| Start planning your baby's wardrobe while you're | | | | and bottoms that are light and can be worn on |
| pregnant. That way, you'll have plenty of time to | | | | top of each other. If you need to remove an |
| make a list, update your gift registries, and take | | | | outer layer, you can easily do so within a minute. |
| advantage of unexpected sales. By the time your | | | | Tip 4 - Remember Her Feet! |
| little one is born, you'll have a fully-stocked closet | | | | Moms and dads who have cared for babies can |
| of baby clothes waiting for her at home. | | | | attest that keeping socks on their feet is an |
| This article will provide a quick list of five helpful | | | | challenge unto itself. It often seems as if infants |
| tips for buying clothes for your infant. If you're an | | | | purposefully kick them off at their first |
| experienced mom or dad preparing for the arrival | | | | opportunity. Either buy socks in bulk or purchase |
| of a second child, the following advice will be | | | | outfits that include footies. If you choose the |
| intuitive. If you're a first-time parent, these | | | | former route, plan in advance to lose nearly |
| suggestions will save you time, money, and | | | | every sock you buy for your little one. It will save |
| frustration. | | | | you the frustration of wondering why her |
| Tip 1 - Limit Your Newborn Purchases | | | | inventory is dwindling so quickly. |
| Your infant will grow quickly, especially during the | | | | Your newborn can do without shoes since she's |
| first month. If you buy a large volume of clothing | | | | unlikely to do much walking. That said, many |
| fit for a newborn, you may be disappointed when | | | | parents enjoy putting shoes on their babies' feet |
| your little one sprints past them to larger sizes. | | | | as part of an outfit. If you decide to do the |
| Aside from a few starting items (e.g. socks, etc.), | | | | same, make sure they're soft with a large space |
| wait awhile before loading up her wardrobe. That | | | | at the top. That will prevent your needing to fight |
| way, you can avoid wasting your limited budget | | | | in order to insert her foot. |
| on clothes she'll never have the chance to wear. | | | | Tip 5 - Watch For Dangerous Attachments |
| Tip 2 - Stock Up When You See A Sale | | | | Buttons, zippers, laces, and other adornments can |
| When you see baby clothes on sale for a steep | | | | be hazardous to an infant, especially because |
| discount, take the opportunity to fill your little | | | | babies tend to put everything within reach in their |
| one's closet. Even if she's only two months old | | | | mouths. Before purchasing baby clothes, examine |
| and the tops, bottoms, and outfits are for an | | | | each item to make sure there are no such |
| eight-month-old, she'll grow into them. Plus, she's | | | | attachments, or they are securely held in place. |
| unlikely to care about fashion. | | | | Don't assume that a given top or bottom is safe |
| This is a great way to stretch your budget while | | | | simply because a trusted store is selling them. |
| buying the clothing items your baby needs - or, | | | | Trust your judgment. |
| will need in the future. The only drawback is that | | | | Buying baby clothes for your little one is an |
| predicting how she'll grow into seasonal wear (e.g. | | | | enjoyable experience. You'll have a chance to mix |
| coats) is difficult. But year-round items, such as | | | | and match tops, bottoms, beanies, and other |
| socks, are practically a sure bet. | | | | items in planning her entire wardrobe. But it's not |
| Tip 3 - Buy In Layers | | | | without potentially expensive and frustrating |
| When your infant gets cold or hot, you'll find it | | | | challenges. Use the suggestions above to stretch |
| more convenient to add or strip a layer rather | | | | your budget and build your baby's wardrobe with |
| than changing her entire outfit. When it comes to | | | | clothes she'll love to wear. |
| baby clothes, layering is smart planning. Buy tops | | | | |