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# **5t shorts**

**Skip it****53/100 **

a small market ($61K/yr) — 5t shorts doesn't clear our bar today.

**Market/yr**

**$61K**

**Growth (1y)**

**+235.3%**

**Products**

**113**

**Brands**

**33**

was 23 a year ago

**Sellers**

**33**

**Price range**

**$9.23–$42.86**

**Returns**

**3.9%**

**Rating**

**4.7★**

**Skip it**

Scored 53/100 across market size, growth, competition, quality gap, and returns.

Market sizeGrowthCompetitionQuality gapReturns

Market size

**3**

 ×0.30

Growth

**81**

 ×0.30

Competition

**94**

 ×0.20

Quality gap

**25**

 ×0.10

Returns

**69**

 ×0.10

## **Demand**

Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — +235.3% year over year.

6K3KSpike '25Holiday '25Spike '26Jul '24Nov '24Mar '25Jul '25Nov '25Mar '26

## **Seasonality**

Monthly demand index across the year — 1.00 is average.

JFMAMJJASOND

Peak months: Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul · busiest ÷ quietest = 8.6×

## **Competition**

- The Children's Place29% - Witwot7% - Amazon Essentials7% - PUMYOON6% - YERIOK6% - WRYGRTA6% - Other (27 brands)39%

Clicks spread well past the top 5 (21% combined) — an open shelf where new products get seen. 33 brands and 33 sellers compete here.

**Brands**

**33 **▲rising

was 23 a year ago

**Sellers**

**33**

**Top 5 brand share**

**55%**

#ProductBrandPriceRatingReviewsClick shareTrend

1
![PUMYOON Toddler Shorts Toddler Boy Shorts Boys Athletic Shorts Kids Soccer Shorts Active Shorts 2T 3T 4T 5T 6T 3 Pack](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41FWX3jcUmL.jpg) [**PUMYOON Toddler Shorts Toddler Boy Shorts Boys Athletic Shorts Kids Soccer Shorts Active Shorts 2T 3T 4T 5T 6T 3 Pack**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GGHR2XZT)

PUMYOON$11.924.5★686%▲rising

2
![Witwot 3 Pack Toddler Boys Athletic Basketball Shorts Baby Boy Soccer Shorts Summer Clothes Black-Light Grey-Navy 4T](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31iaxO5vZuL.jpg) [**Witwot 3 Pack Toddler Boys Athletic Basketball Shorts Baby Boy Soccer Shorts Summer Clothes Black-Light Grey-Navy 4T**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F1FR9MF7)

Witwot$12.674.6★2705%▼falling

3
![Amazon Essentials Boys Cotton Jersey Pull-On Shorts Pack of 3 Black/Light Grey Heather/Navy Small](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/413X2WWSnQL.jpg) [**Amazon Essentials Boys Cotton Jersey Pull-On Shorts Pack of 3 Black/Light Grey Heather/Navy Small**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DNFKFDGJ)

Amazon Essentials$19.764.6★4144%—flat

4
![The Childrens Place Baby Boys And Toddler Boys Pull on Jogger Shorts Fin Gray/Flax/Tidal 3 Pack 5T](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41l8iYE3syL.jpg) [**The Childrens Place Baby Boys And Toddler Boys Pull on Jogger Shorts Fin Gray/Flax/Tidal 3 Pack 5T**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08Y5SXYPD)

The Children's Place$22.414.8★8,3693%▼falling

5
![The Childrens Place Toddler Boys Basic Shorts Multipacks (Pack of 3)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31IoqlO9FhL.jpg) [**The Childrens Place Toddler Boys Basic Shorts Multipacks (Pack of 3)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09MDN9PRK)

The Children's Place$12.304.7★4,6183%▲rising

6
![The Childrens Place Baby-Boys and Toddler Boys Athletic Basketball Shorts Black/Tidal/Red/Blue/Gray 5-Pack 3 Years](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41s2b0fkFCL.jpg) [**The Childrens Place Baby-Boys and Toddler Boys Athletic Basketball Shorts Black/Tidal/Red/Blue/Gray 5-Pack 3 Years**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CTTVWHK6)

The Children's Place$20.364.7★4,6183%▼falling

7
![WRYGRTA 3 Pack Toddler Boy Athletic Shorts Boys Soccer Shorts Basketball Short Pants with Pockets Black/Gray/Navy 3T](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41pP78-+u+L.jpg) [**WRYGRTA 3 Pack Toddler Boy Athletic Shorts Boys Soccer Shorts Basketball Short Pants with Pockets Black/Gray/Navy 3T**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G13PTSBW)

WRYGRTA$16.204.5★603%—flat

8
![The Childrens Place Boys Pull on Cargo Shorts Flax/Sandwash/Tidal/Washed Black 4 Pack 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41BGELTZQnL.jpg) [**The Childrens Place Boys Pull on Cargo Shorts Flax/Sandwash/Tidal/Washed Black 4 Pack 5**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08Y1BJTBG)

The Children's Place$33.424.7★25,0572%—flat

9
![little planet by carters unisex-baby 2-pack Shorts made with Organic Cotton Green/Grey 5T](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41BeoelZ-pL.jpg) [**little planet by carters unisex-baby 2-pack Shorts made with Organic Cotton Green/Grey 5T**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CQD55MPF)

little planet by carter's$17.374.6★4072%▲rising

10

![WRYGRTA 5 Pack Toddler Boy Athletic Shorts Baby Boys Basketball Shorts Soccer Short Pants Black/Dark Grey/Light Grey/Navy 4T](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/417W9W9p+GL.jpg) [**WRYGRTA 5 Pack Toddler Boy Athletic Shorts Baby Boys Basketball Shorts Soccer Short Pants Black/Dark Grey/Light Grey/Navy 4T**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GGBQHJ53)

WRYGRTA$22.834.4★672%—flat

11

![YERIOK 4 Pack Boys Shorts Toddler Boys Athletic Basketball Shorts Clothes Kids Mesh Active Quick Dry Soccer Gym Sports with Stripe Black Medium Gray Mixed Color A 5-6Y](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/412sJhXQsXL.jpg) [**YERIOK 4 Pack Boys Shorts Toddler Boys Athletic Basketball Shorts Clothes Kids Mesh Active Quick Dry Soccer Gym Sports with Stripe Black Medium Gray Mixed Color A 5-6Y**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CZDFXXWN)

YERIOK$18.544.8★7532%—flat

12

![Witwot 3 Pack Toddler Boys Athletic Basketball Shorts Baby Boy Soccer Shorts Summer Clothes Black-Light Grey-Navy 3T](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31iaxO5vZuL.jpg) [**Witwot 3 Pack Toddler Boys Athletic Basketball Shorts Baby Boy Soccer Shorts Summer Clothes Black-Light Grey-Navy 3T**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F1FQ2LHX)

Witwot$13.484.6★2702%▼falling

13

![The Childrens Place Boys And Toddler Athletic Basketball Casual Shorts Multi-Color 3-pack 4T US](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31jEYSmrDAL.jpg) [**The Childrens Place Boys And Toddler Athletic Basketball Casual Shorts Multi-Color 3-pack 4T US**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09MDN8D4M)

The Children's Place$11.124.7★4,6182%▼falling

14

![JORHIG 4 Pack Toddler Boy Shorts Double-Layer Mesh Toddler Shorts Boys Athletic Soccer Basketball Sports for Kids Active Black Gray Light Gray Green Set A 4T](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41q2HAl0MaL.jpg) [**JORHIG 4 Pack Toddler Boy Shorts Double-Layer Mesh Toddler Shorts Boys Athletic Soccer Basketball Sports for Kids Active Black Gray Light Gray Green Set A 4T**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G4S6HNQD)

JORHIG$20.164.7★662%—flat

15

![JORHIG 4 Pack Toddler Boy Shorts Double-Layer Mesh Toddler Shorts Boys Athletic Soccer Basketball Sports for Kids Active Navy Royal Blue Black Orange Set C 2T](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41z5Bfq3UPL.jpg) [**JORHIG 4 Pack Toddler Boy Shorts Double-Layer Mesh Toddler Shorts Boys Athletic Soccer Basketball Sports for Kids Active Navy Royal Blue Black Orange Set C 2T**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G4S7Y72B)

JORHIG$20.854.7★662%▲rising

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## **Product shelf**

All 113 tracked products in this niche.

Top sellersNewestTrending

[![PUMYOON Toddler Shorts Toddler Boy Shorts Boys Athletic Shorts Kids Soccer Shorts Active Shorts 2T 3T 4T 5T 6T 3 Pack](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41FWX3jcUmL.jpg)**PUMYOON Toddler Shorts Toddler Boy Shorts Boys Athletic Shorts Kids Soccer Shorts Active Shorts 2T 3T 4T 5T 6T 3 Pack** PUMYOON**$11.92**4.5★68 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GGHR2XZT) [![Witwot 3 Pack Toddler Boys Athletic Basketball Shorts Baby Boy Soccer Shorts Summer Clothes Black-Light Grey-Navy 4T](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31iaxO5vZuL.jpg)**Witwot 3 Pack Toddler Boys Athletic Basketball Shorts Baby Boy Soccer Shorts Summer Clothes Black-Light Grey-Navy 4T** Witwot**$12.67**4.6★270 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F1FR9MF7) [![Amazon Essentials Boys Cotton Jersey Pull-On Shorts Pack of 3 Black/Light Grey Heather/Navy Small](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/413X2WWSnQL.jpg)**Amazon Essentials Boys Cotton Jersey Pull-On Shorts Pack of 3 Black/Light Grey Heather/Navy Small** Amazon Essentials**$19.76**4.6★414 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DNFKFDGJ) [![The Childrens Place Baby Boys And Toddler Boys Pull on Jogger Shorts Fin Gray/Flax/Tidal 3 Pack 5T](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41l8iYE3syL.jpg)**The Childrens Place Baby Boys And Toddler Boys Pull on Jogger Shorts Fin Gray/Flax/Tidal 3 Pack 5T** The Children's Place**$22.41**4.8★8,369 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08Y5SXYPD) [![The Childrens Place Toddler Boys Basic Shorts Multipacks (Pack of 3)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31IoqlO9FhL.jpg)**The Childrens Place Toddler Boys Basic Shorts Multipacks (Pack of 3)** The Children's Place**$12.30**4.7★4,618 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09MDN9PRK) [![The Childrens Place Baby-Boys and Toddler Boys Athletic Basketball Shorts Black/Tidal/Red/Blue/Gray 5-Pack 3 Years](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41s2b0fkFCL.jpg)**The Childrens Place Baby-Boys and Toddler Boys Athletic Basketball Shorts Black/Tidal/Red/Blue/Gray 5-Pack 3 Years** The Children's Place**$20.36**4.7★4,618 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CTTVWHK6) [![WRYGRTA 3 Pack Toddler Boy Athletic Shorts Boys Soccer Shorts Basketball Short Pants with Pockets Black/Gray/Navy 3T](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41pP78-+u+L.jpg)**WRYGRTA 3 Pack Toddler Boy Athletic Shorts Boys Soccer Shorts Basketball Short Pants with Pockets Black/Gray/Navy 3T** WRYGRTA**$16.20**4.5★60 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G13PTSBW) [![The Childrens Place Boys Pull on Cargo Shorts Flax/Sandwash/Tidal/Washed Black 4 Pack 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41BGELTZQnL.jpg)**The Childrens Place Boys Pull on Cargo Shorts Flax/Sandwash/Tidal/Washed Black 4 Pack 5** The Children's Place**$33.42**4.7★25,057 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08Y1BJTBG)

## **Reviews**

What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics.

### **What buyers love **

**Size-Overall**25%

*“Seem to fit my kid true to size”*

**Quality-Overall**13%

*“Great quality and perfect for the splash pad as well”*

**Comfort-Overall**9%

*“They are comfortable and breathable”*

**Value For Money**7%

*“Good for the price”*

**Soft Feel**6%

*“Very soft and comfortable”*

**Material Quality**6%

*“Great material”*

**Color**3%

*“the colors are bright”*

**Stretchability/Expandability/Elasticity**2%

*“The elastic waistband is comfortable”*

**Breathability**2%

*“they are breathable”*

**Weight Light**2%

*“Lightweight and Breathable”*

### **What buyers complain about **

**Size-Overall**25%

*“Shorts run very small”*

**Quality-Overall**6%

*“Cheaply made”*

**Thickness**6%

*“Too thin”*

**Transparency**5%

*“See through”*

**Thin**5%

*“Thin material”*

**Material Quality**4%

*“the material feels cheap”*

**Length**4%

*“the length was awkward”*

**Zipper Quality**2%

*“Zippers break”*

**Durability**2%

*“broke after about 20 days”*

**Pockets/Compartments**1%

*“the no pocket thing is a deal breaker”*

#### **Top return reasons**- Size-Overall57% - Length14% - Waist Fit10% - Inseam Fit6% - Material Quality4% - Advertised Vs Actual Product2% - Thin2% - Thigh Fit1% - Hip Fit1% - Value For Money1%