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