Cute toddler underwear is one of those mom expenditures that no one minds making. First of all, they’re a heck of a lot cheaper than diapers, and purchasing them marks a big developmental milestone for your little ones.
Toddler undies need to be functional for little learning humans, but they’ve also got to be cute or your kiddo will just flat-out refuse them. I was honestly shocked to discover that my daughter at age three had such a strong preference in her underwear, aside from what characters were on them. She prefers thicker cotton because it’s more “cozy,” while my now two-year-old likes to wear whatever feels closest to nothing. Go figure!
Shopping for cute and functional toddler underwear does not need to mean you’re going in blind. Check out this roundup of some of my (and my kids!) favorites, and let us know in the comments where else you like to find yours.
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Cute & Functional Toddler Underwear
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Training Underwear: Hanna Andersson
These gender-neutral training pants from Hanna Andersson are super-soft and absorbent, with the look and feel of regular underpants but the ability to retain pee accidents during the learning curve. They come in three and five-packs in a ton of adorable prints.
Buy It: Hanna Andersson
Price: now on sale for $18/pack -
Mini Boden: 7-Pack Underwear
Mini Boden has some of the hands-down best kids' clothes, and their toddler underwear is no exception. A sweet, classic shape and pretty contemporary prints like unicorns make these a fun and functional pick for young kids. And if they fall in love like mine did, they're in luck, because the brand carries these same undies up to a size 11/12.
Buy It: Mini Boden
Price: $45 for 7 pairs -
Mini Boden: Boxer Briefs
Lest your little man feel left out, the soft and cozies from Mini Boden extend into their boys' line, too. The brand offers briefs and classic jersey boxers, but I'm especially fond of these adorable boxer briefs for kids because they're fitted and secure while also looking big-boy cool.
Buy It: Mini Boden
Price: $45 for 5 pairs -
Hipster Toddler Panties : Burt's Bees
Burt's Bees' organic cotton pieces are so light and delicious on the skin, and they wear especially well. The hipster undie is no different -- these comfy panties feature an easy-to-wear shape and encased elastic that won't pull or mark skin.
Buy It: Burt's Bees
Price: now on sale for $10.99/3-pack -
Marvel Briefs: Target
This affordable 7-pack gives you a pair for every day of the week and features an easy-use pocket for potty training boys. The vintage-inspired aesthetic is also a fun take on comic book character underwear.
Buy It: Target
Price: $10.99 -
Handmade "Mystery" Underwear: Dee & Ollie
Everybody loves a surprise, especially little kids! Not only are these 100% organic, gorgeous undies handmade by a fellow mom, but she makes it extra-fun to shop by offering special pricing (pay for three, get one free) on a bundle of surprise printed underwear. And -- she starts at 12 months, which is great for early trainers or skinny two-year-olds like mine!
Buy It: Dee & Ollie
Price: $32 for four pairs -
Girly Toddler Boxer Briefs: H&M
I absolutely love that H&M recognizes that little boys can like "feminine" prints, and little girls can prefer the shape and feel of a boxer brief. These are out-of-this-world cute, and super inclusive, which makes this mama smile!
Buy It: H&M
Price: $14.99 for five pairs -
Boys' Underwear & Sleep Set: DOTT Child
This beyond precious underwear set doubles as PJs for those kiddos who run hot and prefer not to wear full coverage nighties. I am pretty darn obsessed with the minimalist look of them, and the soft brushed cotton will feel amazing against his skin, night and day.
Buy It: DOTT Child
Price: $14.99 per set -
Pippy's Underpinnings: The Beaufort Bonnet Company
Made of 100% pima cotton for the absolute softest and most luxurious feel, these panties have fast become some of my daughters' faves. Pima wears well wash after wash, and what's extra special about this brand is you can coordinate the prints with tanks, dresses, and even accessories for her doll! So much fun to shop the collection.
Buy It: The Beaufort Bonnet Company
Price: $10/pair (some styles now on sale for $8/pair)
