Today, baby clothes are available in more adorable designs than ever before, so it can be overwhelming for first-time parents to know where to start when shopping for their new arrival. An infant's tender skin needs to protect, and clothing must also be comfortable and fit properly. This guide provides the basics of everything you wanted to know about baby clothes to help make a selection easier.
Babies typically go through several pieces of clothing every day so it's necessary to prepare for a large supply of daily-wear outfits that can withstand frequent washings. It's best to purchase the majority of clothing in the baby's present size. Infants grow quickly, and the time will come soon enough to buy larger sizes.
The "layette" is the full ensemble of articles needed to look after an infant. The clothing is a big part of this collection, including garments for the child to sleep in, play in, and wear outside. Besides these, it also includes bedding, bath and feeding items. Every one of these must gear for the baby's comfort, and be easily used and cared.
One item a baby will need plenty of are the "onesies" which can be worn either under other clothes for additional warmth. Or alone in hot weather, these have loose "raglan" sleeves and convenient snaps, for easy diaper changing. Several pull-over shirts are also great versatile wardrobe staples. Sleepers with long sleeves and covered feet are the best choice in slumber-wear, and help prevent heat loss during sleep that infants are susceptible.
The baby's head and feet need to be covered in colder weather too, so having a few seamless, knit caps and some loosely elastic Velcro booties is necessary. Two types of bibs needed as well, smaller teething bibs to protect the infant's clothes from drool. And larger feeding bibs to keep the child's clothes clean when he or she starts eating solid food.
An infant may also need the following standard wardrobe items in the first year of life. Rompers, one-piece suits of joined shirt and shorts that have snaps between the legs for easy diaper changes. "Coveralls" are also one-piece garments only the legs and sleeves are long, making them perfect for colder weather. A "shortfall" is similar but has short sleeves, and is a good choice for year-round wear.
During winter, an infant will need to be dressed in three layers of clothing. The first should be a loose, non-absorbent material. The second needs to both trap air and also absorb any perspiration wool or fleece are ideal. And lastly the third layer must be water and wind-resistant to protect the child from the elements, such as nylon or polyester. If the baby seems too warm, a layer can be removed, or zipper undone.
Sizing of baby clothes, based on the child's age or height and weight. These sizes tend to run on the smaller side though, so it's usually recommended to buy clothing one size larger. The range of sizes is from newborn to 24 months that encompass children 5-29 pounds or 10-36 inches tall.
Babies typically go through several pieces of clothing every day so it's necessary to prepare for a large supply of daily-wear outfits that can withstand frequent washings. It's best to purchase the majority of clothing in the baby's present size. Infants grow quickly, and the time will come soon enough to buy larger sizes.
The "layette" is the full ensemble of articles needed to look after an infant. The clothing is a big part of this collection, including garments for the child to sleep in, play in, and wear outside. Besides these, it also includes bedding, bath and feeding items. Every one of these must gear for the baby's comfort, and be easily used and cared.
One item a baby will need plenty of are the "onesies" which can be worn either under other clothes for additional warmth. Or alone in hot weather, these have loose "raglan" sleeves and convenient snaps, for easy diaper changing. Several pull-over shirts are also great versatile wardrobe staples. Sleepers with long sleeves and covered feet are the best choice in slumber-wear, and help prevent heat loss during sleep that infants are susceptible.
The baby's head and feet need to be covered in colder weather too, so having a few seamless, knit caps and some loosely elastic Velcro booties is necessary. Two types of bibs needed as well, smaller teething bibs to protect the infant's clothes from drool. And larger feeding bibs to keep the child's clothes clean when he or she starts eating solid food.
An infant may also need the following standard wardrobe items in the first year of life. Rompers, one-piece suits of joined shirt and shorts that have snaps between the legs for easy diaper changes. "Coveralls" are also one-piece garments only the legs and sleeves are long, making them perfect for colder weather. A "shortfall" is similar but has short sleeves, and is a good choice for year-round wear.
During winter, an infant will need to be dressed in three layers of clothing. The first should be a loose, non-absorbent material. The second needs to both trap air and also absorb any perspiration wool or fleece are ideal. And lastly the third layer must be water and wind-resistant to protect the child from the elements, such as nylon or polyester. If the baby seems too warm, a layer can be removed, or zipper undone.
Sizing of baby clothes, based on the child's age or height and weight. These sizes tend to run on the smaller side though, so it's usually recommended to buy clothing one size larger. The range of sizes is from newborn to 24 months that encompass children 5-29 pounds or 10-36 inches tall.
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