| The right baby clothes for your new baby | | | | hat through his or her first month of life. |
| | | | After that, it is not as crucial unless you |
| If you are a first time parent, there are | | | | are taking them outside on a chilly or cold |
| many needs that must be accomplished before | | | | day. For this purpose, you should have 1 or 2 |
| your baby's arrival. One important, and fun | | | | fairly snug, but not too restrictive, hats |
| job, is purchasing baby clothing. However, | | | | for your baby. |
| with such a large selection of baby clothes, | | | | |
| you may be asking yourself which of these | | | | Proper Care for Baby Clothing |
| adorable little items are required. | | | | |
| | | | When caring for baby clothing, there are two |
| Onesies | | | | schools of thought. The first is that your |
| | | | little bundle of joy's clothes should be |
| "Onesies" are basically baby t-shirts and are | | | | washed in special detergents to alleviate the |
| a necessary baby clothing purchase. To keep | | | | risk of skin allergies. There are numerous |
| the onesie from creeping up and exposing your | | | | varieties of mild laundry soaps that are |
| baby's belly, most onesies have easy close | | | | scent and dye-free. Many of these detergents |
| snaps. They can be worn alone or as an | | | | are aimed at the baby market, such as Dreft |
| undergarment. Onesies, also known as rompers, | | | | that boasts "A gentle clean. Just for baby". |
| come in basic white, colored or patterned | | | | |
| varieties. For your basics, you should have | | | | The other idea is that "gentle" laundry |
| between 5 to 10 onesies. | | | | soaps are required for baby clothing. If your |
| | | | baby's skin does not react adversely to |
| Sleepers | | | | certain detergents, then a special detergent |
| | | | is not necessary. |
| Sleepers are one-piece items with long legs | | | | |
| and long or short sleeves. They usually have | | | | Stain Removal |
| snaps down the legs for easy accessibility | | | | |
| for late night diaper changes. | | | | Your bundle of pink or blue will not think |
| | | | twice about staining their cutest outfits. |
| When preparing your basics, you should have | | | | Certain formulas, baby food and stains caused |
| between 5 to 8 baby sleepers. These are | | | | by leaking diapers are often difficult to |
| necessary as it is recommended that a newborn | | | | remove from baby clothing. If pretreated |
| not sleep with thick blankets. This could | | | | before washing, some of the most stubborn |
| inadvertently cause suffocation. The best | | | | stains can be eliminated, leaving the |
| material for both your baby's warmth and | | | | clothing both clean and in pristine |
| comfort are cotton or fleece sleepers. | | | | condition. One tried and true stain remover |
| | | | is Oxi-Clean. You may want to "audition" or |
| Baby Socks | | | | try different stain removers to find the one |
| | | | best suited for your laundry needs. |
| For your baby's requirements, you should | | | | |
| purchase between 6 to 8 pairs of baby socks. | | | | Wash New Clothes Before Wear |
| Although socks are not necessary in warm | | | | |
| weather, they should be worn if taking your | | | | Before dressing your baby in new clothes, it |
| little one outside in chilly temperatures. | | | | is essential that you wash them first. |
| They are also indispensable at night if your | | | | Although baby clothing may look fresh and |
| baby is wearing a sleeper without feet. | | | | clean on department store hangers, many have |
| | | | come into contact with dirt, little four |
| Baby socks are made of either thick or thin | | | | legged creatures and bugs during the shipping |
| weaves. You should purchase a combination of | | | | and packaging process. |
| both, as thin socks are desirable if your | | | | |
| baby is to wear shoes. | | | | Minor skin irritations may occur from sizing |
| | | | placed on many pieces of baby clothing. |
| Hats | | | | Sizing is used to keep items looking nice |
| | | | until they are purchased. |
| Hats are baby clothing essentials for your | | | | |
| little bundle. When taking care of your | | | | Getting prepared for your little one's new |
| newborn, it is important to keep them | | | | arrival is both a joyous and stressful time. |
| adequately warm. Newborns often have | | | | Knowing what baby clothing is essential in |
| difficulty regulating their body temperature | | | | your little one's layette and how to properly |
| and much of their heat escapes through their | | | | care for their clothing is one of the many |
| head. | | | | tasks that lay before you. Knowledge is power |
| | | | and being prepared is half the battle. |
| It is recommended that your newborn wear a | | | | |