Kids can look cool and stay cool during hot summer nights in pajamas and nightgowns specifically designed for summer wear.
The best summer sleepwear keeps kids safe as well as cool. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, children’s sleepwear from size 9 months to size 14 should either by constructed of flame retardant materials or be tight fitting (since loose fitting clothing is more likely to catch fire). All of the following kids’ summer pajamas and nightgowns meet the commission’s standards for children’s sleepwear.
Sara’s Prints Girl’s Nightgown
Campmor.com offers stylish and long lasting Sara’s Prints children’s nightgowns and pajamas at a discount. The girl’s Ruffle Tank Nightgown, seen in the photo below, features a happy monkey print on soft, flame resistant fabric made of 60 percent cotton and 40 percent modacrylic. Ruffles line the neckline and hem. Available in sizes 2 through 8. Price: $14.97. Shipping is $6.99.
Short Johns Camouflage Boy’s PJs
All cotton and snug fitting, the boys’ “short johns” from CWDKids.com come in 13 prints (including the camouflage version pictured below) and in sizes from 2 to 16, although some prints are not available in every size. The elastic waistbands are sewn to stay flat and comfy all night long. Price: $25 each or two for $40. Shipping is $9.
Girls’ Flame Resistant Summer Pajamas
The light, fine gauge, flame-resistant polyester fabric of the cute Ice Cream Cone short pajamas from Childrensplace.com (pictured below) set the stage for a cool, comfy summer night’s sleep. An extra frosty, glittery ice cream cone and the words “Just Chillin’ ” add to the two-piece pajama set’s cool character. Comes with a matching hair scrunchy. Sizes: 2/3 to 14. Price: $9.99. Shipping: $5.
Transformers Toddler Boys’ Summer Pajamas
A Transformers fan will sleep tight with this Optimus Prime/Bumblebee Pajama Set from Target.com. The 100 percent polyester, flame-resistant pajamas feature a short sleeve shirt and long pants with an elastic waist. Sizes: 2T to 4T. Price: $14.44. Shipping varies.
Power Ranger Summer Pajamas
Snug fitting, all cotton Short Protectors of the Universe Power Rangers PJ Pals from Disneystore.com have a comfy elastic waist and cool Power Ranger prints on the top and bottom. Available in sizes 2 through 12. Price: $14.50. Shipping is $4.95.
Of course, choose snug fitting pajamas or flame resistant fabrics for kids pajamas, but also keep an eye out for comfort. Elastic waistbands should be soft and sewn into the fabric so they don’t twist. Shirts and nightgowns with spaghetti straps that always dangle may annoy some girls.
Judith Zwolak - Judy is a mother of two and a freelance writer living in South Dakota. Raised by notoriously frugal parents, she comes by her family ...
