M.L. asks from Gardner, KS on October 15, 2007
Know Where to Buy Boys' Size 5T SLIM Jeans/pants for a Small Waisted Child??
My son will be 5 yrs. old next month and he is SO SMALL in the waist -- he's really tiny ALL OVER. I'm sure other moms have kids about this age with this same problem, right? He weighs "about" 32 lbs. and is 42 1/2 in. tall & has a 20 in. waist. I have the hardest time finding PANTS to fit him. Shirts and shorts are no problem. But because he's so tiny in the waist clothes for his age just don't fit him. I really wish they'd make pants 5T for the length but for a 4T waist ... that would be perfect!
He usually wears Levi's adjustable waistband (4T). He can still wear them in the waist but they are TOO SHORT now that he's getting taller.
My mom bought him a pair of jeans on e-bay, size 5T SLIM (she's says this is what she used to have to buy for me too at his age). They fit him great. But I'm not sure WHERE TO SHOP to find pants like these here.
Please - for all you moms of small waisted kids, if you've found "the place" to shop, please pass on your expertise to me. THANKS!! :)
So What Happened?™
Thanks to all of you so much for your helpful suggestions & tips in finding SLIM PANTS for my son. I have written down all the places & brands that you've had the best of luck with and will plan to go shopping at these stores very soon, hopefully this week. I've also told my mom where she may be able to find these brands as well. (she lives in MS and shops online for the kids for b-days & holidays and just mails them to me)
I will try to give another update later & let you know how it turns out. Thanks again!! :)
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J.T. answers from Kansas City on October 16, 2007
My son is long and skinny, so we always need a bigger size for length too. Osh Kosh at Legends doesn't have 5T, but they do have 5 slim with the adjustable waist. We've been really happy with them and they're 2 for $25.
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C.M. answers from Kansas City on October 17, 2007
Hi M.,
I bought 5 slim Levis for my son at JCPENNEY's. I hope this helps. I understand your dilema completely. Good Luck!
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C.V. answers from Kansas City on October 17, 2007
I have the exact same problem with both of my boys.My girl is the opposite.Anyway anymore slim and adjustable waist are easier to find.My oldest is ten and it used it be impossible.He needs a size nine in the length and about a six in the waist.The only place I can find a nine slim is Macy's.So that's one place to try.Another place I have always been able to find slims is Toy's R,Us thier brand.Another thing I have been buying is the Levi's adjustable waist also.I get those at Target and Walmart.Old Navy also carries slim.Also it would be easier to find a five than a 5T they don't make many of those and there usually isn't a difference.You might also try Sears I think I have found some there over the years.They are actually easier to find in the size 5 then in the toddler sizes.My other boy is two and I have alot harder time finding jeans for him.He needs a 12 month waist.So I have to buy 18 months which are still too big so they have to be adjustable waist.Hope this helps,God Bless!
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H.B. answers from Kansas City on October 16, 2007
The jeans cost more but you can find slims anywhere. You may even get lucky and find slims at places like Recycle Kid, Once Upon a Child, etc. Try even the Salvation Army and Goodwill. I found they carry slim clothes a lot.
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C.H. answers from Kansas City on October 16, 2007
J C Penny's Arizona Jeans have a button on the inside to adjust the waist size. Try that.
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M.O. answers from Kansas City on October 16, 2007
At Macy's they have pants that you can cinch the waist.
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J.C. answers from Kansas City on October 16, 2007
My sons are the same way, I buy most of their jeans at JC Penny. You might also try Old Navy they carry slims as well.
Good Luck....J.
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W.B. answers from Kansas City on October 15, 2007
Hi M.,
My son is the same way.
He is going to be 7 in December and weighs 40 pounds.
I bought him the Faded Glory brand jeans from Wal-mart. I bought him size 5 R (regular) they fit him great and have the adjustable waist also.
Hope this helps you, W.
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N.H. answers from Kansas City on October 16, 2007
M.,
I have a six year old that has the same problem. I have had really good luck with Old Navy, OshKosh, and Gap Kids. These brands all have the ajustable waistband in side. There is an OshKosh outlet out in the Ledgends shopping center out near Nebraska Furniture Mart.I have found them to be the best bargain. I think I paid 2 pair for $25.00 the last time I was out there about a month ago. I hope this helps.
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