This post is all about toddler boy summer outfits.
Create the perfect summer wardrobe for your son with a few easy to mix & match pieces. Here are several cute toddler boy summer outfits he’ll love!
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Create the perfect minimalist summer capsule wardrobe for your son. All you need are a few pieces that are easy to mix and match. Check out some of the cutest and comfiest toddler boy summer outfits below. All of the items shown are available in sizes for 2-3 year-olds.
Toddlers get messy all the time, especially in the summertime when they spend their days outdoors. So it’s best to choose comfy clothes. That doesn’t mean your toddler can’t look cute at the same time. Opting for a minimalist summer capsule wardrobe might be just the right thing to do. It makes creating adorable toddler boy summer outfits easier.
“Summer will end soon enough, and childhood as well.”– George R.R. Martin
What’s great about having a minimalist kid’s wardrobe (or rather pieces in general that are easy to mix and match) is that it makes getting dressed easier and it helps to foster independence.
I don’t know about your approach to dressing your child but I love the idea of letting our kids make choices from the youngest age. One of the easiest ways to do so is by letting them choose their clothes. First, when the kid is very young you can give him two choices of either full outfits or let him first pick between two shirts, then two pairs of pants, two pairs of socks, etc.
However, when they get older (around two years old) it might be time to let them try to pick their own complete outfits. That can be tricky if they have a bunch of clothes, all in different colors, patterns, and designed for different seasons.
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On the other hand, If you keep your child’s wardrobe rather well-organized, meaning a reasonable amount of clothes, appropriate for the current season, your kiddo will be able to put together cute and comfy outfits in no time.
So what do you need to create comfy yet cute toddler boy summer outfits? Well, definitely some cotton shorts, short-sleeves (whether it’s T-shirts or bodysuits), swim shorts, and a hat. For most of us (unless in super hot all day and evening long where you live) you’ll also need some comfy pants, a hoodie, and maybe even a thicker jacket. Two pairs of shoes should do- sandals, and sneakers. And don’t forget sunglasses…if your toddler, aka the boss, is okay with wearing them that is.
“And so with the sunshine and the great bursts of leaves growing on the trees, just as things grow in fast movies, I had that familiar conviction that life was beginning over again with the summer.” – F. Scott Fitzgerald,The Great Gatsby
Toddler Boy Summer Outfits
Cotton sweatshirt shorts with pockets plus a short-sleeved pure cotton bodysuit in a bright and happy color make for the perfect toddler boy summer playtime outfit.
With the following few items, you can easily create multiple summer outfits for your boy. The cotton shorts come in various colors to choose from, and so does the long-sleeved shirt. The bodysuits come in packs of three and five per set.
Solid-colored cotton pants are not only super comfortable, perfect for long days playing outside in the sun but they’re also super easy to match with a variety of tops and shirts.
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” Rest is not idleness, and to lie sometimes on the grass on a summer day listening to the murmur of water, or watching the clouds float across the sky, is hardly a waste of time.” – John Lubbock
Need something a bit more dressy?Mix and match chino shorts with your favorite shirt, choose a romper, or go for a matching set.
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And again, a minimalist toddler closet of solid-colored pieces offers endless outfit combinations. Those cotton chino shorts come in various colors and can be easily paired with a polo shirt, a bodysuit, or more dressy shirts.
Check out some cute and simple everyday toddler boy summer outfits below. Mix & match solid-colored tops with bottoms and then add a little extra (and keep your kiddo safe) by adding a hat. Psst, bucket hats always look cute, and stylish, plus they’re comfy.
I’m also proposing outfits with long pants or long-sleeved shirts as you might need to protect your son’s skin from direct sunlight, bugs, bushes, or chilly afternoons.
“I love how summer just wraps its arms around you like a warm blanket.” – Kellie Elmore
Shop the look (shorts and shirts already linked above):
Whether you’re planning a vacation on the beach or letting your toddler run through the sprinkler in your backyard, they will need a pair of swim shorts for sure!
And at the end of the day, your feet should be dirty, your hair messy and your eyes sparkling.– Shanti
You can choose between swim sets with a long-sleeved top for extra protection:
And cute swim shorts:
“Summer was on the way; Jem and I awaited it with impatience. Summer was our best season: it was sleeping on the back screened porch in cots, or trying to sleep in the tree house; summer was everything good to eat; it was a thousand colors in a parched landscape; ” – Harper Lee,To Kill A Mockingbird
Enjoy the summer and let your kiddo be wild, free & creative!
