| If you've never had children, or if yours have | | | | baby has clothes that fit as he or she grows. |
| grown up and flown the next, you might be in a | | | | Think About Gender: If you know that the baby |
| quandary about what to purchase for a baby | | | | is a boy, it's perfectly appropriate to select an |
| shower gift. Even if you know that you want to | | | | adorable baseball-themed "Baby League" layette. |
| buy clothes for newborns, it can be perplexing to | | | | Similarly, if you know that the baby is a girl, a |
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| clothing - not to mention children's shoes - and | | | | However, if you're not sure of the baby's gender, |
| settle on baby clothing that will be both wanted | | | | it's best to go with something in a gender-neutral |
| and needed. Here are some tips to help you shop: | | | | color (like green or yellow), or to select an item |
| Look for Brand Name Children's Clothing: Off | | | | that is perfect for boys and girls, such as a |
| brands or discount store brands may seem like a | | | | Sesame Street Big Bird bathrobe. |
| bargain, but when it comes to clothes for | | | | Think About Seasons: One mistake that many |
| newborns, you want to rely on popular and | | | | shower guests make is gifting children's clothes |
| trusted manufacturers. When you do, you'll be | | | | that don't match size and season. Put another |
| assured of high quality fabric and workmanship | | | | way, if a baby is born in November, you need to |
| that meet the latest safety standards. Moreover, | | | | take care not to purchase a size 3-month outfit |
| you'll make it easy for the mom-to-be or new | | | | consisting of shorts and a T-shirt. You can bet |
| mother to exchange duplicate items or find pieces | | | | that the baby won't be wearing shorts in |
| that coordinate with the one you purchase. | | | | February. Similarly, you don't want to buy the |
| Think About Sizing: Clothes for newborns typically | | | | baby a size 9-month jacket or heavy corduroy |
| are sized either according to months (such as 0 | | | | overalls. She'll overheat come August! |
| to 3 months, 3 to 6 months, 6 to 9 months, and | | | | Find a Reliable Online Source: If you're not familiar |
| 9 to 12 months) or according to the baby's | | | | with children's clothes, your best bet is to find a |
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| pounds, and so forth). Moms-to-be often receive | | | | Look for an online store that carries brand name |
| clothing gifts that are sized for babies that have | | | | children's clothing, and that has everything from |
| just been born. The problem is, the baby quickly | | | | clothes for newborns to children's shoes. The best |
| outgrows these clothes. That's why it's a great | | | | online stores also offer gift certificates - a perfect |
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| road. Buying larger infant sizes will ensure that the | | | | |