https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Thu, 09 Apr 2026 16:44:07 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-let-your-lo-pick-his-or-her-own-outfit#post-2532439 Fri, 22 Apr 2016 16:06:07 +0000 Jess1483 2532439@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Most of the time he can't be bothered to choose, but if he expresses a preference, I go with it. He's at least as good as DH at matching. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-let-your-lo-pick-his-or-her-own-outfit#post-2532431 Fri, 22 Apr 2016 15:58:09 +0000 Finfan 2532431@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>She can wear whatever and we make it work. She goes to a nature-based preschool so they have a lot of conversations about what clothes are appropriate during the current season. She's very good about throwing a sweatshirt on over her outfits too. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-let-your-lo-pick-his-or-her-own-outfit#post-2532311 Fri, 22 Apr 2016 13:46:36 +0000 LuLu Mom 2532311@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>O &amp; E need to hangout! haha E is totally into wearing what SHE wants. It's usually a dress with leggings, and we fight over inappropriate shoes (winter boots when it's 80 or sandals when it's snowing.) She's vey opinionated and I usually go with it unless we are going somewhere nice and I need to make sure she's dressed appropriate and I give her 2 options. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-let-your-lo-pick-his-or-her-own-outfit#post-2531754 Fri, 22 Apr 2016 05:08:37 +0000 SugarplumsMom 2531754@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>She can wear whatever she wants. All of her clothes are play-friendly. But she always fusses about her jacket/outdoor gear. It's like she never feels cold! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-let-your-lo-pick-his-or-her-own-outfit#post-2531736 Fri, 22 Apr 2016 03:28:12 +0000 mrsrain 2531736@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>At almost two I still choose her clothes, for the most part, but I do give her choices between different tops, for example. Now that it's warming up I may let her have a little more control over her wardrobe. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-let-your-lo-pick-his-or-her-own-outfit#post-2531735 Fri, 22 Apr 2016 03:26:58 +0000 Pumuckl 2531735@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>For my 3y old yes. We just make sure it is somewhat appropriate as in no short sleeved t-shirts in winter and not sweatpants to daycare. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-let-your-lo-pick-his-or-her-own-outfit#post-2531727 Fri, 22 Apr 2016 02:48:43 +0000 lamariniere 2531727@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@catomd00: this is my philosophy too. Although, DD often wants to wear a dress and a skirt and pants, all at the same time, so I kind of have to reorient her choices. :silly: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-let-your-lo-pick-his-or-her-own-outfit#post-2531706 Thu, 21 Apr 2016 22:59:04 +0000 Torchwood 2531706@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I plan to make sure non-seasonally appropriate clothing isn't available, and let her pick whatever. There might be special occasions when she needs to look nicer, but I'll at least give her options then. </p> <p>Though when we need to be somewhere in the morning (which is like, never, right now) she'll have to choose the night before and stick with it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-let-your-lo-pick-his-or-her-own-outfit#post-2531677 Thu, 21 Apr 2016 21:55:40 +0000 Mrs. Oatmeal 2531677@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>She usually chooses from a few options I set out, but if she's being particular or we aren't in a big rush, I let her choose. She wore bike shorts, a tutu, and four tshirts the other day. And yesterday a denim mini skirt, a tshirt, baseball cap and rubber boots. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-let-your-lo-pick-his-or-her-own-outfit#post-2531665 Thu, 21 Apr 2016 21:44:56 +0000 fancyfunction 2531665@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>For the most part. Today was picture day at school so I gave her 3 options and let her pick from that. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-let-your-lo-pick-his-or-her-own-outfit#post-2531661 Thu, 21 Apr 2016 21:41:12 +0000 Foodnerd81 2531661@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes she likes to pick. Lately I just ask if she wants pants and a shirt or a dress, the open the drawer and let her pick one part (a shirt) then I pick pants that match. Or, often shes chooses a pair of tights and I steer her towards an outfit that works with those tights. If I really want her to wear something specific I talk it up before that day so she's excited to wear it. </p> <p>She would wear her "sparkly shoes" (ballet flats) every day but they aren't practical and she can see they are getting worn out, so she accepts that sometimes she has to wear other shoes. </p> <p>She's also started putting her pants on by herself sometimes, so they are often backwards (pull on style). Whatevs. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-let-your-lo-pick-his-or-her-own-outfit#post-2531653 Thu, 21 Apr 2016 21:25:27 +0000 katsupgirl 2531653@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I pick for her but DH lets her pick because he usually doesn't have any ideas. She's 3.5. She doesn't fight or care too much but when she has an opinion I try to respect it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-let-your-lo-pick-his-or-her-own-outfit#post-2531631 Thu, 21 Apr 2016 21:03:22 +0000 catomd00 2531631@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>As long as it's weather appropriate,<br /> I couldn't care less what she wears as long as she is happy! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-let-your-lo-pick-his-or-her-own-outfit#post-2531597 Thu, 21 Apr 2016 20:30:46 +0000 Alba4 2531597@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My 2.5 year old usually doesn't care what he wears. He likes "comfy" pants that are soft and lately he really is opposed to wearing short sleeved shirts. It's been in the 70s all week. Weirdo. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-let-your-lo-pick-his-or-her-own-outfit#post-2531592 Thu, 21 Apr 2016 20:27:46 +0000 yellowbird 2531592@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Uhh, do I have a choice!?!? Lol</p> <p>She always picks her own clothes! I try to only keep things out that I like so I don't care too much. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-let-your-lo-pick-his-or-her-own-outfit#post-2531589 Thu, 21 Apr 2016 20:25:39 +0000 PinkElephant 2531589@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>DD1 likes to choose, but I try to intervene to make sure it's seasonally/activity appropriate. Her preferences are based on color and comfort, aside from a preference for glitter dress shoes. </p> <p>DD2 (almost 2) wears what I choose, but usiLly adds a tutu, gaudy play jewelry, and her choice of shoes. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-let-your-lo-pick-his-or-her-own-outfit#post-2531585 Thu, 21 Apr 2016 20:21:27 +0000 ShootingStar 2531585@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>If I let him pick he'd probably want to wear his fleece Dalmatian costume from Halloween every day :silly: . He usually doesn't really notice/care about his clothes though. It'll be interesting with a girl next to see if she's any different. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-let-your-lo-pick-his-or-her-own-outfit#post-2531465 Thu, 21 Apr 2016 18:39:21 +0000 stargal 2531465@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>He doesn't really care. When he wants to choose,i let him. ☺ </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-let-your-lo-pick-his-or-her-own-outfit#post-2531463 Thu, 21 Apr 2016 18:38:57 +0000 whiskers 2531463@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Every day. When she goes to preschool she'll have some guidelines for school days but she will still pick. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-let-your-lo-pick-his-or-her-own-outfit#post-2531462 Thu, 21 Apr 2016 18:38:07 +0000 MrsStar 2531462@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I give her 2 options (for tops,bottoms and shoes) and she gets to decide. She's pretty easy going about her clothes so far though </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-let-your-lo-pick-his-or-her-own-outfit#post-2531457 Thu, 21 Apr 2016 18:35:05 +0000 MrsRcCar 2531457@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>N loves picking his shirts and shoes. Pants on the other hand, who needs pants.<br /> E on the other hand would be a very happy nudist. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-let-your-lo-pick-his-or-her-own-outfit#post-2531416 Thu, 21 Apr 2016 18:30:00 +0000 sorrycharlie 2531416@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My 3.5 year old is very very into clothes, accessories, shoes, you name it. For the most part if we're in a rush I lay an outfit out for her, but she always wants to choose the shoes (9 out of 10 times they're actually totally appropriate). </p> <p>Today she added a tutu and pink cowboy boots to her t and leggings. I don't care at all, haha! As long as she's decent we go out :P</p> <p>I love that she's creative and confident and really don't want to stifle that. I'm afraid it's so hard to get confidence back in the preteen years! </p>