Description
A soft two-piece printed pyjama set for $43.98, in a choice of three designs - cowboy, cowgirl or space ranger - in sizes 90cm to 130cm. They work as a Book Week costume and as actual pyjamas, which is why they get worn for months rather than once.
Costume pyjamas are the practical answer to a dress-up day for younger children. A proper costume is worn for one morning and then lives in a cupboard, where a printed pyjama set goes into the drawer and gets worn every second night. For a four or five year old they are also far more comfortable than a costume: a cotton blend long-sleeve top and pants with an elasticated waist, nothing to fasten, nothing scratchy, and a child can go to the toilet without help. One important note on sizing - this set is cut snug, so order one or two sizes up from your child's normal size.
Specifications
| Design choices |
Cowboy, cowgirl or space ranger print |
| Pieces |
Long-sleeve top and matching pants |
| Material |
Comfortable cotton blend |
| Waist |
Elasticated |
| Sizes |
90, 95, 100, 110, 120 and 130cm |
| Fit |
Snug - size up one or two sizes |
| Occasion |
Book Week, dress-up days, sleepovers, everyday pyjamas |
| Stock location |
Australia |
What's in the Box
| 1 x printed long-sleeve top |
In the character design selected |
| 1 x matching pants |
Elasticated waist |
Why Choose Character Pyjamas as a Costume
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Worn long after the parade - they go into the pyjama drawer instead of a costume box, which changes what they actually cost per wear.
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The most comfortable option for a small child - cotton blend, elastic waist, nothing to fasten, and easy to manage independently.
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Three designs - cowboy, cowgirl or space ranger, so siblings can have different characters from the same theme.
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Warm enough for an August morning - long sleeves and full-length pants, unlike most costume dresses.
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Australian stock - dispatched locally within one business day.
What Size Should You Order in Kids Pyjamas?
One or two sizes up from your child's usual size, because this set is cut snug. That is not a hedge - it is the single most common issue with imported children's sleepwear, where a labelled 110cm often fits closer to an Australian size 3 than a size 5. Measure the child's height and then add a size on top. Pyjamas that are slightly big are entirely fine and last another year; pyjamas that are snug are uncomfortable to sleep in and get rejected after one night, which defeats the purpose of buying something that doubles as a costume.
Are Pyjamas Acceptable for a School Book Week Parade?
Generally yes when they are clearly a character costume rather than plain sleepwear, and many schools run a pyjama day alongside Book Week anyway. Printed character pyjamas read as a costume in a parade lineup, particularly on younger children. The one thing worth doing is checking with the classroom teacher, because a small number of schools ask for a recognisable book character specifically. If in doubt, adding a hat or a simple accessory pushes it clearly into costume territory.
How Do You Keep Printed Pyjamas Looking New?
Wash them inside out in cold water and hang them in the shade. The print is the part that fails first on children's sleepwear, and three things damage it: hot water, a tumble dryer, and drying in direct Australian sun. Turning the garment inside out means the print is not rubbing against the drum or against other clothes. Skip fabric softener on anything printed, since it builds up on the surface and dulls the colours over time.
Who Buys These
Parents of children between about three and eight, buying for Book Week or a class dress-up day and knowing they will get worn as pyjamas afterwards. Grandparents buy them as birthday and Christmas gifts for the same reason. They also get bought in pairs for siblings who want different characters, and for hospital stays and sleepovers where a child wants something familiar.
Pair It With
For an older child in the same theme, the cowgirl costume with cow print skirt and red hat is a full costume rather than pyjamas. For a warm full-body alternative, the fleece monster onesie also doubles as sleepwear. Add face paint to finish the look on the morning.
Frequently Asked Questions
What designs are available?
Three: a cowboy print, a cowgirl print and a space ranger print. Choose in the dropdown.
What sizes are available?
90, 95, 100, 110, 120 and 130cm.
How does the sizing run?
Snug. Order one or two sizes up from your child's usual size.
What is included?
A long-sleeve printed top and matching pants with an elasticated waist.
Can they be worn as actual pyjamas?
Yes, that is the point. They are a cotton blend sleepwear set that happens to read as a costume.
How should they be washed?
Cold wash inside out and dry in the shade. Heat and direct sun damage the print.
How quickly do they ship?
Stock is held in Australia and orders are prepared within one business day, with express available at checkout.
Fast Australian Shipping
Stocked and shipped from Australia, with delivery to Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, Hobart, Canberra and Darwin as well as regional addresses. Orders are prepared within one business day, and express delivery is available at checkout if the parade is close.
This is an unofficial themed dress-up product and is not affiliated with, licensed by or endorsed by any character, studio or brand rights holder. Colours and printing may vary slightly from the photographs.
