I’m in a really awkward postpartum phase right now where nothing seems to fit right. There are days when I put on 3 or 4 outfits just trying to find one that’s comfortable and flattering. It seems both kids are in a difficult “in between” phase right now too, because it often takes several tries before I find the right ensemble for them as well.
Pants are usually the culprit.
Unfortunately, the only option for me is wearing leggings day after day, but kids have a really cute and practical solution called maxaloones. They’re stretchy, grow-with-me pants that fit no matter what stage babies and toddlers are in.
Coton Vanille sent us two pairs of their maxaloones, called Evolutive Pants for their ability to evolve with your child as they grow. They offer newborn and regular sizes with the newborn size fitting 0 to 12 months.
They fit Riley perfectly from the day they arrived around her two-month-old mark. It seems like she’s growing out of outfits daily right now. Sometimes we’re lucky if she gets to wear an item once or twice before it goes in the “too small” basket. You know how it is. You shuffle through the pants drawer over and over again, hoping a new pair you somehow overlooked will materialize. On days like this, Coton Vanille’s Evolutive Pants are a lifesaver.
They also make really cute matching accessories. Riley has been wearing their mini Evolutive Pants and matching headband in the coral Spring Flower print.
The regular size fits 6 months to 3 years, and honestly, I’m really surprised at how well I like them on Brooks. I tend to think of form-fitting pants as being feminine, but this Bear print just looks down right trendy on him.
We were out in public for all of a few minutes before people began noticing them. They really fit in with the Northwest vibe here.
So how do they grow with your child? Easy! They have a long waist band and cuffs that fold over, and as your child gets taller, you simply unfold a bit more. The fabric has 4-way stretch, and the extra panel in the bottom gives a more generous fit over cloth diapers.
If you enjoy baby wearing like we do, the leg cuffs come in handy even before your child grows. It’s frustrating when you put your kid in their carrier and a perfectly long pair of pants suddenly becomes terribly short highwaters. You spend the entire walk yanking the pant legs down to try and keep those little legs warm.
With Coton Vanille’s Evolutive Pants, you can unfold the cuffs to cover up bare legs while baby wearing. No more highwaters.
I’ve really come to like these pants, not just for their convenience but for their style too. They look great over cloth diapers, and they make a fun statement piece in my kids’ outfits. Now to find myself something equally as flattering…
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Win a Pair of Evolutive Pants!
Coton Vanille is generously giving one of my readers a pair of Evolutive Pants for their own little cherub. Winner will choose in stock size and print. Enter in the giveaway widget below. This giveaway is open to residents of Canada and the US, 18+. All entries will be verified.
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Samantha Levang is a contributor at This West Coast Mommy, specializing in cloth diaper and baby item reviews. She lives in Washington state with her husband, toddler son, Brooks, and new baby girl, Riley. Between diaper changes and loads of laundry, she enjoys landscape photography and the never-ending process of home decorating.
I would choose the bear or fox print.
I’d choose the mini bears or fox…if I don’t buy then before the giveaway ends. Lol
i would pick the EVOLUTIVE PANT : BEAR because it’s so darn cute!!!
I love the bear print! And if I win I am going to buy the matching beanie =]] my little man would look so cute!
I would get the Evolutive Pant in the Bears print since my son likes bears.
I love the Bears pattern! Precious!
Omg! I have never seen these before! They are too cool! I’m really excited to look them up and order a pair
I would choose the Evolutive pants in white dots (Marine). They are so cute!
I love the roses (coral) pants! It is so cute and would look great on my little diva!
I would choose the coral roses pants. They are all so adorable, I love the idea of them lasting so long. Kids grow out of their clothes so fast!
I think the EVOLUTIVE PANT : BEARS are so perfectly adorable!
They would be so super cute on my little grandson.
love the red tiles print! and the bears……hard to choose just one!
I would choose EVOLUTIVE PANT : SIMPLEMENT VANILLE (BLACK).
I think I would choose the Bears print – so cute!
I really like the bucks in black print.
If I won I would choose the MINI EVOLUTIVE PANT ROSES in CORAL, they are so adorable.
I would choose evolution pant white dot because it could work for a boy or a girl!
I am a solid person normally so I am loving these EVOLUTIVE PANT : JEANS (BLACK)!
I like the Jeans Blue or the Bears
If I won I would choose MINI EVOLUTIVE PANT (0-12) : ROSES (CORAL)!!! I love them!!! 🙂
I would choose the roses in coral!
I love the Bears and the Fox pattern. What a great idea!
I would choose the EVOLUTIVE PANT : BEARS. They are so cute.
I love the Bears print, but the TRIANGLE FOU is great as well.
I’m trying to decide whether I would get the Elsa and Anna ones or the Olaf and Sven ones for my 3 month old baby girl. My 8 yr old and 3 year old both have Elsa and Anna ones that their aunt made them for Christmas (same fabric as these) and my 5 yr old has Olaf and Sven ones from the same aunt.
Too funny. I was just searching the internet for similar pants today!
I would choose the Evolutive pant: Roses in Coral.
I would get Evolutive Pant in White Dots for my great grandson!!
Would definitely choose the Mini Evolutive Pant in Roses-Pink. Flippin’ adorable. Love the matching headband.
I would choose the Evolutive Pant : Bucks (Pink) for my baby girl! This is such an adorable print! 🙂
I would absolutely love to have the Pink Evolutive Pant. My youngest would wear them all the time! We’re having a hard time finding pants that fit because of her diaper (and she’s a pretty big toddler) so these would be perfect. 🙂
I would choose the Olaf ones. They are so cute.
I like the Evolute Bears pattern for my little nephew ,very strong looking pattern. Thanks for opportunity.
i would choose the bears evolutive pants!
I would love the Bear or foxes one. LOVE THEM ALL!!
I would chose the White Dots (Marine) pants because I adore polka dots. <3
I would pick “Evolutive Pant: Bears”. I think they are so perfect!
I went to their site and I love the mini evolutive pant roses those are super cute.
Coral Roses is beautiful! I would get it in the 6-36 months size. (Bears is pretty cute, as are the stripes, Anna/Elsa, and Olaf.)
EVOLUTIVE PANT : BEARS these are just so cute love all the designs they come in
love to pick the Evolutive Pant : Red Tiles so unique and perfect fit