Start ‘Em Young
Why would a three-year-old girl need low-rise panties? According to the Hanes Web site, they have “…to feel right. Can’t be scratchy. Nothing that fits funny. Has to be stylish. No babyish designs. Ignore her wishes, and it will collect wrinkles in the bottom of her drawer. These hipsters, though, easily make the cut, even with her exacting standards.”
Oh, they totally forgot that my baby girl wants to make sure her panties don’t show with all the exposed hip and navel action she’s displaying with the 1/2″ inseam shorts she prefers in the summer. My daughter and her girlish exacting standards.
OK, how about mini-boyshort underwear? They sell mini boyshorts for three-year-olds at the store! Oh yeah, I forgot that my daughter, just the other day, expressed her desire to feel the sexy feel of boy briefs against her skin but in a cut that’s all three-year-old hottie. And to have cheese. What she said to me was, “Daddy, I want the sexy presentation of mini boyshorts and a piece of cheese, please.”
I didn’t think toddler panties came in anything but utilitarian-style and with slogans other than “Like Grandma’s Only Smaller” or “Covers You Amply.” Apparently, I was wrong.
July 11th, 2006 08:57
I think it’s a little creepy for you to post this. I know you’re trying to be sarcastic, but there is a line.
July 11th, 2006 09:20
Yeah - I’m amazed at some of the clothes that are made for little girls. I wanted to pick up something for my cousin’s daughter who is turning two soon. I was at this store in Canada (R*ots) - it seemed as if all the clothes were these short skirts with halter type tops that I was not really comfortable with - makes me glad that I have a little boy to shop for. (Although, I admit to buying him a onesie that says “Ladies Man”! I couldn’t help it - he’s a little flirt!)
July 11th, 2006 09:27
Creeped out: Let us not speak of girl’s underwear and how it is needlessly sexed up! What is creepy about drawing attention to the fact that I didn’t know toddler girl underwear came in more than one style? If you’re creeped out, ask Hanes and others why they’re making them or Target why they’re selling them.
What line have I crossed? Most importantly, in talking about said line, can we refer to it as “the panty line?”
July 11th, 2006 12:31
Hoochie promoting should definitely start by 6 months if you’re serious about it. I suggest Huggies Thongs for your infants.
I’d post a link to the SNL commercial, but I can’t find it anywhere.
July 11th, 2006 19:17
I don’t think you’re crossing a line at all. Just so you know, though, when she gets a little older, and by older, I mean 7 or 8 (!), companies like Abercrombie & Fitch produce thong underwear for little girls. Terrible. Don’t even get me started on the “message tees” and onesies for baby girls.