Search "kids shorts Australia" and most results skew one of two ways: plain navy sports shorts for boys, or florals for girls, both usually stopping at toddler sizes. If you have a school-age kid who still wants something colourful, the options thin out fast. At Baby Goes Retro, an Australian organic baby and toddler clothing store that ships Australia-wide from Victoria, sizing runs from newborn right through to size 9, which means the same bright, organic cotton prints your toddler wore are still available once they are off to school.
Here is a look at four current shorts styles, skewed toward the bigger end of the size range, with live prices and direct links.
Why shorts sizing matters more once kids hit 3+
Babywear brands tend to stop expanding their shorts range once a child turns two or three, which leaves a gap right when kids actually start choosing their own clothes and wearing shorts every single day through an Australian summer. A pair that is genuinely made for a 5 or 6 year old, rather than sized-up toddler cut, sits differently on the waist and moves better through a school day of running around.
GOTS-certified organic cotton also holds up to that kind of wear. GOTS certification covers the full supply chain from farm to finished garment, and the cotton itself tends to soften rather than pill with repeated washing, which matters when a pair of shorts is going through the wash every few days over a long summer term.
Four colourful shorts worth a look
DUNS Sweden Radish - Citron Short Pants, $39.95
A unisex short in DUNS Sweden's Radish print, sized from 1-2y through to 5-6y, GOTS-certified organic cotton. Shop the DUNS Sweden Radish Citron Short Pants.
DUNS Sweden Multi Radish - Green Ash Short Pants, $39.95
Same cut, botanical print in a green ash colourway, also running 1-2y to 5-6y so siblings or cousins close in age can match without either of them wearing a baby cut. Shop the DUNS Sweden Multi Radish Green Ash Short Pants.
Kite Organic Coco Palm Shorts, $39.95
A palm tree print short that scales from 18-24m up to 5-6y, an easy match with the matching Coco Palm sun hat for beach days. Shop the Kite Organic Coco Palm Shorts.
Kite Organic Dobby Diamond Shorts, $39.95
A textured diamond print short in a blue colourway, also sized up to 5-6y, a good option for a kid who wants pattern without full brights. Shop the Kite Organic Dobby Diamond Shorts.
Building an outfit around them
Because Baby Goes Retro stocks kids clothes right through to size 9, shorts like these are easy to pair with the wider kids bottoms collection, or you can browse everything currently available for your child's exact age in the 5-6 years collection. Orders over $97 AUD ship free, so it is worth grabbing two colourways at once if your child is hard on clothes.
Frequently asked questions
Do you sell kids shorts in bigger sizes, not just baby and toddler?
Yes. Baby Goes Retro stocks clothing from newborn through to size 9, and shorts styles like the DUNS Sweden Radish and Kite Coco Palm ranges are cut right up to the 5-6 year mark, with other bottoms available further up the size range across the wider kids bottoms collection.
Is organic cotton good for kids who are active outdoors?
GOTS-certified organic cotton is breathable and tends to soften with washing rather than losing shape, which suits kids who are in and out of shorts every day through summer. It also means no synthetic pesticide residue against a child's skin, since GOTS certification covers the full supply chain from farm to finished garment.
Are these shorts unisex?
The DUNS Sweden Radish and Multi Radish styles are labelled unisex and work for any child. The Kite Coco Palm and Dobby Diamond shorts are cut the same way and suit any kid who likes the print, regardless of gender.
How much is shipping on a shorts order in Australia?
Baby Goes Retro ships Australia-wide from Geelong, Victoria, with free shipping on orders over $97 AUD.
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