest is waning. Right now, we have two tees , one of minions and one with spongebob and patrick. He did have Lightening McQueen crocs, but those are also done for.</p> <p>Oh, and his bathing suits. He's also got TMNT, Mario Brothers and Minions there too. </p> <p>I really never cared if my son was into character clothing or not. It wasn't going to be the battle I was going to fight and it turned out not to be that bad after all. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/character-clothingshoes/page/2#post-2619550 Sun, 11 Sep 2016 08:43:51 +0000 gilmoregirl 2619550@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@jhd: same for me! I'm fine with character stuff but it's words that drive me crazy. I think the sayings are usually too weird for me. </p> <p>That said my kid doesn't have an interest in most characters yet so he doesn't have tons of character stuff other than a few Thomas and superhero tshirts. I'm willing to get it for him when he wants it though because he's usually really excited to wear the stuff he loves and it makes getting dressed less of a battle. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/character-clothingshoes/page/2#post-2619541 Sun, 11 Sep 2016 08:29:12 +0000 KayKay 2619541@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I just don't go out of my way to buy it, but honestly that's because I do most of our kids clothes shopping online (with minimal input from them), have them try it on once it arrives, and assuming it fits &amp; there are no complaints about comfort, we keep it. So there isn't that much opportunity for them to even see other options!</p> <p>That being said, other people have bought her a handful of character things at times, and she wears it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/character-clothingshoes/page/2#post-2619482 Sat, 10 Sep 2016 23:54:51 +0000 Kimberlybee 2619482@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I enjoying buying her whatever she likes as long as there is not too much glitter on it. I hate finding glitter all over the place. If it's it made with a glitter that doesn't rub off too much then I am ok with character clothing. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/character-clothingshoes/page/2#post-2619480 Sat, 10 Sep 2016 22:57:23 +0000 SweetiePie 2619480@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I guess I'm in the minority, I don't understand how/why someone would hate character clothing on kids. Is it the majority of his wardrobe? No. Would I wear one myself? No. But he likes Blaze, Mickey, Elmo and others, and if he's excited to put on a shirt with them, I'm happy to do it. He's two, who cares? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/character-clothingshoes/page/2#post-2619473 Sat, 10 Sep 2016 22:08:45 +0000 misolee 2619473@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>She has a Frozen shirt and a Minnie shirt. It doesn't really bother me as long as the quality is okay (cotton only). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/character-clothingshoes/page/2#post-2619454 Sat, 10 Sep 2016 21:07:23 +0000 yellowbird 2619454@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I never planned on it, but my daughter loooooves character clothing. She has frozen tennis shoes, an Skirt with 1000 Elsa faces on it, a few princess dresses and shirts. She always asks for it if we are shopping and she should wear what she likes! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/character-clothingshoes#post-2619441 Sat, 10 Sep 2016 20:20:31 +0000 yin 2619441@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My kids only have a few character shirts, but I let them go wild with character underwear. No shoes because I prefer certain brands. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/character-clothingshoes#post-2619428 Sat, 10 Sep 2016 19:42:35 +0000 skipra 2619428@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes but only when they are old enough to care or want it. Mostly it is Thomas. I think they both have 2 short and 2 long sleeve Thomas shirts and a sweatshirt. There are also other random character things too. I swore up and down when LO1 was a baby and my in-laws bought everything Mickey that my kids would never wear character stuff. But now, if it makes them happy and willing to get dressed, I don't care! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/character-clothingshoes#post-2619423 Sat, 10 Sep 2016 19:25:23 +0000 ALV91711 2619423@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes, but mostly because it is hard to avoid. He has a couple tshirts, most of his underwear, some socks and pj's with characters. He has cars shoes but that is only because they are hand me downs. </p> <p>@Truth Bombs: @jhd: I hate all the stupid sayings and will take characters any day! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/character-clothingshoes#post-2619419 Sat, 10 Sep 2016 19:12:44 +0000 avivoca 2619419@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>She has one character shirt, all character undies, and I'm making her a Paw Patrol dress for her birthday parties. I didn't want to do character bedding, but she picked it out and loves it. I just made sure she got a nice, solid comforter that coordinates and I don't have to look at the sheets. Oh, and she has a Hello Kitty rain jacket, but it's adorable. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/character-clothingshoes#post-2619401 Sat, 10 Sep 2016 18:31:25 +0000 anonysquire 2619401@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Omg I hate it!!! But at the same time my daughter loves it. So I let her pick some clothes out and she wears them around the house or for pjs and some rare occasions out of the house. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/character-clothingshoes#post-2619361 Sat, 10 Sep 2016 16:24:15 +0000 Alba4 2619361@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I try to avoid it since I really dislike it. I've personally bought underwear (Mickey) and a hat. My in-laws, on the other hand, buy him shirts (Thomas, Mickey, Elmo). I wish they wouldn't, but I just keep them in the daycare extra clothing bin! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/character-clothingshoes#post-2619358 Sat, 10 Sep 2016 16:16:38 +0000 Megatherium 2619358@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have very little character stuff, but he's not that old yet. I wore what I wanted as a kid, so I will probably let him wear what he wants. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/character-clothingshoes#post-2619343 Sat, 10 Sep 2016 15:15:52 +0000 BrandNewMom 2619343@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My kid is currently wearing a Disney tutu and a Belle shirt under her Princess Sofia costume. She will only wear princess related clothing.<br /> She's definitely my twin. (If I could get away with it, I would totally wear matching pink glitter tutus with her!) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/character-clothingshoes#post-2619332 Sat, 10 Sep 2016 14:35:03 +0000 sapphire 2619332@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>None. I'm not a fan! But she doesn't know any characters yet (save Elmo from books) so we haven't had to cross this bridge yet. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/character-clothingshoes#post-2619318 Sat, 10 Sep 2016 13:41:57 +0000 Rocker2014 2619318@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>She's got a few things, tee shirts and socks, mostly. I don't mind it, but so far she's just as excited by things she thinks are "pretty" as characters. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/character-clothingshoes#post-2619315 Sat, 10 Sep 2016 13:35:22 +0000 Mae 2619315@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Some, but only the ones I don't think are annoying. She has a bunch of avengers and star wars stuff, and one my little pony shirt. She doesn't like tv/movies so she doesn't really know characters a lot of kids do. We just get her what we like lol. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/character-clothingshoes#post-2619302 Sat, 10 Sep 2016 12:06:58 +0000 tlcbaby 2619302@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@catlady: I haven't heard this before--what is the reason for not having character clothes at school? They only don't let the kids bring weapons for show and tell at ours. :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/character-clothingshoes#post-2619297 Sat, 10 Sep 2016 11:50:55 +0000 SLR 2619297@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Most are without, but we do have some tees, undies, play clothes with characters. They aren't my favorite but they make my kiddo happy, so why not. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/character-clothingshoes#post-2619296 Sat, 10 Sep 2016 11:49:37 +0000 oliviaoblivia 2619296@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We had some Frozen underpants but they were crappy quality so I tossed them. No characters in our house anymore. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/character-clothingshoes#post-2619295 Sat, 10 Sep 2016 11:47:29 +0000 catlady 2619295@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I tried not to for a long time but when she became a toddler, she started only wanting to wear character clothes (which my dad always buys for her). So we went through a phase of it. Now that she's in a preschool where character clothes are not allowed, it is actually easier. We only have undies now. </p>