ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Teddy (garment)

Hey there, kiddo! Have you ever seen that soft, cuddly thing that you sometimes hold on to when you go to sleep at night? That's what we are talking about here. It's called a teddy, and it's a type of garment that you wear to bed!

A teddy looks a lot like a one-piece bathing suit or a leotard, but it's made of super comfy and cozy fabric like cotton or silk. The cool thing about the teddy is that it has short sleeves and short pants all attached to one piece, and there are buttons or snaps at the bottom, so you can easily change out of it when it's time to get up in the morning.

The teddy is different from pajamas because it's a single piece of clothing, rather than a top and bottom. It's also different from a nightgown because it's fitted like a leotard, which makes it perfect if you’re a little one who doesn't like things tangling up during bedtime!

So, there you have it, little buddy. A teddy is a one-piece garment that you wear to bed, and it's soft, comfy, and cuddly!