Doesn't it sometimes seem as if cute trendy baby girl clothes are the only things you can find for your daughter or niece or your friend's little girl these days? Take a look around the baby clothes part of the next store you go into and see if you agree. But isn't price or practicality even more important a lot of the time?
And it doesn't seem as if the idea of practicality carries much weight even with the rich and famous in this world: check out the recent visit of Suri Cruise when she went to spend a day with Posh Spice's boys - I love to see little girls in pretty dresses with matching accessories but it surely doesn't fit the bill for a boys "play day"!
Some years ago I owned and ran a preschool that included an outdoor play area which meant that the children could enjoy physical activities and let off a bit of steam from time to time. But this was inhibited by the type of clothes that many of the girls wore for playschool, despite my pleas to the parents. Climbing frames and bikes were frequently a risk which lead to restrictions for girls with unsuitable shoes and long dresses.
There were many ways in which I saw accidents occur: a long dress or skirt would be trapped in a bike wheel and result in a fall. Other children found it difficult to avoid treading on long skirts or dresses. A girl's enjoyment of the slide soon came to an end if her dress became entangled with part of the slide and caused an accident.
But it goes far beyond preschool. Even if they are not quite so fancy or fashionable, unisex clothing such as shorts or pants are far more suitable for that trip to the park or the fairground inflatable ride or even your Disney World exploration. All of these include physical activities such as running, jumping and climbing - and in this age of equality, doesn't everyone agree that girls get just as much out of this type of fun as boys do?
And isn't that gorgeous pretty dress that is your daughter's favorite really only suitable for special and calm occasions? If she does play out in the yard and rips it, she is likely to become really upset. Or if she is playing at home or at playschool and ruins it with paint or glue, what a disaster that will be.
When I ran a preschool I always advised moms (and dads!) to put their children in practical, inexpensive clothes so that their kids could enjoy all the activities without worrying about their clothes getting dirty or spoiled. Little girls should be able to enjoy the physical aspects of play with the same sense of freedom and adventure as little boys.
So buy her some outfits that are less costly and a lot more practical in addition to the cool trendy baby girl clothes you like the best. Save the cute kids clothes for parties and other less strenuous activities when you know they are the most appropriate.
And it doesn't seem as if the idea of practicality carries much weight even with the rich and famous in this world: check out the recent visit of Suri Cruise when she went to spend a day with Posh Spice's boys - I love to see little girls in pretty dresses with matching accessories but it surely doesn't fit the bill for a boys "play day"!
Some years ago I owned and ran a preschool that included an outdoor play area which meant that the children could enjoy physical activities and let off a bit of steam from time to time. But this was inhibited by the type of clothes that many of the girls wore for playschool, despite my pleas to the parents. Climbing frames and bikes were frequently a risk which lead to restrictions for girls with unsuitable shoes and long dresses.
There were many ways in which I saw accidents occur: a long dress or skirt would be trapped in a bike wheel and result in a fall. Other children found it difficult to avoid treading on long skirts or dresses. A girl's enjoyment of the slide soon came to an end if her dress became entangled with part of the slide and caused an accident.
But it goes far beyond preschool. Even if they are not quite so fancy or fashionable, unisex clothing such as shorts or pants are far more suitable for that trip to the park or the fairground inflatable ride or even your Disney World exploration. All of these include physical activities such as running, jumping and climbing - and in this age of equality, doesn't everyone agree that girls get just as much out of this type of fun as boys do?
And isn't that gorgeous pretty dress that is your daughter's favorite really only suitable for special and calm occasions? If she does play out in the yard and rips it, she is likely to become really upset. Or if she is playing at home or at playschool and ruins it with paint or glue, what a disaster that will be.
When I ran a preschool I always advised moms (and dads!) to put their children in practical, inexpensive clothes so that their kids could enjoy all the activities without worrying about their clothes getting dirty or spoiled. Little girls should be able to enjoy the physical aspects of play with the same sense of freedom and adventure as little boys.
So buy her some outfits that are less costly and a lot more practical in addition to the cool trendy baby girl clothes you like the best. Save the cute kids clothes for parties and other less strenuous activities when you know they are the most appropriate.
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