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Pretty Kitty
A well-meaning relative sent this onesie with a cat and the words, “Pretty Kitty” underneath. I didn’t have the heart to tell her why it got returned. But it makes you wonder, who sits down and thinks, “I wonder if moms will notice this?”
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Comment by Danielle on Sep 09 2011 04:15:11:
These onesie’s and outfits are meant to be funny and nothing more than that. This is one of the most ridiculous articles I have read. A child is not going to be spoiled because of a t-shirt but because of how she is raised. Put the t-shirt on, and have a good laugh.
Comment by Shea on Sep 09 2011 04:16:10:
In my own opinion, don’t be stuck up about clothes. It’s a new world, and senses of humor have changed. The only one I saw having a problem with was the cat one. I do agree my baby isn’t “hot” or “sexy”, but the others are harmless and funny. Some people shouldn’t be so stuck-up. This article was an opinion, and I don’t use parenting websites for opinions, I go for advice. So stick to the advice and leave opinions to yourself.
Comment by Lyz on Sep 09 2011 04:16:19:
Yeah, except there is nothing funny about those onesies. They are just sad. What is funny about making a joke that your child is an entitled infant with an agent?
Comment by Nicole on Sep 09 2011 04:25:09:
I’m going to agree with Lyz here. There are lots of funny shirts and onesies out there. But a few of these are degrading and perpetuate sexist stereotypes. Girls are too pretty to do their homework? High heels for kids?
My question to Danielle and Shea – How do you feel about that TLC show “Toddlers & Tiaras”? When a mother recently dressed up her daughter to look like the Julia Roberts character from “Pretty Woman”? How about the mother that put her daughter in Dolly Parton costume with fake boobs?
These are hyper-sexualized and degrading images that are being forced upon by children. Why buy this garbage when you can buy something that says “i love my mom” instead?
Comment by Lee on Sep 09 2011 04:27:33:
I agree with the article, those shirts are obnoxious and they don’t even come close to being cute or funny. And I’m hoping the kitty cat reference isn’t what I think you’re implying cause I might actually have bought that shirt myself not thinking anything about it.
Comment by CS on Sep 09 2011 05:07:23:
I agree that this article is ridiculous and really over the top. My daughter had a dress that said, “I am a f-ing princess!” I thought it was hilarious! Some of the sexy sayings are not my style but not everything is. I just really think that people need to stop being so judgmental and relax. I feel that its just being silly and having fun. I wouldn’t want my daughter to wear anything saying “hot” or even a 2 piece swim suit or anything written on her butt ((i.e. apple bottom jeans)) but I think some of this is just really over the top
Comment by Meg on Sep 09 2011 05:19:35:
Get a grip people – they’re meant to be a joke. And the pretty kitty is just that, a pretty kitty which is what most little girls call their cats. My question is what is wrong with you that you think “kitty” means vagina? If you find them offensive, don’t put your kids in them. If you find them funny, knock yourself out.
Comment by Serenity on Sep 09 2011 06:17:06:
These types of sayings on shirts are perpetuating the degradation of our society…these are just like the t-shirts I saw for boys about 5-10 years ago with sayings that put down others, as well as the ones that stated “does not play well with others”…I certainly would not be proud if my child was a bully who didn’t play well with others. Our children are wearing clothes that put down their peers, or make them look like whores…and parents not seeing the harm in this just shows how desensitised we have become as a society. I can tell you one thing, no one will ever see any of my children in clothing like that.
Comment by Holly on Sep 09 2011 06:21:25:
While I understand the annoyance of the writer of this piece, I don’t really think these are that big of a deal, particularly the ones for infants. Seriously- will a three-month-old even REMEMBER wearing a onesie that says, “Talk to my agent?” And even if she sees a picture of herself wearing said onesie later in life, it’s not like a magical, diva-inducing switch is going to flip on and she’ll become an instant spoiled brat.
And I would TOTALLY buy the MILF onesie.
Parenting is tough enough; it’s nice that there are products with a sense of humor out there. Some aren’t perfect (or appropriate), but if everything made for children was stuffy and boring, where would we be?
Comment by Sidney on Sep 09 2011 06:56:24:
I agree this is one of the most rediculous articles ever… The people who take them that seriously need to wonder why they’re minds in the gutter. No one should look at a shirt that says pretty kitty on a little girl and think it’s inappropriate unless it’s a skimpy tank top. And those onesies are made to be funny, your baby has no idea what it says, it’s not going to affect them. I got a onsie that says I’m to sexy for my diaper and everyone loves it when he wears it. It doest mean I find my son sexy. And I also got a binkie that says my moms hot. It was a funny gift from a girlfriend and I haven’t ran into anyone that takes offense…
Comment by Sidney on Sep 09 2011 07:01:37:
There’s also a onsie I saw that says ‘tax deduction’ I think it is halarious! I didn’t take it seriously and think that that’s the only reason they had their kid…
Comment by Brenda on Sep 09 2011 09:50:30:
I also agree that this article is ridiculous, I’m an older mom of 43 that has a preemie that was born at 28 weeks and I see nothing wrong with these. Lighten up please. The pretty kitty one is just that. And what is wrong with high heels? Little girls have been playing dress up for years. Get a grip.
Comment by Michelle on Sep 09 2011 10:01:34:
Ridiculous article. Stick to the facts when you write for a baby advice website and keep opinions out of it. Besides, some of the kids can’t even read what the shirts say. Take a joke.
Comment by CS on Sep 09 2011 10:53:34:
I am so glad to see that so many have the same opinion on this. They are just jokes. Also, I am sure that these parents who put them on their children are not letting them wear it to church. I will always teach my children to respect themselves and to have a sense of humor. By the way, if I seen those stilettos when my was that little, I would TOTALLY stick those bad boys on her!
Comment by Youth for Change on Sep 09 2011 11:49:42:
When I see kids or anyone for that matter wearing stuff with stupid sayings like that, it makes me think that whoever is responsible for dressing them has a serious misguided desperation for attention. And if they are putting it on a baby who has no say in making the decision to look like an ass, then its twice as bad, because their parents are so pathetically seeking attention, that they are willing to use even their kid to get it. Lame lame lame, and I bet the kids of these types of parents grow up to be idiots too. They should all be neutered before they reproduce, the world has enough idiots already. This article is case in point for those types of people. mehh, just sayin’…….
Comment by Lucy on Sep 10 2011 12:21:49:
Up-tight…. yes! This is nothing but a waste of time go to spencer’s and you will be appalled by the stuff they put on onesies! Can the child read? NO… so get over it! only adults with dirty minds!? I am my babies agent!? see nothing but harmless fun!
Comment by Heather on Sep 10 2011 09:29:42:
I too went to read this article thinking there was some REAL advise about 5 things my child should never wear. I was shocked to discover it was simply an article about what someone doesn’t think is appropriate. While I personally wouldn’t put my daughter in any of the shirts/onsies (I prefer her clothing to not have any writing on it), I think the high heels are very funny! I am disappointed that NewParent.com approved such a frivolent article and sent it out as an email post to subscribers as “advise” when it is so obviously personal taste.
Comment by Rose on Sep 10 2011 09:52:33:
I did not agree about the pretty kitty one. Most people think it’s about a cat. The homework one was stupid and the others were just bad taste but nothing was shocking. There are alot worse onsies and outfits out there like a ones that say I love to suck or love mommies boobs or poop monster with a big poop on the onsie…. Probably a bad idea to put the F word on clothing… It’s offensive to MOST people especially on a baby.
Comment by Sue on Sep 10 2011 11:01:21:
I agree with the article… parents spoiled their kids so much when little and later on life they wonder why they act the way they do.
I like old fashion where baby girls wore nice dresses for their age not a copy of what teenagers or older women wear.
Comment by Nichole on Sep 10 2011 11:38:40:
I see no problem with 4 of the 5 items you have here. As far as the shirt that says “Pretty Kitty” with a picture of a CAT. You would have to an exceptionally dirty mind to make that anything inappropriate since the words are actually on a kitty on the shirt. The one about being to “sexy” is a problem. A baby should not be thought of sexy. The rest of the clothes are cute and I would most definitely put them on my daughter (except the MILF one, that’s not my style). It’s pretty arrogant to assume that all New Parent readers would share in your disgust over clothes for babies. Now if these were ones I’ve seen that said “All daddy wants was a BJ” or “Daddy’s little squirt” with a cartoon sperm, those would be inappropriate.
Comment by Monica on Sep 10 2011 04:22:46:
I just feel like if you feel that way about the shirts/onesies then don’t buy them.
Comment by Nxmom on Sep 11 2011 12:28:03:
What I find most appalling about this article is the author’s inappropriate use of apostrophes. Don’t you get paid to write? At least use proper writing conventions.
Comment by cassie on Sep 11 2011 05:21:22:
This is a ridiculous article, its simple if you don’t like these little funny onesis don’t put them on your child, I would buy a lot for my son and get a laugh out of it. Lighten up. We are in a new generation and even at that my father bought a onesie for my 5 month old son that said ” I enjoy boobies ” there is nothing wrong with it, it just gives everybody that has a good sense of humor a laugh stop being so judgemental about all us parents who get a laugh about this! And don’t bring babies into this saying theyre gonna grow up to be idiots if they wear clothing like this. Babies can NOT read and this will not make them become spoiled brats. If you baby then too much and buy them whatever they want then MAYBE then they will become spoiled. Get a grip people!!
Comment by cassie on Sep 11 2011 05:26:36:
Also don’t tell parents how to dress their child every child is unique in their own way. I’m doing a very good job with my won and those outfits/heels you posted are not offensive at all. I’m pretty sure your child would get a good laugh later on when their about 15-19 and see they wore a hilarious onsise.
Comment by Lisa Morris on Sep 11 2011 08:54:29:
Honestly, I thought this article was over the top. That is until I saw the author is from the midwest and now it makes perfect sense. I do agree that there are many offensive onesies that are in poor taste. But I am more disturbed that you think a shirt that says Pretty Kitty is anything but a cute kid’s shirt. It’s actually disgusting to imply anything different. Girl’s like kittens and even better if they are pretty, that’s all. And the high heels? Come on, those could be the perfect gift to a very stylish mom,it’s obviously a novelty that may be worn once or twice for a photo op.
Comment by Dawn on Sep 12 2011 04:26:45:
my daughter received a onesie that says.. “boy friend wanted, must not be a mamas boy and have his own crib”… my daughter will NEVER wear it…!! seriously… on my child… she’s not dating until AT LEAST 16!
Comment by alex on Sep 12 2011 03:59:45:
I am inline with offering funny clothing for new moms, new dads and new babies, but I have to agree with the author that some lines should be drawn. I dress my kids in whatever is available when we are at home, I seldom look at the words on their clothing, but if we are going to be with family or in public, you can bet that if they do wear clothing with words on it, it is nothing that is going to embarass me. I prefer intelligent statements like v2.0 or one of my favorite onsides for dads indicates on the front arrows that identify ‘front and up’ and on the back ‘back and down’ as so many wives say that men need serious help when it comes to babies.
Comment by Brittney on Sep 13 2011 01:18:59:
I think this is ridiculous. Clothes don’t spoil or make a child arrogant. They’re cute clothes and that’s it. I’ve seen worse. I’d rather put a little girl in one of these outfits than the super short glittery skirts they make or the high wedged shoes they make for little girls. I wore shirts that said “If it weren’t for boys I’d quit school.” it was funny n cute that’s it!
Comment by Mona on Sep 13 2011 11:04:16:
This different opinions, just show the class level of each individual. I personally do not like this clothes, I think we are taching the kids the wrong message, but every one is entitle to their opinion and the Toddles and Tiaras…just look at the Mom and Dads…
Comment by Gina on Sep 13 2011 11:22:38:
This article is ridiculous. You are saying because these onsies say this things, the children feel entitled, I don’t know what children you are talking about, but my daughter didn’t start reading until she was at least 1 year old and outgrew those onsies, sense the sarcasm? Really these are supposed to be funny for the adults, the babies can’t read, they have no idea what the shirts say, therefore what they wear has absolutely no effect on them whatsoever.
Comment by Heather on Sep 13 2011 01:22:28:
The author is not saying that simply wearing the clothes will lead to spoiled children. The parent that thinks it’s funny or cute to put one of these on their child will be the type of parent to have spoiled kids. I get having a sense of humor about parenting, but there is a line between funny and inappropriate. The thing is, whether you would put your kids in any of these or not, just getting a kick out of them speaks volumes about what kind of parent you are. Our country is being dumbed down daily, which is apparent just by looking at the spelling and grammar in these comments.
Comment by Alysha on Sep 14 2011 01:00:56:
Young Children and babies are not “Sexy” or “Hot” they are cute and adorable. I don’t see this article so much as a message to warn against spoiling your child, I see it as a message of self awareness. Children and babies are very impressionable, within the first five years of life a child will learn more about this world then they will for the rest of their lives. The reason our children have such poor images of themselves is because the parents have developed an attitude of nonchallance about how they present their child to the world. These clothes and shoes don’t say “my child is spoiled” what they really say is; “I’m either unsatisfied with myself or my child so I have to by these expensive clothes and shoes that say vulgar things so I can feel better.”
Grow up people, your parents now, not college students looking for a good party or a laugh at your child’s expense!
Comment by Vikki on Sep 21 2011 01:52:30:
I think it is sad how quickly children are growing up and how quickly they are wearing ‘sexy, adult humoured’ clothing like above. Children are only children for such a short period of time we need to cherish that moment. Why is everyone in such a rush to make this already short time even shorter? Why can’t we let children be children? There is enough pressure on them already from magazines, TV and peers to grow up too quickly without buying clothes like this for them too. That is why I like to buy my children clothes without slogans and labels. I like to buy clothes that actually make my children look like children. That is why Darcy Brown http://www.darcybrown.co.uk/ is so perfect!
Comment by Matthew on Sep 27 2011 06:50:01:
I don’t find any of these inappropriate. The pretty kitty shirt is plainly a cat that is pretty. How is that inappropriate? The stilettos are not my taste even if I had a daughter, but I would put my daughter in them for a photo. The I’m too Sexy for my Diaper onesie is great. If that is so inappropriate then maybe we should ban the song “I’m to sexy for my shirt.” If you don’t find the song inappropriate, than you can’t find the onesie inappropriate. As for the “Talk to my agent,” get a grip. The agent would obviously be the parent(s). A child will not become a diva simply by wearing a shirt or onesie. The “I’m with the MILF,” is the only inappropriate one here that I see. After all it is saying the child is with the mother I’d like to F***. That leads to several issues in my mind. I understand mothers are not feeling attractive after giving birth, but this is not the way to boost your self esteem. In fact, you should feel ashamed putting that on your child.
As to Lisa Morris’ comment on the author being from the Midwest, you need to stop being so ignorant. I myself am from the Midwest as well. Location has nothing to do with personal beliefs and oppinions.
Sue, welcome to the new age. Little girls don’t wear nice uncomfortable dresses any more. After a few generations, parents finally figured out that children should only be dressed up for weddings, church, funerals, and other such important events. No reason for children to be running around outside all dressed up playing in the mud and grass just to stain it.
Nicole stated “These are hyper-sexualized and degrading images that are being forced upon by children.” If the child did not decide to put it on, the it is not being forced upon by children. In fact, it is being forced upon by parents. I do agree however, that Toddlers and Tiaras is completely degrading. Children that age should not be in beauty contests to start with let alone dressed up like that.
I could say something about each comment supporting this article but I do not have the time to do so. I am quite shocked and annoyed by newparent.com for allowing an opinion rather than advice to be posted. I was expecting things such as the child leashes, or mini skirts. Here I found humorous, novelty, and plain regular items that children should be dressed in. A child leash would make sense, since you are a parent and should be supervising your child all the time. By using them you are showing how poor your parenting skills are.
Comment by Kathy Wolfe on Oct 28 2011 10:15:05:
I do not in any way think that these are inappropriate in any way. They are children. Everyone reads to much into the sayings. I do agree that the m.i.l.f. shirt is a little wrong. My daughter is 18 months and she has all kinds of funny saying shirts like “I get my good looks from my mom” etc. I have seen several onesies and shirts that you may think are inappropriate that most see as hilarious!! If someones location has something to do with their intelligence or something then where are all you people from that are ignorant? I am from the midwest also. That is like saying that people from the south are just stupid hicks. Let me tell you people something-this hick will put you to shame. Get a grip people-they are shirts for kids..most of the time-a child isnt going to understand what exactly that they mean anyway and I personally don’t think what anyone has to say about what I put my daughter in. I buy her clothes not you. I do agree with Matthew above on most things. This was kinda inappropriate of newparent.com to waste time on something like this.