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Clothing is a nightmare

NAS81174

Hi I have a 9yr son, as of the last few months he says all his tops are itchy and refuses to get dressed. I have tried a non bio detergent, i have cut out labels, i have bought new tops. But im literally lly at the point where he won't wear anything. Any advice is welcome Pray 

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  • Thank you all for your advice, I really appreciate that you have took the time to read and reply. 

    Most of the tshirts he has have a transfer label on them instead of a meterial tag, I have tried so many ways to get them off but haven't succeeded.

    He hates clothes shopping, I get him to try things on that he likes, he says they are fine. I buy them, then he refuses to wear them.

    It's only been the last few months that this has been an issue. However I will try everything that has been mentioned. I just want him to be comfortable and not get frustrated with himself.

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  • Thank you all for your advice, I really appreciate that you have took the time to read and reply. 

    Most of the tshirts he has have a transfer label on them instead of a meterial tag, I have tried so many ways to get them off but haven't succeeded.

    He hates clothes shopping, I get him to try things on that he likes, he says they are fine. I buy them, then he refuses to wear them.

    It's only been the last few months that this has been an issue. However I will try everything that has been mentioned. I just want him to be comfortable and not get frustrated with himself.

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  • in reply to NAS81174

    My son found going in shops difficult, then the pandemic prevented this so we now order online. Not sure if I can advertise sites but there is one particular place which sells lots of soft clothing (reasonably priced). I think some of it is surf wear. 

    When it comes to school wear we sometimes have to try quite a few places before he finds something comfortable. If you can find somewhere that does free returns it allows for this, although is a little time consuming.

  • in reply to NAS81174

    It's posable he just agrees to things to get out of the shop quickly. if he finds the environment stressful. having him try things on in the changing rooms helpful. But if that's not enough I wonder if it really might be something to do with your washing process. Why not leave a set of new clothes unwashed for a while and see if he can tolerate it for a while. If he only starts rejecting clothing after its washed you'd have your answer.

  • in reply to NAS81174

    Perhaps he does what I used to do, which is just to say "yes it is fine" in order to stop my mother asking me questions I could not answer, such as "does it fit?"and "does it feel comfortable", and therefore be more quickly able to put on my old clothes and leave the 'horrible' shop! I used to hate the lights in changing rooms, the heat, the smells, the clanging doors, the coat hangers rattling, the music, all with the pressure of being asked if something "fit" when EVERYTHING felt uncomfortable to me. Just trying on things, my skin used to go all red and blotchy for some reason and I would feel so hot and bothered. I can still remember the relief of walking back out of the shop doors!