The Pink and Blue Project

re: The Pink and Blue Project

esther — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 23:22:14 GMT

@ Bunny

Personally, I dress my son mostly in blues and greens, not because I get offended when people call him a "she", but because people tend to get very embarrassed when they finally realize that he is a boy. Of course, they have no reason to get embarrassed, but they do.

Also, I disagree with your statement that such matters are inconsequential to "pre-verbal" babies because there is no such thing. Babies are learning language from the moment they are born, and its essential that the people around them are using language in a consistent manner.

re: The Pink and Blue Project

Bunny — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 18:42:53 GMT

Question: why does it matter to people so much that people recognize whether their baby is a boy or a girl?

Sure doesn't matter to a pre-verbal baby.

re: The Pink and Blue Project

Mike Adamick (Cry It Out!) — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 15:36:29 GMT

These are amazing! (Although it makes me wonder: just how much stuff in general do we have? Not just pink?) Because there's a boatload of crap in those photos.

re: The Pink and Blue Project

esther — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 08:31:54 GMT

When it comes to toys, I let my son pick out the colors that he wants, so he has quite a few pink or purple toys. His growth chart that he picked out is a big pink flower with butterflies.

But when it comes to his clothes, I try to stay away from gender neutral colors because people always mistake him for a girl.

re: The Pink and Blue Project

elohveeee12 — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 03:13:00 GMT

Well i did have pretty much all pink clothing for my daughter... and Jennifer i had the same situation, it looked like pink threw up when i did my dauughter's laundry.

However, EVERYONE calls/called her a boy. once when she was wearing pink shorts and a little white tshirt that said "Cutie" on it. once while wearing a blue/green tank top and skirt, covered in flowers. and once while wearing her pink winter coat. i admit there are some times when her clothes are gender nuetral... or maybe boys clothes, lol. but the majority of the time (especially when people call her a "cute little boy") she is decked in pink, flowers, a skirt, or all of the above.

so it apparently doesnt matter what you dress them in, people will just guess, i guess. lol. at least that has been my experience.

re: The Pink and Blue Project

Jennifer — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 02:57:33 GMT

These pictures are incredible. Before my daughter was born I remember the washing machine being a sea of pink as I laundered all of her baby shower gifts of adorable rose-colored blankets, jammies, dresses, etc. On the flipside, she had a hand-me-down blue infant carseat and there were many occasions where people assumed she was a "he" just because of the carseat color. We are very conditioned....

re: The Pink and Blue Project

coolteamblt — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 02:27:35 GMT

I had a lot of pink stuff as a kid, but I strongly preferred my trucks and such. I have to admit, my son has mostly blue things, though. I really like blue, and I don't feel bad about keeping his stuff pretty monochromatic. He has a lot of green and brown stuff, too. It's interesting that I wouldn't buy my daughter pink stuff, though. I guess I just hate the color. Same with most pastels.

re: The Pink and Blue Project

Shannon LC Cate — Sun, 11 Jan 2009 15:29:28 GMT

Ah! Checked out the website. I see there's a Korea element.

re: The Pink and Blue Project

Shannon LC Cate — Sun, 11 Jan 2009 15:27:16 GMT

Terrific photos! You have me all inspired to go and collect al my kids' pink and blue items and see how they add up. I have two girls and don't think we have all that much pink, but who really knows?

This project reminds me of the Material World project and book, too. Does it have any international context?

re: The Pink and Blue Project

Lisa — Sun, 11 Jan 2009 14:19:26 GMT

I clearly remember that this was not the case in the late 60's and early to middle '70's - pity it is back in - very boring and retro.

re: The Pink and Blue Project

Yatesie — Sun, 11 Jan 2009 07:09:51 GMT

Wow. No wonder I have to actively search out things for my daughter that are blue, or green, or just not pink.