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Choosing Clothes for Infants

By: Azlan

When buying baby clothes, it’s recommended to stick to one color scheme. Bright colors are the best, since they aren’t easily soiled like pastels, more easily seen, and are unisex. They're a really good idea for outerwear, as it's a lot easier to see a child wearing a bright red jacket in a busy supermarket than one wearing light pink.

Be practical. Babies aren't neat, so you'll want everything to be machine washable. Avoid buying those fancy outfits. First of all, they’re not very comfortable at all, and second, they can interfere with your baby’s movements. The more comfortable clothes are those made of cotton and other natural fabrics, especially when the weather is hot.

Obviously, the climate where you live and the season in which your child is born determine your initial layette needs. If you’re not sure what you need, you can talk to other parents and get some helpful ideas, or you can also observe how the other babies are dressed. Newborn-sizes are only good for most infants until around 2 to 3 weeks. Overdressing your baby is a definite no-no, especially when there is hot weather. If you want a guide, put as many layers of clothing on the baby as you are wearing. Also remember that if you're warm, then your baby is, too.

If you need more ideas about putting together your initial layette, here are some suggestions:

Underwear – Buy four to six undershirts in the three- to six-month-old size. These are generally made of cotton, which has a tendency to shrink to some degree. Undershirts with side snaps are easy to put on babies, so they’re popular with parents. All styles of undershirts are usually available in white, solid colors, and prints.

Socks and Booties – You'll probably want four to six pairs of socks. Make sure they fit the infant's feet snugly. Get cuffed socks and booties made out of stretchy material, since they don’t get kicked off your baby’s feet as easily as other styles.

Sleeping Wear – You will need around 6 to 10 sleeping outfits initially. Stretchy, footed, or gowns all work great. Blanket sleepers, which are heavier than stretch garments, are good for colder climates. The advantage of gowns is that they allow for easier diaper changing, and they also allow an older infant more freedom of movement. If you select sleepwear with feet, forget about putting socks on your baby. They will cause the baby's feet to become too warm, and this may cause a condition known as sweaty sock dermatitis.

Hats and Caps – Two hats or caps should suffice. Baby hats and caps come in all sorts of styles and made out of a variety of fabrics, from stretchable cotton to acrylic. Again, the climate where you live in should be your guide in choosing what type of hat to buy. Make sure hats and caps are small enough to stay on your baby’s head and allow you to position them away from the infant’s face, so he can't turn his head and suffocate in them.

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Julie Vega is a researcher and writer working for www.gobohemian.com, where you can get all your infant and children’s clothing at the best prices. Visit us for all your clothing and bedding needs.

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