Undies, Knickers, Daks, Smalls, Jocks and Undercrackers: The Best Underwear for Kids
Posted: October 9th, 2009Today’s post written by Miki
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Undies. Let’s face it, once we’re potty trained we all need them, and it’s a fact of life that good quality underwear is more comfortable to wear and lasts much much longer.
At last this niche in the childrenswear market is no longer empty – say hello to a range of quality undergarments for kids!
You can’t go past Aussie label Eeni Meeni Miini Moh for simple and extremely high quality boxers and briefs. The colours change each season; this season it’s lavender and peony for girls, and crisp white and blue for boys. Matching singlets are also available, and for my money a good quality singlet and brief set is the ideal mid-summer sleepwear for kids.
Dutch brand Claesens do great matching singlet and boxer sets for boys and girls too, in some great prints. Boys love the camo army print, and the turquoise flower print for girls is summery, fresh and very pretty.
For an example of groovy patterns, check out US label Francie Pants. Designed to double as dancewear over tights, Francie Pants come in a huge variety of patterns and with shipping to Australia only US$5 it’s a very viable option for something quirky and different. You can also get matching singlets which make for great mid-summer sleepwear.
A great brand at budget-conscious prices is Smalls. Based in Melbourne and made in Europe, their products are available online and in a select number of retail stores. Their collection features simple, high-quality briefs, boxers and singlets in multi-packs and sets at excellent prices. Spend $30.00, and receive free postage on your Smalls order.
If you prefer the cotton nearest the skin to be organic – which makes perfect sense – then I’d suggest having a look at the beautiful French brand Adri. Available at Paris-based Little Fashion Gallery who ship to Australia, Adri is a new brand launched only this year, run by a pair of French sisters. Using only organic cottons, their briefs and singlets feature quirky prints and come attractively boxed, making them ideal for gifting.
1. Eeni Meeni Miini Moh 2 Pack Briefs – Lavender & Peony Pink, $29.00
2. Adri ‘Slip de Pirate’ Briefs, €9.00
3. Eeni Meeni Miini Moh 2 Pack Boys Briefs – Pure White & Sailor Blue, $29.00
4. Claesens Girls Singlet – Aqua Flower, $29.95; and Claesens Girls 2 Pack Boxers – Aqua Flower, $36.95 – available online from Where Did You Get That?
5. Smalls Boys Space Brief 3 Pack, $19.95
6. Smalls Girls Bikini Brief 2 Pack, $15.95
7. Adri ‘Princesse’ 2 Pack Briefs, €17.50
8. Claesens Boys Ribbed Singlet – Army, $28.95; and Claesens Boys Boxer 2 Pack – Army, $36.95 available online from Where Did You Get That?
9, 10 & 11. Francie Pants – various designs, USD$16.50ea
Please check individual sites for postage details.
