The Law of 'Not Wearing' for Children
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Question
Hello, is it permissible to dress a young boy in girl's clothing and a young girl in boy's clothing?
Answer
Hello and blessings,
It is forbidden, even if they are under the age of three.
Source
Book Maaseh Rokeach, page 1a, based on the response of Rambam, see there, and cited in Shiurei Bracha, Siman 182, Subsection 3. (See also Minchat Chinuch, Mitzvah 543, Section 3, that the deaf-mute do not transgress the prohibition of 'not wearing', see there).