I ran across an ad in The Detroit News today for baby leg warmers. At first, I really thought it was a joke, as the website was something like titsy.com. But when I did an internet search I discovered even babies had to dress in 80s fashion. OMG, are you f-ing kidding me? Look how angry this baby is wearing the rainbow leg-warmers. This baby feels like an idiot.
Back in the early 80s, I had a pair of purple leg warmers that I wore with my baby doll flats and tight Jordashe jeans. My hair had roach clip feathers in it, and I often wore rainbow pins. I thought I looked sexy, but now know I looked like a jack-ass. What will these baby’s think looking back 10 years from now?
Who is doing this to our youth, and why? It’s just plain wrong …. One site advertised “Sexy 80’s style leg warmers for girls, kids, babies and teens …” Hmmm … ever wonder why the U.S. birth rates are up? Sexy sells, even when it involves babies. Twisted!!!
10 responses so far ↓
eleanorstrousers // February 17, 2008 at 7:27 pm
I’ve seen these too and think they’re a little goofy. The bonus? I guess you could put them on instead of baby pants and save a step trying to change diapers?
moonbeammcqueen // February 17, 2008 at 9:45 pm
Hilarious! Now they need little “Flashdance” 80’s shirts.
Holly // February 17, 2008 at 11:59 pm
I’ve seen it all…
Virginia // February 18, 2008 at 1:18 pm
Those are ridiculous. Though I suppose they would make it a bit easier to change a diaper…
k~ // February 20, 2008 at 12:36 am
I do have to admit that if I had a girl I would have to buy those little legwarmers, how fun, I have 3 boys and never get to buy fun stuff like that. I loved my legwarmers when I was little, I think I might buy myself a pair, hehe. ;o)
k'smom // February 28, 2008 at 5:58 pm
THESE ROCK!!!!! Seriously, I would never think of this to be cute but they’re all over the place! My daughter has some and she looks so cute! EVERYONE comments on them when she’s wearing them and it’s all positive. They’re actually more practical/functional than you’d think. They made changing dooty diapers a breeze and are MUCH easier than tights.
Amber // May 25, 2008 at 12:08 am
My 4 month old is sooo cute in her BabyLegs. I hate the 80s but the styles of most of the warmers are so mod now they don’t remind me of “those days.” It makes diaper changes a lot easier, too, and it will really help with rug burn and crawling on hard surfaces, when she starts being mobile!
amanda // July 17, 2008 at 8:17 am
Well I have two pair of leg warmers for baby girl and I get nothing but good comments on them! They are super easy to make and helped out a lot when she started crawling. Her knees don’t get scratched up and when we travel it’s much easier to put those on her and have easy access to her diaper. These were a wonderful idea!
Christine // July 19, 2008 at 4:44 pm
I thought I’d never buy these but I got them for my son as he is getting rug burn from crawling when wearing shorts. I don’t have to put jeans or long pants on him and they slip on an off easy for when we go back outside without him screaming because he needs to be changed again. I also put them on him at picnics and such as crawling on dry grass and dirt hurts. I got him some very “boy” looking ones, and other than using them for crawling or keeping a pair in my bag for when evenings get chilly when we are out, I don’t use them.
~denise // August 8, 2008 at 10:23 pm
Those are Babylegs. That is the company name.
And they are not sold as “leg warms” persay.
They are great for diaper changing. Make it very easy. Also great for those who have a baby learning to crawl. And if you are into cloth diapers, many are very very cute and elaborate to the point that you want that fancy diaper to be seen. And with a pair of babylegs you can still see it.
http://www.hyenacart.com/goodmama (check out this ladies diapers and what they sell for. If i paid over 200$ for a diaper I’d not want it hidden under a pair of pants.
Seriously tho, babylegs are a nice item. Might want to research them a bit before you totally slam them.
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