How to find clothes that fit for my underweight child?

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How to find clothes that fit for my underweight child?
« on: April 28, 2009, 08:41:51 AM » by LindaWalms

Hi. I found this link while searching. Any help would be appreciated. My son is very underweight (below the growth chart since 15 mo. old). I cannot find clothing that fits him, specifically pants and shorts. They fall down constantly. He'll be 3 in a month and only weights 24 lbs. All of his pants are too short b/c his waist needs a size 18 mon. but then they are way too short b/c he is almost 3 years old. I know I can buy him a belt, but I am looking for someone who makes clothing w/ small waists. Old Navy makes "slims" for children but they start w/ size 5 for boys - not toddlers/preschoolers. PLEASE HELP!!!!
Thanks,
Linda:)

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Re: How to find clothes that fit for my underweight child?
« Reply #1 on: April 28, 2009, 08:45:24 AM » by healthyinOhio

I had a similar problem with my son. He has always been very small for his age. I know it sounds cheap, but have you tried wal-mart? They have jeans with adjustable straps on the inside of both sides. You can take in the pants like two more sizes, but pulling on some elastic and securing it with a button. HTH!

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Re: How to find clothes that fit for my underweight child?
« Reply #2 on: April 28, 2009, 08:53:05 AM » by LindaWalms

Thanks for your response. We have bought clothes from Wall-Mart before (and will continue b/c I just lost my job) but I never noticed the adjustable jeans. I will look for them specifically:).

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Re: How to find clothes that fit for my underweight child?
« Reply #3 on: April 28, 2009, 09:07:24 AM » by ladyhen

I have seen mothers with extremely thin children keep them in overalls. Makes sense to me.

They carry them at the local farm and feed types stores here.

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Re: How to find clothes that fit for my underweight child?
« Reply #4 on: April 28, 2009, 01:03:49 PM » by lovingmomof2

Quote from: LindaWalms on April 28, 2009, 08:41:51 AM

If I didn't know any better I would say that I had written your post. My son is exactly the same, he just turned 3. He has been in the 5% on the growth chart all his life. I have made several shorts and pants with elastic waists for him. I know The Children's Place carries pants with adjustable elastic waist on some of their items and I have seen them in a few other stores as well. Just keep a close eye out for them. It really isn't hard to make a pair of shorts or pants for little boys and takes no time at all.

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Re: How to find clothes that fit for my underweight child?
« Reply #5 on: November 19, 2009, 01:10:31 PM » by yoldoshsmom26

Hi you can try craigslist around your area and just click baby section, then type what kind of clothes you're looking for...lotsa moms have very cheap clothes that you can buy and the good thing is most are frm pet free and smoke free...check it out and see

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Re: How to find clothes that fit for my underweight child?
« Reply #6 on: November 20, 2009, 07:52:38 AM » by brightspot

You can sew a piece of elastic into the waist of pants too by stretching it as you go so when it is sewn in it will gather up the waist. Not as easy as the ones with the adjustable waist but it will work in a pinch. I'd do two pieces. One on each side.

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