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BUYING PYJAMAS FOR BOYS Boy's sleepwear is an essential part of any young man’s wardrobe. Whether they are bought as a gift or just an essential everyday item, the choices out there are many. You will find classic designs such as checks and stripes or a plethora of designer boy's pyjamas, patterned with superhero images or characters from history or books. Fabrics are also as numerous. Decide between manmade fabrics such as fleece, polyester or nylon. Or natural materials such as cotton, wool or silk. Manmade fibres are much harder wearing and far easier to wash. The term pyjamas originally came from Persia. They became popular in the west when brought back by travelers in the 1870's. It took a little while for them to catch on, but by the 1930's they were a major part of any gentleman's wardrobe. At the time they were worn during the daytime around the house, as well as at night. Pyjamas never really took off for women until Coco Chanel brought her own take on the garment to the catwalk in the 1920's. By World War II they were popular for men, women and children alike. If you are buying boy's pajamas as a gift, it is best to check with mum and dad as to what will be best. They are ideally placed to advise you on material types, sizes, style, colour and any other preferences their son may have. If you are buying for your own offspring ask for their help. Talk together about what they want from their nightwear. Do they want to make a fashion statement, have a preferred colour or just want to feel warm and cozy?

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Boy's sleepwear is an essential part of any young man’s wardrobe. Whether they are bought as a gift or just an essential everyday item, the choices out there are many.

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BUYING PYJAMAS FOR BOYS

Boy's sleepwear is an essential part of any young man’s wardrobe. Whether theyare bought as a gift or just an essential everyday item, the choices out there are many. Youwill find classic designs such as checks and stripes or a plethora of designer boy'spyjamas, patterned with superhero images or characters from history or books.

 Fabrics are also as numerous. Decide between man­made fabrics such as fleece,polyester or nylon. Or natural materials such as cotton, wool or silk. Man­made fibres aremuch harder wearing and far easier to wash.

 The term pyjamas originally came from Persia. They became popular in the westwhen brought back by travelers in the 1870's. It took a little while for them to catch on, butby the 1930's they were a major part of any gentleman's wardrobe. At the time they wereworn during the daytime around the house, as well as at night.

 Pyjamas never really took off for women until Coco Chanel brought her own take onthe garment to the catwalk in the 1920's. By World War II they were popular for men,women and children alike.

If you are buying boy's pajamas as a gift, it is best to                         check with mum and dad as to what will be best. They are                       ideally placed to advise you on material types, sizes,               style, colour and any other preferences their son may               have.

If you are buying for your own offspring ask for their                     help. Talk together about what they want from their               nightwear. Do they want to make a fashion statement,               have a preferred colour or just want to feel warm and                   cozy?

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Boy's pyjamas usually come as a set of trousers and a shirt, or pullover the headtop. Both the sleeves and trouser legs can be long or short. A variety of fastenings areused, such as buttons or poppers. The age of the boy may influence the choice offastenings. It takes a few years before uncoordinated fingers get the hang of troublesomebuttons.

 Children have sensitive skin so take care when purchasing and washing nightwear.Use fragrance and dye free washing products, and always follow any washing instructionson the garments labels. Both manmade and natural fabrics are used in the manufacture ofboy's sleepwear. Many of these fabrics, particularly the man­made ones, are treated withfire retardant chemicals. The labels will clearly state whether this is so. Some of thesechemicals can irritate a child's sensitive skin, so bear this in mind.