boy into girl stuff.

Judy - posted on 02/10/2013

what if he wants to bath and put doll on his privates

Krista - posted on 09/11/2011

My 6 yr old son asked recently for nail polish. He wanted blue because it was his favorite color. I wouldn't worry about it. My friend's son used to wear his sister's princess dresses and slippers when he was young. He's now almost 7 and has no interest. Give it time. He'll find something new......

Ashleigh Jade - posted on 04/01/2011

My almost 3yo son loves girly things. Im not to concerned. I dont think its a big problem now but if he is still doing this a few years down the track thats when id want to open a dialouge with him.

Karen - posted on 02/19/2011

I just read this again and giggled. No offense intended, I see this kind of question a lot so it's not just you op wondering this...I know Dads especially get freaked out about this.
Even if the "girly" thing continues what could/would you do about it? Even if it meant he was going to be gay or something (which I do not believe a little boy playing with girl things means that at all) what would be done about it anyways? Is there a way to steer a child away from that? I always wonder this when I see these types of questions. He will be who he is, you can't change him. It will only stifle his creativity and imagination.

Jacquelyn - posted on 12/14/2010

He's just intouch with his femine self and there's nothing wrong with that. Just try to rough up the play time a bit and maybe he will get into things that are more boy like. But, if he's happy and enjoying himself and your happy too then I don't think there's anything wrong with it.

Crystal - posted on 11/12/2010

My nephew did the same thing, with his older sisters toys and clothes. He is now 5 and still likes girly stuff every once in a while. But he is also into cars and sports and other boy things too. I think its normal, especially when they have sisters around. to little kids there is no such thing as gender appropriate, they are just playing and having fun. My nephews favorite color was pink for the longest time also, but he grew out of it. My niece and nephews play everything from dolls to cars or basketball. I'm sure you have nothing to worry about.

Melanie - posted on 09/23/2010

I knw im late 2 respond sorry. I had a friend whos brother had a doll till he was 8yrs. No one thought of it, and he left it at home when they went out. This child is now 25yrs old has a girlfriend and we love 2 wind him up bout it sometimes lol.

Charlotte - posted on 08/12/2010

I personally wouldn't make too big a deal of it. I am sure it is just a stage or perhaps his interests will evolve to involve a love for theater!

Krista - posted on 08/03/2010

I agree with everyone. He's not even 4 yet. I wouldn't worry about it. I know girls who play with swords and guns. Should we worry about them being serial killers? My 11 yr old still likes preschool shows. They are just being themselves, and I say more power to them.

Melissa - posted on 06/18/2010

My 5 year old son dresses in his 3 year sister dress up colths. I dont think it's a big deal, But my husband dosent like him doing this, My son thinks it funny, since he knows it bugs him. I just have to start buying him boy dress up cloths, He wear a suit some time when he play with his sister. He will grow out of it I wouldnt worry about it.

Aleashia - posted on 06/17/2010

I have the same situation,but im not worried about it because i know that playing with girls toys will not change who your son is.Many men feel that their sons will be gay later in life if they play with feminine toys or like to dress up,but the fact is if they are gay they are born that way and no kind of toy will change that.Just as forcing a gay boy to play with more masculine toys will not make him straight,a straight boy playing with feminine toys will not "make" him gay.I believe that by the age of three you can tell if a child feels comfortable with being the sex they are.It has nothing to do with being attracted to the opposite sex ofcourse but it is blatantly obvious.My son plays with his sisters toys because he enjoys playing with her and being caring and gentle with her baby dolls but he is a UFC fanatic and loves any sport he can possibly play.My son is not gay, he is very much straight he shows more interest in girls already for only being three,which worries me to death.But either way gay or straight your son is your son and will be the kind of person you raise him to be.Don't stress out about it,just love him and let him play with what makes him happy!!!

Mandy - posted on 03/13/2010

He's a kid, lol. Don't worry about it. If he wants to play with barbies, dress up and just be silly, whats bad about that? If he turns out gay,he turns out gay, and you shouldnt try to change that. Be happy either way.

Karen - posted on 03/10/2010

There's nothing wrong with it. Let him have his fun and be young. Whatever you do don't make him feel bad or weird about it.

Brandi - posted on 02/08/2010

I'm in the opposite situation. I have a 6yr old daughter who wants nothing to do w/ girly things.I have 3 girls so I don't know where she gets it from. I did allow her to play tackle football this past fall. She enjoyed it. Now she wants to try basketball. she is krazy bout spiderman. I buy her girl clothes but its like pulling teeth when it comes to putting a dress on her. She has a "dirt" bike. it looks like a real dirt bike its a bicycle. I thought it was a "phase" too. I'm clueless.