The best toddler pajamas for cozy, safe sleep

Organic cotton, snug-fit sets and warm footies from brands parents already trust, plus the one safety rule every parent should know before buying.

6 hand-picked styles

Our favorite toddler pajamas

Soft, safe and easy to wash. Sizes run from about 12 months to 5T depending on the listing.

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Burt's Bees Baby

Organic Cotton Toddler PJ Set, 2-Piece

Snug-fitting organic cotton with stretchy ribbed cuffs. Soft enough for sensitive skin, and the prints are cute in photos.

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Hanna Andersson

HannaJams Organic Cotton Long John Pajama Set

The classic long john style families pass down. Organic cotton with flatlock seams and foldable cuffs.

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Simple Joys by Carter's

Toddler 3-Pack Snug Fit Footless Cotton Pajamas

Three pairs in one pack, so laundry day is not a bedtime crisis. Snug-fit cotton in playful prints.

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Simple Joys by Carter's

Toddler 6-Piece Snug Fit Cotton Pajama Set

Three tops and three bottoms you can mix and match. An easy everyday pajama stash.

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Simple Joys by Carter's

Toddler 3-Pack Footed Fleece Pajamas

Footed fleece keeps little toes warm on cold Oregon nights when blankets get kicked off.

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Gerber

Baby and Toddler Fleece Footed Holiday Pajamas, 2-Pack

Festive fair-isle style fleece footies. A sweet pick for Christmas morning photos.

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How to choose toddler pajamas

1. Check the safety label

US rules require kids' sleepwear to be either snug fitting or flame resistant. Snug-fit cotton pajamas carry a hang tag that says to wear them snug. Do not size up on snug-fit cotton pajamas, because the close fit is part of the safety design. The Consumer Product Safety Commission explains this on its children's sleepwear page.

2. Match the fabric to your house

Organic cotton (Burt's Bees Baby, Hanna Andersson) is breathable for warm rooms. Fleece footies (Simple Joys, Gerber) are better for drafty bedrooms and cold Pacific Northwest winters.

3. Buy multipacks for everyday

Two-, three- and six-piece packs make it easy to keep a clean pair ready, which matters during potty training.

Quick answers

Should toddler pajamas be snug or loose?

In the US, children's sleepwear must either fit snugly or be flame resistant. Cotton pajamas labeled snug fitting are designed to fit close to the body, so buy the toddler's true size instead of sizing up. Loose-fitting pajamas should be labeled flame resistant.

How many pairs of pajamas does a toddler need?

Many families find four to seven pairs works well: one per night between laundry days, plus a spare or two for diaper leaks and potty training accidents.

Footed or footless pajamas for toddlers?

Footed fleece is cozy for cold nights and kids who kick off blankets. Footless pajamas grow with a toddler a little longer and are easier once they are walking to the bathroom at night.

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