Make Those Big Transitions Easier with the Best Toddler Pajamas
Your tiny baby isn’t so tiny anymore, and that carefully selected infant layette is quickly becoming too small. The transition from teensy infant pajamas to toddler pajamas—and especially pajama short sets—can seem like a giant leap forward. You’ll likely wonder in amazement, “When did they get so big?!”
Even though they’ve blown through milestones and grown at blazing speed, your little one is still little and looks to you for reassurance for the many milestones ahead. Ease their transition to toddlerhood with reliably soothing bamboo pajamas and matching pajama sets that offer a comforting touch for sweet sleep.
Toddler Pajamas: an Underrated Tool for Better Sleep
Every parent is familiar with the sometimes-overwhelming challenges of baby and toddler sleep. Many of us spend hours scouring the internet for tips and tricks from sleep consultants to get our little ones to rest soundly.
From finding the right toddler pajamas and sleep bags to building the right routines and sleep schedules, there are many ways to help ease your toddler into better sleep habits. While we can’t promise all your sleep challenges will vanish overnight, we do know that quality toddler pajamas and an understanding of older babies’ sleep needs can ease bedtime woes for you and your toddler.
Understanding Toddler Sleep Needs
Toddlers grow and learn at an extraordinary pace, and while a toddler’s sleep needs may be lower than a younger baby’s, they still need between 11 and 14 hours of sleep each day, including naps. While every family is different, this sample schedule shows how you could structure your tot’s day to support the rest they need:
- 7:00 am: Wake up and start the day
- 1:00 pm: Lay down for a nap, limiting to no more than two hours
- 3:00 pm: Wake up from nap
- 7:00 pm: Begin bedtime routine with a bath or changing into toddler pajamas
- 7:30 pm: Put your toddler to bed
Simple details in your existing bedtime habits, like bathtime and your toddler’s pajamas, can be leveraged for extra comfort to help transition your little one to sleep. Buttery soft bamboo pajamas are a great way to turn bedtime into a bonding experience as well as offer physical and emotional comfort to your little one during a tough sleep season.
Use Your Toddler’s Pajamas to Build a Bedtime Routine
A reliable bedtime routine is a comforting way to settle your toddler for bed each night. Around 12 months, 18 months, and two years, your toddler may likely experience a sleep regression. Maintaining a good sleep routine can help you navigate these tricky sleep seasons.
If you haven’t already established a consistent bedtime routine for your little one, it’s never too late to start! One of our favorite ways to begin a simple and snuggly sleep routine is with a warm bath and changing your toddler into their favorite bamboo pajamas. Consider starting with this sample bedtime routine and personalize it to make a perfect bonding experience that will help your tot snooze easier in no time:
- Give your little one a warm bath with skin-soothing, hypoallergenic baby wash and lotion
- Dress in seasonally appropriate toddler pajamas
- Brush hair and teeth
- Move to the nursery and dim the lights
- Read a familiar book or sing a soothing song
- Layer your toddler’s pajamas with a sleep bag
- Lay your tot in their crib or toddler bed with goodnight hugs and kisses
Choosing Toddler Pajamas That Work for Potty Training
Potty training is an exciting time for your little one. Beyond the changes to their daily schedule, you may need to adjust your bedtime routine and preferred bamboo pajamas to accommodate this big season of growth.
While footie jammies and rompers are convenient for diaper changes, they may be difficult for your child to get out of on their own when they need to go potty. Switching to toddler pajamas that have separate parts, like shorts or pants and a top, makes it easier for them to quickly get their pants up and down by themselves, helping minimize accidents and increase confidence.
A few nighttime potty-training tips will have your tot well on their way to staying dry all night:
- Limit fluids in the evening
- Encourage using the potty during your bedtime routine
- Place a small potty chair next to your child’s bed
- Dress your tot in a pajama short set, which has bottoms that are easier to pull down independently
- Layer a soft absorbent pad on top of your toddler’s sheets to catch accidents
Bamboo Pajamas Provide Soothing Comfort for Better Sleep
There are many reasons to try bamboo, from its superior softness and breathability to its stretch that moves with you for nonrestrictive comfort. With qualities like these, it’s no coincidence that Kyte Baby began with bamboo pajamas!
Our signature rayon made from 97% bamboo makes our toddler pajamas almost magic for soothing little ones to sleep. The best toddler pajamas are crafted from this silky fabric and boast many benefits, including:
- Breathable to support temperature regulation
- Buttery soft to soothe sensitive skin
- Hypoallergenic to avoid irritation
- Moisture-wicking to keep your little one comfortable
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OEKO-TEX Standard 100 certified, so you can be confident they’re free from harmful chemicals
Bamboo Pajamas for All Seasons
Keep your tot comfortable year-round in toddler pajama separates that provide just the right coverage. Vary up the pant and sleeve length to find the perfect bamboo pajamas for any weather, and dial in the comfort by layering their bamboo pajamas with a sleep bag in the appropriate TOG rating.
Pajama Short Sets for Warm Weather
Pajama short sets are a great way to keep your little one cool during balmy summer nights, and easy-up bottoms are simple for little hands to practice independent dressing.
Shift into summer with pajama short sets in the coastal hues of our Summer 2025 colorway with Canyon, Dew, and Mist. Make summer bedtimes extra special in pajama short sets with prints inspired by our favorite warm-weather activities and locations:
Long-Sleeved Toddler Pajamas for Cool-Season Snuggles
Our long-sleeved bamboo pajamas keep your little one cozy through even the chilliest months. One of the unique features of bamboo is hollow fibers that allow for superior temperature regulation. During winter, bamboo pajamas help keep your little one warm with the insulation of these hollow fibers but also create a breathable fabric that keeps your tot from overheating if you get a little overzealous with the thermostat.
Snuggle in for cozy bedtimes with pajamas in our favorite cool-season prints and colors. You can’t go wrong with toddler pajamas in classic Christmas red, green, and white, and any child will love the holiday magic of designs featuring their favorite part of the season. For special occasions like Christmas Eve, you’ll love dressing in holiday matching pajama sets for the whole family.
The Best Toddler Pajamas for Transitional Seasons
Sometimes, it’s too cold for a pajama short set but too warm for long-sleeved bamboo pajamas. During transitional seasons where it’s hard to predict the weather from one day to the next, toddler pajamas with a short-sleeved shirt and pants are the perfect middle ground. Spring and fall are a great time for our short-sleeved bamboo pajamas with pants and an even better time to encourage your little one’s latest interests with pajamas they’ll look forward to snuggling into before bed.
Whether your little one is a serious bookworm, budding biologist, or a mechanic in the making, we’ve got perfect toddler pajamas to celebrate the things they love. If you really want to make their day, choose matching pajama sets for you and your little with our variety of Parent-and-Me styles. Some of our favorite bamboo pajama prints that foster imagination and exploration are:
Other Toddler Pajama Styles to Consider
Our traditional pajama separates in long-sleeved and short set pajama styles are perennial favorites, but our collection is vast and includes lots of styles to suit any stage or season. Kyte Baby proudly offers many variations of our toddler pajamas, along with a wide range of sizes, so you can find the best toddler pajamas for your little one.
Footies as Toddler Pajamas
Our footie pajamas are a staple for infant layette, but did you know we offer these cozy pajamas with built-in socks in sizes up to 18-24 months? Our larger sizes feature grippy soles to keep toddlers steady on their feet and are available in a wide range of prints so you can make adorable matching pajama sets for siblings or the whole family.
Rompers Provide an Adaptive Toddler Pajama Solution for Medical Devices
Rompers offer the simplicity of one-piece footie pajamas but omit the built-in socks to free their feet. As a bonus, our adorable rompers also make darling daywear!
Our zippered rompers are available up to size 4T. These bamboo pajamas feature a dual zipper and are a great solution for families who need adaptive clothing to accommodate medical tubing or ports while limiting their older tot’s ability to access these devices.
Family Matching Pajama Sets
Make bedtime a family bonding experience when you and your little one snuggle into matching pajamas. Our collection of matching pajama sets for the family includes a wide range of styles for parents and tots of all sizes.
Choose a summery print for your women’s tank set that pairs with a pajama short set for your mini. A holiday matching pajama set for the whole family is easy to achieve with lounge pants for parents and long-sleeved bamboo pajamas for your toddler.
Matching Pajama Sets with Extra Style
Level up your matching pajama sets with ribbed bamboo henley sets for mom and mini. These ribbed lounge sets make mommy-and-me matching both stylish and oh-so-comfortable.
A henley-style top features a placket with stylish wooden buttons that’s cute enough to wear all day. The ribbed fabric of this chic matching pajama set also provides cozy warmth as a base layer for extra-cold days.
How to Choose the Right Size Bamboo Pajamas
You may wonder why toddler pajamas fit so much more snugly than your little one’s daytime apparel. While you may prefer your own PJs a little looser, children’s pajamas are intended to fit snugly for safe sleep. Not only do snug toddler pajamas follow safe sleep recommendations from the American Academy of Pediatrics, but they also avoid the need for flame-retardant chemicals, which can be irritating to sensitive skin.
Fortunately, one of the hallmark features of bamboo pajamas is their incredible stretch, which makes wearing snug-fitting pajamas not only safe but comfortable as well! You’ll be able to rest easy knowing their toddler pajamas avoid harsh chemicals and don’t feel restrictive. Use your toddler’s height and weight to get their perfect fit in our supremely stretchy and comfortable bamboo pajamas:
- 12-18M: 22-25 lbs., 29-31 in.
- 18-24M: 25-27 lbs., 31-33 in.
- 2T: 27-30 lbs., 33-35 in.
- 3T: 28-32 lbs., 35-37 in.
- 4T: 33-36 lbs., 37-40 in.
- 5T: 37-42 lbs., 41-43 in.
- 6T: 43-48 lbs., 44-46 in.
Fine Tune Your Tot’s Comfort with a Sleep Bag
Your toddler’s pajama drawer isn’t complete without a cozy sleep bag. A sleep sack makes a wonderful, reliable comfort item for your baby from their earliest days and can be a foundational element of a good bedtime routine. While AAP safe sleep recommendations warn against weighted products for sleep, the gentle embrace of a wearable blanket is a safe-sleep-recommended way to help your little one fall asleep more easily.
As your toddler grows, you may need to decide between a traditional sleep bag or a sleep bag walker, which is a sleep bag with ankle cuffs that allow your tot to walk freely. If your little one is still sleeping in a crib, we suggest keeping them in a classic sleep sack to prevent unsafe climbing. Older babes who are already in a big-kid bed will benefit from a sleep bag walker over their toddler pajama separates so their movement isn’t restricted.
A sleep bag is an easy way to fine-tune your little one’s warmth. Finding the right TOG rating for your room temperature will keep your little one resting in comfort all night. Layer lighter TOGs like our 0.5 Summer TOG over pajama short sets, or guard against winter’s chill with our warmest 2.5 TOG sleep bags.
Find the Sweetest Dreams with the Best Toddler Pajamas
You can look forward to all the growth and transitions that toddlerhood brings when you dress your tot in cozy bamboo toddler pajamas that encourage their newfound independence. You’ll watch all your sweetest dreams unfold as your little one grows. Celebrate every moment with them in the soothing comfort of matching pajama sets from Kyte Baby.
