Newborn Baby Clothes
Newborn baby clothes are one of the first purchases to-be parents will buy for their baby. There are many areas of the child’s body that will need to be covered up, including their feet, head, chest, and legs. Babies bodies are more sensitive to temperature change and certain fabrics than adult bodies, and need to be protected from extreme colds, extreme heats, and everything in between.
A good parent knows that if a baby is comfortable and feels safe and secure, they will generally sleep more and be noticeably happier. Baby booties, blankets, and caps are some of the best ways to achieve this comfortable, serene state, resulting in a more cheerful newborn and an easier parenting experience.
There is really no major difference between newborn baby boy clothes and newborn baby girl clothes, except for the color and images that are displayed. When your baby is born in the hospital, they will either be placed in a blue or pink blanket depending on the sex, and these two colors are by far the most popular for newborn baby clothing found in stores. Baby clothing is generally made from 100% cotton, to allow the clothing to breathe and sit comfortably on the child’s sensitive skin. Some clothing also contains soft bamboo fibers, silk, and microfiber materials. It is a good idea to stay away from clothing that contains buttons, many zippers, or lace, all of which can be hazardous to the baby’s safety and fragile skin.
Parents should generally not buy too many articles of newborn baby clothes at once, due to the fact that babies grow at a rapid pace. As a general rule of thumb, babies double their birth rate by 6 months, and triple it in a matter of one year. When buying tops for a baby, try to find ones that have poppers rather than buttons, to allow for an easier time putting them on and taking them off (and also because the buttons can come off and be swallowed by the child). Because babies move around a lot, when buying bottoms look for items that have an elastic waistband and possibly suspender-like straps. Stay away from articles of clothing which contain ties or bows, because they can easily come off and will have to be sewn back on (if they aren’t swallowed by the baby!). Lastly, avoid newborn baby clothes that have rough stitching, because they can be irritating and uncomfortable on their little frame.
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