https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Wed, 20 May 2026 09:13:16 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-finding-shorts-for-a-skinny-toddler#post-2693823 Wed, 08 Feb 2017 13:05:00 +0000 PinkElephant 2693823@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I also just take a tuck at the back of her leggings/bike shorts by stitching a little accordion pleat. Takes 2 mins! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-finding-shorts-for-a-skinny-toddler#post-2693746 Wed, 08 Feb 2017 12:04:13 +0000 lioneyes 2693746@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>DS is super skinny and we had success with Burt's Bees elastic/tie-waist shorts from Kohls, and sizing down in the Old Navy elastic/tie-waist cotton shorts. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-finding-shorts-for-a-skinny-toddler#post-2693586 Wed, 08 Feb 2017 09:43:06 +0000 Adira 2693586@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We size down. This past summer, both my kids (18m and 3.5 at the time) wore 18m shorts! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-finding-shorts-for-a-skinny-toddler#post-2693568 Wed, 08 Feb 2017 09:27:32 +0000 bhbee 2693568@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>for my boy I size way down, but girl shorts are too short for my long legged 5yo if I do that so I typically buy the size she needs for length and have my mom take them up. if you can find an elastic waist - even if it's currently too big - it's pretty easy to tighten them up (I'm sure there are youtube videos that explain it better than I could in words - you basically pull the elastic out and sew a chunk together to make the elastic shorter/tighter) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-finding-shorts-for-a-skinny-toddler#post-2693565 Wed, 08 Feb 2017 09:25:03 +0000 yoursilverlining 2693565@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Definitely look into sizing down. My LO has always worn at least 1-2 sizes smaller than her pants size for shorts. Shorts are just funky! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-finding-shorts-for-a-skinny-toddler#post-2693555 Wed, 08 Feb 2017 09:10:47 +0000 peachykeen 2693555@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We also size down - she wore 18M shorts last summer and I'll be surprised if they don't still fit at almost 3. Circo brand at Target had some longer/more modest shorts so I'm interested to see if Cat &amp; Jack comes through for us this summer. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-finding-shorts-for-a-skinny-toddler#post-2693482 Wed, 08 Feb 2017 07:00:45 +0000 erinbaderin 2693482@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My 3 year old is still wearing his 12-18 shorts. Size way way down. Also H&amp;M has adjustable shorts, at least they do for boys, and last summer they had a lot of basic unisex colours. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-finding-shorts-for-a-skinny-toddler#post-2693468 Wed, 08 Feb 2017 05:20:42 +0000 SweetCaroline 2693468@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@PinkElephant: @Kemma: great tip! I have a skinny mini 2 year old and I didn't pack her shorts away from this past summer, as I had a hunch they might still fit. Thanks! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-finding-shorts-for-a-skinny-toddler#post-2693457 Wed, 08 Feb 2017 02:32:27 +0000 Kemma 2693457@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My girl was still wearing 9-12 month shorts at almost three, they fit perfect! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-finding-shorts-for-a-skinny-toddler#post-2693429 Tue, 07 Feb 2017 23:24:33 +0000 PinkElephant 2693429@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Can you size waaaaay down, or are they too short? Pull out her 18 month shorts, if she has any; they might work. Gap Bermuda length skinny jean shorts in 18 months worked the summer DD1 was three. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-finding-shorts-for-a-skinny-toddler#post-2693403 Tue, 07 Feb 2017 22:19:29 +0000 rattles 2693403@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm not sure if they have them this summer, but I bought some with elastic and an adjustable waist at Old Navy last summer for my then-3 year old. I also liked that they didn't have snaps/zippers since she was potty trained but couldn't do those on her own. They had colored chinos and denim options. </p> <p>ETA: they do have them! <a href="http://oldnavy.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=66823&#038;vid=1&#038;pid=494618012" rel="nofollow">http://oldnavy.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=66823&#038;vid=1&#038;pid=494618012</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-finding-shorts-for-a-skinny-toddler#post-2693399 Tue, 07 Feb 2017 22:15:54 +0000 LemonJack 2693399@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Have any of you had success finding shorts that fit a skinny toddler girl? DD will be 3 at the beginning of summer, and I'm having a hard time finding any shorts that will work for her. None of the ones I'm seeing have adjustable waists, which she needs. Shorts with an elastic back will just fall down. </p>